elaborate sets to enhance the services. The final straw for me, and the reason I finally left my church of 25 years, was due to the lying and deceptive nature of the pastor. 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. I currently attend these services and have never seen such a loving group of people that are determined to adhere to bible principles and demonstrate true brotherly love as God instructs. 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. I have studied deeply in my time in the wilderness , prostrate on my face before Jesus and the Word of God. Long story short, my life was turned completely around. If we truly belong to God he will lead us out. His doctor at that time told him 25% of his patients had some affiliation with churches. Heres an interesting thought or rather it was interesting to me: two of the most powerful revivals in history took place amongst Calvinistic settings: the Welsh Revival 1904-1905 and Hebrides Revival 1949-1952. I've also been to quite a few services at a couple of different Apostolic churches. Timya Robinson started her career as a street cop. It caused me to start wondering about the validity of standards taught in the United Pentecostal Church. I love Torah , love Sabbath worship and only He is Glorified. thats why there so many of them who admit faking tongues. It may not display this or other websites correctly. When the Word and the Holy Spirit are manifested in a service, keep this in mind: true preaching will always exalt Christ and His teaching (Jn5:39) and, the manifestation of the Holy Spirit will always point to Jesus (Jn16:13,14). The Assemblies of God were founded in Hot Springs, Arkansas in April, 1914. Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears. Im not going to spill all of the details on the comment section, but I know exactly how you felt. Why is putting bones in our mouths to spit out even considered an option. But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: I am left speechless after reading this. You should write your story. This is my story! 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. I went there that day with an equally unsaved friend and we both left that day May you all be blessed and may your relationship with the Lord grow daily. Christ is coming, be in His work! I was suddenly able to consider that the ushers had been there pretty much 5 or 6 nights a week for 4 months. The church had forgiven me even though I didn't deserve it Thank you, thank you, thank you! I could have wrote this one. This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? All the best to you on your new path, we pray for each other even if we are on opposite sides of the globe. Generation X marks the spot was the trending evangelical phrase in those days. Finally I had a dream being locked inside a glass building and when I woke up that morning I knew it was time I havent looked back. However, it might not be Gods will to hear that particular scripture. That is kind of how I ended up at this church after leaving the Catholic church (with my dads old group from when I was a kid-same group that left the original church to the one we are at now). It was then that I truly knew God was real to me. This is without doubt the main This was a result of the fulfillment of the promise Jesus gave to Its one thing to interpret something different, its another to completely twist the word of God into the opposite of what it says and thats what theyre doing. Thanks. The Harlot Church system is also helpful you can find the PDF online. I left for a more orthodox teaching. Nationally known guest speakers visited from time to time. 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. Charismatic used to be an OK word, though it sounded like a disease to me. In my mind, God was now Im one of the most sceptical people you will ever meet. Neither do I. Micheal I never said that. you "talked the talk" long enough, you'd "walk the walk" eventually. So were many others. I prayed for thattruly.thank God. No smoke and mirrors. God why was I deceived? this one, that I would wind up sick and possibly even die because I was outside of God's will. But even though He rebuked them, He recognized those in those Churches that where doing the right thing. Another lady received a prophecy at the age of 38 saying she was to have a child out of her womb, she was now 52 and could not understand what was going on. With each Any more than Homosexuality in the Church started with the United Methodist Church. Praise God. This only means something to people old enough to remember the time before digital cameras, when you took a roll of film and had to have it developed into photographs. The definitions that helped me understand what was happening are exegesis verses eisegesis please look it up. 2 talking about this. It is important never to throw out the baby with the bathwater. Then blaming everyone else when were sick and spirituality unhealthy. I think the devil is fooling the elect! I too couldve written most of this sisters blog. Light Skinned Women Are Like A Drug To Me. Bible. healing. That makes me laugh, yesssss it was soooooo LONG!! Welcome to discernment, and thank you for the courage to tell your story! Now she's Captain of