Here are 10 things you should know about the Assemblies of God. I would describe the modern church as apostate and I have left the harlot church system in my rear The left hates the gratitude, which the Church teaches the poor must have toward those who help them. like I had done something wrong? Assembly of God, Calvary Chapel, Southern Baptist are generally good Churches. And: I think when the leaders in one of the largest and fasting growing movements is the world are overtaken is foolish doctrine based on dreams/visions from shady sources we must all take notice. ever been sick in the first place. I cannot help what others do, I can only help what I do and I do not want ANYTHING coming in between me and Christ. There were career musicians I left for a more orthodox teaching. If you need to vent, Im here. Galatians 3:1-3 KJV I have studied deeply in my time in the wilderness , prostrate on my face before Jesus and the Word of God. Ive gone though many different emotions over it. Maybe next time I would get it right. Most of these people didnt even know the word much less if God was speaking. He is aware of these things and says he doesnt agree with themthat he just preaches the gospel. I, too, have been delivered out of charismania, where almost every week wed hear how revival was about to break out across America; where there would be times the preacher would say You wont need your Bible tonight!; where people would literally fall on each other; where Id hear contradictory prophecies; where wed read ourselves into Old Covenant Israel; where any critical examination was met with touch not the Lords anointed; and where everything depended on how you feel. May the Lord continue to lead and guide you by His Word. The musicians and leaders had done the same. God was ABOUT to do something amazing in our mist. I am the church, and while I do want to seek out fellowship with others as this too is a Biblical principal and we are told not to forsake it, I cant help but to feel lost as where to go next. Praise YHWH. What I saw was so over the top crazy, I left mad, disillusioned, frustrated, confused, and I am now at a point where I am questioning my own faith and where (if at all) to attend church. (Acts 1:26-2:1) C. Pentecostalism believes that this power is received today because of I chose to flee a burning building. I encourage you to dig deeper into the origins and founders of Pentecostal theology and where the 7 Mt. I want to believe and experience God in new and exciting ways. Butbeing human as we are fleshly and manipulative people take centre stage and are empowered by congregations who prefer to be led rather than find maturity. White. We did a bible study. If all forsake Christ what are you going to do? BUT i have concerns so i am doing some research. WebI left because a lot of their beliefs are unbiblical and sadly rooted in contradiction. Mark G,please reread my statement. What a bargain! Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. Yeah, I find that statement overused and an oversimplification of the real issues. All the false prophetic words I have heard through the years and was still hearing. Like I said in earlier posts, in Church you will find Genuine Christians, backslidden Christians, deceived Christians, those who think they are Christianst, unbelievers and the like. How To Get Over A Guy I Have Strong Feelings For? The pastor was insecure and I realised that many in church leadership are the same. God can speak to us by the Holy Spirit, guide and lead us into what He wants us to know or show us what to do or where we need to be. This was one of the main reasons I left the apostolic church. Instead of becoming a super-Christian, Should Christians live the gospel? Delusion happens when we elevate those experiences above the word of God. As someone in ministry yourself you should understand better than most. You can find it at https://www.gty.org/Resources/strangefire/messages, Yes, I watched it. Wow! You do not have the authority to do so. It was not easy leaving, and it took me years, but I'm finally free. One dark side of Pentecostalism is the implication of two. A rare mix these days behind the pulpit. Im so glad to be free! Congratulations on escaping the apostasy. Thank you we are all finding each other I believe because the Holy Spirit That is why it is SO IMPORTANT to study and learn Scripture. I feel fortunate that every teaching from the pulpit, and Sabbath school, was straight from the bible and cross referencing scriptures according to the lesson we were studying. This is a mirror of my own experiences in the Church system, I too walked away from it but doing so, onto the real narrow path that leads to everlasting life. His Word is. Sometimes Christians offend somebody not meaning to do so. Ultimately, I accepted a new job in another state and left Over the course of 30 days, some wonderful Christians inside the jail (other inmates) grabbed ahold of me and poured out God's love and encouragement on me. Go read this book( the Great Controversy) written by E.G. Even more so, that we keep lifting all of it up to the Lord in prayer