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Post by Mercy for All on Jun 29, 2023 17:08:34 GMT
Article LinkThis article presents some reasons why Pentecostal denominations continue to grow while others are in decline...not just in the U.S., but worldwide.
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Post by jasmine on Jun 29, 2023 23:56:27 GMT
Interesting article. I am a member of an A/G church. But I assumed all denominations believe in the Holy Spirit. Isn’t the Trinity part of basic Bible doctrine?
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Post by Mercy for All on Jun 30, 2023 2:27:19 GMT
Interesting article. I am a member of an A/G church. But I assumed all denominations believe in the Holy Spirit. Isn’t the Trinity part of basic Bible doctrine? It's about the existence of the Holy Spirit. It's about the role and experience of the Holy Spirit. |
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Post by Monster Man on Jul 4, 2023 19:25:29 GMT
I have been a member of several major denominations and variances of them in my life, including the AG church.
From what I have seen, the AG church does a better job of connecting people with the spirit, challenging them to be spiritually mature. I thrived more on this. I would describe it as more of a church that feeds their people meat and potatoes as opposed to other church bodies that just give folks the fast food experience.
I think there is a mix of reasons other bodies have done more poorly, like those who went the Bill Gothard route, and led folks down a path of abusive power and manipulation, this not only drives people away, it ruined a generation of people.
A church body needs to be a fulfilling place for people, one that builds a community based on a strong mature faith experience.
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