only the truth matters

Ever since my fall-out with the Southern Baptists... there has been a fire burning inside of me, which has sent me on a quest for theological truth. We live in an age where the Church is divided, the doctrine of man is being preached everywhere, and being "Christian" is no longer enough. Instead we must choose whether we're Baptist, Anabaptist, Presbyterian, Dispensationalist, Calvinist, or some other label. It's too much... and I don't believe it's the picture Christ had in mind when He established the Church.

Well, I am a Christian, and I refuse to label myself as anything else... I believe the only thing more dangerous than legalism is liberalism. The truth based on scripture which is God breathed, is really all that matters. Denominations are nothing more than men coming up with their own set of rules of what Christianity should be. There's nothing wrong with Churches having preferences on secondary issues... but when preferences become absolutes, and secondary issues become primary issues... that's a problem. Now I understand there are many genuine Bible believing Christians who happen to find themselves in a denominational Church... but it's usually the "higher ups" who are problematic... those who issue statements like this:

"My way is the only way acceptable to God. If you don't believe what I believe, then you are in error. Therefore I will not fellowship with you."

This statement is all too familiar to me. I've had my share of pointless theological debates over the past months. I'm sure there will be many more, which I am NOT looking forward to. The truth is, I'd rather spend my time preaching the Gospel to those who haven't yet heard. However, I am passionate about disproving false doctrines, and I will do what it takes to stand up for whatever is true.