and that He would expose any lies that live within the church as well as our own hearts. Have MERCY on those who waver; SAVE others by snatching them from the FIRE; have MERCY on others, but with fear, hating even the garment defiled by the flesh.". When I say false teaching I mean heresy, not non essential doctrines which have no bearing on salvation. Why I left the Pentecostal Church.. After much soul searching & years of seeking God there are good reasons for my leaving the Assemblies of God church.. We would immediately check and test everything against the word of God like the Bereas, who weighed and tested mens teachings of that day to the standard of Gods word. We should spend time with Him to get to know Him as God in all His wonderfullness, also to find His road mapped out for ME, where He wants ME to serve in His Kingdom and that aint gonna happen by attending one service weekly and the rest of the time doing as I please. This is why I mentioned Rick Joyner. Someone behind me said Is that it? - Does God still give revelation? For me the best way to find out what we should do or where we must go, is to ask our Father. I remember seeking after the Holy Ghost. I I went to Romans 3:20-22 KJV Maybe I wasn't reading my Bible enough. It was like medicine to hear it summarized so perfectly. When people put more stock in their dreams/visions and feelings and they choose to elevate it above your word they are in delusion. They believed that they We were never supposed to stop following TORAH(HIS instructions), remembering SHABBAT and observing the feasts. Nothing you speak of has ever happened at any of the places I have been and I am on my way back to Rick Joyners this month. My beliefs are based upon 40 years of exposure to the deception the OP writes about. Why isnt being a patient sitter illegal yet? Offended people sometimes have a wrong perception when no real offense exists. In Charismatic Chaos, John F. MacArthur calls for biblical evaluation and analyzes the doctrinal differences between charismatics and non-charismatics in the light of Scripture. Pray for those who despitefully use you and persecute you Jesus said. If you requested prayer for the Sure there is false teaching and darkness but as Christians we are to take a stand for the truth and allow God to use us to reach a lost and hurting world. What you described fits that movement to a tee I was raised as an Assemblies of God Pentecostal by my parents, and I went to a medium They are missionaries with one purpose and that is to show and share the love of Christ to the military troops around the world. They cooperated with other churches to organize big events in When they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews.11 These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so. Hopefully you will still be here when I get back. But long ago I determined in my heart and mind that if all forsake Christ or go astray I will not be one of them. I did my best to leave honorably and correctly, but it didn't matter. I have also been to Judy Jacobs church, have been to Israel with her, her husband and Perry Stone and have never witnessed anything other than Biblical teaching from any of them. And we will know God and worship him in Spirit and in truth. In fact, the pastors were so busy that they didn't know very I searched out many testimonies when I was coming out for comfort and help. Also, context is key with a lot of scripture, as is language. Im ready to leave here and see Heaven and Eternity. I have found another church but it still has some ties to Bethel type stuff. Ive been there numerous times and it is NOT an emotional driven apostasy that you claim. Why I Left The Pentecostal Movement: Exposing Corruption Within The Pentecostal Movement Kindle Edition by Von Hanshaw (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition 7 ratings Kindle $0.00 Read with Kindle Unlimited to also enjoy access to over 1 million more titles $2.99 to buy that may have been intended for someone else. So here I was and all that I had believed in was gone. If I was going to have a genuine close encounter with God, I expected that I would walk away forever was some cosmic game show host saying, "Sorry, that is correct but you didn't answer in the form of a Consider Jacob who wrestled with God. Im fully awake. That said, does that mean God does not speak to us today? However, we (humankind) have been adapting scripture to modern cultural practices as time as progressed using parallels to compare equivalent circumstances. I'm drawn to apostolic preaching on the internet but I've never stepped in a pentacostal church. He is the Way, the Truth and the Life and no one comes to the Father but by Him! And trust me I have had my share. There were no major control issues here. And Im very familiar with Pentecostal history and its roots. These new revelations are being held in high regard by leaders with lots of influence and taught without resistance to MILLIONS, It has filtered into mainline denominations. The atmosphere was expectant. Thank you for the oppertunity to share and to see that there are quite a number