An interesting question

[Sherri]

Originally Posted by AreYouReady?

Website looks interesting Sherri.

Hmmm...we may come and pay ya'll a visit sometime.

You won't even know me from Adam's house cat.

Come on down!!! But you'd better let me know you're here!

[KeptByTheWord]

Originally Posted by Amanah

This is where a house church or even a small church might be interesting.

Sometimes it could be like a discussion format where the Pastor teaches on a subject then opens it up for discussion, comments, questions.

Then the pressure is not always on one person to preach/teach/entertain.

The church we attend now is like this, and I love it. It is a small church, and anyone can share what is on their heart after the worship, and then the pastor shares something from the word, and again, others can add their thoughts. After closing the service, we share a meal and fellowship together.

There is no entertainment here, but a very sweet spirit of God in every service, because the pastor has no desire for us to even call him pastor, but rather a leader, or elder, and sincerely points all souls to Jesus, and not to anyone or anything else.

[Titus2woman]

Originally Posted by KeptByTheWord

The church we attend now is like this, and I love it. It is a small church, and anyone can share what is on their heart after the worship, and then the pastor shares something from the word, and again, others can add their thoughts. After closing the service, we share a meal and fellowship together.

There is no entertainment here, but a very sweet spirit of God in every service, because the pastor has no desire for us to even call him pastor, but rather a leader, or elder, and sincerely points all souls to Jesus, and not to anyone or anything else.

Are either/both of these churches Oneness Pentecostal

[KeptByTheWord]

Originally Posted by Titus2woman

Are either/both of these churches Oneness Pentecostal

Yes.

I might add, that there are those who believe in the Trinitarian version of one God, and there are Oneness there who believe also in the Oneness of God.

I used to think Trinitarians believed in three Gods, but found out in the last several years that is not the case. As Aquila has pointed out in his posts, where Trinnies and Oneness differ is how to describe Jesus. They both believe God is the father, and that Jesus is diety, but they differ in exactly how that took place. Which, IMO, the arguments can go both ways, and never end.

Bottom line, there is one God, and he chose to manifest himself in different ways, through Melchesidek possibly, through Jesus, and through his Spirit. But most everyone on this forum, I think, would agree there is only One God.

[Titus2woman]

Originally Posted by KeptByTheWord

Yes.

I might add, that there are those who believe in the Trinitarian version of one God, and there are Oneness there who believe also in the Oneness of God.

I used to think Trinitarians believed in three Gods, but found out in the last several years that is not the case. As Aquila has pointed out in his posts, where Trinnies and Oneness differ is how to describe Jesus. They both believe God is the father, and that Jesus is diety, but they differ in exactly how that took place. Which, IMO, the arguments can go both ways, and never end.

Bottom line, there is one God, and he chose to manifest himself in different ways, through Melchesidek possibly, through Jesus, and through his Spirit. But most everyone on this forum, I think, would agree there is only One God.

I believe that when people are allowed to actually THINK they come to all kinds of conclusions... We have been thinking about giving up on the UPCI all together and over the past few weeks have read literally hundreds of statements of faith on varrious church's web pages. I read the way trinnies describe God as one and I say 'I believe that' then I read what the Oneness folks say and I say 'I believe that'..(speaking of the Bible verses that they quote to back their positions)... I have even checked out a Binitarian church and guess what? I believe that too...

Over all it's what my current church calls the 'Jehovah and Jehovah Jr.' church that seems to be in the lead for having the best doctrine, the way that I understand God. And most impressive was that they actually admitted in their statement that they do not have God in a box and are not the only keepers of absolute 'TRUTH'... But rather that God is more complicated than our puny human minds can really comprehend and that this is what they believe today based on their best interpertation of the Bible. Of course it was worded a lot prettier.

Since I have seen how God has grown my faith and my knowledge over the years this had real appeal. I just wish that I could find a Oneness church that was as open as some of those described... Woza, never even knew that was possible.... hummmmmmmmmmm!!!!

[Sherri]

Originally Posted by Titus2woman

I believe that when people are allowed to actually THINK they come to all kinds of conclusions... We have been thinking about giving up on the UPCI all together and over the past few weeks have read literally hundreds of statements of faith on varrious church's web pages. I read the way trinnies describe God as one and I say 'I believe that' then I read what the Oneness folks say and I say 'I believe that'..(speaking of the Bible verses that they quote to back their positions)... I have even checked out a Binitarian church and guess what? I believe that too...

Over all it's what my current church calls the 'Jehovah and Jehovah Jr.' church that seems to be in the lead for having the best doctrine, the way that I understand God. And most impressive was that they actually admitted in their statement that they do not have God in a box and are not the only keepers of absolute 'TRUTH'... But rather that God is more complicated than our puny human minds can really comprehend and that this is what they believe today based on their best interpertation of the Bible. Of course it was worded a lot prettier.

Since I have seen how God has grown my faith and my knowledge over the years this had real appeal. I just wish that I could find a Oneness church that was as open as some of those described... Woza, never even knew that was possible.... hummmmmmmmmmm!!!!

MOVE TO JACKSON, thus saith Sherri.

[KeptByTheWord]

Originally Posted by Titus2woman

I believe that when people are allowed to actually THINK they come to all kinds of conclusions... We have been thinking about giving up on the UPCI all together and over the past few weeks have read literally hundreds of statements of faith on varrious church's web pages. I read the way trinnies describe God as one and I say 'I believe that' then I read what the Oneness folks say and I say 'I believe that'..(speaking of the Bible verses that they quote to back their positions)... I have even checked out a Binitarian church and guess what? I believe that too...

Over all it's what my current church calls the 'Jehovah and Jehovah Jr.' church that seems to be in the lead for having the best doctrine, the way that I understand God. And most impressive was that they actually admitted in their statement that they do not have God in a box and are not the only keepers of absolute 'TRUTH'... But rather that God is more complicated than our puny human minds can really comprehend and that this is what they believe today based on their best interpertation of the Bible. Of course it was worded a lot prettier.

Since I have seen how God has grown my faith and my knowledge over the years this had real appeal. I just wish that I could find a Oneness church that was as open as some of those described... Woza, never even knew that was possible.... hummmmmmmmmmm!!!!

It is possible. We sought God for several years, but don't be surprised at the journey you may take on this search! Keep the Word as your foundation, and ask God for direction each step of the way. There are people out there like minded, but it is a journey of faith to be sure!