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Originally Posted by Jo S
It's true, no denomination has gotten every detail right in doctrine. As scripture says, we all see through a dimly lit mirror.
But this is the main difference between most mainstream Christian denominations and the Local Churches, they don't teach a false gospel and a false Christ.
I sense StG, by you trying to reconcile your experience of the LC's to biblical Christianity, you're trying to validate and justify denial. Doing this, you're not only lying to yourself you're lying to others. I'm sorry if that offends you.
Scripture tells Christians seeking God's truth not to yoke in anyway to groups that do not bring the fundamentals of the apostles teachings. This is my basis for recommending to everyone to discard all Local Church material. I don't see it as a case by case basis.
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No offense. I'm fine and at peace with what is on my "reading radar" or my past, and realize all of us have "warts.' Some who have been in prominent public ministries have really big and apparent warts. I choose to eat certain meats, and your conscience doesn't allow it. Great!
God has shown me my experience with the LC was all for a purpose - I was lead there in 1974 and He lead me out in 1988. He amazingly preserved me from many of the most damaging things and 20 years ago He began showing me some key errors I had picked up in the LC. Now everything is the best it can be, according to His love and grace toward me! (that could be a chorus line in a song!)
The terms "biblical Christianity" or "false gospel" or "false Christ" or "fundamentals of apostle's teaching" that you mentioned are pretty loose definitions.
What specifically do you think those terms encompass?