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Re: Lets make a list...
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Originally Posted by unitedpraise10
Seems to me like they aren't one or the other. It's more of a club than an denomination. Every church is givin' freedom to have it's own belief system...which I like!
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What is great is that trinity and oneness churches are agreeing on a statement of faith!
About God
We believe in one God, revealed as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. ( Deuteronomy 6:4; II Corinthians 13:14; John 1:1)
We believe that our Lord Jesus Christ was the only-begotten son of the Father, and is truly God and truly man. He was born of the virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, died a vicarious and atoning death for the sins of the world, resurrected bodily for our justification, and now reigns in Glory until all things be put under His feet. ( I Timothy 3:16)
About Scripture
We believe in the absolute inspiration of the Holy Scriptures in their original autographs, given by the Holy Spirit without error as He moved upon holy men of old. Furthermore, we believe that the church has no authority to establish doctrine or practice contrary to these same scriptures which were subsequently accepted as Canon by the early Christian Church. ( II Timothy 3:16)
About Man
We believe that man was made in the image of God and is the crown of creation. He is now, by reason of “the fall”, spiritually alienated from his Creator. Apart from God’s grace he has no ability to attain to this high calling. ( Psalm 8; Ephesians 2:8-9) We believe that justification is by grace through faith in our Lord’s sacrifice on Calvary. ( Romans 3:21-24)
We believe that all people are to repent and be buried with our Lord Jesus Christ in the waters of baptism. ( Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38; Romans 6:4; II Peter 3:9)
We believe that the baptism in the Holy Sprit is an endowment of power given by God to anoint the believer for sanctification and evangelism. It is our understanding that the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit are active within the body of Christ until the coming of the Lord. Furthermore, we believe that the development of these gifts ought to be encouraged under the guidance of local church authority. ( Acts 8:14-17; Acts 19:1-2; I Corinthians 12:4-7)
We believe that those who are called by the name of Christ should depart from iniquity, understanding that salvation from the penalty of sin only begins the process of redemption. We acknowledge that one work of the Holy Spirit is to create in us the character of Christ. ( II Timothy 2:19)
About the Church
We believe in the Priesthood of the believer. That is to say all people born of God have equal status before God and direct access to their Lord. ( I Peter 2:5) We believe the identity of the body of Christ on the earth is primarily perceived through the local church. While encouraging the voluntary association of local churches, and recognizing the need of consensus on matters of fundamental doctrine and conduct, we strongly confess the local church to be sovereign and autonomous. ( Revelation 2, 3)
We believe that the callings of Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor and Teacher are functional within the body of Christ until the Lord’s return. Furthermore, these ministries are gifts to the church for the purpose of equipping the saints for the work of the ministry, that the body of Christ may be edified. ( Ephesians 4:11-16)
About the Kingdom
We believe in the literal second coming of our Lord, the literal rule of Christ upon the earth, the resurrection of the regenerate to eternal life and the unregenerate to eternal damnation, and the ultimate victory of the eternal kingdom of God. ( Acts 1:9-11; Daniel 12:2; Revelation 22:1-7)
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I agree. We should be doing this even as denominations. Finding common ground and discussing our differences in a mature fashion would go a long way in respecting other Christians and showing love. If not "because of" our beliefs, then we should do this "in spite of" our various beliefs.
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03-30-2011, 03:14 PM
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Re: Lets make a list...
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Here are some more... These churches recently left the UPCI and headed toward Global Network.
The Pentecostals of DeLand - DeLand, FL
New Mercies Apostolic Church - Bloomfield, CT
The Pentecostals of Dover - Dover, DE A. Trout
The Bridge Church - Freeport, IL M. Tipton
First Apostolic Church - Pinckneyville, IL
First Pentecostal Church - Huntingdon, TN
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I was surprised to find a church I used to attend on your list. However, they are still listed on the UPCI website! Curious to know the difference of being in UPCI vs Global Network.
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03-30-2011, 03:16 PM
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Re: Lets make a list...
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I was surprised to find a church I used to attend on your list. However, they are still listed on the UPCI website! Curious to know the difference of being in UPCI vs Global Network.
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I think there are some UPC and AOG in the Global Network.
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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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03-30-2011, 05:31 PM
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Re: Lets make a list...
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I think there are some UPC and AOG in the Global Network.
