First Church with TOLERATION POLICY

[FlamingZword]

TOLERATION POLICY

The Christian Apostolic Church Universal (CACU) has an official toleration policy, which is a unique feature of our church. We recognize the fact that some brethren sincerely hold different beliefs in certain areas of the Bible, and for the sake of brotherly love and kindness to those who differ biblically in such matters, we have therefore created this official toleration policy.

The Christian±Apostolic Church (CAC) does not take any official position in some minor biblical ideas because they are not considered central to the Christian faith. Perhaps some members or ministers may disagree with us concerning how essential is correctness in the following doctrines and they are free to believe such thing, however they are not allowed to cause division or bring doctrinal quarrels into the church over such matters.

Any member or minister who disagrees with a minister who holds to any of the following beliefs is encouraged to discuss the issue with his minister with the clear understanding that The Christian±Apostolic Church (CAC) allows for freedom in such areas. Voicing disagreement in private with the minister is allowed, however voicing loudly disagreement or stirring up dissention or resentment in the church or among the church members is forbidden.

The Christian±Apostolic Church (CAC) has an official policy that there will be no retaliation, censure or negative action taken against any church members who in the spirit of gentleness submit their doctrinal disagreement thru official channels as long as such members be polite, respectful and avoid creating disunity or strife in the church and accept the decision of the local minister regarding such matter.

FREE CONSCIENCE DOCTRINES
The Christian±Apostolic Church (CAC) does not believe adherence to any of following doctrines or their interpretation is a salvation issue. We do not demand or require that our members or ministers adhere to a certain position or doctrinal stances, however we do require that any dissenting person be polite, respectful and avoid creating disunity or strife in the church.

Creation.
The Christian±Apostolic Church (CAC) allows for both interpretations; that the world was created in 6 literal 24 hours days or that the mention of 6 days is metaphorical language for long periods of time.

The Nephilim.
The Christian±Apostolic Church (CAC) allows for the two main interpretation of the sons of God mentioned in Genesis 6; that some Angels forsook their heavenly habitation and attempted to corrupt the human race genes, by coming into the women of earth but were punished for their trespass by being reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day or that the phrase the sons of God refers to the godly line of Seth.

The Flood.
The Christian±Apostolic Church (CAC) allows for both interpretations of the flood. That the language in the biblical text could be interpreted to mean that the flood of Noah was a local flood or that flood of Noah was indeed global.

Finance.
The Christian±Apostolic Church (CAC) allows for financing of the local church thru both methods, that the finances of the church be generated should be thru tithes and offerings or thru what is called freewill offering. Whatever method of supporting the church is left up to the local minister and his board of supervisors to decide upon. Any member truly unable to contribute financially to the church shall be considered for financial relief thru the church charity service.

Charity.
The Christian±Apostolic Church (CAC) believes that it is up to each local church to decide how to do its work of charity; however we do encourage the local churches to first take care of those of the household of faith and then those outside the church.

Prophecy.
The Christian±Apostolic Church (CAC) allows for freedom of prophetic views; all prophetic views as long as they are biblically based are allowed to be considered. This allows for all types of Dispensationalism, Preterism, Pre-mid-post rapturism, and millennial views. There will be no litmus test regarding holding a particular prophetic view, to be considered for membership or a leadership position.

Military service.
The Christian±Apostolic Church (CAC) allows for military service and pacifism within its ranks. Military or law enforcement service is acceptable for any member to perform. However any member who sincerely feels it is against his convictions to serve in a combat capacity will be given a letter of exemption and full support from the church.

Officially adopted January 1, 2015
This document is subject to future revisions.

[shag]

I just can't hardly tolerate that.

[Michael The Disciple]

Sounds much different than the New Testament Church started by the Apostles.

1 Cor. 1:10

Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

[FlamingZword]

Originally Posted by Michael The Disciple

Sounds much different than the New Testament Church started by the Apostles.

1 Cor. 1:10

Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

Should we add toleration for beards and no beards?

[Michael The Disciple]

Originally Posted by FlamingZword

Should we add toleration for beards and no beards?

We should not need to Bro.

[FlamingZword]

Originally Posted by Michael The Disciple

Sounds much different than the New Testament Church started by the Apostles.

1 Cor. 1:10

Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

We all speak the same thing - in that which is truly important.
There are no divisions - we avoid divisive issues.
we are perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment - in those things which are salvational.

[seguidordejesus]

I think that's awesome.

[Esaias]

Originally Posted by FlamingZword

We all speak the same thing - in that which is truly important.
There are no divisions - we avoid divisive issues.
we are perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment - in those things which are salvational.

Why isn't the Bible sufficient?

[Michael The Disciple]

But really in theory this is how the UPC itself was set up. They agreed that Acts 2:38 was the full New Testament standard of salvation. They then agreed not to press other views that would lead to disunity among them.

They may not be DOING that but is is what their group was founded upon.

[FlamingZword]

Originally Posted by Esaias

Why isn't the Bible sufficient?

Of course the Bible is sufficient.

these are all biblical based doctrines, but from different points of view.

This is not a matter of the bible being insufficient or which bible to use, but it is a matter of how people interpret certain texts.

There are plenty of churches that use only the KJV Bible for their doctrine, and do not use any other versions or books for their doctrines, yet they differ from each other in how they interpret certain texts.