The United Methodist Church - Most Asked Questions

In this video, we find out what are the most commonly searched questions about the United Methodist Church on google, and provide sourced, unbiased answers.
SOURCES:
www.umc.org/what-we-believe/as... (Accessed 4/17/2019)
McConkey, Dale “United Methodists Divided”,2018, Global Parish Press, p.22
Hadde, Jeffrey K. “Religion in Radical Transition, p.51
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ibid
www.umc.org/what-we-believe/as... (Accessed 4/19/2019)
www.umc.org/what-we-believe/is... (Accessed 4/19/2019)
www.umc.org/what-we-believe/wh... (Accessed 4/19/2019)
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lifewayresearch.com/2018/11/2... (Accessed 4/19/2019)
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www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank... (Accessed 4/19/2019)
www.umc.org/what-we-believe/wh... (Accessed 4/19/2019)
www.umc.org/what-we-believe/th... (Accessed 4/19/2019)
www.umnews.org/en/news/gc2019... (Accessed 4/19/2019)
UMC Book of Discipline 304.3, accessed from www.umc.org/what-we-believe/wh... 4/19/2019
Ibid, 341.6
www.umc.org/what-we-believe/ho... (Accessed 4/22/2019)
kutv.com/news/nation-world/un... (Accessed 4/22/2019)
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UMC Book of Discipline section 161 (D) (accessed from nmoumc.org/wp-content/uploads/... 4/22/2019)
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[@mlester3001]

I was raised in the UMC and am now almost seventy years old.Your videos are educating me about my denomination like never before.

[@laurenlaugh05]

I’m Episcopalian and my long term boyfriend is Southern Baptist- we’ve discussed once we are married that we feel it’s very important we attend church together. The UMC seems to have a good balance of things we each believe and styles of worship we are used to.

[@JohnMinehan-lx9ts]

I wonder if a "Low Church" Episcopalian Parish would not also serve your family's needs?

[@debras3806]

Southern Baptist and UMC are going to be very very different!

[@fabulouschild2005]

Omg fellow Episcopalian, slay! I live in Scotland lol

[@chiphoustonmusic1976]

Run from UMC

[@johnewald5480]

I'm going to be a methodist now, I grew up in churches that were charismatic and they all seem to end up looking more and more like joel osteen's church or like night clubs.

[@Hovsep231]

I am a Methodist, our church believes in the union of all Christians who desire to live in holiness, being pleasing to God every day in our life in joy and in perfect love. We focus on whole sanctification which is the second work of God's grace. We are happy if you want to live in holiness. God bless you

[@coles4029]

congrats! The UMC does a good job of focusing on Christ's love. Be aware that there is a schism going on right now though. So whichever congregation you end up joining, it might be a good idea to see whether or not the church is planning to remain in the UMC or join the newly forming Global Methodist Church.

[@edwardhill7045]

@@Hovsep231 i wonder how God feels about your efforts .It would be interesting to hear His views about your attempts at holiness and your success where so many others have failed

[@matiasgamalieltolmosuarez790]

I'm a pentecostal from Chile, and here the pentecostal church is much more similar to methodist church than to charistmatic, even here Charistmatic usually are associated with liberalism, theology of prosperity, disorder, emotionalism, etc.

[@lastswordfighter]

Catholics and anyone that denies Jesus is not Christian and serves Satan.

[@francanarsie]

My siblings and I were raised Methodist and we learned about the Bible and good manners but never once was anything said about prayer or spending time each day in prayer and there was absolutely nothing about belief in anything supernatural. I loved growing up Methodist: Sunday school and good manners and covered dishes but I am so happy that I discovered that what they always just talked about was....well......it was real.

[@MarcillaSmith]

We definitely learned about covered dishes. And Youth retreats to the beach and amusement parks.

[@desireegrosgebauer6526]

I am Anglican now-looking back the UMC was "church lite." It certainly was better than no church though.

[@francanarsie]

@@desireegrosgebauer6526 I agree Church lite was my experience.

[@ikreer9777]

Interesting. We were always encouraged to pray and study the Bible. Memorizing and reciting Scriptures in SS was a big deal too. Sadly, I realized when my son was young, there was not much emphasis put on that. I have found that congregations in the UMC vary greatly, and leadership from the denomination and conference is minimal.

[@francanarsie]

@@ikreer9777 I found we were always memorizing the Bible but there was no foundation regarding prayer and what that looks like. I never heard once of a supernatural occurrence and when something happened in my family regarding a miracle the minister was very disbelieving. I and siblings left.