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I'm probably wrong, but can't a UPCI minister or pastor hold a licence in two different organizations at the same time? Or something similar...??
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03-30-2011, 05:58 PM
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Re: Lets make a list...
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I'm probably wrong, but can't a UPCI minister or pastor hold a licence in two different organizations at the same time? Or something similar...??
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No, if you are licensed with the UPCI you can not hold license with another organization.
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03-30-2011, 08:40 PM
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Re: Lets make a list...
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Wow, I was very surprised to see the church in Vidor listed here.
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03-30-2011, 08:43 PM
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Re: Lets make a list...
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I'm probably wrong, but can't a UPCI minister or pastor hold a licence in two different organizations at the same time? Or something similar...??
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Can they? Well I think they certainly tried to stop that when the WPF was formed. But I think a case may be made that UPC and WPF constitute monolithic organizations or denominations while GNCM is not?
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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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03-30-2011, 08:45 PM
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Re: Lets make a list...
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I think you are wrong in that first statement cc1.
I don't think the UPC signage implies affiliation.
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Not saying it implies it. I am saying that if a church is officially affiliated with the UPC it is REQUIRED by that affiliation agreement to have the words "United Pentecostal Church" as part of their signage.
Am I saying all affilated churches do this? No, because I imagine tehre are some that don't and I doubt the rule is enforced. Never the less it is there unless it has been changed.
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"Although Entire Sanctification was preached at the beginning of the Movement, it was from a Wesleyan viewpoint, and had in it very little of the later Holiness Movement characteristics. Nothing was ever said about apparel, for everyone was so taken up with the Lord that mode of dress seemingly never occurred to any of us."
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03-30-2011, 08:47 PM
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Re: Lets make a list...
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The STATEMENT is not false. It is just not enforced...like so many things in the UPC manual...like not having anything to do with organized sports.
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Yup. Just because some guys pastor is a DS doesn't have anything to do with whether or not the church is officially affilated nor does it mean even if the church is affiliated it is following the rule to have the words "United Pentecostal Church" in the signage. Like you I doubt it is enforced.
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"I think some people love spiritual bondage just the way some people love physical bondage. It makes them feel secure. In the end though it is not healthy for the one who is lost over it or the one who is lives under the oppression even if by their own choice"
Titus2woman on AFF
"We did not wear uniforms. The lady workers dressed in the current fashions of the day, ...silks...satins...jewels or whatever they happened to possess. They were very smartly turned out, so that they made an impressive appearance on the streets where a large part of our work was conducted in the early years.
"It was not until long after, when former Holiness preachers had become part of us, that strict plainness of dress began to be taught.
"Although Entire Sanctification was preached at the beginning of the Movement, it was from a Wesleyan viewpoint, and had in it very little of the later Holiness Movement characteristics. Nothing was ever said about apparel, for everyone was so taken up with the Lord that mode of dress seemingly never occurred to any of us."
Quote from Ethel Goss (widow of 1st UPC Gen Supt. Howard Goss) book "The Winds of God"
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03-30-2011, 08:48 PM
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Re: Lets make a list...
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I'm probably wrong, but can't a UPCI minister or pastor hold a licence in two different organizations at the same time? Or something similar...??
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Nope. When the Word Wide Wrestling Pentecostal Fellowship came into being the UPCI specifically made a rule that a licensed minister cannot be a member of two orgs that ordain, etc.
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"I think some people love spiritual bondage just the way some people love physical bondage. It makes them feel secure. In the end though it is not healthy for the one who is lost over it or the one who is lives under the oppression even if by their own choice"
Titus2woman on AFF
"We did not wear uniforms. The lady workers dressed in the current fashions of the day, ...silks...satins...jewels or whatever they happened to possess. They were very smartly turned out, so that they made an impressive appearance on the streets where a large part of our work was conducted in the early years.
"It was not until long after, when former Holiness preachers had become part of us, that strict plainness of dress began to be taught.
"Although Entire Sanctification was preached at the beginning of the Movement, it was from a Wesleyan viewpoint, and had in it very little of the later Holiness Movement characteristics. Nothing was ever said about apparel, for everyone was so taken up with the Lord that mode of dress seemingly never occurred to any of us."
Quote from Ethel Goss (widow of 1st UPC Gen Supt. Howard Goss) book "The Winds of God"
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