Spirituality
30 Apr 11
30 Apr 11
I used to be one. Actually, you could say I was raised as one.
I guess that allowed me to congregate with Evangelicals, Baptists,
Presbyterians, Methodists, and Pentecostals, depending on where
I was living (and I did a lot of relocations throughout my younger
years) and feel very, very comfortable in all of those communities.
Recently, though, I feel very cozy and at home in Pentecostalism.
30 Apr 11
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Originally posted by SeitseI used to visit various churches but I became viewed as nomadic by some and they couldn't understand why I wouldn't "join".
I used to be one. Actually, you could say I was raised as one.
I guess that allowed me to congregate with Evangelicals, Baptists,
Presbyterians, Methodists, and Pentecostals, depending on where
I was living (and I did a lot of relocations throughout my younger
years) and feel very, very comfortable in all of those communities.
Recently, though, I feel very cozy and at home in Pentecostalism.
Pentecostal Christianity is virtually as diverse today as the system it/they came out of was, back at the turn of the last century.
30 Apr 11
Originally posted by divegeesterYou mean independent of churches, right?
I'm one. Are there any others here?
(Non-denominational and non-affiliated in any way)
Sounds good, and I was about to say that I am one (loosely), but then again, other than Jesus and his awesome teachings, I identify with a lot of other spiritual,(non-christian), people as well.
30 Apr 11
Originally posted by divegeesterYeah, it differs from one congregation to another.
I used to visit various churches but I became viewed as nomadic by some and they couldn't understand why I wouldn't "join".
Pentecostal Christianity is virtually as diverse today as the system it/they came out of was, back at the turn of the last century.
Let's say that I am not very knowledgeable about the doctrinal
differences between the branches I mentioned nor I pay a lot
of attention to them. However, I can feel the differences in the
love of the community for the Lord and for each other, as well
as its passion when praying and praising.
I feel a lot of that in the one I attend currently, and it happens to
be pentecostal.
30 Apr 11
Originally posted by SeitseI may be wrong but my understanding is that the Pentecostal churches
Yeah, it differs from one congregation to another.
Let's say that I am not very knowledgeable about the doctrinal
differences between the branches I mentioned nor I pay a lot
of attention to them. However, I can feel the differences in the
love of the community for the Lord and for each other, as well
as its passion when praying and praising.
I feel a lot of that in the one I attend currently, and it happens to
be pentecostal.
do not believe in the Triune God, but in the oneness of God. This may
only be a branch, I am not sure.
30 Apr 11
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Originally posted by RJHindsYou are wrong, I've attended Pentecostal churches, was a member of one for
I may be wrong but my understanding is that the Pentecostal churches
do not believe in the Triune God, but in the oneness of God. This may
only be a branch, I am not sure.
years and without a doubt they believe in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit being
one.
Kelly
30 Apr 11
Originally posted by KellyJayCorrect, there are many factions. I am not a trinitarian; I believe in 1 God who is the 1 Lord of all, manifested in a number of ways. His revelation for this dispensation and purpose is 'Jesus'.
You are wrong, I've attended Pentecostal churches, was a member of one for
years and without a doubt they believe in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit being
one.
Kelly
30 Apr 11
Originally posted by divegeesterI don't know about being independent.
I'm one. Are there any others here?
(Non-denominational and non-affiliated in any way)
1 Corinthians 12:27 - Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.
I am a member of a local assembly of like minded believers though.