So many anti charismatic smear jobs allowed?

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wolfwint

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I do not know of anyone teaching if you do not speak in tongues it means you are not saved. if someone told you that, i implore you to hold that against the individual, not against that person's Church body as a whole.
I mean not because of be saved. I mean because of not be a real christian. A Christian who lacks an important fact to be an real Christian. This is common pentecostal and charismatic teaching. Speaking in tongues as sign for to be baptised in the Spirit. So long I do not speaking in tongues, I am not received the baptising with the Holy Spirit. Ergo I am not an real Christian.
 
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Your comment made me think of this...

and to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you,
1 Thessalonians 4:11 ESV


I struggle with the first part, lol, off to find the duct tape....haha

Amen!
 
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I mean not because of be saved. I mean because of not be a real christian. A Christian who lacks an important fact to be an real Christian. This is common pentecostal and charismatic teaching. Speaking in tongues as sign for to be baptised in the Spirit. So long I do not speaking in tongues, I am not received the baptising with the Holy Spirit. Ergo I am not an real Christian.

I feel that you are Saved, Brother. I know many who have Gifts that I do not but it does not mean I am lesser in the eyes of God. And I have gifts they do not have and that does not make me better in God's viewpoint. You are saved. Stop worrying about it.
 

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I am a charismatic member of Jesuses body.
And yet I am fair game.
Attacking the body of christ is demonic.

Actual believers with a green light to attack other believers for their beliefs.

End times madness
And this forum incubates it.
Yes sadly this forum is not one of peace in fact I used to call it the war zone or the field of blood lol
We who call ourselves Christians are to be love to show love to be an example of who God is but if we show anything but then what good is that? The thing is like politics there are many different denominations with different doctrines and within those denominations and doctrines are many different views beliefs and understanding and such diversity comes to no surprise as to why people are at each others throats. However this is no excuse for those who call themselves Christian we are in the world but are not to be of the world. Anyone can go into debates and get heated name call attack and show anything but the heart of God but the world already mocks believers and calls us hypocrites because of this very issue.

Don't get me wrong I love to debate and if done correctly it can be a very educational and enjoyable thing but only if done correctly. If one cannot debate in calm mature and Christlike manner then they should not be debating at all, if things begin to get to heated or if people simply refuse to listen to reason there is wisdom in knowing when to shake the dust off your feet and walk away. If we find ourselves becoming to frustrated or agitated then it is best to separate ourselves from that discussion even if only until we can calm down because if we respond with those feelings then we are not showing the fruits of the spirit.

Even if we disagree completely with the doctrine or den9omination view or beliefs of another attacking or name calling or just being childish in general is only evidence that we should learn to be more Christ like before we go into debates because this is far to common among believers. We all see it and know it all over the bible discussion forum but it is up to each individual to actually do something about it. Know of course that being heavily attacked by others comes with the territory but with each time we respond in love you never whose heart will be impacted after all new people visit this site all the time and words have power both for good and bad
 

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I feel that you are Saved, Brother. I know many who have Gifts that I do not but it does not mean I am lesser in the eyes of God. And I have gifts they do not have and that does not make me better in God's viewpoint. You are saved. Stop worrying about it.
I know that I am saved, by the grace of our saviour and God Jesus Christ. :) But this was not the Point of my post.
 
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I know that I am saved, by the grace of our saviour and God Jesus Christ. :) But this was not the Point of my post.

OK then, if you know that you are "Saved," why do you care what someone else has to say? Isn't God's Promise enough for you?
 
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Nice video, I like the way he used Exodus 4 too. That is indeed a key chapter to understand the purpose of signs and wonders.

Was it in Exodus 4 that the Hebrew term "sign" appear for the first time in Scripture?
 
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The went backward because of fear. If you will go backward because of fear, the possibility that you fall down is very high.
This has nothing to do with the charismatic teaching "slain in the Spirit". And for shure this is no example of it.
To go or fall backward is to indicate one is under the judgment of God as those who mock God's words, which is limited to all things written in the law and prophets. And not invent your own way for self edification as wonderment's of men.(sensationalism )

Because some continue to obey the oral traditions of men rather than the word of God. God with stammering lips mocks them bringing prophecy in the languages or tongue of the gospel of a the nations in the world.

Why would mocking God by making a noise without meaning and falling back be excepted in brotherly love? If the word of God forbids it so shall we. Should other be silent and ignore the works of self edification?

Its not that difficult just stop making noises and falling backward and scripture God's word will not mock them.
 

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Nice video, I like the way he used Exodus 4 too. That is indeed a key chapter to understand the purpose of signs and wonders.

Was it in Exodus 4 that the Hebrew term "sign" appear for the first time in Scripture?
Good question. According to my concordance Gen 1:14 is the first use of the Hebrew word ôth: a signal, flag, omen, beacon
Genesis 1:14 And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years.
 
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Nice video, I like the way he used Exodus 4 too. That is indeed a key chapter to understand the purpose of signs and wonders.

Was it in Exodus 4 that the Hebrew term "sign" appear for the first time in Scripture?
Yes Chapter 4 if they do not believe the latter sign death" he will part the way. First the first born of all living and then the Red Sea.

Uses it was used as a sign that represented unbelief. Prophecy signified by Moses the one to draw out His people from bondage for the believing Jews as the fulfillment of prophecy with Abraham 400 year earlier.

