Las Vegas churches?

[mizpeh]

Originally Posted by GreasyG

No, it is not off-topic, but whether it is or not is really none of your concern. Are you the topic-nazi around here or what? If I want to post something I will. If you want to, have at it. Ok?

Now that have that out of the way, yes, I say that if YOU believe that because you have spoken in tongues that YOU are filled with the Holy Spirit while those who have NOT spoken, are NOT filled with the Holy Spirit, then you are expressing spiritual superiority over another. What are we going to have next, someone who has the gift of faith showing up and saying they're looking for a "Faith-filled" church? "Hello, I'm Bob and I'm going to Robertville next week and I'm looking for a leadership-filled church (Romans 12 mentions the gift of leadership). "Hey there, I'm filled with the Spirit because I have leadership and you don't."

Interestingly, I've never heard someone who has the gift of faith, or miracles, or discernment, kindness, or hospitality, claim that only those who have those gifts are filled with the Spirit. Why is it the tongue-talkers have elevated themselves above everyone else?

Grouchy, grumpy, and unable
to discuss a topic without slinging perjoratives.

If you preach grace, then show it, for goodness sake!!!!

[Jack Shephard]

Originally Posted by mizpeh

Grouchy, grumpy, and unable
to discuss a topic without slinging perjoratives.

If you preach grace, then show it, for goodness sake!!!!

I am sure GG is just pulling your leg a bit.

Question. Have you seriously considered going to Benny's church? The only fault I can find is the guy is a Laker fan.

[GreasyG]

Originally Posted by mizpeh

Grouchy, grumpy, and unable
to discuss a topic without slinging perjoratives.

If you preach grace, then show it, for goodness sake!!!!

I'm sorry if you don't like my posting style. But I've attempted to engage you in a discussion of being Spirit-filled and I've been subjected to what appears to be a nutcase trying to guess who I am, as well as a forum policeman who butts in and tells me I'm off-topic, when in fact, it isn't his concern.

But you had nothing to say about the exegetical points I made. Care to give it a shot? That IS what this is about.

[mizpeh]

Originally Posted by JTULLOCK

I am sure GG is just pulling your leg a bit.

Question. Have you seriously considered going to Benny's church? The only fault I can find is the guy is a Laker fan.

Yes, I have. I'm seriously going to pray about it.


My mother and daughter (Lord willing) will both be with me. Neither are Christians. I'm not going to go to take them to a legalistic OP church. I've seen visitors never come back after their first visit when the pastor condemned folks who wear jewelry and women who wear womens pants. (not the church I attend currently) I don't want that to happen to my family.

And frankly, I would feel more comfortable in a church that is not legalistic even if it gets some important doctrine wrong.

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[mizpeh]

Originally Posted by GreasyG

I'm sorry if you don't like my posting style. But I've attempted to engage you in a discussion of being Spirit-filled and I've been subjected to what appears to be a nutcase trying to guess who I am, as well as a forum policeman who butts in and tells me I'm off-topic, when in fact, it isn't his concern.

But you had nothing to say about the exegetical points I made. Care to give it a shot? That IS what this is about.

What exegetical points? I don't remember you quoting scriptures.

[Jack Shephard]

Originally Posted by mizpeh

Yes, I have. I'm seriously going to pray about it.


My mother and daughter (Lord willing) will both be with me. Neither are Christians. I'm not going to go to take them to a legalistic OP church. I've seen visitors never come back after their first visit when the pastor condemned folks who wear jewelry and women who wear womens pants. (not the church I attend currently) I don't want that to happen to my family.

And frankly, I would feel more comfortable in a church that is not legalistic even if it gets some important doctrine wrong.

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Does the mother and daughter live in Vegas or going to visit with you?

[GreasyG]

Originally Posted by mizpeh

What exegetical points? I don't remember you quoting scriptures.

I referenced I Corinthians 12 and Romans 12. Didn't you recognize it? I assumed you would. My bad.

[GreasyG]

Originally Posted by mizpeh

Yes, I have. I'm seriously going to pray about it.


My mother and daughter (Lord willing) will both be with me. Neither are Christians. I'm not going to go to take them to a legalistic OP church. I've seen visitors never come back after their first visit when the pastor condemned folks who wear jewelry and women who wear womens pants. (not the church I attend currently) I don't want that to happen to my family.

And frankly, I would feel more comfortable in a church that is not legalistic even if it gets some important doctrine wrong.

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If they are not saved, PLEEEAAASSSSEEEE take them to Central Christian.

[mizpeh]

Originally Posted by JTULLOCK

Does the mother and daughter live in Vegas or going to visit with you?

I live in Maine.

My mom lives in Florida.

My daughter is in Vegas.

[mizpeh]

Originally Posted by GreasyG

I referenced I Corinthians 12 and Romans 12. Didn't you recognize it? I assumed you would. My bad.

I've forgotten. Try me again.