I've been out of UPCI for about 4 years now, never was licensed. But I can assure you that this post was the saddest and closest to home that I've read in a long time! Thank you, Mizpeh!
http://www.apostolicfriendsforum.com...2&postcount=64
If this doesn't describe not only the UPCI, but the OP movement as a whole, I just don't know what does. Let's get back to the basics, folks. And by "basics," I don't mean all the stuff we add to the gospel.
Jesus said, "Go make disciples." He didn't say make converts and indoctrinate them with the dogma and tradition of our sect.
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Instead of studying to make sure what we believe is supported by Scripture, we
MUST study the Scripture to see what
IT TEACHES... then BELIEVE THAT!
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2.15 KJV