[@KatherineGHobbs]

Your videos are informative and fairly presented. I'd love to see a video in this same style on the Episcopal Church.

[@ReadyToHarvest]

Thanks for your comment Katherine. I will be releasing a video on the Episcopal Church on this style in a couple weeks. Subscribe and click the bell if you want to be notified when it comes out.

[@arthurgearheard4701]

That denominations is probably the most theologically liberal and has less adherents.

[@milagroscayabyab1054]

I'm Volunteer worker here in Paquillaio Bethel UMC Philippines, I'm Milagros Santos Cayabyab 59, years old, Thank you To God be the glory Amen 🙏🙏🙏

[@bluelink44]

These videos are very well made and professional. Thank you

[@qsfoxx]

Regardless of which side of the street you prefer to walk, you'd better possess a solid understanding of Scripture that you can read and understand for yourself and not rely on others to tell you what it all means. Your salvation depends on it!

[@dennisbryant4095]

Steve V. 🎯 Your statement hit the Bulls Eye dead center 🎯. Matters not if one is Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian or anything else when it comes to these type of issues. ALL that really has any relevance is what ALMIGHTY GOD has to say concerning the subject. “ There are ways that seem right to man, but the end result in death “. “ WOE unto the that call evil good & good evil “. When God says WOE about something you better think twice.

[@jsharp3165]

That I should "not rely on others to tell you what it all means" is itself a belief that was taught to you by someone else. If we don't need anyone else to teach us the word, then we should never listen to anyone else preach, teach, or discuss the Bible. Never mind that the Bible literally says God gave specific believers the gift of preaching and teaching.

[@brackguthrie9470]

Just for clarity, the Roman Catholic Church also believes that all believers can be saints. Also, Roman Catholics DO NOT WORSHIP saints.

[@Ban_Usury_Worldwide]

Thanks for making these videos.

[@catl.6989]

I am roman catholic. Thank you for the information, i am learning about methodist church to understand where my bf and his family comes from. I didn't know what methodist was but i am glad that we both believe in Jesus Christ ☺ i was worried it would be too different.

[@Dean_Vincent]

I'm a believer in Jesus but my wife is pagan.. just a slight difference in religion lol😅

[@scygnius]

@@porkypeter7534 That terminology is rather disingenuous, no? Shouldn't we say "pro-choice" instead? "Pro-abortion" makes it seem like they are actively encouraging abortions.

[@m4641]

@@scygnius Logically both are pro choice. One is pro-life; the other is pro-death (abortion). One chooses to let the unborn child live; the other chooses to kill the child. If you believe human life begins at conception, as I do, then it's impossible to support abortion and continue to call yourself a disciple of Christ.

[@AmarisAngel]

@@porkypeter7534 they’re pro choice not pro abortion

[@AmarisAngel]

@@scygnius Right. They’re not either they actually disapprove of abortion but they support the woman’s right to life as well. As sometimes a woman will die in childbirth having a baby.

[@jhmejia]

Holy cow, I’ve only been to Methodist churches as a visitor and not a regular attendee, but learning more about the UMC makes me want to be part of it !

[@jgrillo638]

Interesting, I'm a Roman Catholic and I recently got into learning the differences between the Christian denominations

[@YeneralYakob]

When I see drifts like the readopting the practices of Ash Wednesday and Lent and other similar movements in Protestant churches it gives me hope that maybe eventually our prayers will be answered and there can be one faith and one church again! 😄 🙏

[@jgrillo638]

@@YeneralYakob honestly, we just all need to come together as Christians. We worship Christ, that is the most important. Instead of bickering about who is right or wrong, we should unite against the forces of clear evil in our nation and the world. Satan and his minions are sitting back and laughing at how many souls they will soon collect.

[@arthurgearheard4701]

During Seminary, all candidates study the beliefs of Protestant Denominations as well as LDS, Jehovah's Witnesses, Judaism, Islam, and even Hinduism. There's plenty of religions out there! Even at Baptist seminaries do students learn LDS and Jehovah's Witnesses!

[@MarcillaSmith]

@@jgrillo638 I was raised UMC, and later came to recognize that our Lord appointed one vicar, who sits on the Throne of St. Peter.

[@FriarJoe66]

This video made me feel very happy and secure with my local church being UMC

[@BoonsGhost]

I am deeply considering returning to my childhood UMC. Like you, this video is comforting.

