Hello!

[Sam]

Originally Posted by GODisTheAnswer

@Sam, your signature bothers me Sir. It says"

" Apostolic in doctrine
Pentecostal in experience
Charismatic in practice
Non-denominational in affiliation
Inter-denominational in fellowship "

Why aren't you just ONE of those in all areas? You really aren't a genuine pentecostal if you are "charismatic" in practice. Then "non-denominational" in affiliation - really?

Sorry, but this isn't a real apostolic forum people. Someone better 'fess up and make it plain that it isn't.

So we have a new member (or maybe a current or former member under a new name) and in in this new member's 13th post he or she attacks me and tells me, "you really aren't a genuine pentecostal...." So now I'm not a genuine pentecostal because GODisTheAnswer says so? Now someone who calls himself/herself "GODisTheAnswer" has the only valid definition of not only what "Apostolic" is but also what "Pentecostal" is also?

First, let me tell you a little about myself.
I am 74 years old, will be 75 before the end of this year if Jesus has not called me home in death or in the rapture by then.
I was saved (justified/born again) at the age of 17 on a Monday night March 28, 1955.
I was baptized in the name of Jesus Christ at Elim Tabernacle (UPC) in Milwaukee,Wisconsin on a Thursday night October 27, 1955.
I received the HGB (Holy Ghost Baptism) at Bethel Tabernacle (UPC) on a Sunday night (Pentecost Sunday) May 20, 1956.
I have been serving God for over half a century in various ministries.
I am an elder.

If you are going to "rebuke" me or "accuse" me, I suggest you follow Scriptural guidelines such as:
"Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father..." 1 Timothy 5:1
"Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses...." 1 Timothy 5:19.

It looks like you do not agree with some of the things I have said in my signature. Maybe that is because you do not understand what I mean so I will give a brief explanation.
"Apostolic in doctrine" means that I believe what the Apostles taught and what has become our New Testament.
"Pentecostal in Experience" means that I have received the same baptism in the Holy Spirit that about 1/4 of the early church (about 120 of over 500 believers) received on the Day of Pentecost as recorded in Acts chapter 2.
"Charismatic in practice" means that I believe the charismatic gifts experienced in the first century church are still valid for today and that I practice those gifts by praying in tongues, teaching, laying hands on people,etc.
"Non-denominational in affiliation" means that I do not belong to any of the recognized religious denominations. I am however, an ordained minister in an organization with roots back to 1927 when Bishop Mark Lawson chartered a group called "The Church of Jesus Christ" and also in my local Church, The Hamilton Dream Center. I am also listed/certified as a minister by the State of Ohio and have legal authority to solemnize marriages in the state.
"Inter-denominational in fellowship" means that I do not limit my fellowship to any single or group of denominations/organizations but recognize all members of the Body of Christ as brothers and sisters.