CS1 New Believer Group: Full Gospel perspective
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The media will not cover what God is doing up and down the 99 and in the Bay area. People are angry and want change and return to more than LGBTQ and free drugs and living on the streets and crime. As we speak, many Local politicians are being exposed for corruption, and newly elected ones are coming in. Refom CA is a great website. The Church is standing up in CA. Many have moved, but the ones who are empowered by the Holy Spirit have stayed and prayed. God is answering-
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We are winning The media will not cover what God is doing up and down the 99 and in the Bay area. People are angry and want change and return to more than LGBTQ and free drugs and living on the streets and crime. As we speak, many Local politicians are being exposed for corruption, and newly elected ones are coming in. Refom CA is a great website. The Church is standing up in CA. Many have moved, but the ones who are empowered by the Holy Spirit have stayed and prayed. God is answering
The media will not cover what God is doing up and down the 99 and in the Bay area. People are angry and want change and return to more than LGBTQ and free drugs and living on the streets and crime. As we speak, many Local politicians are being exposed for corruption, and newly elected ones are coming in. Refom CA is a great website. The Church is standing up in CA. Many have moved, but the ones who are empowered by the Holy Spirit have stayed and prayed. God is answering
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I hope you are doing well. I just finished a 3-month course on Eschatology = end times or end of everything. Remember, The Book of Daniel should be read before you read Revelation. Then pray and ask if you are
In the context of Christian eschatology, pre-millennialism and post-millennialism represent contrasting views on the timing of the Second Coming of Christ in relation to the "millennium," a period of a thousand years often associated with peace and prosperity on earth.
In the context of Christian eschatology, pre-millennialism and post-millennialism represent contrasting views on the timing of the Second Coming of Christ in relation to the "millennium," a period of a thousand years often associated with peace and prosperity on earth.
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The Error in Baptism in Jesus name only :
Within some branches of some Pentecostalism and others, a movement has emerged that rejects the traditional doctrine of the Trinity. This anti-Trinity movement, often referred to as Oneness Pentecostalism, has splintered into various denominations, fellowships, and independent churches.
A central point of contention in this movement is the formula used in Christian baptism. While mainstream Christianity follows Jesus’ instruction in Matthew 28:19 to baptize “in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,” those in the anti-Trinity camp reject this practice. Instead, they insist baptism should be performed “in the name of Jesus only,” arguing that the Trinitarian formula is unbiblical and, in some cases, even claiming it is an anti-Christ concept.
This perspective significantly deviates from historic Christian orthodoxy, which has affirmed the Trinity as a foundational truth since the early creeds of the Church. It’s important for believers to understand where these differences come from and to engage in thoughtful, biblically grounded discussion on matters of doctrine and practice.
Understanding these movements helps us appreciate the diversity within Pentecostalism while also reaffirming the core doctrines that unite the broader body of Christ.
The “Jesus Only” View of Baptism: A Revival of an Ancient Heresy
Adherents point to Acts 2:38, where Peter declares on the day of Pentecost: “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins…” They interpret this as a divine revelation that reveals the “true” meaning behind Matthew 28:19. According to their belief, the phrase in Matthew is essentially a riddle—one that is “unlocked” by the revelation that “Jesus” is the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
This teaching is a modern expression of an ancient heresy known as Modalism, or Sabellianism—named after Sabellius, a third-century teacher. Modalism denies the distinct persons of the Trinity, claiming instead that God reveals Himself in different “modes” or roles: Father in creation, Son in redemption, and Spirit in regeneration. Oneness advocates often present this as a unique, end-time revelation from God. Yet, ironically, the belief itself is not new—it revives a doctrine the early church refuted nearly 1,800 years ago.
While sincere in their convictions, this rejection of the Trinity stands in direct opposition to historic Christian orthodoxy, which affirms the co-equal and co-eternal nature of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Nicene Creed (A.D. 325), a foundational statement of Christian faith, was developed in part to combat such distortions of God’s nature.
The language of Scripture and the testimony of the early church both affirm a Triune God—not three gods, but one God in three persons. Understanding these theological distinctions isn’t just academic; it’s vital to preserving the integrity of the gospel and the fullness of who God has revealed Himself to be.
