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Originally Posted by Aquila
Just for clarity, what should we be seeing them do so that we know that they are worshipping?
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On this thread, I have twice posted a litany of Biblical examples of acts of worship. It is also in a link to a PDF that can be found in my signature line.
My main concern is the idea that worship is judged by music and how much we like the music, and the corresponding idea that worship can be measured by how much production goes into the "event". That in turns leads people and churches to attempt to structure "worship" around an ever increasingly complex production: mood lighting, fog machines, music specifically designed to create certain moods, etc. All focused on crafting an experience for the audience.
The whole paradigm is unbiblical and carnal from start to finish. It has nothing to do with a particular song or genre of music.
Also, "contemplative prayer" etc and "soaking" as promoted by those "ministries" devoted to such things is not Biblical or Pentecostal.
I am as Pentecostal as it gets. And I think a lot of what you have supported and promoted in this thread is definitely NOT Pentecostal nor is it analogous to traditional Pentecostal experiences. Which is why MOST traditional Pentecostals (both Oneness and trinitarian) want nothing to do with charismatic "soaking" or "contemplative prayer" and related practices.
I thought I had explained it pretty clearly multiple times.
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