How could organizational membership be the central issue, when so many have been forced to leave the denomination? There are faithful souls who have been disfellowshiped for sincerely doing their best to help all in their local congregation to see the importance of study and obedience to our precious heritage, the Bible and Spirit of Prophecy writings. Disgusted with the repeated calls they have given to obedience and a return to earlier teachings and standards, men have ejected them from local congregations. Are they going to be lost because wicked men cast them out? Of course not. It is clear that organizational relationship is rapidly becoming less of an issue. There was a time when, being a true Seventh-day Adventist, could generally be equated with being an accepted, on-the-books church member. But, especially since the early 1980s, the entire matter has become very confused. Many of Gods most faithful, commandment-keeping people are now outside the denomination. In view of this situation, it is rather foolish to declare that only those in the denomination are Gods people, and only they will be saved. Well, then, what about those outside the organization—who declare that the denomination is Babylon, and that everyone in it is destined to burn in hellfire? That is a devilish teaching, and it is inspired by Satan!
Posted on: Mon, 14 Apr 2014 18:21:33 +0000
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