The enemies of God refused to believe in a God not seen.(faithless)

God had to physical move them out of the way through the death of their first born. Signs are for those who believe not. Clearing the way. Prophecy for those who believe .Signs show God has moved as planned beforehand (faith) .

A evil generation seeks after a signs and wonders gospel rather than walking by faith (prophecy )
 
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Good question. According to my concordance Gen 1:14 is the first use of the Hebrew word ôth: a signal, flag, omen, beacon
Genesis 1:14 And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years.
I was hoping to apply the principle of bible interpretation called "The Law of first mention". ;)

This preacher used plenty of scripture to make his point, a wonderful sermon.
 
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Good question. According to my concordance Gen 1:14 is the first use of the Hebrew word ôth: a signal, flag, omen, beacon
Genesis 1:14 And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years.
I think verse 14 is different in so much its not a sign and wonder or a sign that causes wonderment. Just normal every day time keepers . In the new heaven and earth there will be no under the the Sun . Like the first three days . No night in the new.

A distinction between a sign of times and a sign and wonder must be made. Wonders have there own function .

Not sure why but Jesus said marvel not you must be born again ? I would think who would not marvel knowing one has eternal life.???

Perhaps believing can cause a person to move to do the will of another.. Signs for those who believe not prophecy. Prophecy for those who do believe the tongue of God as it is written

tongues = prophecy, Gods word, scripture.

In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord.Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.1 Corinthians 14:21-22
 
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I think verse 14 is different in so much its not a sign and wonder or a sign that causes wonderment. Just normal every day time keepers . In the new heaven and earth there will be no under the the Sun . Like the first three days . No night in the new.

A distinction between a sign of times and a sign and wonder must be made. Wonders have there own function .

Not sure why but Jesus said marvel not you must be born again ? I would think who would not marvel knowing one has eternal life.???

Perhaps believing can cause a person to move to do the will of another.. Signs for those who believe not prophecy. Prophecy for those who do believe the tongue of God as it is written

tongues = prophecy, Gods word, scripture.

In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord.Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.1 Corinthians 14:21-22
Yep, so it is possible that Exodus 4 might just be the first time the term "signs" appear in scripture. And the context there is about verifying that you are indeed sent by God.
 
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I am a charismatic member of Jesuses body.
And yet I am fair game.
Attacking the body of christ is demonic.

Actual believers with a green light to attack other believers for their beliefs.

End times madness
And this forum incubates it.
I agree with you when you say that it is demonic and that these people are in need deliverance in this area from a religious spirit. I left four years or so from the chat rooms after being contantly getting harrased by Grekkk who definetaly needs to be set free from this and others in there, because I shared my testimonies about healings I had experienced together with Spiritual Plague who was in the room back then when for example Gord got healed of his nine year long back ache. He got banned for having two different names while Grekkk has used different names in the past himself but, heey, he must have special priveledges with the owner of this site. I decided to have a look again just this week and straight away was called a nutjob when he saw me. When I pulled him up on that and said that the Bible tells us that one is in danger of hell fire for calling his brother that, he as always with his taunting, self righteous, cynicism took the ultra literal Greek opproach to scripture like any natural man would do, and told me I was a liar because it the word nutjob wasn't in his Bible. The environment is gets often so unbelievable worldly because of people like him that one can hardly call it Christian anymore as it goes against everything Christ taught. Gossiping and back biting is the name of the game and people are just accepting demons behavior like that. It's unbelievable how deep things have fallen to and that there is hasn't been been any correction for it. That tells us a lot. The only ones that get thrown out, banned or being corrected are the ones who don't fit within the Cessationist Calvinistic corner of Christianity. Very sad indeed. The ones that are walking with the Lord and operating in the gifts either have to hide it and stay 007 undercover Christians and stay in line with this cultish behavior which is identical to JW's and Mormons who also ex communicate or ostracize those that don't blend in with the set doctrine. I might be banned now for telling this ugly truth but hey, so be it. The truth will set you free, but it first might make you mad :)
 
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Just wondering why Pentecostal Churches have Sermons and "NEVER" try to destroy other Denominations, but the other Denominations make it a purpose to DESTROY Pentecostal? As someone who follows no Denomination, it makes me want to choose the Pentecostal side since I believe the other Denominations are like a group of old hens on a porch complaining about everyone else but themselves.
 
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Who, in their right mind, believes the Holy Spirit has given them a message to destroy other Believers? That is what SATAN does!
 

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anger in comments reveals the true heart of the person.
No it doesn’t. We make mistakes when we’re angry, and when the storm subsides there’s usually some level of sorrow and regret. The latter reveals the true heart of the person.
 
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Our bible school teacher told us not to discuss about eschatologic questions. I believe pretrib, but I dont see in it the one and only truth. And also I dont say to someone if you dont believe it you are not a real Christian. Which is my expieriences with pentecostals and charismatics which I met during my life as child of God., because I dont speak in tongues. And this challenged me to proof what the bible says, about this teachings.
And then there are people here who say you aren't a Christian if you speak in tongues and you are in fact demon possessed. So don't lean on what you've experienced with a couple people you've met.
 
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Who, in their right mind, believes the Holy Spirit has given them a message to destroy other Believers? That is what SATAN does!
Learn to understand the perspective from the other side, instead of subjecting yourself to confirmation bias.

You may still hold on to whatever you are currently believing in, even though you may disagree with the other side.