[@freeasabutterfly9689]

I believe the word of God is perfect and without error flawless perfect and inspired by God that is surprising to me thanks for letting me know more about the beliefs of Methodist church

[@gatcrodgers]

Your video makes me glad to be a born again Baptist.

[@studogable]

My father's youth leader, Glenn Riley, has a chapel named after him at the nearby Camp Comeca (which stand for Cozad Methodist Camp). That's the closest thing the Methodists come to declaring someone a saint - and, as much as I have heard about Riley's life, he earned that designation.

[@kennethreed8827]

I honestly think that the biggest problem in the UMC is " Church Politics " If you are a Charter member, depending how money you have given, you can do and say whatever you want, no one will stand up to you. This UMC is next to a very expensive nursing home, so we had lots of elderly attending. They came on a bus, I took it upon myself to help them off of the bus and to help them get back on. I did that for over 5 years. I was called lots of things for that. One day a lady stood up and said " everyone needs to learn a lesson from this young man, " He helps anyone in need, he sits on a stool at the back of the Church and keeps an eye out for anyone who needs help. He has brought water to people and has helped others who are having a low sugar attack. " The lay leader took the microphone from her." There were no other words from the Congregation. Everyone seemed to be afraid. Before the choir sang the closing Hymn, the lay leader took a mic and publicly chew me out. I was forced to resign. So much for the Love of God.

[@ericjette2435]

I don't really know what to say, but I feel like someone should say something... I'm very sorry that this happened to you. This does not seem to reflect the UMC that I grew up in--I think you would have been "popular" (not really the right word) in my hometown church, but I realize that my church was one out of thousands, and UMC churches differ greatly throughout the world.

[@debras3806]

I don’t understand why they would chew you out?

[@DiamondKingStudios]

Very interesting. I am Catholic but my Scout troop growing up was based out of a UMC. Given that I grew up in non-Atlantan GA and the political convictions of most of the troop, I would guess that the church was a little more theologically conservative on things, including the last topic mentioned. Down here Methodist churches are almost as common as Baptist churches, and are held in a much similar reputation. I wonder how different a UMC congregation is in, say, Boston than down here.

[@arthurgearheard4701]

In all likelihood, the congregations would be theologically liberal.

[@Hartin31]

I left the UMC for the LCMS five years ago.

[@orchidquest]

UM members also recognize all forms of baptism at any age, not just infant baptism.

[@revjohnlee]

Speaking as an ordained elder of the UMC, I again commend you for the fair and mostly accurate portrayal you have given. The differences I noticed would be called trivial by most and are more a matter of nuance or a matter of the difference between stated positions and actuality withing the denomination. I do draw everyone's attention to some important points though. The Discipline is the official statement of positions (even though it is ignored by many of our leadership). Only the General Conference, speaking as a body, is authorized to speak for the denomination. Often times (but not always), the Book of Resolutions you mentioned, contains matters that the General Conference failed to stuff down our throats by force and is sometimes even in opposition to the Discipline. In truth, at present, the UMC is all too riven by disagreements. Many put social goals ahead of any theology. The Discipline is ignored where inconvenient and ruthlessly enforced when convenient. I have colleagues who are extremely theologically liberal and others who who are just as extremely fundamentalist. Often times, on a one on one basis, they are wonderful people but, collectively, cannot abide the positions of the opposition. It seems that popularity and not theology is the driving force behind everything today. I am trying to fight the despair that attempts to consume me for that comes from the adversary. I am doing my best to be true to my vows to "make disciples for Christ". At present, that is in hospital chaplaincy.

[@ericjette2435]

Although I left the UMC a long time ago, I still have a certain "affection" for the church. I've been watching the development of the schism in the UMC and am heartbroken at the place the UMC is in now. Nevertheless, I would encourage you not to despair. Although God may be disappointed in us and in our failure to resolve this--even when He gave us everything we need to do so--have faith that He will use this moment in a variety of ways that we can't even imagine to guide us and teach us and bring us closer to Him and each other, although He may do so in ways so subtle that we may not notice them. Also, I want to commend you for taking on the difficult and much-needed work of hospital chaplaincy, but please don't forget to take care of yourself and take a break if you need one.

[@marieugorek5917]

I have been a member of multiple UMC churches, not a single one did NOT observe Lent and Ash Wednesday.

[@studogable]

True, but it's far less formal than in Roman Catholicism. "Getting Ashes" on Ash Wednesday is fairly new to the denomination, I think. I was a member up to 1999 and never saw it. Yes, I'm old.

