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Pentecostal
Pentecostal is a Christian denomination that puts emphasis on a personal relationship with God. It has two mainstream theologies – Trinitarian (or the belief that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, as three separate persons, are united in one Being) and Nontrinitarian.
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What Practices are held in a pentecostal church?
I don't think one can speak about practices. Pentecostals are not bound by a liturgical order. If they feel the service must go in another direction, they do that.
Where is Redemption Church located in San Diego County?
Redemption is located in Clairmont. The address is 5650 Mt. Ackerly San Diego, CA 92111. It is located on a school campus.
The Actual address for the Apostolic Church is,
4265 El Cajon Blvd San Diego CA 92105
Is drinking alcohol good for a Christian?
I don't think drinking is good for anyone, however it's not a sin to drink. Getting drunk is a sin. When CIristians drink it can give the wrong perception. If you have a friend who is an alcoholic then i would say drinking is not good for a Christian. Everyone has their personal convictions fron God and basically their own common sense as well. Some Christians are told by the Lord that they are not supposed to drink, while others just don't feel the need to, or feel that it goes against their morals or values. Knowing that I come from a long line of alcoholics, I think that it is important for me to stay away from alcohol. It does not teach in the Bible that we should not drink, Jesus drank. Sinning is when you begin to rely on the alcohol or begin to get drunk. Alcohol for most people can become a pain-med and God does not want you relying on some earthly item to get you through the day. He also doesn't want you to be depending on alcohol for happiness. There's a difference between social drinking and a glass here and there, and getting drunk.
Does the church permit second marriages?
No a chruch will not premit second marriages because they think it will be a sin in God's eyes.
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Depending on the religion churches have different views on marriage, re-marriage, plural marriages and divorce:
- Most Christian churches recognize divorce (secular or church granted) and annulment and allow re-marriage of the partners. Some like the Roman Catholic church do not recognize divorce but have a process for annulment.
- Most Christian churches do not recognize plural marriages. Some sects however allow this. Plural marriages are present in some non-Christian churches.
- No church or religion bans re-marriage after the death of one of the partners.
How are funerals conducted at Armenian apostolic churches?
Armenians usually have the wake or parastas inside of the Church instead of a Funeral Home because in Muslim lands they had different laws in reference to the burial of non-Muslims. The Armenian church is Orthodox and is somewhat interconnected with the Russian Orthodox tradition- the Straight truth, so to speak. One would imagine that funeral customs would be similar., An interesting feature of RO mortuary practice is the ceremony, which corresponds to a viewing or wake- but is called the parastas. this is related to the Latin word Paratus- Ready, standing by, and also is connected with the term Parastatic- standing, or (On Tap_ pressure, which is also used by the Russians. Russian locomotives have gauges for Parastatic and residual pressures. the parastatic concept is not used in the US for RR applicatons, though it is used in fire-fighting hydraulics. there you have it. Armenia was one of the constitutuent Soviet Republics ( as opposed to overrn block countries such as Poland or East GermanY) and was fully a part of the USSR, in fact the Armenia Soviet Socialist Republic. It stands to reason Russian spiritual traditions were honored.
How did Pentecostalism originate IN Jamaica?
Pentecostalism reached the shores of Jamaica through Pentecostal missionaries sent from Pentecostal denominations such as but not limited too : Assemblies of God, Church of God, and Apolostic
No, it is not true. That is a common myth that is perpetuated through emails. There was an effort a number of years ago that Madelyn Murray O'hair, the famed atheist, was trying to accomplish that involved this, but that was rejected. That was a very long time ago. There is currently no such ongoing campaign. People need to stop spreading this myth around. We have more important things to accomplish and do in the church.
A Pentecostal church is the body of Christ who believes what happened in the book of Acts in the upper room, when the Holy Spirit fell on the disciples in Acts chapter 2. There are many different denominations that are Pentecostal, and the Church of God of Prophecy, and Church of God are among the biggest denominations.
Pentecostal standards are totally different than others. they have contact with god.....
Actually, the "standards" refer to the desire to live holy. The standards apply to our manner of dress and appearance, hair length, TV (usually not in our homes), entertainment choices, etc.
There are also Pentecostal groups such as the Assemblies of God and others who have televisions in their homes. They would just be reminded to carefully choose their entertainment selections. Hair length, dress, and jewelry restrictions in Trinitarian Pentecostal groups are not as stringent as other Pentecostal groups.
