Posted on 05/27/2008 6:59:06 PM PDT by P-Marlowe
Because I wanted to know. It was a simple and honest question and I'd appreciate an answer.
Thanks it does a bit, but I believe Pentecostals also determine for themselves how much emphasis to place on that. I know of some Pentecostal Churches that also do not practice tongues in their services.
And like I said, most Pentecostals are non-denominational and their members are more than welcome to post their comments on this thread.
Well what we are trying to do here is to have a bit of fellowship with those who consider themselves to be non-denominational believers in Christ and the purpose of this thread is to open up a dialogue among those people.
So if you consider yourself to be a member of a non-denominational congregation and you would like to comment on the article or would like to share something about your congregation, then we would all certainly welcome it.
Now that I answered your question, perhaps you could answer mine: What is your purpose in posting to this thread?
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: (1 Peter 3:15 KJV)
As to why I asked, I wasn't sure if you were trying to have dialogue about Calvary Chapel, or if you were wanting to poke fun at it.
I've been going there for 37 years. I suspect I've earned the right to poke fun at it, although that was clearly not my intention.
Consider yourself invited.
It would apear that most non-denominalation believers are held together by FUNDAMENTALIST BELIEFS, no matter what church they attend.
Inerrancy of the Scriptures.
The virgin birth and the deity of Jesus.
The doctrine of substitutionary atonement by God’s grace and through human faith.
The bodily resurrection of Jesus.
The authenticity of Christ’s miracles.
Think of all the denominations that also believe these!
And most FUNDAMENTALISTS are non-denominational. :-)
We belonged to a Calvary chapel for a number of years. Unfortunately, the pastor became sombody different when he had a large church instead of a small one, and after some issues weren’t resolved in a Christ like manner, we left.
The Assemblies of God prefer to be recognized as a fellowship of believing churches and not a denomination.
I believe that we also believe in the Trinity as well.
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There are distinct advantages both in being a member of a smaller congregation and being the pastor of a smaller congregation. The larger the church becomes, the more responsibilities the pastor has to shoulder. Some people handle the responsibilities differently. The nice thing about a non-denominational church (IMO) is that if you can't resolve an issue with the church or the pastor, you are free to leave and seek fellowship elsewhere.
Personally I have felt quite comfortable in many different churches both denominational and non-denominational.
The key is this:
For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. (Matthew 18:20 KJV)
I wear a suit 5 days a week. I HATE suits. I wear blue jeans and Hawaiian shirts to church. When I wear blue jeans and Hawaiian Shirts I can be who I really am. I am not a suit guy. If I were to wear a suit to church, I'd feel like a phony.
Another advantage to casual dress is that you can't really tell who the rich people are and who the poor people are. Everyone is sorta equal, unless they are wearing a really ugly Hawaiian Shirt or some inappropriate T-Shirt with a Hula dancer and cocktails on it.
I can spot a $1500 suit a mile away. Ok, I can spot an $80 Hawaiian Shirt a mile away too, but most everyone can afford an $80 Hawaiian Shirt.
Seeing that I attend a military chapel, which by definition is nondenominational, I qualify to post on this Caucus. Is that correct?
I am posting xzins, who was an actual Army Chaplain for his input.
Just looking for clarification so I don’t break any rules.
That is correct. And if your denomination considers itself to be a non-denominational fellowship of believers, then it would appear that such a situation would qualify you as a non-denominationalist as well.
This is kinda a loose association of non-aligned or semi-aligned believers. I suspect that when we finally figure this thing out, there may be more loopholes than rules.
Welcome.
If you’re starting a ping list, would you be so kind as to include me?
Thank you!
As Lord Protector of the listless, I fear I cannot start a ping list. However I will refer you to Revelation911, who I am told is currently recovering from a long bout of listlessness and I am told that he will maintain the non-denominational list until a suitable listful member can be appointed.
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