2.5 ACOP & ECP Merger

[Deleted User]

I think it is a bit odd that the decision was made to merge with the ECP when the doctrinal differences were the reason why originally they were not connected with the PAOC. I think that unity should be something that is kept at the forefront of churches and Christian fellowship. We are to be unified in our pursuit of loving God and loving others, but that does not mean we cannot have doctrinal differences. Ultimately what matters is that we love each other and help each other when we can, even if we do have doctrinal differences. A fellowship can function when there is doctrinal differences by having conversations with people from all views and encouraging people to feel like they can share their opinions. This also includes having grace for one another.

[Jaylen]

I believe the right answer is the most obvious one. Explicit doctrine (directly referenced or taught in the Bible) is the only concept that should cause a group to divide. These minor theological differences, which many don’t even imply how we walk out our faith, should not be cause for division and separation among Christians. I think there are some beauties regarding different denominations, but as a whole, I think Christianity would be more unified if they did not exist.
So with that being said, I’m in favor of choosing fellowship over doctrinal differences, and I respect Small’s decision to move that way.

[Lorna Anne]

It is good together to have fellowship with the family of God.

We are not going to heaven through, what church you belong but only through Jesus. John 14:6," i am the way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the father except through me.

It is good and pleasant it id to gather together as brethren.

[Melany]

I think the way they did it, having 8 core fundamental beliefs that had to be agrees upon, was a very wise decision. Fellowship, unity etc is important, and iron sharpens iron. We need one another, even if there are some things we have to agree to disagree about. The core 8 fundamentals I believe cover the essentials and I think it was the right way to go.