The Church of God believes the whole Bible to be completely and equally inspired and that it is the written Word of God. The Church of God has adopted the following Declaration of Faith as its standard and official expression of its doctrine.
We Believe:
- In the verbal inspiration of The Bible.
- In one God eternally existing in three persons; namely, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
- That Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of the Father, conceived of the Holy Ghost, and born of the Virgin Mary. That Jesus was crucified, buried, and raised from the dead. That He ascended to heaven and is today at the right hand of the Father as the Intercessor.
- That all have sinned and come short of the glory of God and that repentance is commanded of God for all and necessary for forgiveness of sins.
- That justification, regeneration, and the new birth are wrought by faith in the blood of Jesus Christ.
- In sanctification subsequent to the new birth, through faith in the blood of Christ; through the Word, and by the Holy Ghost.
- Holiness to be God's standard of living for His people.
- In the baptism with the Holy Ghost subsequent to a clean heart.
- In speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance and that it is the initial evidence of the baptism of the Holy Ghost.
- In water baptism by immersion, and all who repent should be baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
- Divine healing is provided for all in the atonement.
- In the Lord's Supper and washing of the saints' feet.
- In the premillennial second coming of Jesus. First, to resurrect the righteous dead and to catch away the living saints to Him in the air. Second, to reign on the earth a thousand years.
- In the bodily resurrection; eternal life for the righteous, and eternal punishment for the wicked.
Doctrinal Commitments The following Doctrinal Commitments represent the core beliefs of the denomination as outlined in Scripture.
- Repentance. Mark 1:15; Luke 13:3; Acts 3:19.
- Justification. Romans 5:1; Titus 3:7.
- Regeneration. Titus 3:5.
- New birth. John 3:3; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9.
- Sanctification subsequent to justification. Romans 5:2; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; Hebrews 13:12.
- Holiness. Luke 1:75; 1 Thessalonians 4:7; Hebrews 12:14.
- Water baptism. Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:9, 10; John 3:22, 23; Acts 8:36, 38.
- Baptism with the Holy Ghost subsequent to cleansing; the enduement of power for service. Matthew 3:11; Luke 24:49, 53; Acts 1:4-8.
- The speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives utterance as the initial evidence of the baptism in the Holy Ghost. John 15:26; Acts 2:4; 10:44-46; 19:1-7.
- The Church. Exodus 19:5, 6; Psalm 22:22; Matthew 16:13-19; 28:19,20; Acts 1:8; 2:42-47; 7:38; 20:28; Romans 8:14-17: 1 Corinthians 3:16, 17; 12:12-31; 2 Corinthians 6:6-18; Ephesians 2:19-22; 3:9, 21; Philipians 3:10; Hebrews 2:12; 1 Peter 2:9; 1 John 1:6, 7; Revelation 21:2, 9; 22:17.
- Spiritual gifts. 1 Corinthians 12:1, 7, 10, 28, 31; 1 Corinthians 14:1.
- Signs following believers. Mark 16:17-20; Romans 15:18, 19; Hebrews 2:4.
- Fruit of the Spirit. Romans 6:22; Galatians 5:22, 23; Ephesians 5:9; Philippians 1:11.
- Divine healing provided for all in the Atonement. Psalm 103:3; Isaiah 53:4, 5; Matthew 8:17; James 5:14-16; 1 Peter 2:24.
- The Lord's Supper. Luke 22:17-20; 1 Corinthians 11 : 2 3 - 2 6.
- Washing the saints' feet. John 13:4-17; 1 Timothy 5:9, 10.
- Tithing and giving. Genesis 14:18-20; 28:20-22; Malachi 3:10; Luke 11:42 ; 1 Corinthians 16:2 ; 2 Corinthians 9:6-9 ; Hebrews 7:1-21.
- Restitution where possible. Matthew 3:8; Luke 19:8, 9.
- Premillennial second coming of Jesus. First, to resurrect the dead saints and to catch away the living saints to Him in the air. 1 Corinthians 15:52; 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17; 2 Thessalonians 2:1. Second, to reign on the earth a thousand years. Zechariah 14:4; 1 Thessalonians 4:14; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10; Jude 14, 15; Revelation 5:10; 19:11-21; 20:4-6.
