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01-02-2011, 10:26 AM
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Claiming Denomination
Why do we claim to be of a denomination instead of a disciple of Jesus Christ? How are we known? What causes the separation of Christians?
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01-02-2011, 11:01 AM
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Re: Claiming Denomination
Because Disciples of Christ is a denomination!! Lol
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"It is inhumane, in my opinion, to force people who have a genuine medical need for coffee to wait in line behind people who apparently view it as some kind of recreational activity." Dave Barry 2005
I am a firm believer in the Old Paths
Articles on such subjects as "The New Birth," will be accepted, whether they teach that the new birth takes place before baptism in water and Spirit, or that the new birth consists of baptism of water and Spirit. - THE PENTECOSTAL HERALD Dec. 1945
"It is doubtful if any Trinitarian Pentecostals have ever professed to believe in three gods, and Oneness Pentecostals should not claim that they do." - Daniel Segraves
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01-02-2011, 11:03 AM
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Re: Claiming Denomination
Unless quizzed further, I simply identify myself as Christian when I'm asked.
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"It is inhumane, in my opinion, to force people who have a genuine medical need for coffee to wait in line behind people who apparently view it as some kind of recreational activity." Dave Barry 2005
I am a firm believer in the Old Paths
Articles on such subjects as "The New Birth," will be accepted, whether they teach that the new birth takes place before baptism in water and Spirit, or that the new birth consists of baptism of water and Spirit. - THE PENTECOSTAL HERALD Dec. 1945
"It is doubtful if any Trinitarian Pentecostals have ever professed to believe in three gods, and Oneness Pentecostals should not claim that they do." - Daniel Segraves
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01-02-2011, 11:19 AM
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Re: Claiming Denomination
DENOMINATION
I hate that word.
It comes from the word "Denominate," or to give a name.
In math it is the multiples of a number...that is to cause one number to denominate causing one number to be divisible by another.
It's ugly regardless of what definition you want to apply to it.
I'm not going to be named by any other than whose name I was baptized in. Neither am I going to be divided or fractionated. I belong to God and I will not assume the name of another. I belong to the body of Christ which is not divided.
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01-02-2011, 11:24 AM
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Re: Claiming Denomination
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Originally Posted by Cindy
Why do we claim to be of a denomination instead of a disciple of Jesus Christ? How are we known? What causes the separation of Christians?
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I hear what your saying Sis. When asked my religion.. I always tell them I'm oneness pentecostal.. In hopes that they'll ask me what oneness means. I love the One God Jesus name message!!
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01-02-2011, 12:45 PM
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Re: Claiming Denomination
I find it somewhat disconcerting to take a name of a group which splintered from a group which splintered from a group which splintered from a group etc. I find that if I want to carry any designation, I prefer simply Christian. I say that because I have learned that to be like Christ is the highest and most humbling call in life. In also saying such, I find that I am not linked to any one denomination or organization, but all in Christ are my brother.
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01-02-2011, 12:50 PM
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Re: Claiming Denomination
I remember when I was 14 and first introduced to the Apostolic Church. I had no idea how to pronounce it, so I sounded it out. Sounded like a po(short o)st ol ic to me with the emphasis on the post. Somehow that just sounded BAD! Like it was evil - against God somehow. LOL
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01-02-2011, 01:14 PM
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Re: Claiming Denomination
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Originally Posted by Margies3
I remember when I was 14 and first introduced to the Apostolic Church. I had no idea how to pronounce it, so I sounded it out. Sounded like a po(short o)st ol ic to me with the emphasis on the post. Somehow that just sounded BAD! Like it was evil - against God somehow. LOL
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And what was your conclusion on the matter? hehe 
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01-02-2011, 02:39 PM
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Re: Claiming Denomination
I am a believer in Jesus Christ.
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Apostolic in doctrine
Pentecostal in experience
Charismatic in practice
Non-denominational in affiliation
Inter-denominational in fellowship
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01-02-2011, 09:42 PM
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Re: Claiming Denomination
I just tell people we try to follow Jesus and His Word. It's really vague, but sometimes it's easier to start at the basics and move on from there.
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