[@Cjinglaterra]

The most surprising thing is how much I agree with the teachings of the UMC. I was expecting more disagreement with my own views as an abnormally conservative Episcopalian.

[@arthurgearheard4701]

Now, where in this country would you find an Episcopalian that would refuse to marry a same sex couple and allow a Gay and Lesbian person to serve as Rector?

[@ejsimms]

@@arthurgearheard4701 If snarky replies are the norm, rather than teaching and encouragement, it isn't helpful to anyone other than satisfying the writer's ego. Wesley would most likely not approve.

[@jsharp3165]

That's because Methodism was originally just a reform movement within the Anglican/Episcopal church. Methodists have the same creeds and virtually the same Articles of Religion. John Wesley, the founder of the movement, never intended to separate from Anglicanism and died an Anglican priest. The American revolution and the refusal of the English church to ordain Methodist bishops in America forced the creation of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Later the name was simplified to just Methodist. When the Methodists merged with the United Brethren in 1968, the name was changed to United Methodist.

[@bradleyhoyt3188]

As a Traditionalist myself but yet I like the congregation I currently attend church with.... I'm truly at a loss here. :(

[@011angelfire]

I think this was very informative and accurately describes UMC theology, and it’s a fair representation of the debates going on in the UMC at the moment on LGBT inclusion. I grew up in the UMC as a kid and was confirmed there, but I left in college, mainly over this issue. I found a new home in the Episcopal Church and was re-confirmed there. It was a painful decision, but ultimately the right one. I still consider UMC to be my childhood church, so I’m hoping they can move past their current challenges. As time goes on, I find myself becoming more and more conservative when it comes to ritual, and more and more liberal when it comes to theology. The UMC, however, appears to be doing the exact reverse: taking out their beautiful pipe organs and altar rails in favor of guitars and stages, but still not accepting LGBT members into the fold as full members of the community, and in fact voting down several proposals at General Conference to do so.

[@mitchellr6927]

SBC culture rubs off on them in the south

[@ericjette2435]

This is...this is painfully familiar, although not the reason I left the UMC. I was disappointed to have learned recently that my hometown church's choir has been replaced with a band. It's not nearly as important as the denomination's position on LGBTQ+ inclusion, but seems to be an example of fixing what wasn't broken, while ignoring the cracks in the foundation.

[@cirbofishingandoutdoors.7457]

Who is the one mediator?

[@Robert_W7]

Adam Hamilton used to have a different stance on the LGBT subject, as is evident in a book he wrote some years back.

[@PrezidentHughes]

Being from the Methodist Church in the Caribbean I find it odd that so much of the United Methodist Church is outside of the USA. It doesn't seem like its own autocephalous Connexion within a discernable geographical boundary. Also, we would consider a 22,000 member church as its own Circuit. Maybe even a mini-district with its own Suffragan Bishop. So the seminaries are bending their theology for the sake of preserving the denomination? Might as well not have a denomination then. That's not a solid reason for such an issue.

[@trudieristich795]

I'm a methodist but I haven't been a church in a long time but being raised that way well I don't even know any of this stuff and especially not supposed to drink that leaves me out

[@gitfiddler716]

I once heard a Candler graduate use the term infallible to describe the bible. Just sayin. Also, the southern UMC held on to conservatism longer than did other parts of country. And I have found most African-American umc churches to still hold evangelical, even charismatic, doctrine, except some of the clergy that have attended liberal seminaries. I grew up UMC and Dad was a pastor.

[@johndavis8669]

10:07 we had a 4 week bible group where in 1 event it was held in a bar and restaurant. The pastor who led the group was not a drinker

[@orchidquest]

UM members believe in prevenient, sanctifying, and justifying grace. This is how the canon describes salvation.

[@aladyknight]

What religion are you? Independent baptist? I enjoyed your videos. 🙂

[@andybrucenet]

I believe he would answer "Christian". Agree on the videos!

[@dennisbryant4095]

@@porkypeter7534 Can you spell T R O L L.

[@zacharycadman8226]

Thank you for this video. I have been researching different denominations to find one that I can call home. The methodist church seems like a good fit, and I may make it my new home. I will not, however, waiver on my acceptance of the LGBT community. The official stance of the methodist church is a hard no for me, but it sounds like most of the churches in the united states protest against it. That makes the church a possibility for me..

[@loren8888]

If your view on LGBT is unwavering, then perhaps word of mouth in that community can provide you with local churches that protest against the official stance. That was my story at least.

