Las Vegas churches?

Jack Shephard · #1 07-13-2010, 09:31 PM

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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?

Every church is a spirit-filled church. The real question, is the church a Holy spirit-filled church. Satanic churches are spirit-filled, but not a good spirit. But to answer your question I think tongues accompany the spirit, but churches that don't actively speak in tongues are still spirit-filled, but possible don't have the gifts of tongues active there in.

GreasyG · #2 07-13-2010, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JTULLOCK

Every church is a spirit-filled church. The real question, is the church a Holy spirit-filled church. Satanic churches are spirit-filled, but not a good spirit. But to answer your question I think tongues accompany the spirit, but churches that don't actively speak in tongues are still spirit-filled, but possible don't have the gifts of tongues active there in.

I think it is incredibly arrogant for one to look at the First Apostolic Church of 5th Street and say, "That's a Spirit-filled church", then turn to the First Methodist Church of 3rd Street and say, "That church is NOT Spirit-filled." The Holy Spirit operates in many ways besides tongues.

Jack Shephard · #3 07-13-2010, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by GreasyG

I think it is incredibly arrogant for one to look at the First Apostolic Church of 5th Street and say, "That's a Spirit-filled church", then turn to the First Methodist Church of 3rd Street and say, "That church is NOT Spirit-filled." The Holy Spirit operates in many ways besides tongues.

I agree. You weren't pointing a finger at me saying I was doing that were you?

GreasyG · #4 07-13-2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JTULLOCK

I agree. You weren't pointing a finger at me saying I was doing that were you?

Newp. I'm just throwing a fit about those who say, "That's a Spirit-filled church" as if some churches aren't. And when the cliche is used, it only means one thing but getting Mizpeh to admit it is like getting blood out of a turnip.

mizpeh · #5 07-13-2010, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GreasyG

I think it is incredibly arrogant for one to look at the First Apostolic Church of 5th Street and say, "That's a Spirit-filled church", then turn to the First Methodist Church of 3rd Street and say, "That church is NOT Spirit-filled." The Holy Spirit operates in many ways besides tongues.

Okay, now I think I understand. (I think)
I don't doubt that the Spirit is working in the lives of those in the methodist church. I'm sure the Spirit is working there.

To be Spirit filled a believer has to be filled with the Spirit or iow, baptized with the Spirit. The evidence of Spirit baptizm is speaking with other tongues

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That said Laodicea was a Spirit filled church yet they were carnal and dead.

'm looking for a church that is Spirit filled and alive. Prefer one that believes God is one person and baptizes in the name of Jesus Christ, but if that includes dress standards, I'm not interested.

GreasyG · #6 07-13-2010, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mizpeh

Okay, now I think I understand. (I think)
I don't doubt that the Spirit is working in the lives of those in the methodist church. I'm sure the Spirit is working there.

To be Spirit filled a believer has to be filled with the Spirit or iow, baptized with the Spirit. The evidence of Spirit baptizm is speaking with other tongues

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That said Laodicea was a Spirit filled church yet they were carnal and dead.

'm looking for a church that is Spirit filled and alive. Prefer one that believes God is one person and baptizes in the name of Jesus Christ, but if that includes dress standards, I'm not interested.

So is it possible that an orthodox Methodist church to be Spirit-filled? Or a church that belongs to the Southern Baptist Convention? The legendary church pastored by W.A. Criswell...was it a Spirit-filled Church? Are the crusades held by Billy Graham and Greg Laurie Spirit-filled? Is The Crystal Cathedral a Spirit-filled Church?

Waiting for your analysis.

mizpeh · #7 07-13-2010, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GreasyG

So is it possible that an orthodox Methodist church to be Spirit-filled? Or a church that belongs to the Southern Baptist Convention? The legendary church pastored by W.A. Criswell...was it a Spirit-filled Church? Are the crusades held by Billy Graham and Greg Laurie Spirit-filled? Is The Crystal Cathedral a Spirit-filled Church?

Waiting for your analysis.

Did you read what I wrote?

You have my analysis already. But here it is again, If they didn't speak with other tongues as the Spirit gives the utterance like the disciples did on the day of Pentecost, then they aren't Spirit filled.

Do they have to speak in tongues at every service to be considered Spirit filled?
NO!

GreasyG · #8 07-13-2010, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mizpeh

Did you read what I wrote?

You have my analysis already. But here it is again, If they didn't speak with other tongues as the Spirit gives the utterance like the disciples did on the day of Pentecost, then they aren't Spirit filled.

Do they have to speak in tongues at every service to be considered Spirit filled?
NO!

You have quite a lofty view of yourself, don't you? How special you are to be Spirit-filled. But those poor suckers who don't have "The Truth". It must suck to be them, huh?

mizpeh · #9 07-13-2010, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GreasyG

You have quite a lofty view of yourself, don't you? How special you are to be Spirit-filled. But those poor suckers who don't have "The Truth". It must suck to be them, huh?

You think I'm proud and arrogant? why? for telling you what i believe the Bible teaches? How is that arrogant?