- Resurrection. John 5:28, 29; Acts 24:15; Revelation 20:5, 6.
- Eternal life for the righteous. Matthew 25:46; Luke 18:30; John 10:28; Romans 6:22; 1 John 5:11-13.
- Eternal punishment for the wicked. No liberation nor annihilation. Matthew 25:41-46; Mark 3:29; 2 Thessalonians 1: 8, 9; Revelation 20:10-15; 21:8.
Practical Commitments The Church of God's Practical Commitments offer scriptural guidelines for practical Christian living.
- SPIRITUAL EXAMPLE
We will demonstrate our commitment to Christ through our practice of the spiritual disciplines; we will demonstrate our commitment to the body of Christ through our loyalty to God and commitment to His church; and we will demonstrate our commitment to the work of Christ through our being good stewards.
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- MORAL PURITY
We will engage in those activities which glorify God in our body and which avoid the fulfillment of the lust of the flesh. We will read, watch and listen to those things which are of positive benefit to our spiritual well-being.
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- PERSONAL INTEGRITY
We will live in a manner that inspires trust and confidence, bearing the fruit of the Spirit and seeking to manifest the character of Christ in all our behavior.
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- FAMILY RESPONSIBILITY
We will give priority to fulfilling family responsibilities, to preserving the sanctity of marriage and to maintaining divine order in the home.
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- BEHAVIORAL TEMPERANCE
We will practice temperance in behavior and will abstain from activities and attitudes which are offensive to our fellowman or which lead to addiction or enslavement.
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- MODEST APPEARANCE
We will demonstrate the scriptural principle of modesty by appearing and dressing in a manner that will enhance our Christian testimony and will avoid pride, elaborateness or sensuality.
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- SOCIAL OBLIGATION
It should be our objective to fulfill our obligations to society by being good citizens, by correcting social injustices, and by protecting the sanctity of life.
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Is Bishop Weeks back with his first wife?
My life became devastated when my husband sent me packing, after 8 years that we have been together. I was lost and helpless after trying so many ways to make my husband take me back. One day at work, i was absent minded not knowing that my boss was calling me, so he sat and asked me what its was all about i told him and he smiled and said that it was not a problem. I never understand what he meant by it wasn't a problem getting my husband back, he said he used a spell to get his wife back when she left him for another man and now they are together till date and at first i was shocked hearing such thing from my boss. He gave me an email address of the great spell caster who helped him get his wife back, i never believed this would work but i had no choice that to get in contact with the spell caster which i did, and he requested for my information and that of my husband to enable him cast the spell and i sent him the details, but after two days, my mom called me that my husband came pleading that he wants me back, i never believed it because it was just like a dream and i had to rush down to my mothers place and to my greatest surprise, my husband was kneeling before me pleading for forgiveness that he wants me and the kid back home, then i gave Happy a call regarding sudden change of my husband and he made it clear to me that my husband will love me till the end of the world, that he will never leave my sight. Now me and my husband is back together again and has started doing pleasant things he hasn't done before, he makes me happy and do what he is suppose to do as a man without nagging. Please if you need help of any kind, kindly contact Happy for help and you can reach him via email: happylovespell2@gmail.com
Your Christian wife wants a divorce?
Maybe it is best to sit down with her and and try to identify (together) what happened in the last five years which caused you relationship to diminish. Many women get new jobs or responsibilities. Are you sure THIS is the reason for her wanting to feel independent? Does she feel that you are crowding her? Does she feel that you are not receptive to her needs? Are you treating her the same as you did when you first got married 11 years ago? These are critical areas that must be explored if you want to make this marraige work. Remember, you can't convince her of anything unless you can first identify the foundation of the problem, and then, you "convince" someone of your good intentions by your actions.
Since you have identified yourself specifically as "Christian" perhaps you are trying to force a role and lifestyle on your wife that does not meet her own needs.
What is the opinion of the pentecostal church on divorce?
The Pentecostal church STRONGLY discourages divorce.
No, Bishop Thomas Weeks did not end up going to jail. He did marry Christina Glenn Weeks and has ended up back in the spotlight in Hollywood.
Why do some people say Pentecostal beliefs aren't Bible based?