[@etofoya8217]

So my Mvskoke Creek families church is over 100 yrs old. Why was they told not to dance our aboriginal tribal dances that was given to us by our creator.

[@waynedawson4948]

Is there a church for a Christian who was raised Methodist and now practices Catholicism but who finds the Catholic Church a bit too legalistic and just off the mark with some of its practices? There has to be a place I can call my church home!

[@alyssastrahm8602]

You would probably fit well with Anglicans or Episcopalians. (Episcopalians are Anglicans, though they are usually more liberal.)

[@DumbAssSpeakingWithMansVoice]

What must I do to be saved?

[@kjonesrc]

Hello, I am surprised that you did not get an answer to your question. I am not a pastor/minister in the Methodist church but I am a Christian. If you want to be saved, it is as easy as asking God and Jesus for salvation. In a quiet moment, you have a conversation with God, tell him you are a sinner and ask for his forgiveness. Finding a church after this will give you support and direction for your Christian life. I will say a prayer for you.

[@MariaAnitaGomez-sc7mz]

Direction

[@JCResDoc94]

*15:00** no revelation or rapture classic*

[@rhondawhite1396]

I watched another video where this guy said that the United Methodist Church associates or partners with 5 or 6 different denominations. What are they? The only one I can think of is Wesleyan

[@ReadyToHarvest]

They are full communion partners with: The African Methodist Episcopal Church The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church The African Union Methodist Protestant Church (very small) The Christian Methodist Episcopal Church The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America The Uniting Church of Sweden/ Equmeniakyrkan The Union American Methodist Episcopal Church The Moravian Church, Northern and Southern Provinces

[@rhondawhite1396]

Maybe it was in your ELCA videos. Cuz I didn't know that Lutheran and United Methodist Churches worked together.

[@ReadyToHarvest]

@@rhondawhite1396 My video "Theological Liberal vs Theological Conservative" draws a lot of those full communion lines between denominations. Perhaps that is where you saw it.

[@JohnMinehan-lx9ts]

The (Eastern and Oriental) Orthodox Churches also observe Lent (at different times and greater rigor) than either Roman (Latin Rite) Catholics or High church Episcopalians. As a Latin Rite Catholic, I would say most Catholics in the US tend to have views more like the UMC than not.

[@RichardDCook]

At 1:05 it's sad to see the usual falsehoods about Catholics trotted out. The body of Christ, consisting of the members of the church, is a sainthood, we don't pray to saints, and we don't require saints to be mediators. We do ask others to pray for us, just as all Christians do. As it's worded in Catholic liturgy "we ask blessed Mary ever-virgin, all the angels and saints, and you my brothers and sisters to pray for me to the Lord our God." Only God is being prayed to. We're not praying to our brothers and sisters standing beside us in the pews, nor to the angels and saints, nor to Mary.

[@shirleycrone3059]

United Methodists Church Ainsworth, Ne

[@marywhaley4675]

So what do you want to do? Belong to a club and go socialize with your friends on Sunday or do you want to belong to the one true church of the Living God of the Bible Who sent His Son Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior to die for us so that we may have eternal life in His presence.?

[@LocalCryptidGhostdoll]

My mother is a Methodist. At least, she comes from a long line or Methodists. I'm trying to understand her better

[@markrobinson5774]

I am so glad I'm independent Baptist Apple watch KZbin to watch the Anglican if you have it

[@TheMightyDR84]

Well one thing that i say, is that if Gods word isnt inerrant then how can we trust it? And what gives it any authority whatsoever? Its like saying someone could write another and that would be ok if it was spirit led, it could be valued just as the bible. If Gods word is not inerrant i dont want it.

[@whome9503]

Most churches state that they believe the Bible is inerrant in its original form. Which means they don’t believe the current Bible we have is without error. And since we don’t have the original, we can never know what errors are in our current translations. So, the above statement leaves these churches an opening to interpret the Bible to suite their own theology. I hold to the fact that God will preserves his Word no matter the error in Biblical translations and God’s message will not be lost because of man’s attempts to twist Gods Word to their will.

[@TheMightyDR84]

@@whome9503 i agree !

[@johndavis8669]

9:56 Most of my family were helpful to defy prohibition in the 1920s

[@freeasabutterfly9689]

WOW most Methodist people don't believe in the rapture of the church that is surprising too makes sense why they don't preach on it thanks for letting me know they don't believe in the great tribulation most of them very surprising to me

[@AJBernard]

As a United Methodist pastor, I'd like to point out that the UMC is an experiment in theological pluralism... many different theological ideas, being a wide umbrella gathering in those on the left and the right, progressives and conservatives. That experiment has failed, and this is the reason for the separation we are currently seeing. I hold to the inerrancy of scripture and believe that Abortion should be illegal.