of people in the same boat as I! Some followers of Christ have very effective ministries and dont even know they are using His gifts, which is not necessarily a bad thing they are lovingly following and obeying Him, which is all that matters. In my mind, God was now I have found my WAY IN YESHUA I am Hebrew (crossed over). Im pleading for the cause of Christ that if anyone that reads this is tangled up with some of these things please run far from them. They heaped guilt and that strained my relationship with God.The angry watchmen remind me of how unworthy I am now. Today I don't believe tongue speaking to hold any real value for the benefit of believers or non-believers. Thank you for sharing! We Christians moan about a lot of ungodly areas of our lives whether in the media, schools, business etc. supernaturally if I would just believe and follow Him--follow the rules. Why are we putting a title and saying sr. joanne, br. Many times I would sit in church and hear the preacher say something and wonder, Is that even biblical? then I would wonder if I had a demon or an evil spirit of unbelief (welcome to Pentecostal thinking my friends). Cool Dress I saw in episode of Somewhere Street on NHK-Japan Ready-to-Drink Starbucks Pink Drink Coming Soon to Grocery Shelves Nationwide. So you could say I became a little pentecostal. It is so important that we know the scriptures and keep those scriptures in context so we can discern what is truth and what is not . Sure, when God manifests Himself, you may get emotional and feel His Presence. If it is a bad Church leave and find one that lives and preaches the word. No one tried to shame me into staying. I went to other churches that were Word based but there was no spiritual life. As you know YHWH God is a covenant God. The false teaching that has come into the Pentecostal camp did not originate with the Pentecostal movement. People would naturally Pentecost is biblical and the things practised in charasmatic/pentecostal churches are find in the bible. Sadly, more and more preachers are using Gods word to deceive people and to become rich and famous. Acts 17:10-12 NKJV Sorry. it will disturb you and send you sounding the alarm. But I just wanted to clarify things at least in my own understanding. I found myself caught in a terrible situation. That's why the people outside where amazed that they were hearing the gospel in THEIR own language. Were sinners and flawed human beings just as all Protestants and Orthodox are. All my love in Christ to this Sister in Christ. The highs were tremendous, but the lows were horrible. But I didn't get it right next time, or the time after that, or the time after that. One of the greatest resources that helped me through this difficult timehas been others sharing their stories and so I am compelled to share mine. The fact that it did not line up with Gods word or his Character made me even more angry. When I held up the teachings of the Bible to their teachings it simply could not stand. If you believe otherwise that is your prerogative. John 8:31-32 AMP The holidays and false beliefs, & man made traditions. I loved my friends but my heart was far from God. They like use the Acts verse/s about when the disciples were all filled with the Holy Spirit and then they all spoke in tongues. I was listening to Bethel worship, Hill songs, all the cutting edge worship. the seriously ill basically, anyone with a medically verified condition--they never got healed. God does speak to our heart and can speak through another brother or sister to us. All Jesus wants of us is to walk with Him, to grow in the joy and realisation of His amazing love for us, and then we will obey because of our relationship with Him and He actually gives us the ability and desire to do it . And let me say that some of those doing the condemning of Pentecostals and Charismatics are in false teaching themselves. You learn to keep your opposing views to yourself. "close encounter" with God. 1 Thess 5:21 NAS Everything from modern day apostles and prophets, signs and wonders, women in leadership, all spiritual gifts exist or only a portion exist today, social gospel/social justice, market place ministry (We Love Our City), 7 mountain mandate and on and on. I never said we should not contend for the Faith nor do I refrain from exposing and rebuking error and sin when needed. and even Canada. Those who claim to be exposing false teaching need to make sure their doctrine is right before judging someone else. Hi Tim, I remember you from Bethel. I am a non-denominational evangelist who simply calls himself a New Testament Christian. Web89 views, 6 likes, 2 loves, 15 comments, 1 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from DD Memorial Baptist Church: DD Memorial Baptist Church was live. They will turn on you like wolves if you dare speak outagainst their superstar ministers.You will be harshly snubbed. I then moved to a new church called good news community church wanting to make a change. Our new church family pretty much views Bethel as the holy grail of music, healing, prophecy, etc. i live in the uk dont no were you r from, i mean no disrespect by my post, Gods work is wonderous, but these are the ends times so we must be on the lookout, God bless, Please ! Enjoy! There was no pressure to Everything you described I can relate to very much. which is false. . MacArthur has valid points. hated. I questioned why we did certain things during mass but i was usually given an answer that didnt relate back to the bible. Instead of getting closer to God, I found myself http://bible.com/1/gal.2.21.kjv, Galatians 3: Paul wrote to all the believers in one town. I prayed, but "the heavens Total conformity is required to fit in although it is unspoken, everyone knows it. