Las Vegas churches?

[mizpeh]

Originally Posted by GreasyG

It's really a simple question....are you saying that a church that does not actively participate in public "Tongue-talking" in the public worship service, is not a "Spirit-Filled" church?

I don't know what you mean by " actively participate in public "Tongue-talking" in the public worship service,". What are you talking about?

[GreasyG]

Originally Posted by mizpeh

I don't know what you mean by " actively participate in public "Tongue-talking" in the public worship service,". What are you talking about?

You're joking, right? You really don't wanna answer this question, do you?

[mizpeh]

Originally Posted by GreasyG

You're joking, right? You really don't wanna answer this question, do you?

I'd have no problem answering your question if I knew what you were asking? Care to try rewording?

[GreasyG]

Originally Posted by mizpeh

I'd have no problem answering your question if I knew what you were asking? Care to try rewording?

You're making me work way too hard for this. So here it is one more time....what would qualify as a "Spirit-Filled Church" for you? You said you wanted to go to a Spirit-filled church, so.....what constitutes a "Spirit-Filled Church"?

[OilCityCajun]

Originally Posted by GreasyG

You're joking, right? You really don't wanna answer this question, do you?

The question is off-topic and doesnt merit answering. And to answer the previous question which you directed at me; You, with your thread hijacking, witness badgering, and excessively critical tone (hypo-critical, maybe?) jerked my chain. What happened to the Love of Christ, the unity of believers, and peace with all men? You want to dicuss the merits of the "tongues=salvation" doctrine? There is already a thread for that. This thread is for identifying churches which meet previously specified criteria. This is not a place to debate the merits of said criteria.

Originally Posted by GreasyG

Every single one of those churches I mentioned would say they're filled with the Holy Spirit. But you say they're not. You say you are. You say you're right and you're the only one that has the Holy Spirit because you have more than they do.

What would you like to be called? "Better than everyone else"?

You say those of us who believe tongues are the initial evidence of Spirit Baptism are wrong, arrogant, and proud? Does this make you right, meek, and humble? Has your behavior on this thread demonstrated that? What would you like to be called? "Better than no-one...except those tongue talkers"?

[GreasyG]

Originally Posted by OilCityCajun

The question is off-topic and doesnt merit answering. And to answer the previous question which you directed at me; You, with your thread hijacking, witness badgering, and excessively critical tone (hypo-critical, maybe?) jerked my chain. What happened to the Love of Christ, the unity of believers, and peace with all men? You want to dicuss the merits of the "tongues=salvation" doctrine? There is already a thread for that. This thread is for identifying churches which meet previously specified criteria. This is not a place to debate the merits of said criteria.



You say those of us who believe tongues are the initial evidence of Spirit Baptism are wrong, arrogant, and proud? Does this make you right, meek, and humble? Has your behavior on this thread demonstrated that? What would you like to be called? "Better than no-one...except those tongue talkers"?

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?

[Jack Shephard]

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?

Could be because that is what the culture around us has taught us. Just a guess.

[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.

[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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