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Originally Posted by UntoHim
bearbear and others,
I've been listening and reading the messages and ministry of the three "Teaching Pastors" (Nigel Tomes, Del Martin and Ian Brinksman) of Church In Toronto for many years now, and I don't believe there are any official theological positions taken, other than what is stated on their C.I.T. WEBSITE - - Of course I'm sure any of these brothers would be more than happy to clarify this for you - they have "questions" section within the website: https://churchintoronto.com/contact-us/
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Thanks for the suggestion. I just used that page to ask for their official position on millennial exclusion
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For starters, I would point you to this portion of their Statement of Beliefs:
Salvation
We believe that salvation depends solely on the finished work of Jesus Christ, who accomplished redemption once and for all on the cross at Calvary as the vicarious sacrifice for the sins of all mankind. All those who put their faith in Jesus Christ and His work, believing that God has raised Him from the dead, and confess Him as their Lord, shall be saved forever and have eternal life. This salvation is the gift of God’s grace and is not gained by human works.
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I found it interesting that they also state that mankind needs to "repent of their sins". This does not seem to be your typical "Local Church" at all.
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Mankind
We believe that mankind was created in the image and likeness of God, but due to Adam’s sin, all mankind inherited a sinful nature. All mankind has sinned and come short of the glory of God, becoming spiritually dead and alienated from Him. Therefore each human being needs to repent of their sins and believe in Jesus Christ.
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Mark 1:15
and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”
Luke 13:3
No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.