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Saturday, May 26, 2007

WE BELIEVE NOTHING!


















I found the following statement of faith from the Brook Hollow Christian Church in Abilene, Texas website.

Here is the link:
What we Believe:

Since it’s origin on the American frontier in the early 1800’s, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) has attempted to increase respect and understanding among Christian believers of all denominations. Attempting to hold true to the teachings of Jesus and the practices of the New Testament churches, we strive for a Christian faith which is both socially relevant and intellectually sound.
No attempt is made to impose a set of formulated doctrines or interpretations of religious thought upon any member.
We believe that the New Testament, particularly the life and teachings of Jesus, and his apostles, forms the basis of our Christian thought and action.
We recognize the principle of self-government for each local congregation with the state and national bodies serving in advisory capacities only.
We observe the Lord’s Supper, or Holy Communion, every Sunday, and welcome all Christians from all denominations to participate.
We practice Baptism by immersion, a New Testament practice recognized as the most adequate symbol of complete surrender and of the Biblical ideal of death, burial, and resurrection to new life.
We participate in and encourage interdenominational fellowship of Christians in worship, study, mission and service.
People presenting themselves for membership here are asked only one question: “Do you believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the one living and true God, and do you accept him as your Lord and Savior?”


Think about that for a moment. Here is a church that does not have any doctrinal statement on the following:

Doctrine of God: A Trinity or not a Trinity

Doctrine of Christ: His Deity and Virgin Birth. What about his incarnation and humanity?

The Scriptures: Are they inspired and correct?

Salvation: Grace alone or by works?

I could name many more critical doctrines that this church seems to think are not important.

I found it ironic that the name of the church is Brook Hollow Christian Church.

Hollow is defined as:
Main Entry: 1hol·low
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English holw, holh, from Old English holh hole, hollow -- more at HOLE
1 : an unfilled space : CAVITY, HOLE

This church has a large unfilled space where doctrine should be!

Believe nothing and you end up believing error!








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