Are All the Apostolics Gone from AFF?

[Michael The Disciple]

There was once an Apostolic Pentecostal Forum called The Good News Café. It was early on a pretty good forum. In time under new ownership it became very censored. Eventually it collapsed.

The reason I still like this Forum is because there is freedom to speak. I do agree that those who are trying to destroy faith in the Bible should be banned.

My hope is that admin wont get tired of the whole thing and close it down.

[Praxeas]

Originally Posted by Michael The Disciple

There was once an Apostolic Pentecostal Forum called The Good News Café. It was early on a pretty good forum. In time under new ownership it became very censored. Eventually it collapsed.

The reason I still like this Forum is because there is freedom to speak. I do agree that those who are trying to destroy faith in the Bible should be banned.

My hope is that admin wont get tired of the whole thing and close it down.

You know where the post reporting tool is.

[obriencp]

i'm new and i'm sure i've already caused heartburn in some but this is where I was and where I'm now.

Was: oneness, 3 stepper, with tongues as initial evidence. No 'strict' dress code.

Now:
Godhead - I see arguments for both sides. I don't believe that the trinity is heresy, but a poor explanation of the roles or manifestations of one God. Oneness has it's issues too.

I believe in justification by faith and salvation at true faith in Jesus' work on the cross and that He is to be Lord over ones life. Salvation at faith and true repentance.

I believe in Jesus' name baptism although I don't see it as a saving act. I think people with a true desire to seek God's will in their life will be baptized in His name.

I speak in tongues, but I don't see scriptural arguments for an "initial evidence" doctrine. I believe tongues has its place and all should seek a deep personal relationship with Jesus that will lead to greater things such as tongues, prophesying, healing, wisdom, IE the gifts. Before everyone jumps on this, I do believe in a difference between self edifying, spirit-intercessory tongues and the gift of tongues and subsequent interpretation for the body (church) of Christ.

I believe one should strive for holiness, but not rely solely on the Pastor or organization for their guidelines.

I'm not anti-oneness, anti-Jesus name baptism, or anti-tongues. But i do believe many (not all) OPs have judged way too many people to hell while relying on their actions or self-righteousness. I've heard some of the meanest things come out of people who self edify by speaking in tongues every chance they get. I Corinthians 13:1 anybody?

[Real Realism]

Originally Posted by obriencp

Now:
Godhead - I see arguments for both sides. I don't believe that the trinity is heresy, but a poor explanation of the roles or manifestations of one God. Oneness has it's issues too.

I'm totally with you on this. I believe in the end, not a single one of us can fully comprehend the essence of who God is and are trying to put human words and concepts together to try to make sense of him.

That's one reason I didn't put belief in the trinity as part of the poll...many times Trinidadian explanations of the godhead end up being semantical, and in many ways trying to say the same thing as Oneness people do. But the baptism in Jesus name part is an interesting indicator of how one approaches salvation, particularly as it relates to an attempt to emulate what is written about the both of the church in the book of Acts.

[Real Realism]

Originally Posted by Real Realism

I'm totally with you on this. I believe in the end, not a single one of us can fully comprehend the essence of who God is and are trying to put human words and concepts together to try to make sense of him.

That's one reason I didn't put belief in the trinity as part of the poll...many times Trinidadian explanations of the godhead end up being semantical, and in many ways trying to say the same thing as Oneness people do. But the baptism in Jesus name part is an interesting indicator of how one approaches salvation, particularly as it relates to an attempt to emulate what is written about the both of the church in the book of Acts.

lol - I just reread the previous page and saw this. Autocorrect.

[commonsense]

[Charnock]

Ooh, great, another "who's the best" thread.

Religious pride is so ugly.

[Real Realism]

Originally Posted by Charnock

Ooh, great, another "who's the best" thread.

Religious pride is so ugly.

Hmmm...the intention of this thread was certainly not "who's the best", nor do I think that it's turned out that way w/ the comments. It's certainly satisfied my curiosity and given some more clarity (for me) about a few members' beliefs, though.

Also, it's interesting to point out that per the numbers so far, the indications are that the "Apostolics" are most certainly in the minority on this forum now. BUT the other indication is that no ONE belief is in the "majority" here! (Which I think we all knew, but if you'll notice by post count, I haven't been around for a while, so...some of it's enlightening to folks who haven't stuck around on the forum through all its incarnations.)

But your attitude is charming!

[Amanah]

I believe in:
**the Oneness of God
**repentance, baptism in Jesus' name, Holy Ghost/tongues
**modesty, and separation from worldliness

but I didn't find a poll option that I was comfortable with.

[Real Realism]

Originally Posted by Amanah

I believe in:
**the Oneness of God
**repentance, baptism in Jesus' name, Holy Ghost/tongues
**modesty, and separation from worldliness

but I didn't find a poll option that I was comfortable with.

The first option doesn't hold true for you? You don't believe modesty includes women wearing skirts, because that's women's apparel? Or not cutting their hair? Or generally not wearing make up?