Apology

[hometown guy]

Originally Posted by Melody

When someone has a great exceptional Apostolic Ministry and then they leave the truth as they proclaimed and loved it, it is with sadness that we, who listened and followed their ministry, watch them go a different path. A better path? No, there is more to holiness than dress it is a spirit. But to be delivered and then embrace or lead others down a backward path brings sadness to the hearts of saints and ministry.

So even though many may think someone is being judgmental, it is with a broken heart to watch those walk away. I apologize if I offended you.

Yes, it is a very sad thing. That is why we must have this in our heart so when others fall that they don't drag us down with them .

[AncientPaths]

Originally Posted by hometown guy

Yes, it is a very sad thing. That is why we must have this in our heart so when others fall that they don't drag us down with them .

*sigh*
Yep. I guess you're right.

[Norman]

There are some that leave an organization and still try to live a life pleasing to God, but there are others that do go downward into sin, and I know of one that now says he is an atheist. That is really sad.

[AncientPaths]

Originally Posted by Norman

There are some that leave an organization and still try to live a life pleasing to God, but there are others that do go downward into sin, and I know of one that now says he is an atheist. That is really sad.

The same could be said for people that stay in an organization.

[CC1]

Originally Posted by Melody

When someone has a great exceptional Apostolic Ministry and then they leave the truth as they proclaimed and loved it, it is with sadness that we, who listened and followed their ministry, watch them go a different path. A better path? No, there is more to holiness than dress it is a spirit. But to be delivered and then embrace or lead others down a backward path brings sadness to the hearts of saints and ministry.

So even though many may think someone is being judgmental, it is with a broken heart to watch those walk away. I apologize if I offended you.

Here is another UPC preacher who went a "different path" apparently similar to the one here that saddens you so you might as well get sad again. His name is Corey Trimble and he pastors The Experience Community Church in Middle Tennessee. A church that has grown from a handful of members at its inception 2 1/2 years ago to around 200 - 250 today. A church that in the last several months has baptized over 20 people in Jesus name, 90% of them young adults. (I know old time Oneness Pentecostal churches who have not baptized 20 people in the last ten years)

In addition to being sad over his doctrine you will probably also want to be sad over the dress code. It is very informal with the pastor and praise team often wearing jeans, casual shirts, and tennis shoes or sandals depending on the weather.

I hate to again make you said right here at Christmas time but could actually continue my list of great men of God who have gone that "different path" and are embracing the great commission. I just don't know if you could endure the sadness though so I will stop. For now at least!

[Jay]

Melody, I have seen a number of preachers that I have held in great esteem start heading down that path. I agree that it breaks my heart. I tremble in dread to see where they will end up in a few years. I have watched things that I was raised to consider an abomination occur on a "Pentecostal" campground. I am not going to say who, where, or when, but my sister brought the report home, and later I saw the video of the event on youtube.

However, this is why we must not follow men after men but follow after Christ instead. Men who may have taught truth may compromise, but the truth of the Word is what we must hold to. I have watched family backslide and leave this truth, but it has not stirred me to leave. I bear in mind all of those whom I have to see on the other side, and I recommit to traveling on. I do this every few days.

[CC1]

Originally Posted by Jay

However, this is why we must not follow men after men but follow after Christ instead. .

I believe many would say what I quoted you here on is exactly what those men are doing. They are getting back to the Bible / Christianity itself stripped down from the things men have added on to it over the years and have become Pentecostal culture / traditions.

Looks like you and Melody are in for a lot of angst because I see more men of God realizing they have to get back to the Bible to really fulfill the great commission than I ever have in my 52 years in or around old time Pentecost.

It is exciting for someone like me who believes the church has been in a ditch busy measuring each others skirt length and whether or not a man has facial hair while the world is suffering mightily and going to hell in a handbasket.

[AreYouReady?]

Originally Posted by CC1

I believe many would say what I quoted you here on is exactly what those men are doing. They are getting back to the Bible / Christianity itself stripped down from the things men have added on to it over the years and have become Pentecostal culture / traditions.

Looks like you and Melody are in for a lot of angst because I see more men of God realizing they have to get back to the Bible to really fulfill the great commission than I ever have in my 52 years in or around old time Pentecost.

It is exciting for someone like me who believes the church has been in a ditch busy measuring each others skirt length and whether or not a man has facial hair while the world is suffering mightily and going to hell in a handbasket.

[Cindy]

You should be sad about the ones that stayed on the "path" that are sinning. But, they still look the same on the outside.

[hometown guy]

Originally Posted by Cindy

You should be sad about the ones that stayed on the "path" that are sinning. But, they still look the same on the outside.

Very true... It takes being right inside and out.