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Q&A: Secondary doctrinal differences (Calvinism, cessationism, rapture timing) are not grounds for refusing church fellowship

A Pastor Shares His Thoughts on Halloween 00:40:30 – 00:41:59

Viewer question about which doctrines can be tolerated when choosing a church

Mike says he could personally fellowship at a Calvinist church, a cessationist church, or a church with pre-trib or post-trib rapture views. These are secondary issues. The exception is when a church elevates the secondary doctrine to primary status — e.g., claiming non-Calvinists are unsaved. That elevation, not the doctrine itself, is the problem.

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Scripture Commentary tweet

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