[@dsheppard8492]

THe umc leaders,,, they look like lambs but speak like a dragon,, Rev 13, The apostates, the unclean thing you must come out of.

[@royraas4446]

At my Methodist church adults can also be baptized

[@molliemorrissette3969]

From my experiences most Methodist churches do allow adults to be baptized but it is still common that infant or child hood baptism is practiced and then you would traditional get saved later in life from what I've witnessed usually when they are about 12 and older

[@freeasabutterfly9689]

The gathering or to be caught up is mentioned in the Bible also the word the great tribulation in Matthew 24 and Luke 21 it mentions one will be taken one will be left the word rapture isn't in the Bible yet the word trinity is not in the Bible and I believe in the rapture and the Trinity I agree no one knows the day nor the hour

[@staceycalder3233]

I heard a UMC pastor say that Sunday is the new christian sabbath but when I read my Bible it's saying it is Friday night til Saturday night is the sabbath. So my question is if they believe there is no errors of the bible then the UMC that I went to has lied to me about the sabbath.

[@howtubeable]

You are mistaken. United Methodists do not believe that the Bible has no errors.

[@matiasgamalieltolmosuarez790]

It's sad that some Christians don't believe in inerrancy of Bible, the church have belive that for 2000 years. Agustín de Hipona : "Es sólo a las Escrituras canónicas a las que estoy obligado a ceder tal sujeción implícita como para seguir sus enseñanzas, sin admitir la menor sospecha de que en ellas cualquier error o cualquier declaración que pretenda engañar podría encontrar un lugar" ( Cartas 82,3). Tomás de Aquino : “Sólo a aquellos libros o escritos que se llaman canónicos he aprendido a rendir tal honor que creo firmemente que ninguno de sus autores se ha equivocado al componerlos” ( Summa theologiae 1a.1.8). Martín Lutero : “Todo el mundo sabe que a veces [los padres de la iglesia primitiva] se han equivocado como los hombres; por lo tanto, estoy dispuesto a confiar en ellos sólo cuando prueben sus opiniones de la Escritura, que nunca ha errado ”( Weimarer Ausgabe , 7: 315).

[@EvangelismforGod]

It is sad!

[@billmartin3561]

Crazy that Methodists don’t believe in biblical inerrancy. Without that, anything goes.

[@billyhooks99]

Thats why they want lgbtq as leaders.

[@mysticheathen3455]

That's not true, at all.

[@GreyTheGamer06]

I agree, although I'm a Methodist who believes in biblical inerrancy.

[@dennisbryant4095]

@@GreyTheGamer06 You are contradicting yourself. Well then young man ALL of you need to take a Sharpie & make out 2 Timothy 3:16. In thinking about these comments why do you all even use the Bible. I would hate to explain to Almighty God someday how HIS HOLY WORD has errors in it. Do not think HE will be too happy about that.

[@GreyTheGamer06]

@@dennisbryant4095 I apologize, I don't understand what you mean. I do believe in Biblical inerrancy, and you cited a verse I often use to show why I believe in biblical inerrancy.

[@Brad-gk9jd]

Yes, Liberalism is their downfall! Wesley intended Scripture to be primary.

[@aplgt.zeinol1951]

I'm is Methodistme 😊🙏

[@lordbendtner9328]

these guys are all over the place

[@lowhydrogen7018a1]

No they aren’t They stick to the Philosophy of “read and believe the Bible until it doesn’t suit you then do what you want”

[@b.strong9347]

@@lowhydrogen7018a1 As a recently disaffiliated UM, I totally agree. The governance only abides by the rules and doctrines as long as it pushes their own goals. When it doesn’t, they just ignore it and cast the dissenting voice as liars and bigots.

[@DavidSmith-fs6pi]

I'm ready for the conservative Global Methodist Church

[@hawkdaddy64]

Question for The United Methodist Church: Can you show me where GOD gave you the right to invite sin into the church and allow it to continue? More specifically, where and when did GOD say to accept gays in the church who do not turn from their ways?

[@David-fv7zg]

Because we are all sinners, all broken. There is no perfect human. If the church only accepted perfect people, there would be no members. By your question, should they then exclude alcoholics, liars, gamblers.....? The sinner is accepted, the sin is not.

