Independent Christians

I'm one. Are there any others here?

(Non-denominational and non-affiliated in any way)

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.

Originally posted by Seitse
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.

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.

Originally posted by divegeester
I'm one. Are there any others here?

(Non-denominational and non-affiliated in any way)

You mean independent of churches, right?

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.

Originally posted by divegeester
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.

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.

Originally posted by divegeester
I'm one. Are there any others here?

(Non-denominational and non-affiliated in any way)

I attend church but do not define myself by any name other than Jesus Christ.
Kelly

Originally posted by Seitse
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.

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.

Originally posted by RJHinds
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.

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

Originally posted by KellyJay
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

Correct, 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'.

I am with Kelly Jay there, at least with the Pentecostals I know.
It's all about the Holy Spirit! 🙂

Originally posted by divegeester
I'm one. Are there any others here?

(Non-denominational and non-affiliated in any way)

I don't know about being independent.

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.

Originally posted by josephw
I don't know about being independent.

1 Corinthians 12:27 - [b]Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.

I am a member of a local assembly of like minded believers though.[/b]

Why does this response not surprise me? 😀

Originally posted by karoly aczel
Why does this response not surprise me? 😀

You are completely surprised.

You know you don't know what it means.

Originally posted by josephw
You are completely surprised.

You know you don't know what it means.

I don't know what " I am a member of a local assembly of like-minded believers though." means? 😕


Sheesh!! give it a break man...

Originally posted by karoly aczel
I don't know what " I am a member of a local assembly of like-minded believers though." means? 😕


Sheesh!! give it a break man...

You're fakin' it karoly.

You don't know what it means.