B.R. Hicks and Christ Gospel International

[Michael The Disciple]

Originally Posted by Esaias

Yeah, but I was asking do they actually have the Spirit of God?

That's a huge question. It could be asked about almost anyone. I assume people who speak in tongues have the spirit....unless they give me reason to believe otherwise.

[Esaias]

Originally Posted by Michael The Disciple

That's a huge question. It could be asked about almost anyone. I assume people who speak in tongues have the spirit....unless they give me reason to believe otherwise.

Is going off the deep end into cultic deceptions and false doctrine a 'reason to believe otherwise'?

I do not know these people, never heard of them before, but I am just wondering... how is it so many people 'have the Spirit' and yet are so divided on SERIOUS, fundamental doctrinal issues, including 'Who is Jesus' and 'Who is God' and 'How do you get saved'?

Is God just in the business of giving people a religious thrill ride and not leading them into the Truth?

I honestly don't get it.

[Michael The Disciple]

Originally Posted by Esaias

Is going off the deep end into cultic deceptions and false doctrine a 'reason to believe otherwise'?

I do not know these people, never heard of them before, but I am just wondering... how is it so many people 'have the Spirit' and yet are so divided on SERIOUS, fundamental doctrinal issues, including 'Who is Jesus' and 'Who is God' and 'How do you get saved'?

Is God just in the business of giving people a religious thrill ride and not leading them into the Truth?

I honestly don't get it.

I understand perfectly. My limited experience with Christ Gospel was in the 70's. My perception of them was they SEEMED like a holy people striving far more for holiness than many.

If SINCERITY was our standard I have seen various groups I have truly esteemed.

And YET if they really are sincere why not believe in the Apostles doctrine?

In the end all we have to test the spirits is the word of God. It will have to be enough.

[Abiding Now]

Originally Posted by Esaias

Is going off the deep end into cultic deceptions and false doctrine a 'reason to believe otherwise'?

I do not know these people, never heard of them before, but I am just wondering... how is it so many people 'have the Spirit' and yet are so divided on SERIOUS, fundamental doctrinal issues, including 'Who is Jesus' and 'Who is God' and 'How do you get saved'?
Is God just in the business of giving people a religious thrill ride and not leading them into the Truth?

I honestly don't get it.

I believe that some folks receive the Spirit (born again experience), but never develop beyond that initial experience, never allow the Spirit to lead them.

Rom 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.