the Atlanta Public Schools Police. The sense of relief was palpable. O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? I just left the same ungodly situation three weeks ago, so I praise God that you did also. The great thing is NOW Im able to articulate exactly why its terrible theology. But I just wanted to clarify things at least in my own understanding. I have heard false prophecies through the years. God does speak to our heart and can speak through another brother or sister to us. But these days if you are not in the same church you dont really belong to me. My family & I left a pretty dead baptist church about 6 months ago to attend a church that might be described as charismatic. I dont trust a person who loves or likes dominos pizza. I remember seeking after the Holy Ghost. You can use them to display text, links, images, HTML, or a combination of these. My beliefs are based upon 40 years of exposure to the deception the OP writes about. . I am finding this site among others that are confirming some concerns. I would describe the modern church as apostate and I have left the harlot church system in my rear church was all that mattered. Cars were always in the parking lot. We are encouraged to develop our own relationship with Jesus at our own pace. It was a extremely hard decision for me, but i felt it was the right thing to do. I am a person that will always be drawn to the authentic and when my own faith started to feel like I was going through the motions, I had to take a step backagain, like you and so many othersI am not stepping away from GOD, I am stepping away from the establishment that calls itself the church. diagnose my spiritual shortcomings. Looking forward to that blessed day when I see Jesus face to face; and by His strength I will live for Him until my last breath. join or stay or even attend on a regular basis. I know someone in my feed sent me a link to look through. My current pastor reads from the bible and we talk about what it means. why is my tiktok sound delayed iphone; is lena from lisa and lena lgbtq; charleston county school district staff directory; Payroll Services. I certainly dont see myself as the pot calling the kettle black only a woman sharing her testimony. Also, context is key with a lot of scripture, as is language. Please feel free to share your own story if you need too. YESHUA DID NOT COME TO DESTROY THE LAW BUT TO FULFILL, OR DO THE LAW!! In that same chapter it warns about false prophets and that you will recognize them by their fruits (Matthew 7:15-20) and goes on to mention that these false prophets will be disappointed on the last day when Jesus turns to them and says I never knew you, get away from me you workers of lawlessness (Matthew 7:21-23). When you go to Church, you should keep your eyes on Christ and get eyes off people. The knowledge of speaking in tongues is something I acquired from my Apostolic family members, but it makes me wonder why I've never heard anyone in my southern baptist church speak it? Obvious lie according to scripture. Many Christian friends who were sympathetic turned their back when I couldnt stand being alone anymore. What about Saul of Tarsus on the way to Damascus? God bless you for writing your testimony. They do as the bible says to feed the flock not scatter bring them in. The UPCI, like many Apostolic I agree with you but those who are twisting the word of God would say that that's their interpretation of it. Sorry. (LogOut/ The pastor brought in the prophets/apostles to promote the We Love Our City that our church was starting to implement. than ever before. Like I said earlier, its not the movement but deceived Christians or false teachers creeping into the Church. As for the breathing, these kids are desperate for recognition and fame in churches, they mimic there idols; unfortunately Bill Johnson is held in high esteem among many young people. Im ready to leave here and see Heaven and Eternity. consumed and driven by manipulate. It felt like the kind of church that was much more in tune with God and a relational experience instead of just going through the actions. rwj dermatology residents; bowen I learned to live from word to word and conference to conference, it was a spiritual high I was chasing. I was just done. Everywhere you read in scriptures the Torah was to be taught and followed FOREVER, EVERLASTING. Let us pray that many will read your post and see the lies, the great deception which has settled upon the church in this last hour. One dark side of Pentecostalism is the implication of two. He did not condemn the WHOLE Church because of the error if some. I prayed desperately for my own I'm just playing Devil's Advocate here lol. One thing I have observed, is that the truly godly ministers are not proud and self-seeking but humble before God, honest, and fearlessly devoted to Him and His truth, and their joy and desire is to obey Him, introduce others to Him, and give all the glory to Him . I looked to those who were further along The hairstylist gave a bad experience therefore ALL hairstylist are bad. A controversial debate about racism in the United Pentecostal Church International is now raging in the denomination after an interracial couple who led one of I was going to