[@hawkdaddy64]

@@David-fv7zg Then you must be teaching them to turn from their ways....

[@David-fv7zg]

@@hawkdaddy64 I'll help you as well.

[@David-fv7zg]

@Bortherman read it again, you are mistaken.

[@hawkdaddy64]

@@David-fv7zg Or maybe you'll accept anyone into the church to shore up finances.....

[@danielreyes4408]

yup baptism is just a public declaration of a private decision. -from the words of vlad savchuk.

[@rotor-head]

He 10 weeks old and l use the same technique but he is very happy to pee in the house while walking by my side . Thanks for your insight. Bill

[@jrpeet]

Helpful. I was raised United Methodist - never heard the gospel. Left a 21 and never looked back

[@arthurgearheard4701]

Are you attending a church of another denomination?

[@jrpeet]

@@arthurgearheard4701 Baptist

[@awildtannerwasfound5045]

I have always been disappointed by this at my UMC church. The church will continue to die if it doesn’t take a greater stand in securing the salvation and building the knowledge in the worshippers.

[@rev.stephena.cakouros948]

By saying that "salvation is a life long process" Methodists are relying on works. Of course we continue with the Lord for all of our lives but we do only because "He which hath begun a good work in you will continue to perform it until the day of Jesus Christ." [Phil.1:6] We continue with Christ because of Christ. Salvation iis all of grace. See Acts 13:48, 2 Timothy 1:9.Methodists/Wesley will not look at Col.3:9. Wesley's conversation with Zinzendorf is notable, see my book on the cross.

[@WarmPotato]

Divorce is not biblical

[@crestonhardcastle7631]

Divorce is unbiblical so is abusing your spouse that's worse to abuse your wife its also bad to cheat on your spouse that's unbiblical Jesus said that adultery begins in the heart not just when you cheat Jesus said to the woman caught in adultery let he is without sin cast the first stone only Jesus never sinned you are something else. She left her life of sin but Jesus didn't humiliate her by doing it

[@justsayin3647]

creston hardcastle it reads to me as if only a woman can commit adultery, as men could have multiple wives and concubines. They would have to kill the woman so there was no need for divorce.

[@saintjoanofarc3688]

God doesn’t change his mind What was sin 400 years ago is sin no NO EXCEPTIONS

[@mysticheathen3455]

Oh really? How many of the 600+ laws are you following?

[@mysticheathen3455]

@@you99tubejimking I didn't say anything about Joan of Arc...

[@PShawtx]

The UMC uses leavened bread in there communion service. Not properly discerning The Lords body. In the context of the Lords Supper Leaven represents sin. Going from what the apostle Paul said about those who did not properly discern the Lords body, blood in 1 Cor they are in a dangerous situation.

[@christinesumner3509]

Do they believe in same sex marriage

[@marvinsabadowatson9124]

There are members you have that eye do not like.... Why are those members trying'na impose things on me? They should not speak with me because they are not welcome here ...

[@ScrunchBug22]

Playback speed -> x2

[@ReadyToHarvest]

Boss Mode

[@ScrunchBug22]

@@ReadyToHarvest Absolutely. His normal speech is so fast, so I figured x2 would be a fun experiment, and it was indeed.

[@debbiebalnaves4842]

It's funny how the International Churches know what the Bible says about marriage they understand exactly what God was saying about marriage, and they are standing strong with the Word of God . Amen That is something hard to do in this country,you are judged by what you believe Man's word OR God's Word Where many U.S.A. churches are on the side of what man says instead of what the Word of God says I believe the Word of God, not man's word Everyone has a right to believe as they choose , that's the great thing about freedom about the U.S.A.

[@cirbofishingandoutdoors.7457]

I am non denominational over all. My relationship with Jesus is personal. So tradition is not anything that benefits my everlasting life.

[@hhsquizbowl]

slow down! I know you want to put in a lot of info but....

[@markrobinson5774]

I grew up methodists I'm just finding this out now if you can lose your face meet you never was a Christian in the first place how I view it😄

[@dennisbryant4095]

Mark Robinson. Try saying that again please.

[@m4641]

Losing faith isn't like losing your car keys. To "lose" faith means to reject it as Truth. Why would anyone reject their faith? One of many answers is that the world becomes more attractive and enticing. Just because one has faith doesn't mean they can't be lured back to world's ways...though some Christian denominations would argue otherwise.

