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September 7, 2004

> Question: 

> 

> Hey there Brother Buddy,

Hi Chris,

Glad to hear from you.

> I have been a UPC minister. Unlicensed, as of February, when I 

> stopped. I have, for a good long time, questioned myself and all 

> that we've done... but honestly, I don't want to get started in a 

> negative direction... I see references on your site, in these 

> letters, to studies. I would love to see any such studies, with 

> Biblical reference, to UPC and UPC related issues. (Salvation, 

> Tongues, Standards, etc.) Please.... My doubt in me, has led me down 

> a long road of Sin, that I've stayed on for lack of desire to jump 

> back in to something that I do not truly have faith in anymore. 

> Please.

I'm sorry about the long road of sin. Perhaps I can help a bit. Here are some things that you can consider.

At our web site there are a couple of places that you need to check out with regard to studies. First go to:

http://www.christianchallenge.org/hebraic-foundations/index.html

These studies cover a large range of issues that are important to believers. They are studies that have been posted on an educational forum that our ministry sponsors. (I serve as host.) We make the studies available to the public.

Secondly, go to:

http://www.christianchallenge.org/hebraic-foundations/Acts/index.html (Use the full address)

This is a series of short studies on the Acts of the Apostles. As in the afore study group, begin at the bottom and work up. The Acts studies are unique in that we take you on a journey with the apostles. You get to see how the doctrines of the early believers developed over time.

Thirdly, we have an educational and dialogue forum called Hebraic-Foundations. It is for Christians of all walks to have a place to come together for Biblical discussion. Our largest representative membership are former UPC folk. You can subscribe at:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hebraic-Foundations/

(Be sure to complete the questionnaire.)

Chris, feel free to communicate with me personally. I have a lot of UPC folk, including present and former ministers who write me. I've been able to help quite a few folk get their lives together.

Keep me posted on how things are going.

May the Lord richly reward with all that you need,

Blessings,

Buddy

Bro. Buddy Martin - Ask the Pastor

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