Becoming An Ex-Pentecostal

[DividedThigh]

i am sure even though i attend a upc church, i am ex extremeist, but not ex pente, lol

[the raven]

Originally Posted by ReformedDave

I believe that I'm more accountable to God's word than I've been before and if I was going to leave the UPC due to the attitudes of it's parishioners well you've just given me all the reason that I need.

I left the UPC many moons ago. I see you are in the habit of making excuses for your actions, a sure sign of immaturity in ones Christian walk.

You would do well to prayerfully study the bible and your fathers books so that you may attain truth as he did.

[StillStanding]

Originally Posted by Shawn

Anyone care to list the Apostolic Doctrine or point me to a sight that does. I'd like to compare it to what I was taught when I attended church.

My understanding of basic Apostolic doctrine is:

1. Oneness of godhead
2. Baptism in Jesus name
3. Baptism of Holy Ghost by speaking in tongues
3. Gifts of the spirit are for the church

After that, it goes a thousand different directions.

[ReformedDave]

Originally Posted by the raven

I left the UPC many moons ago. I see you are in the habit of making excuses for your actions, a sure sign of immaturity in ones Christian walk.

You would do well to prayerfully study the bible and your fathers books so that you may attain truth as he did.

What excuse have I made?

[Brad Murphy]

Originally Posted by Timmy

I'm heading to the airport in a bit. If the ole laptop fits between my tummy and the seat in front of me, I may compose my magnum opus. (Couldn't get an exit row this time.)

Where are you heading? I'll be at IAH this afternoon waiting for a flight if you happen to be coming through there.

[DividedThigh]

pretenders always err when they think they know and they dont , so they assume, critical mistake, dt

[ReformedDave]

Originally Posted by Baron1710

Would you mind explaining what you mean? Which doctrine are you refering to?

I don't agree, as I stated, with the traditional OP position on the significance of Acts 2:38 as a salvation formula......and a few other things.

[ReformedDave]

Originally Posted by Pianoman

After that, it goes a thousand different directions.

Really?!

[the raven]

Originally Posted by ReformedDave

My differences has nothing to do with feelings. It is purely doctrinal. And about your daughter, with you as a parent...she will leave.

I sincerely hope you are incorrect.

She received the Holy Ghost this year evidenced with speaking in other tongues.
She has begun memorizing scripture and fasting on her own.
Several times we have went on outreach because she asked daddy to take her.
She goes to public school and invites many of her friends as a matter of fact my right hand man and his family were won to God by my daughter.

She is 9 years old. My deepest prayer is that she will remain tender to God and the truth of His word. I realize I cannot force her to serve God BUT maybe I can live for God in such a way that it helps her to see the glory, beauty and privilege one has to carry the name of Jesus to the best of our ability.

[Light]

Originally Posted by the raven

Evidently this is some new variation of the King James version. Could you please explain the purpose for this activity in relation to the rest of your post?

All through the 17th chapter Jesus said I have given them your (Fathers) word and your word is truth. In one verse he says and they have received your word. Jesus then goes on to say he manifested (made known) the name of the father to the apostles.

On the day of Pentecost Peter standing up with the 11 spoke the words given to all of the apostles by Jesus.


Acts 2:14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:

Where did he get these words? Words given by Jesus.

The apostles knew what the name of the father was because Jesus told them his name.[/COLOR]

Acts 2:37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Acts 2:39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

Acts 2:40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.

Acts 2:41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

Acts 2:42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.