Here's My Definition of "Apostolic Identity." - Page 2

Jack Shephard · #11 05-13-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Edward Anglin

We are a movement in decline. Our young people are finding new ways to express their faith that have nothing to do with looks and ecclesiastic politics. They are searching for every door labeled "EXIT" they can find.

I am beginning to think God has rejected our movement in favor for a people that are hungry for Him in the here and now. I believe God is sick of our love for pet, extrabiblical doctrine. I think He is moving to a people that love HIM more than they love those old doctrines.

I have always believed that God is more consumed with those consumed with passion and love for Him than he is consumed with our consumption of non-biblical issues. I am sure that EVERY church has things that they teach that are not biblical, but traditional. Traditions of men make the will of God of no affect on an individual that is stuck in the traditions. IMHO

deltaguitar · #12 05-13-2009, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Edward Anglin

We are a movement in decline. Our young people are finding new ways to express their faith that have nothing to do with looks and ecclesiastic politics. They are searching for every door labeled "EXIT" they can find.

I am beginning to think God has rejected our movement in favor for a people that are hungry for Him in the here and now. I believe God is sick of our love for pet, extrabiblical doctrine. I think He is moving to a people that love HIM more than they love those old doctrines.

So, we can finally admit that the movement is dying. God will raise up a generation that loves him and seeks only his glory.

Now, my question, is did God use the extra biblical ideas and standards to help destroy the movement or was it just inevitable.

*AQuietPlace* · #13 05-13-2009, 03:31 PM

I don't know that the movement is dying, but it's changing. I think after some rattling and shaking, it may come back stronger than ever.

EA · #14 05-13-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by deltaguitar

So, we can finally admit that the movement is dying. God will raise up a generation that loves him and seeks only his glory.

Now, my question, is did God use the extra biblical ideas and standards to help destroy the movement or was it just inevitable.

The movement, as we have always known it, is dying, and I think God has allowed it to happen.

But we know that God will have a church. All is not lost.

In fact, great revival may occur because of "the dying."

n david · #15 05-13-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by KWSS1976

I want to see the 1 billion peps that have spoke in tonges..LOL

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Originally Posted by *AQuietPlace*

You can meet one right here. <shakes hand> Nice to meet you.

#2 here ...

EA · #16 05-13-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by *AQuietPlace*

I don't know that the movement is dying, but it's changing. I think after some rattling and shaking, it may come back stronger than ever.

It will never be what it was.

The longer we hang on to the past, the more damaged we will be.

It's time to move on.

StillStanding · #17 05-13-2009, 03:34 PM

I'm not sure that the Pentecostal experience is dying, but Pentecostalism is in trouble!

Jack Shephard · #18 05-13-2009, 03:35 PM

I think that God likes the change. The former and the latter rain aren't going to be that similar I don't think. Doesn't the bible say something about God doing a new work? I believe that God's new work is a different look and feel perhaps. Greater works shall you do..... I don't know what God's motives are, but I am sure that God knows what He is doing.