Within some branches of some Pentecostalism and others, a movement has emerged that rejects the traditional doctrine of the Trinity. This anti-Trinity movement, often referred to as Oneness Pentecostalism, has splintered into various denominations, fellowships, and independent churches.
A central point of contention in this movement is the formula used in Christian baptism. While mainstream Christianity follows Jesus’ instruction in Matthew 28:19 to baptize “in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,” those in the anti-Trinity camp reject this practice. Instead, they insist baptism should be performed “in the name of Jesus only,” arguing that the Trinitarian formula is unbiblical and, in some cases, even claiming it is an anti-Christ concept.
This perspective significantly deviates from historic Christian orthodoxy, which has affirmed the Trinity as a foundational truth since the early creeds of the Church. It’s important for believers to understand where these differences come from and to engage in thoughtful, biblically grounded discussion on matters of doctrine and practice.
Understanding these movements helps us appreciate the diversity within Pentecostalism while also reaffirming the core doctrines that unite the broader body of Christ.
The “Jesus Only” View of Baptism: A Revival of an Ancient Heresy
Adherents point to Acts 2:38, where Peter declares on the day of Pentecost: “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins…” They interpret this as a divine revelation that reveals the “true” meaning behind Matthew 28:19. According to their belief, the phrase in Matthew is essentially a riddle—one that is “unlocked” by the revelation that “Jesus” is the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
This teaching is a modern expression of an ancient heresy known as Modalism, or Sabellianism—named after Sabellius, a third-century teacher. Modalism denies the distinct persons of the Trinity, claiming instead that God reveals Himself in different “modes” or roles: Father in creation, Son in redemption, and Spirit in regeneration. Oneness advocates often present this as a unique, end-time revelation from God. Yet, ironically, the belief itself is not new—it revives a doctrine the early church refuted nearly 1,800 years ago.
While sincere in their convictions, this rejection of the Trinity stands in direct opposition to historic Christian orthodoxy, which affirms the co-equal and co-eternal nature of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Nicene Creed (A.D. 325), a foundational statement of Christian faith, was developed in part to combat such distortions of God’s nature.
The language of Scripture and the testimony of the early church both affirm a Triune God—not three gods, but one God in three persons. Understanding these theological distinctions isn’t just academic; it’s vital to preserving the integrity of the gospel and the fullness of who God has revealed Himself to be.
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Thanks for this CS1. There's a branch of this just down the road from me.
I tried to have a conversation with the pastor once but it immediatly became
evident that he was so dug into his doctrine that there was no changing his mind
or having a meaningful dialogue.
If I remember my study correctly, this branch formed in the mid 1960s.
I tried to have a conversation with the pastor once but it immediatly became
evident that he was so dug into his doctrine that there was no changing his mind
or having a meaningful dialogue.
If I remember my study correctly, this branch formed in the mid 1960s.
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I wanted to provide a warning about something very troubling I saw on social media.
In a social media Video, I watched a lady talk about the GPT AI site, where she prayed in tongues and uploaded it into the GPT AI site for Interpretation. I want to say that it is ungodly, unbiblical, and demonic. I would caution you all not to even think about such things to do. This woman said that the AI provided an interpretation that was just what she needed to hear. That is a lie from the pit of Hell.
She tapped into a familiar spirit speaking to her from an AI platform. Brother and sisters, that is how the mark of the beast will come and worship the image. Be praying and in your word. This action is not of the Holy Spirit but a demonic one.
In a social media Video, I watched a lady talk about the GPT AI site, where she prayed in tongues and uploaded it into the GPT AI site for Interpretation. I want to say that it is ungodly, unbiblical, and demonic. I would caution you all not to even think about such things to do. This woman said that the AI provided an interpretation that was just what she needed to hear. That is a lie from the pit of Hell.
She tapped into a familiar spirit speaking to her from an AI platform. Brother and sisters, that is how the mark of the beast will come and worship the image. Be praying and in your word. This action is not of the Holy Spirit but a demonic one.
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