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Originally Posted by Steadfast
Dan the Man,
You know from the one time that you were here that I'm not a 'brutish' man. Never have been and never will be unless provoked and have no recourse. It's just not a part of my nature to be obnoxious... but I do stand my ground on spiritual matters. I preface my statements only to let you know that I'm not 'attacking' you or anybody else.
My issue with your post, if I read it right, is that it's like many others that seem to imply that 'God accepts your way and, while totally different, God accepts my way just as much'. Sincerely, I don't really believe that those standing on 'spiritual' polar opposites are both right. Mind you, I'm not referring to you, personally, but to the tenure of your post. Simply put, there is a right and a wrong. On many issues that people say, "I'm okay; you're okay" God genuinely has an opinion and it won't agree with both factions. He is sovereign and has a right to opinions that are totally different than ours at times.
I do believe revival is being poured out in some arenas. I also believe that some people are stripping away anointing and 'supplementing' the lack of real Apostolic power with talented attempts at entertainment. It's sad to me that I go to places that scream, "Man! We had Church!" when all they had was flashing lights and someone trying really, really hard to be 'relevant' to this generation to the point they water down the impact of a true Apostolic experience.
My observations have nothing to do with Pastor A. Mangun or even the Louisiana Campmeeting. It does have to do, however, with being in 20 states and 4 different countries in the last 12 months and seeing a whole lot of 'stuff' being called Apostolic that isn't.
We have kicking services... you saw one the night you were here. We have kicking music... you even alluded to the volume being too loud.  We have flashing lights that we use in banquets and such. My issue is with none of those things like music or modern attempts to reach the lost. My problem is the mentality that suddenly thinks that gut wrenching prayer, sincere dedication that results in a sanctified life and fearless preaching isn't enough anymore.
I think I know what you're trying to say, Brother, and I probably just misunderstood what you typed. Even so, I simply can't buy a 'the two different groups don't believe anything remotely alike but, hey, we're all going to the same place and having the same revival... and all of us are pleasing to God' mindset.
I think we ALL miss the boat by not seeking God's opinion more than we value ours.
Blessings.
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I do understand what you are saying....and I do agree for the most part.
BUT...I do believe that "we" can be on polar opposites on some issue and still be the church, i.e. Paul and Peter....Grace vs Law.
Its a centuries old situation that we will always have to deal with.
BUT...It did not stop them from receiving the blessings of God and being the Church.
OH and BRO....Its not that you music was too loud...BUT MY LORD in HEAVEN!!!..IT WAS LOUD!!!
I love it loud but that was...........WOAH MAN LOUD!!!!
