PAW Is Crumbling!!!Bishop Noel Jones is leaving too!

[Sandra]

Originally Posted by AtlantaBishop

They are antiquated - I hope they take the fresh - progressive path!

exactly... this is a great day!!! God is doing wonderful things among us.

[Ferd]

Originally Posted by AtlantaBishop

They are antiquated - I hope they take the fresh - progressive path!

that just plane hurts my heart to hear you say it.

this isnt about being progressive. it is about being in rank sin.

Originally Posted by AtlantaBishop

They are antiquated - I hope they take the fresh - progressive path!

Regardless of it's 'age' the fact remains that when 'progressive' means ignoring blatant false doctrines the correct interpretation is 'backsliding'.

'Progressive path'... I suspect that passage of scripture would be somewhere between the one lauding the value of the 'old paths' and that one warning us about 'a way that seemeth right unto a man'.

[bishoph]

Originally Posted by AtlantaBishop

They are antiquated - I hope they take the fresh - progressive path!

Bishop, if you are referring to the archaic practices as it relates to how church is "done," I concur!

If however, you are talking about a new doctrinal path I would strongly disagree. I think one of the greatest challenges many face today is how to be on the cutting edge without eliminating the basic principles of doctrine.

[Sandra]

I think allowing preachers to advertise on TV is progressive, should of happen years ago.
Great days ahead for the UPC!

Originally Posted by bishoph

Bishop, if you are referring to the archaic practices as it relates to how church is "done," I concur!

If however, you are talking about a new doctrinal path I would strongly disagree. I think one of the greatest challenges many face today is how to be on the cutting edge without eliminating the basic principles of doctrine.

Great post.

[bishoph]

It is sad to me, that we have come to a day when we rejoice over the concept of becoming "mainstream."

As I look at God's people throughout time, his "church" has never been mainstream. In the OT, the nation of Israel was given 613 commandments, many of which had no relevance other than separation/distinction from those around them. God wanted anyone who saw an Israelite to immediately be able to identify them as such, this by its very nature set them aside from the "mainstream" of society not to mention their belief in the "only true God."

The idea of the modern day church assimilating into the "mainstream" religious circles, reeks of a decent into compromise and if not checked into apostasy. JMHO

[hartmann]

Imo- I Dont Want The Upc To Change A Thing! I Like It The Way It

Is.when You Start Making Changes You Never Stop.

I Am So Mad About This I Am Visiting Bectons Church Saturday Night.

[Thad]

Originally Posted by hartmann

Imo- I Dont Want The Upc To Change A Thing! I Like It The Way It

Is.when You Start Making Changes You Never Stop.

I Am So Mad About This I Am Visiting Bectons Church Saturday Night.

which part are you mad about ?

[stmatthew]

Sheep and Goats.....Wheat and Tares.