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. came back, so did the feeling of complete rejection and failure. A friend of mine at the time had mental health issues (whacky backy didnt help) and was advised to leave the Charismatic movement and find a quieter faith, one which does not put so much emphasis on experience and challenge of the human condition. They do as the bible says to feed the flock not scatter bring them in. I would add that not all Pentecostal preachers are illiterate of the things of the Lord. To keep my eyes aware to possible false teachings. (scripture alone) That was a hard lesson I learned this year. Its strong delusion and it will only become MORE apostate and MORE evident. touch, but I knew I was saying "goodbye" forever. I am still very careful not be trapped in the bubble like Puresola says. I am firm in my belief that God is still doing wonderful and miraculous things today. These groups accuse the Pentecostals and Charismatics of wrong teaching yet they themselves are steeped in their own false teaching and gross error. That should give you a clear view of the people I was running with. just as important (or perhaps even more important) than believing correctly. We were making some He wasn't just something I talked about anymore. This was a result of the fulfillment of the promise Jesus gave to During the year that I attended that I guess you can tell by all of the comments that you are certainly are not alone in this. first if I ever wanted to leave. Long story short, my life was turned completely around. I think you are taking my words out of context. I have heard false prophecies through the years. exactly keep. without the support of the church leadership. God bless https://youtu.be/sJDgZg7H35c. 1. However, that doesnt mean that I have given up on WebMerely being a member of the Society for Pentecostal Studies often brings a Pentecostal scholars commitment to the movement into question. Have you ever met someone on Social Media and started dating them? Contrary to what some people believe, our church is not a cult! At times, I wondered if people had really been miraculously healed or if they were Im not anti-Charismatic: I know my gifting, and I know Jesus still uses the gifts (charismata) of His Spirit to enable people throughout the church in their ministries. Chorus: On Christ the Solid Rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand all other ground is sinking sand.. I speak from experience. 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Her dress is dirty and torn and she is not excited about her groom anymore, only about her jewellery, but she remains the bride. about asking for money -- and there were definite echoes of prosperity teaching involved -- but they didn't hunt you I hope this encourages anyone that has been disillusioned by the Pentecostal Churches of today and that you will not lose your faith but seek out a place of believers where you are more comfortable and once again enjoy the fellowship of the Spirit of Truth. We need to be rooted and grounded in the Word to stand regardless of what some else does or does not do. Hi there, it is sooo crucially important that we continue to pray for the bride. If there were a proper fear of the people of God, we would live very differently. And even though I am technically of the Pentecostal persuasion I can state without hesitation most of it today is completely false. False prophecy is rampant in these circles. It sees this gratitude as humiliating and oppressive. We need to test all teachings by the Word of God regardless of the source, We must not go by feeling or impression but by thus saith the Lord. Turned away from the Torah(instructions), laws and commandments and have become pagan with all When I have been looking for a new church or visiting one, I ask God to show me what is true and what is not true in the message I am hearing from the pulpit. WebI am an ex-member who walked away about 3 years ago, after four years of membership in the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI). Bible. heading in the wrong direction. The one thing I dont like about my church is that they do believe you must speak in tongues to say you have the Holy Ghost/Spirit which I do not believe. I loved church fellowship and dressing up for church. But it doesnt make Gods wonderful grace and gifts any less relevant today. I didnt know if I could possibly sit in another Amost there, about to happen moments at church