As a pentecostal myself, I can say that NO one actually follows every thing in the bible, but we try not to commit the sins of man. And the way we no what sins not to commit is by the use of the bible, it is a reference for Pentecostals. We don't say that were perfect but we try to follow the rules of the bible.
Some of the problem comes from some of the specifics of various Pentecostal statements of faith. Pentecostals see the support in the Bible, whereas others do not.
The following subsections illustrate some particulars where Pentecostals and non-Pentecostal Christians differ:
Tongues, Salvation, and the Baptism of the Holy SpiritSome Pentecostal groups believe that speaking in tongues is the evidence of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and/or the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Others make the connection that one cannot be saved without one or both of those, and thus the person who has never spoken in tongues is not saved.
Acts chapter 2 provides an example where speaking in tongues is evidence at the initial baptism of the Holy Spirit. Other portions of Acts, however, do not mention this. Pentecostals assume that the tongues were there, non-Pentecostals often assume they were not there.
Tongues and Unknown LanguagesPentecostals tend to believe in a "heavenly" language or a "prayer language" that is distinct from being able to speak an existing language without having first studied it. 1 Corinthians 14 is often used as support for this prayer language, known technically as glossolalia. Non-Pentecostals see the phrase, "If I speak with the tongues of men or of angels" as being exaggeration used to make the point that it doesn't matter from what source the tongues come, without love they are worthless.
As a side note, the ability to speak extant languages is known as xenoglossy. Double-click on these words to find a definition from Answers.com, or use the Web Links to the right to see the Wikipedia articles on both of these.
Each Sin "Un-Saves" YouSome Pentecostals believe that, since sin separates man from God, that each instance of a sin removes your salvation, and that you must be saved again in order to get to Heaven. Others believe that God's grace will continue, although returning to a life of habitual sin (i.e. bringing a particular sin back into one's life without remorse) risks one's entry into Heaven. Still others believe that one can never lose one's salvation, even by walking back into a life of sin.
Demonstrative WorshipThe Pentecostal style of worship tends to be very loud and emotional. Some non-Pentecostals, and even some who bear similarities to Pentecostals in other ways, refute this, citing passages in 1 Corinthians dealing with orderly conduct.
Whats the name of the song that goes how deep the Fathers love for us?
It's called How deep the fathers love for us
Is Bishop Thomas W Weeks III gay?
No, he is not Gay. Please pray for him and his family
no one can say if he is gay or not gay but he himself.....but.....as a gay man i can say i think he is...
What are the duties of church usher for a fallen comrade at a funeral?
The usher at the funeral for a fallen comrade should be some one from the service or a higher rank officer who knew the fallen comrade. the usher will greet people at the door show them there seats . the usher should have a smile because that the first person they will see the guest should feel welcomed.
What does outer body experiences means in bible?
The bible doesn't refer specifically to out of body experiences.
Is there any uses of crystals in the bible?
In the King James version
the word - crystal - appears 5 times
But it is not a reference to the semi-precious stones we know today, it is a reference to a clear, transparent quartz, or quartz-like mineral.
- Job 28:17 The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.
- Eze 1:22 And the likeness of the firmament upon the heads of the living creature was as the colour of the terrible crystal, stretched forth over their heads above.
- Rev 4:6 And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind.
- Rev 21:11 Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal;
- Rev 22:1 And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.
How many words are in the book gospel of John king James version?
There are about 20,000 words in the book of John King James Version. God Bless!
How many assemblies of god churches in India?
I have churches in mumbai and wants to associated with assemblies of God chrurches,
What is the Definition Holy Bible?
By telling you about God and the right way to live and to be obedient and a child of God. from - Shakeria Figgs age14 Wildwood middle school The English word 'Bible' is taken from a similar word used in many languages and means 'book'. 'Holy' means sacred, revered, worthy of worship. The Holy Bible is a collection of ancient texts, believed by most Christiians to be ordained by God, our Creator. It contains the ancient Bible of the Hebrews (The Old Testament) which is histories, laws and prophets, as well as the Psalms (worshipful songs) and Proverbs (wise sayings). In addition, the Holy Bible consists of the New Testament, which holds stories of Jesus, His life, works and records of demonstrations of His divinity; acts of His apostles; letters (epistles) from His apostles to various churches; and a book of prophesy (Revelations.)
