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Originally Posted by stmatthew
Doctrine does have a way of dividing truth from error, doesn't it. It really surprises me that so many here seem to rather want the signs and wonders, and disregard doctrine as secondary. So much so that I find myself fitting in less and less with this "new" generation of Apostolics (though some of them are not new to Truth)
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St Matthew, I am rather conflicted myself... having read just enough of this thread and other news about the revival to see the conflict, I must say I can't fit very well into what is happening in FL.
I try to keep in mind the news headlines were not favorable at Azusa Street either. The "scribes" generally do not cover changed lives and folks turning from sin.
I would have to say any and all movements would need to be judged by the fruits of those drawn to it and not simply the parts that make the news, or reports of those already opposed to anything outside traditional church worship.
It goes without saying that the scripture cannot be compromised in any case - and if it is in compromise, it still does not cancel everyone's experience there.
It is said God uses the spectacular to spead the Gospel. But sometimes when a movement is characterized by the extreme bizarre it also loses it's broader appeal - I can see that. Just because a large crowd is gathered, does not mean 99.9% of Christians don't object.
I do believe God often works outside the
and does a new thing... so I don't want to dismiss anything simply because it is abnormal if good fruit is present.