it was starting to get under my skin. The pastor brought in the prophets/apostles to promote the We Love Our City that our church was starting to implement. Follow the crowd? With each (very few tricks in his arsenal) . When things were so bad that I couldn't hide my symptoms, I just avoided church and church people. were responsible for the members of the church, and it was their duty to warn them and discipline them if they were We are encouraged to develop our own relationship with Jesus at our own pace. Not sure whats so bad about 7-M. The church had forgiven me even though I didn't deserve it I have seen false prophetic words destroy peoples lives. And those who claim to be of God and are not will be held accountable. I had a good 15 years or more away. I was dealing with a painful medical problem. The I am finding this site among others that are confirming some concerns. What about Saul of Tarsus on the way to Damascus? They were engaged within a month and within two months had broken off their engagement because God apparently spoke to her again and told her No . Feelings were important. I have been attending a baptist bible study in someones home and small home groups. My questions didn't just melt away, but I learned how to talk as if they had. healing. Consider Zachariah in the temple in the presence of Gabriel. This is the conditioning that goes on in the charismatic/Pentecostal church. Thats my journey for now. No, I dont blame you at all for leaving that stuff. My wife left me after becoming involved with this movement. The seats were empty! My heart really goes out to the wounded. And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. Im grateful for my experiences and grew in the Pentecostal church regardless of the imperfections. Todd Bentley during this was in a sexual affair w/ a woman in the ministry. This is my story! Going to the doctor was an acceptable "last resort" all these people saying God told them this and that. The Holy Spirit gives us the understanding of Gods word and prepares the child of God for works of service and sanctifies the saint ( a work only the Spirit can do!). So after I quit a good job where I had it all going for me, my life started to fall apart. But He did not say you all of you are apostate and lost and going to Hell. So I always preach expositionally just like Dallas Theological Seminary taught me too. But his rage against Charismatics was bordering on the psychotic. I was ready to defend my leaders even when I disagreed with what they did. Thank you for sharing this. Kansas City (IHOP), Morningstar Ministries and Bethel Redding are what I considered great men of God preaching the true gospel. just "speaking in faith." I wanted to experience the supernatural aspects that the charismatic / Pentecostal movement was known It is so subtle that it is unrecognizable to the biblically ignorant and undiscerning. Since the Garden of Eden, the Devil has been on a campaign to twist God's Word. do. Sorry you had bad experiences in Pentecostal circles. Whether you want to join a religion again or just study on your own, at least youll receive bible truth. Maybe strong relationships only happened in an environment of strong control. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you. The deception is so clear nowit upsets me to see so many still trapped in this, and unwilling to see the truth! That is what Thess. The hairstylist gave a bad experience therefore ALL hairstylist are bad. I left the Charismanic movement for good. Im one of the most sceptical people you will ever meet. He abandoned his wife and 2 kids to be with her. - Does the Bible promise health and wealth? I thank God that He kept me and put it in my heart at an early age to study things out. I dont trust a person who loves or likes dominos pizza. Im not going to spill all of the details on the comment section, but I know exactly how you felt. Of course now I am a sinner.I failed because God wasnt enough. They seemed so solid, so convinced, absolutely unshakeable. The Body of Christ must return to Gods Intelligent Design for the form and function of the Body as outlined in Scripture. I pleaded with God to show me where I was Its really difficult for me to be around the churchy showboating atmosphere. I felt guilty. This tragic epidemic in church that makes superstars out of ministers and puts in the hearts of young people that having a platform and being a worship leader is the pinnacle ofholiness;it is a sickness andcompletelybiblical. Absolutely! much of their appeal. Thank you for your courageous story. WebThe Pentecostal movement began with a desire to be intentionally non-denominational and unaffiliated. 10 Then the brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea. Arkansas woman indicted and accused of selling $11,000 worth of stolen body parts. It was completely different from my previous church. Lovely married couple, FGM in Sierra Leone: I believe my girlfriend died because her genitals were cut. Makes me sick. I believe it will bring clarity to you. God is an illusion and so is this.
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