?? I didn't even know what cessationist were until I meet you zone and don't know much about montanism either ...
google definition:
"Montanism was an early Christian movement of the late 2nd century, later referred to by the name of its founder, Montanus, but originally known by its adherents as the New Prophecy. It originated in Phrygia, a province of Asia Minor, and flourished throughout the region, leading to the movement being referred to elsewhere as Cataphrygian (meaning it was "from Phrygia") or simply as "Phrygians". It spread rapidly to other regions in the Roman Empire at a time before Christianity was generally tolerated or legal. It persisted in some isolated places into the 6th century.
Although it came to be labelled a heresy, the movement held similar views about the basic tenets of Christian doctrine to those of the wider Christian Church. It was a prophetic movement that called for a reliance on the spontaneity of the Holy Spirit and a more conservative personal ethic. Parallels have been drawn between Montanism and modern day movements such as Pentecostalism, the charismatic movement, and the New Apostolic Reformation.[1]"
Montanism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
this thread has gone downhill quick. what is the point of all this fighting?
Is it really a good testimony to the world of the Spirit of God that lives inside MATURE Christians?
Are we told to judge who are the tares or the wheat Zone?
1 Corinthians 4:5
Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from God.
love you Zone, though we do not agree on this point about the spiritual gifts, what they are and how they function in the church.
I think we both try out best to follow Jesus and when it comes to Judgement day it does not matter how we agree with each other but how we follow God and His plan for our lives.
I don't know I think all discussion should be with a level of respect or I refuse to engage in the conversation. Life is too short and God has too much planned for us to waste in idle useless chatter with people who do not respect or listen to our words.
Sometimes all we can do is pray and allow God to reveal the truth. Sometimes God moves in our heart to speak out against their lies and sometimes God tells us to remain silent and speak only to the brethren. For it is not only WHAT is said that is important to God but WHY it is said, HOW it is said, TO Whom it is said and WHEN it is said for motivation, manner, person and timing are all vital for any message to go pass the superficial into the heart and break free the chains of darkness in the hearts of those whom Satan holds captive.
The key of prophecy is testimony of Jesus Christ and His purpose on Earth is not to condemn but FREE people from sin and the law of sin so that they might know the Law of Jesus Christ and the Spirit of God might teach and edify them and make them able to follow God's will and show God's love to the world.
anyway I've got to get the kids ready for church. ttyl.
oh for those who are condescending and prideful in their hearts about what they perceive my "lack of discernment" as some call it. I suggest you read again who God allows the rain to fall upon and who God say to bless and love.
Is God's love unconditional or not?
Is your love for the people of the world a reflection of God's?