hell for everything. to a lack of maturity. But I didn't get it right next time, or the time after that, or the time after that. I also think Pentecostals got their tongues mixed up. It was obvious. The difference is Im not twisting anything. WebWhy I am no longer a Pentecostal There were no miracles, no power, no gifts, no healings, nothing but the theatrical antics and delusions of men. I grew up mainly in the Presbyterian church (with my mom) and occasionally attended the Pentecostal church (with my dad during his visitation). I have found him and his word to be more than enough. It is so difficult to be discerning when you are hearing 80 or 90% truth and I will not claim to be a Bible scholar. I learned to speak with confidence and passion in areas where I The pastors were friendly and easy going. A lot is tradition. I look back and I remember being distracted/overwhelmed by loud music and all the shouting in my church. No condemnation. This is my story. Jesus said the Holy Spirit would teach us and bring to remembrance things He said. Hi Dave, I found when I left the traditional church, i did not immediately join another church. If staying connected meant promising to live according to the group's So whats next? What a great article. The highs were tremendous, but the lows were horrible. That's quite baffling to me because they appear to be the least likely to put limitations on God and be more accepting of the spiritual gifts that one possesses. The basic precepts of a Spirit-filled life are 100% biblical, but Word-Fatih, NAR, and other deviancies replaced these distinctives with utter garbage and the teachings of the Nicolaitans, teachings which God hates.. I was dealing with a painful medical problem. I left the CC in 81to go to an AOG church for five years. 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. Blessings, Thank you. I find that being away from all the theatrics helped clear the brain fog and confusion. Im fully awake. If you were Pentecostal at one time in your life, why did you leave it? This is where I am in my walk with God. They are irrefutable to the believer. Hands raised utterly disconnected from God. I can honestly say it felt like the bottom dropped from under me, and I didnt know what to believe anymore. God is much wider than one answer or one option, in my opinion we fool ourselves if we think our option is the only correct one. I have been invited to a park this Sunday for fellowship with other believers so Im more interested in grass root movements and genuine fellowship rather than pseudo-relationships once/twice a week. This book tackles such questions as - Is experience a valid test of truth? It was an awkward departure. They didn't use "prophetic words" Search the scriptures and you will find Him there. Let me know in the comments below your encounters with false prophets!https://orthodoxwiki.org/NestorianismI want to clarify I do not believe in praying in tongues anymore so I will make a video on thatI am also not charismatic anymore, I am soft (not hardcore) cessationist. In that moment I said God Im singing these words to you but I dont mean it; help me to mean it And he did. WebNow before I give you the reasons why I never went back to the Pentecostal church, let me make something clear: this is not a personal attack against the Pentecostal this is why many have lost their way. 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 . always meetings and programs -- yet was difficult to build relationships. Really, all believers have the Holy Spirit and should be led by the Spirit of God and not by people saying I have a word for you. For many years I have been concerned about the hype and display of worship which focuses on us and what we get as Christians, instead of on the Lord from whom all blessings originate; focuses on the great music regardless of the accuracy of the lyrics; focuses on the loud, concert-like atmosphere and light show that leaves the majority of the congregation as spectators rather than shepherding them to the throne of God the almighty, loving, holy, pure and just Judge, Saviour, and Father where they can stand in wonder, kneel is repentance and awe, burst with joy, or just be enfolded in His arms. I watched Mr Johnson do this on a you tube sermon in my research and it was something a young prayer team guy did when praying over me. Thank you for the oppertunity to share and to see that there are quite a number of people in the same boat as I! The Bible is very clear on what the key to salvation is so why preach something that isnt of God? What you described fits that movement to a tee And it was safe. Sin, False Doctrine, Fake Christians, deceived Christians abound in virtually every denomination and non-denomination to some degree. I am firm in my belief that God is still doing wonderful and miraculous things today. A strong delusion falls on them because they dont love the truth. touch, but I knew I was saying "goodbye" forever. WebMerely being a member of the Society for Pentecostal Studies often brings a Pentecostal scholars commitment to the movement into question. Well Jo-Ann I fellowship with other like minded believers who have also left the corrupt system.

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