Pentecostalism's sketchy origins

First up, no denomination is approved by God. The only NT church that could be described as "Pentecostal" was Corinth. Paul rebuked them for starting splinter groups within the church. To me, that was the start of the first denominations.

The "gifted" church was also the unspiritual church. They also tolerated gross immorality. The meetings were disorderly.

Gifts can be counterfeited. The fruit of the Spirit cannot. I was a member of a Pentecostal church for 5 years. I know what I'm talking about.

The problem with Pentecostalism these days is the obsession with the Holy Spirit. Electricity is hidden in wires and it is seen only what it produces, such as light. The Holy Spirit's job is to reveal Jesus to us. The Holy Spirit's work is also to glorify Lord Jesus, as you have quoted. The TB glorified the Holy Spirit, immediately casting doubt on it's authenticity as being of God.

Post #561 = my words: Now, we know that God does not permit denominational entry into the Kingdom of CHRIST.

You misunderstand who God is: Exodus 3:14-15

God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’ ”

Elohim (God) also told Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The LORD, the Elohim of your fathers—
the Elohim of Abraham, the Elohim of Isaac, and the Elohim of Jacob—has sent me to you.’
This is My name forever, and this is how I am to be remembered in every generation.

The entire Church of Christ was Birthed upon the blood of Christ and the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost.

Corinth was NOT the start of denominations and splinter groups.

The Scripture, in fact, tells us when this began and by whom.

Study Genesis, the Gospel of John and Acts.

Follow the Lord Jesus Christ and the teachings of His Apostles (Peter, Paul, John, etc and the Scriptures)
Do not follow Pentecostalism.
I do not follow 'isms' and I hope and pray that you don't either.

Whatever. As usual, when valid arguments end personal attacks begin.

Whatever. As usual, when valid arguments end personal attacks begin.

The problem with TB and those like it is that they are usually non denominational. There is no overseer over the pastor, he's top dog. Sometimes there is a legit move, but it's quickly taken over by opportunists. Then there is no one to stop them from going too far.

My own home church saw this type of movement. It started out slowly and then we began to see things that were not right. We who disagreed talked to the pastor and his response was he didn't want to "steady the ark" even though he didn't totally agree with what people were doing. Before it was over we saw people barking like dogs, "birthing something spiritual" , line dancing, half of the church would fall down "laughing in the spirit". Attending church was like Jumanji people flinging themselves in every direction. Our main people were stunned by it all. Finally they were able to get this pastor out. People had come from all around to see the circus.

By the time we got rid of the pastor and all of his followers and had the main church back again, our people were devastated. It took years to get over the damage that had been done. I had known this pastor all my life and I hate to judge him. But when this movement came people packed the church to the doors and the money was flowing. I've been gone from home for many years and the church is still there today. That pastor moved to the city in another state and I've never heard of him since then. It was a very sad and difficult time for our church.

Your posts are personal attacks upon everyone on this forum who are connected with the Pentecostal/Charismatic movement.

Jesus is the answer for the world today
Above Him there's no other, Jesus is the way!

I'm not attacking anyone; but I am attacking what I think is a false belief system. You attack Catholic doctrine all the time. Perhaps you should stop and consider the feelings of those Catholics you're attacking.

Anyway, have a blessed day.

Forget the error you see in false manifestations and look at the REAL Holy Spirit in scripture.

Everyday quote this first half of scripture: "Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them"

Then pray to the LORD to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

But only do this in FAITH thru believing what is written or you will never receive what you are asking.

The heart is deceitful above all things
and beyond cure.
Who can understand it?
I, the LORD, search the heart;
I examine the mind
to reward a man according to his way,
by what his deeds deserve

I'm not attacking anyone; but I am attacking what I think is a false belief system. You attack Catholic doctrine all the time. Perhaps you should stop and consider the feelings of those Catholics you're attacking.

Anyway, have a blessed day.

I have no idea how you get away with that hate you have for charismatics.

It is a spirit possessing you to mock and defame the body of christ.

You are sick sir.

Are you Pentecostal?
I hate their lies.
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Are you Pentecostal?

I don't hate Charismatics or Pentecostals either one. I hate their lies. What a person believes is up to them but if they're foundation is strong they shouldn't get knocked off balance every time a challenge to their belief arises. Apparently every other false belief system is fair game but when a challenge to a sacred cow like Pentecostalism comes along suddenly everyone's up in arms. Perhaps they've been given a free pass too long.
At least you're honest.

Bearing false witness, reported. Come on CC, enough of this.