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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2022 14:13:06 GMT -5
A questionable point of doctrine in Church of God doctrine is the Wesleyan teaching of total sanctification or sinless perfection in this world, which, according to the Church of God and others in the Holiness Movement, is not just the goal but a mandate for all believers. Like all Holiness churches, the Church of God teaches sanctification for believers. There are varied views of sanctification within the Holiness movement: 1) sanctification is an instantaneous work of grace resulting in the eradication of the sin nature; 2) sanctification is the result of a “second blessing” leading to the “Higher Life,” in which a believer lives above the power of sin; or 3) sanctification is simply a lifelong process every believer undergoes following conversion, with or without the “second blessing.” Whether a Christian can ever attain a state of sinlessness in this life is debated within Holiness circles, although all Wesleyans agree there will always be room for an increase in love for God and for neighbor. Any claim that the sin nature is eradicated or that we can be totally free of sin in this life is contrary to the reality of the human condition presented in both Old and New Testaments (Psalm 19:12; Proverbs 20:9; Luke 11:4; John 1:8–9).
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2022 14:14:15 GMT -5
The Church of God ordains women as ministers, a practice not uncommon in other Pentecostal churches. The Church of God teaches that speaking in tongues is the evidence of the baptism of the Holy Ghost (separate from salvation) and that every believer will immediately speak in tongues as proof of the baptism. This teaching is not found in the Bible. The Bible equates Spirit baptism with salvation (1 Corinthians 12:12–13). Speaking in tongues sometimes occurred in new believers in the early church (Acts 2:4; 10:44–46), but there is no Scripture saying it should always occur. Most New Testament conversion accounts make no mention of speaking in tongues.
The Church of God teaches the full restoration of the gifts to the church. Unlike some Charismatic denominations, the Church of God doesn’t claim any leaders as apostles or prophets. However, members do prophesy, and miraculous signs are sought, based on the statement in Mark 16:17 that “signs shall follow them that believe” (KJV).
The Church of God also teaches that Christ’s atonement provides for physical healing for everyone and that God has restored the gift of healing to the church. While it’s true that God can heal any disease, the Bible does not teach that physical healing is always God’s will. The apostle Paul, a tower of unwavering faith, experienced serious illness (Galatians 4:13–14). So did his fellow worker Epaphroditus, who nearly worked himself to death serving the church (Philippians 2:25–30). Paul’s spiritual son Timothy was often sick. Paul didn’t tell him, “Just increase your faith, and you’ll be healthy whenever you want.” Rather, he advised Timothy to drink some wine, not just water, for his stomach’s sake (1 Timothy 5:23).
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2022 14:20:36 GMT -5
Why am I not surprised She is here on this forum. Just another off shoot of the Pentecostal church and Kathryn Kuhlman! Thanks T, I can see what you believe Right or Wrong. Enjoy
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2022 14:30:48 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2022 14:32:23 GMT -5
Its sad people need this stuff!! and People believe this stuff!! Christianity at its worsted!!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2022 14:35:58 GMT -5
1Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, 2That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand. 3Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2022 14:42:32 GMT -5
I remember when I was a Kid , It scared the HELL out of me seeing grown people flopping on the ground and rolling around! {This is not Christianity} and so seem still ??>MMMM
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2022 14:46:11 GMT -5
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