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Originally Posted by Esaias
That's a very ... bland? ... statement of beliefs?
Something I've noticed over the last 20 years is churches making their public statements of belief as vague and generalised as possible.
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Yup.
Btw, it appears that they do not believe in the speaking in tongues as the evidence of receiving the Spirit but as “an” evidence.
Quote: Speaking in tongues, as the Holy Spirit gives utterance, is a physical indication of the baptism with the Holy Spirit.
A lot of the watering down of doctrine has to do with inclusivity, which has to do with growing the congregation, which has to do with money, and/or power.
Of course, they won’t accept that. The genuine congregation growth desire rooted in love is the one that cheers your coming and accepts you, and then in all truth teaches you what you should work towards to be saved and please God.