A Series of Studies Written For Those From Apostolic Backgrounds

The spiritual abuse web site is pleased to be able to provide to you a series of studies written specifically for those who have been involved in Apostolic churches. The articles were originally given to members of DepartingUPC starting on September 16, 2005. They were written by Pastor Buddy Martin, a former United Pentecostal Church minister, who founded Christian Challenge International. Writings are the copyright of Buddy Martin and reprinted on this site by permission.

Buddy also has a blog that you may read by clicking here. Be encouraged and uplifted as you read about his journey of faith as he is treated for non-Hodgkins large cell lymphoma.

The articles have been very slightly edited, most times to simply remove a greeting or ending comment calling for further discussion. These do not include the feedback discussion from the forum. In order for you to read these, you will need to apply for membership on DepartingUPC.

Though We or an Angel

Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment

God's Unchanging Love

In The Shadow of the Temple

Trusting in Christ

Oneness, Twoness, or Threeness

What About Water Baptism?

Speaking in Tongues

Various Kinds of Tongues

Under Grace Versus Under Legalism (guest writer)

Bringing Thoughts Captive

What Makes a Christian a Christian?

A Prudent Wife is from the Lord

A Purity of Devotion to Christ

So What's the Deal on First Fruits?

First Fruits is Not a Cure All

The Land of Sanctified Faith

Only the Rebellious Dwell in a Parched Land

The Sins of My Youth

Is Salvation a Divine Appointment?

Where Zeal Becomes a Blinder to Truth

Mormonism and Pentecostalism

A Recommended Bible Devotion

How to Spot a Counterfeit Religion

Possessing by Faith

Finding a Good Church

Ascending the Hill of the Lord

Bringing Something Good out of Something Bad

Living in the Fullness

How to Measure Your Faith

What Makes a Godly Person Godly?