[Sean]

Originally posted by Dora

Honestly, I think what make you Non-Denominational...It the fact that you believe everything in the bible...Not just somethings...And really...

No denomination would say they don't believe everything in the Bible. What you've done is assume that your interpretation of scripture is right and that other denominations are wrong for not believeing what you believe.

I not saying that other Denominations are wrong,

Yes, you are. You are borderline arguing Theology. That doesn't belong here.

but like baptist say they don't believe in the "Speaking in tongues" well then they are missing out on alot of gifts from God, and therefore if God says people should speak in tongues he is disobediant...But I am not saying that all baptist churches don't, but most of the one I have heard of haven't and it not only baptist its alot of other churches but I do know that all the Non-denomination church do...

They have scriptural backing for what they believe and why they believe it. I go to a non-denominational church we don't practice speaking in tongues. That isn't because we don't believe everything in the Bible as you said. It is because we intrepted scripture different than you. Its a very bad idea to accuse entire denominations of not believing everything in the Bible just because their theology is interpreted different than yours.

Matthew 12:32
Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come.

OKay......

What make some one Non-Denomition means that they are different from other churches...Here you know what I am gonna post what our church believes here.

Not necesarily. I church's doctrines can line up perfectly with a denomination, but they can still be non-denominational if they aren't affliated with a denomination.

[Grasshopper359]

Originally posted by gethedge
Most non-denominational people are prettymuch pentacostals who don't call themselves that.

That's pretty much what I am. Pentecostal by a different name, and with a few minor differences in symantics, but to most non-PAOC folks, we look Pentecostal.

For the record, I define a non-denominational church as a church that does not have a denominational governing body above it. So, by that definition, my church isn't technically non-denominational, but for all practial points, it is. See, in Ontario, there has to be a denominational governing body, or the provincal government won't grant the pastor a ministerial licence. So the governing body is just there in name, and allows each church to operate autonomously.

[Supah Fly]

That was pretty good, Kyle - you got a dictionary handy or something?

And Becky - I know what you were trying to say but don't let people get you down. Sometimes there are those among us (like me many times) who just like to throw stones at the hornet's nest. There's really nothing you can do except ignore us trouble makers as much as possible.

[BillSPrestonEsq]

I am not in a denomination merely because the church I go to does not belong to a denomination. We are not pentacostal by any shake of the imagination!!!! I go to it cause it is the best.

[Gwenny]

Not all non-denominational churches are penecostal, the church I go to is charismatic, which mean we believe in prophesying and talking in toungues, and we believe that it is possible to be "slain" in the spirit. We do have upbeat praise and worship, but we don't go running down the aisles, swingin from the chandeliers, twirling snakes around, or jumping over pews.

[Jetrunner]

we are non-denominational mostly because we dont want to conform or be "labeled" as a denomination. people seem more comfortable in non-denom churches if you tell them ur non denom, then they * I think * would be more willing to come, cuz then they would assume that it is more laid back. some churches belive if you dont speek in tongues, you are not filled wiht the holy spirit, we do NOT believe that. we dont do exorsisms, we have quite up beat worship/praise, but no "running around the aisles, swinging snakes around" as luvinjesus said lol...i guess if you can say this... its "normal" ??? can i say that? lol...

[Grasshopper359]

Originally posted by luvinjesus
...but we don't go running down the aisles, swingin from the chandeliers, twirling snakes around, or jumping over pews.

I've never seen that in a Pentecostal church (I was PAOC for 12 years, and I still go to a Pentecostal church every now and again). And I never said that all non-deonominational churches were Pentecostal-like. I know that there are quite a few that aren't, especially in the US, but in Canada, most tend to be similar to the PAOC. It's not a criticism, it's just an observation.

[JAJF]

Yola,

hey guys,
i don't think that "non-denominational" was ever meant to be a denomination. idono if the definition has changed, but non-denominatoinal, simply means you are a Christian, you believe the whole Bible, and you are not part of a denomination group. point blank: i am J.ust A.nother J.esus F.reak, i am not a penacostal, baptist, charasmatic, or anything else. I am a Christian, and thats it. I am not saying that i believe anything differently than any other Bible believing Church or Denomination, just that i am not in their organizations.
(example: even if i was goin to a Penacostal Church, i would wouldn't be Penacostal. I would be a follower of Christ, nothing more, nothing less.)

I guess that's why i am non-denominational

P.S. i am not against denominations, unless they over-emphasize their doctrinal differences, leading to the division of the body of Christ.

[im_forever]

i dont know if anyone has put this cuase i didnt wanna read it all but non denom is like, you dont have a certain belief. you just follow what the Bible says. we dont twist verses around. like some people think that the part whre it says like women dont wear mens clothes and men women's, we dont say... oh that means this and this and this and try to find a hidden meaning we say... dont cross dress pretty much. not very charasmatic.

[im_forever]

oh, i should have read the one above me... thats worded betta

[Sean]

Originally posted by im_forever
non denom is like, you dont have a certain belief.

You don't have set beliefs?

[BillSPrestonEsq]

i didn't know being in a denomination meant you cross dressed!!!!

Very interesting, remind me not to go to any churches in your town...:klol: :klol:

[ThePlaidRanger]

WE BELIEVE in the Eternal Godhead. That God is One and manifests Himself as Father, Son and Holy Ghost. (Deut. 6:4; Matt. 28:19; II Cor. 13:14 and I Jn. 5:7).

Did anyone else notice that Dora's church is modalist?

[im_forever]

Originally posted by BillSPrestonEsq
i didn't know being in a denomination meant you cross dressed!!!!

Very interesting, remind me not to go to any churches in your town...:klol: :klol:

hey, thanks for makin me feel like a stupid idiot when i didnt do anything wrong.. i realy need that right now, oh and they guy above you... haha, same thing

[BillSPrestonEsq]

dude, joke. look at my name and avatar, do you think I am fully sane? If you made that mistake you are in for a shock!

I thought the implications of your wording were hilarious