Adventists originated with a guy who calculated the date of the “Second Coming” and led his flock to sell or give away everything in preparation, but got it wrong. Repeatedly. Kinda Jim Jonesey for me, but whatever gets people on their knees to Jesus Christ is okay I guess. I mean, it’s pretty brave to claim to have uniquely interpreted the “true meaning” of the text, or decoded “hidden messages”. I’d be afraid of God’s wrath for doing such a thing. Seems crazy to me. Maybe it’s all part of God’s plan. It’s not for me to say.
Once upon a time there was Orthodoxy and heresy, but somebody opened up a Pandora’s box of squabbling denominations.
Nothing changes. The patristics had their Gnostics, Arians, Montanists, etc. Irinaeus explains it all, and why heresies undermine salvation, but what did he know? He was a primitive savage. (Not). Full disclosure: I’m also no fan of Masons, Jesuits Templars or any other secret societies though they are fascinating to study.
I get where you're coming from. Other than the investigative judgement, the rest of the beliefs were held by the reformers 500 years ago. The rest of the churches have disregarded those beliefs.
Sounds a lot like the Q journey to me. Curious why you see the two so differently.
Ex: Many in our community (myself incl.) thought Xiden would never be inaugurated, that the Military would step in sooner, constantly looking for those hidden messages and proofs. And getting some details wrong. That doesn't change our resolve to trust the plan and keep on keeping on.
We are ridiculed and called names too, but we drive on with our convictions. Seems ironic to me. I respect the fact that people are passionate about Biblical study and dedication, even if they get some stuff wrong (and a lot right I might add).
Adventists originated with a guy who calculated the date of the “Second Coming” and led his flock to sell or give away everything in preparation, but got it wrong. Repeatedly. Kinda Jim Jonesey for me, but whatever gets people on their knees to Jesus Christ is okay I guess. I mean, it’s pretty brave to claim to have uniquely interpreted the “true meaning” of the text, or decoded “hidden messages”. I’d be afraid of God’s wrath for doing such a thing. Seems crazy to me. Maybe it’s all part of God’s plan. It’s not for me to say.
Once upon a time there was Orthodoxy and heresy, but somebody opened up a Pandora’s box of squabbling denominations. Nothing changes. The patristics had their Gnostics, Arians, Montanists, etc. Irinaeus explains it all, and why heresies undermine salvation, but what did he know? He was a primitive savage. (Not). Full disclosure: I’m also no fan of Masons, Jesuits Templars or any other secret societies though they are fascinating to study.
I get where you're coming from. Other than the investigative judgement, the rest of the beliefs were held by the reformers 500 years ago. The rest of the churches have disregarded those beliefs.
A VERY important point...the "evolution" of Christianity...can it be trusted...I say ...NO...give me the Reformers any day of the week...
Sounds a lot like the Q journey to me. Curious why you see the two so differently.
Ex: Many in our community (myself incl.) thought Xiden would never be inaugurated, that the Military would step in sooner, constantly looking for those hidden messages and proofs. And getting some details wrong. That doesn't change our resolve to trust the plan and keep on keeping on.
We are ridiculed and called names too, but we drive on with our convictions. Seems ironic to me. I respect the fact that people are passionate about Biblical study and dedication, even if they get some stuff wrong (and a lot right I might add).