That's how you define "Pentecostalism"? That is flippin' weird!!!!
Yeah, but this is much more fun than trying to dissect the meaning of "pentecostalism"!
I believe a pentecostal is one who still celebrates the "Feast of Pentecost."
__________________ Who dares accuse us whom God has chosen for his own? Will God? No! HE IS THE ONE who has given us right standing with himself. Who then will condemn us? Will Christ Jesus? No, for HE IS THE ONE who died for us and was raised to life for us and is sitting at the place of highest honor next to God, pleading for us. (Romans 8:33-34)
"The greatest enemy to the movement of Jesus Christ is Christianity". –Erwin McManus
To me, Pentecostalism is all about a "Day of Pentecost" type of spiritual experience.
Pentecost is very definable.
Pentecostals should always be willing to declare the proper response to the Gospel message, just as Peter did. Pentecostals should walk in, and continually seek after, supernatural manifestations, just as those gathered in the upper room did.
Pentecostalism is about spiritual empowerment, worldly reproach and a willingness ti "wait" on the Lord, until we receive necessary ability to function as he directs.
__________________ The world has lost the power to blush over its vice; the Church has lost her power to weep over it.
To me, Pentecostalism is all about a "Day of Pentecost" type of spiritual experience.
Pentecost is very definable.
Pentecostals should always be willing to declare the proper response to the Gospel message, just as Peter did. Pentecostals should walk in, and continually seek after, supernatural manifestations, just as those gathered in the upper room did.
Pentecostalism is about spiritual empowerment, worldly reproach and a willingness ti "wait" on the Lord, until we receive necessary ability to function as he directs.
It's necessary experience but not an end of itself. It's a new birth experience as defined by Jesus Christ Himself. Apostolic Pentecostal power and learning to function in the realm and gifts of the Spirit are part of the maturing process that springs from that initial experience. To me, being Pentecostal INCLUDES the Acts 2 experience, but to remain Pentecostal means much more.
It's necessary experience but not an end of itself. It's a new birth experience as defined by Jesus Christ Himself. Apostolic Pentecostal power and learning to function in the realm and gifts of the Spirit are part of the maturing process that springs from that initial experience. To me, being Pentecostal INCLUDES the Acts 2 experience, but to remain Pentecostal means much more.
I really think you all are confused. What does "apostolic pentecostal power" have to do with the Feast of Pentecost? Edward started this thread wanting to know what pentecostalism is, right? Maybe I dialed the wrong number here, but the Feast of Pentecost was also called Shavuot and was traditionally a joyous time of giving thanks and presenting offerings for the new grain of the summer wheat harvest in Israel. The name "Feast of Weeks" was given because God commanded the Jews in Leviticus 23:15-16, to count seven full weeks (or 49 days) beginning on the second day of Passover, and then present offerings of new grain to the Lord as a lasting ordinance.
That's what pentecostalism is!!
I'm available for special speaking if ya'll need any more help with bible basics.
__________________ Who dares accuse us whom God has chosen for his own? Will God? No! HE IS THE ONE who has given us right standing with himself. Who then will condemn us? Will Christ Jesus? No, for HE IS THE ONE who died for us and was raised to life for us and is sitting at the place of highest honor next to God, pleading for us. (Romans 8:33-34)
"The greatest enemy to the movement of Jesus Christ is Christianity". –Erwin McManus
I really think you all are confused. What does "apostolic pentecostal power" have to do with the Feast of Pentecost? Edward started this thread wanting to know what pentecostalism is, right? Maybe I dialed the wrong number here, but the Feast of Pentecost was also called Shavuot and was traditionally a joyous time of giving thanks and presenting offerings for the new grain of the summer wheat harvest in Israel. The name "Feast of Weeks" was given because God commanded the Jews in Leviticus 23:15-16, to count seven full weeks (or 49 days) beginning on the second day of Passover, and then present offerings of new grain to the Lord as a lasting ordinance.
That's what pentecostalism is!!
I'm available for special speaking if ya'll need any more help with bible basics.
Joel2:26
And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed.
27And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am the LORD your God, and none else: and my people shall never be ashamed.
28And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:
29And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit.
30And I will shew wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke.
31The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the LORD come.
32And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the LORD hath said, and in the remnant whom the LORD shall call.
This is that. This was on the day of Pentecost. Apparently you are living somewhere where the OT prophesy hasn't come to pass.
The problem with the cold churches is they ignore the OT. This is the blood of the passover and the gift of the Holy Ghost. This signifies the new Testament deliverance.
Acts 2:16But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;
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Every person in a real Pentecostal church sees the obvious. It is in writing.
17And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:
18And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:
19And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke:
20The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and notable day of the Lord come:
21And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Joel2:26
And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed.
27And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am the LORD your God, and none else: and my people shall never be ashamed.
28And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:
29And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit.
30And I will shew wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke.
31The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the LORD come.
32And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the LORD hath said, and in the remnant whom the LORD shall call.
This is that. This was on the day of Pentecost. Apparently you are living somewhere where the OT prophesy hasn't come to pass.
The problem with the cold churches is they ignore the OT. This is the blood of the passover and the gift of the Holy Ghost. This signifies the new Testament deliverance.
Acts 2:16But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;
17And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:
18And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:
19And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke:
20The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and notable day of the Lord come:
21And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
My offer for special speaking is still good if you decide you need my help with Bible Basics. Better hurry, though, my calendar's filling up quickly!
__________________ Who dares accuse us whom God has chosen for his own? Will God? No! HE IS THE ONE who has given us right standing with himself. Who then will condemn us? Will Christ Jesus? No, for HE IS THE ONE who died for us and was raised to life for us and is sitting at the place of highest honor next to God, pleading for us. (Romans 8:33-34)
"The greatest enemy to the movement of Jesus Christ is Christianity". –Erwin McManus
My offer for special speaking is still good if you decide you need my help with Bible Basics. Better hurry, though, my calendar's filling up quickly!
You have not had the Baptism of the Holy Ghost.
And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
18They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
You haven't prepared to witness.
8But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
I really think you all are confused. What does "apostolic pentecostal power" have to do with the Feast of Pentecost? Edward started this thread wanting to know what pentecostalism is, right? Maybe I dialed the wrong number here, but the Feast of Pentecost was also called Shavuot and was traditionally a joyous time of giving thanks and presenting offerings for the new grain of the spring wheat harvest in Israel. The name "Feast of Weeks" was given because God commanded the Jews in Leviticus 23:15-16, to count seven full weeks (or 49 days) beginning on the second day of Passover, and then present offerings of new grain to the Lord as a lasting ordinance.
That's what pentecostalism is!!
I'm available for special speaking if ya'll need any more help with bible basics.
Good post, but I fixed it a little. Shavuot is a full month before summer starts.
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