Of course the doctrine changes. I couldn't imagine the doctrine not changing. I followed the standards a long time after I realized the doctrinal error. I can hide the doctrine but I can't hide shorts or my wife's cut hair.
So you went from Repentance, Baptism in Jesus Name and the Infilling of the Holy Ghost to ???
So you went from Repentance, Baptism in Jesus Name and the Infilling of the Holy Ghost to ???
The question was asked of someone else but I will butt in and reply.
I went from repentance, baptism in Jesus' Name, and the Holy Ghost Baptism to be saved to repentance to be saved; baptism in Jesus' Name as a testimony to my belief in the death, burial, and resurrection and public burial of the old person I used to be; and the Holy Ghost Baptism as an enablement or empowerment to serve God.
I remember a Pm here a couple of years ago from a Pastor's wife who even though they were pastor of a large assembly and seemingly successful church she said she longed for the days again of Apostolic moves of the Holy Ghost in their services because they had moved on from those things awhile back...
Wow. That's a sad situation for any church to fall into.
I do know of some apostolic churches that are seemingly very organized, polished, and 'professional'... but you're unlikely to see a mighty move of the Holy Ghost there.
Quite unfortunate.
But at least in her case, she realized that something was missing. When you do that, at least you have a chance to regain what you lost. I think in some places, they don't even realize that something's missing, sad to say.
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Daniel 12:3 And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars for ever.
So you went from Repentance, Baptism in Jesus Name and the Infilling of the Holy Ghost to ???
I believe in all of the above. True repentance can only come from God and it is by faith in Christ and him crucified that I even have any chance to walk with God. I believe in Baptism in Jesus name and being full of the Holy Ghost.
I know you want some story about how I am headed down the slippery slope towards satanism but that ain't happening.
O thats right I forgot it's all about the holyghost and speaking in tongues have to speak in tongues to make it to heaven it is all about proof always have to proof you have the holyghost by speaking in tongues better let someoe in the church hear you so they will know you have it... LOL...-
I remember a Pm here a couple of years ago from a Pastor's wife who even though they were pastor of a large assembly and seemingly successful church she said she longed for the days again of Apostolic moves of the Holy Ghost in their services because they had moved on from those things awhile back...
Moves of God? Can you guys please explain to me what y'all mean by this? Honestly, I have never understood all this need for great feelings. Yes, I believe God can move on a service and it does happen at our church at times but trying to manufacture or yearn for something that is not needed isn't helpful. If God needs to get a hold of some folks that is fine but to try to force it so that we know that God is with us just sounds very weak in the faith.
Wow. That's a sad situation for any church to fall into.
I do know of some apostolic churches that are seemingly very organized, polished, and 'professional'... but you're unlikely to see a mighty move of the Holy Ghost there.
Quite unfortunate.
But at least in her case, she realized that something was missing. When you do that, at least you have a chance to regain what you lost. I think in some places, they don't even realize that something's missing, sad to say.
See I just don't get it. Sure I used to crave the same thing because I thought that was how God moved and if I didn't then something was wrong. I know, I know because if the power ain't there then you didn't have church.
Do you guys realize how this attitude puts pressure on people to conform and act a certain way so as to be spiritual? Does a powerful move of God have to be accompanied by extreme fits of emotion?
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