[@markrobinson5774]

Thank you my dear brother in Christ I remember what you said to me that I am I will do it thank you thank you for caring

[@charlesphillips5723]

There sure seems to be an awful lot of United Methodist stuff on KZbin lately. you folks need to air your dirty laundry , but it is not for the whole world to see. It is a "family" matter

[@joebelin5383]

You guys are wrong on so much. ..! I attend a Methodist church that disaffiliated from the UMC for reasons that are obvious.. happening in about half of the churches..but very little doctrine in preached.. Thank God I heard and understood the Gospel the blood stained message of forgiveness of sins through Faith alone!! In Christ shed blood. , the eternal security, rapture and such are doctrines that are taught in the bible. Through the revelations given to Paul from Jesus Christ himself. Definitely not the words…but the doctrine is there. A millennial reign and then the judgment!! FOR THE DAMNED!! Not the born again, sought and bought by the blood of Christ, new creature .!! Most here will disagree.. thats fine. But i will NOT stop giving the Gospel that SAVES!! First Corinthians 15. 1-4 Romans 3: 25. Its by Grace through faith!! Ephesians 2:8-9. Its not what we do…- it’s what we do with it. Recieve eternal life by simply trusting from our hearts, that Christ died, was buried and rose from the dead on the 3rd day according to the scriptures. Recieve the blood atonement, by faith. Then we are born again. Heaven bound! Im not saying that if you don’t believe in the Bible doctrines.. you’re not saved. Being saved is trusting by faith from the heart that Jesus’ finished work on the cross ( shedding his blood for the forgiveness of sins ) is what saves us from HELL. Recieving the blood atonement. That’s salvation. The other doctrines that some group says is not true.. well. They are wrong !!2nd Timothy 2:15 Says to STUDY !!!! Righty divide …. So we are not ASHAMED. Or Deceived. Into a system of works and traditions. BTW…. It’s pretty shallow to throw out something just because “ The Word “ is not in the Bible. Such as rapture. Do y’all throw out the Trinity …????? Or Bible ….??? The word is not found in the Bible..🤷. But the Doctrine definitely is !!

[@freeasabutterfly9689]

Lastly I'm just stating my belief so please don't be upset with my different beliefs I have great love for the Methodist people who are Methodist I just agree to disagree on my beliefs vs the Methodist beliefs respectfully

[@crestonhardcastle7631]

Abusive husbands are not what they seem they treat you well until you are married my wife's ex husband was like that with her she also has a uncle who is a deacon who was abusive to his wife Betty she was shocked he wasn't like that before they married at all after marriage he was she told my wife and her dad she was afraid of him he slapped her once her dad admitted.

[@josephtucker9612]

Romans 1:26-27 That is why God gave them over to uncontrolled sexual passion, for their females changed the natural use of themselves into one contrary to nature; 27 likewise also the males left the natural use of the female and became violently inflamed in their lust toward one another, males with males, working what is obscene and receiving in themselves the full penalty, which was due for their error. A person chooses to be homosexual. It is his thinking that has been affected, urging him to make that sexual preference. The Bible agrees that this is at the base of the problem. The Bible reveals that a homosexual can change. 1 Corinthians 6:11 And yet that is WHAT SOME OF YOU WERE. But you have been washed clean; you have been sanctified; you have been declared righteous in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and with the spirit of our God. The New English Bible’s rendering of Leviticus 18:22 is: “You shall not lie with a man as with a woman: that is an abomination.” Has God's thinking changed? If the church follows the bible will attendance drop because young people are in favor of LGBTQ? Is this a matter of financial support? Is that a good enough reason to except homosexuality as normal and acceptable? Follow your own hearts and desires. In the end it will all be for nothing.

[@keeganlshoemate6291]

To women: I need help and money, keep praying for me

[@clementinofrancisco3199]

Purr BS!!!!!

[@TheMrpalid]

The Bible has been corrupted. Those who came after Jesus like Paul, and others have corrupted the teachings of Jesus. Jesus was the messenger of Allah and Muhammad is the final messenger of Allah. Read the Qur’an and you’ll find the truth.

[@KJAlways]

Jesus was a Jew. 😊 If Muslims wants to inclusive of Jewish Rabbi, like Jesus, to be their messenger too that is so wonderful!!! I am a Gentile (Christian) myself.

[@jaqian]

Islam didn't exist for 500yrs after the Resurrection.

[@Kiwi-dl3sr]

I highly respect your religion but I disagree ❤️

[@sharynsnyder6603]

Going going gone will not comply .to their sin.