01-12-2010, 08:30 PM
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Supercalifragilisticexpiali...
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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What if our Appeal is Appalling?
I have given some thought to our presentation of Christianity and how we project the gospel to the lost by how we "do church".
Are we really reaching across the spectrum of our society? Or is it simply a segment that find our special niche attractive?
It seems the primary attraction of Pentecostalism has often been the exuberant congregants who enthusiastically recite stories of their radical transformation. Their rejection of what was perceived a stoic Christian religion often preceded their conversion and embrace of Pentecostalism. They eagerly embrace the idea that quieter churches and those who worship liturgically are in fact "dead churches". They are attracted to the total abandon shockamoo style of worship and seem quick to denigrate those who see less virtue in the same.
Having a jam session and headbangin worship may be kewl to some, but to most? Are we appalling to more than we are appealing to?
My question is, "What if one is not appealed to the way church is done"?
What if one really does not find total abandon attractive?
What if one does not see the virtue of a solemn liturgical service?
Is there outreach to those who aren't already wired like us?
Does it matter? Is it God Himself who sets the tone/style or do we have an actual responsibility to design our services and worship experience?
Is it our duty to find what is most attractive and acceptable in the society we live in?
Some have broadened their scope by have various services with different styles in each.
How far should the church go the be appealing to all peoples?
Are we appalling to more than we are appealing to?
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"It is inhumane, in my opinion, to force people who have a genuine medical need for coffee to wait in line behind people who apparently view it as some kind of recreational activity." Dave Barry 2005
I am a firm believer in the Old Paths
Articles on such subjects as "The New Birth," will be accepted, whether they teach that the new birth takes place before baptism in water and Spirit, or that the new birth consists of baptism of water and Spirit. - THE PENTECOSTAL HERALD Dec. 1945
"It is doubtful if any Trinitarian Pentecostals have ever professed to believe in three gods, and Oneness Pentecostals should not claim that they do." - Daniel Segraves
Last edited by Hoovie; 01-12-2010 at 08:44 PM.
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