Bishop SC Johnson - Page 21

warrior · #**201** 01-28-2009, 12:55 PM

I will say that I don't believe that Bishop Johnson's intentions started out this way. He was so sure that Jesus would return in his lifetime. It didn't work out that way.

Sam · #**202** 01-28-2009, 01:01 PM

What did Bishop Johnson teach on hair length and head coverings?
Is he considered infallible on that among Oneness Pentecostals?

warrior · #**203** 01-28-2009, 01:02 PM

No one is challenging Johnson's integrity. We have to look at the teachings not him as an individual. I am in support of taking a closer look at the teachings because then you can explain to others why what was being taught is not correct.
I think more than anything, people's pride become hurt because they are so sure that they are in the right thing. That is what we all want to believe.

warrior · #**204** 01-28-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam

What did Bishop Johnson teach on hair length and head coverings?
Is he considered infallible on that among Oneness Pentecostals?

There are some things in his dress code that I believe aren't mentioned in the scripture and there things are debateable even today. But things like gross darkness, and him being the ONLY one that is right is complete and utter error.

Sam · #**205** 01-28-2009, 01:32 PM

Now I'm really confused.

As a good Oneness Pentecostal person, whom should I accept as the "last" apostle of this church age?
Bishop S.C. Johnson?
or
Bill Branham?

Are there any books or position papers out of St. Louis that can help me with that? Have any of the UPC officials addressed this issue? Does UGST have anything published on this?

warrior · #**206** 01-28-2009, 01:37 PM

What did I say that confused you, Brother Sam?

We are still debating hair and head coverings even on this forum. However, Bishop Johnson taught things like a woman must have her head covered at all times, no chemicals in the hair, cotton stockings, can't wear certain colors, a particular skirt lenght.

Sam, these are things you know about already. You are very familiar with Bishop Johnson's teachings.

warrior · #**207** 01-28-2009, 01:40 PM

I am not very familiar William Branam but I know his teachings were extreme as well.

warrior · #**208** 01-28-2009, 01:42 PM

You should except neither because the scripture says nothing of the sort. What you should do is pray that God would appoint a pastor for you. Worrying about someone being an apostle is not your job.

Sam · #**209** 01-28-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by warrior

What did I say that confused you, Brother Sam?

We are still debating hair and head coverings even on this forum. However, Bishop Johnson taught things like a woman must have her head covered at all times, no chemicals in the hair, cotton stockings, can't wear certain colors, a particular skirt lenght.

Sam, these are things you know about already. You are very familiar with Bishop Johnson's teachings.

I was just kidding.
I knew he taught head covering and long dresses, also cotton hose.
But, I don't remember hearing or reading anything he had to say about hair length on women. Ordinarily among African Americans hair length on women is not an issue nor is facial hair on men.

In PAW and PCAF churches around here African American women wear their hair short. In UPC and ALJC white women wear their hair short enough to manage but long enough to look "Pentecostal." From what I understand, the UPC does not enforce the "hair" issue outside the United States.

warrior · #**210** 01-28-2009, 02:05 PM

It would probably be difficult to enforce those things.