The Reason Some Apostolics Are Concerned: The Results of Erased Lines

[Thad]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

Steadfast, for what it's worth, I agree with most of what you have said in this thread. It is truly a sad day when the PAW even CONSIDERS allowing trinitarianism in its pulpits.

They lost some good churches in Los Angeles over this. Elder Swansey who pastored Peace Apostolic church left last year. he pastor's a church of about 700

Last Year they had their Natl. convention in L.A He told the PAW if you have bishop Blake preach at the convention I am leaving and he did!

Elder Swansey preaches Acts 238 harder then any UPCer i have heard. now the standards might be a little tough on our UPC brethren but he is doctrine thru and thru!!!!

Steadfast, I was in L.A at the convention and to my surprise, almost 1/2 the audience either walked out or didn't show up at all the night Blake was scheduled. I was told last week by a PAW pastor that the PAW is split about 50/50 over this whole issue.

the last time i was there, it looked like about 50% still looked pentecost too. one thing i will say about the PAW though, they will allow variances in standards and they don't let that hinder each other from fellowship. doctrine is one thing that they will have a war over. the reason i know this is, i have been to MANY of their events in CA. and they always have a mixed group. some who abide and some who dont. they strongly teach the soverignty of the local pastor and church - i believe that is one of the reasons.

ALSO, Braizer has been pushing for "eternal security" doctrine FOR YEARS and has never suceeded. however, he has swayed some of their pastors over to that doctrine.