I asked Wich Church is the best, U gave No help execpt name all the Churchs, Lets ask Christ Wich Church He Goes To. Is there any church that U Know of, That have Gifts of the holy spirit. The Gifts in the bible. NOT people screaming saying the holy spirit is in them, But Gifts like The gift of Tongues, Healing, Understanding speaking of Tongues etc... Thanks Sorry no spell chk. And don't yell at me about the spelling.
2007-01-13 11:53:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I recommend church hopping of sorts. Every time you go, ask yourself: Do I feel God's spirit? Do I hear his voice? Do I hear his truth?
If not, go somewhere else, until you feel that this is the place for me.
Pray and God will lead you.
May the Lord bless you and keep you always.
2007-01-13 12:04:06 · answer #1 · answered by Following the compass 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Different denominations exist because they teach things that contradict each other. If a person said he was going to be a member of every church and fully support and believe their contradictory teachings, we would say he is either a hypocrite or insane.
So with this in mind, is Christ a member of every denomination? This is answered in1 Corinthians 1:10-13 with a simple rhetorical question, "Is Christ divided?" He is not.
In fact, these verses say we should "all speak the same thing" and "have no divisions".
Ephesians 4:3-6 says there is "one body". This section also says there is "one God" and ""one Lord". Many accept there is one God, but argue about there being only one body. Why? Because the "one body" is the church (Eph. 1:22-23). If there is one body, then there is only one church. Unlike the many "faiths" we see about us, Ephesians 4 also says there is "one faith".
So which "faith" is the correct one? Which church is the "one"?
Acts 17:11 says, "These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so." To see if the doctrine taught by any individual or church is true, examine it with the scriptures.
The true church will have a doctrine that can be found in the Bible. The scriptures will show if the things a church teaches are true.
The scriptures are inspired by God and can be used for our doctrine, to correct, to train and teach, and even to rebuke error. When used this way and handled correctly the scriptures can thoroughly furnish us for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17) No church should need any doctrine other than the things found in the Bible!
Have you examined the things you believe? Are they found in the Bible as applying to Christians today?
Many of the things listed in your question were to be done away with when "that which is perfect comes". (1 Cor 13) James calls the scriptures "the perfect law of liberty". I believe we have "that which is perfect", the complete Bible, therefore those gifts are no longer needed today. The purpose of those gifts was to confirm that those who preached were from God. Today we can establish who speaks the truth by comparison to the scriptures. (Acts 17:11) The word has been confirmed and the Bible is complete. It does not need to be confirmed by miracles again.
2007-01-15 21:35:46 · answer #2 · answered by JoeBama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Church you seek is the one that was handed down by Christ himself... it is the body of Christ and that which all other Christian churches have come from... You seek Catholicism. The others are in their own way great and will guide you spititualy but to really feel complete I think that you would do well to seek your Catholic Diocese out. The beauty about your dilema is that by Gods grace you have free will to choose. Doubt and persecution are always a risk but the journey is always worth the end so long as it is God.
2007-01-13 20:05:59 · answer #3 · answered by Patrick M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The church that is the closest one to bieng like the one in the book of acts would be to me the Foursquare Church which is a church that does practice the gifts of the Spirit and they don't babble or roll in the isles.
Sorry, my spell check is not working either.
2007-01-13 20:02:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We're not very much into speaking in tongues and the like, but I am a member of the Church which was founded by Christ Himself the night before He died, when He commanded His newly-ordained priests to, "Do this in memory of Me".
When choosing a church, it's a good idea to ask who founded it and when.
2007-01-13 20:07:11 · answer #5 · answered by Rick N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a group called Kingdom Ministries International that believes in the gifts of the Spirit and actively uses them. There aren't very many of these churches, but there could be one near you. I go to one in Kirkland, WA
Check out this link to see the locations.
2007-01-13 19:58:59 · answer #6 · answered by BaseballGrrl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell you what... in Revelation there are 2 Churches that Jesus approves of and favors. See what He favors and those will be the requirements in finding the right church. And btw... He doesnt mention the use of Tongues in those Churches :)
2007-01-13 19:59:55 · answer #7 · answered by impossble_dream 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems like you have picked the church you want yourself--one that speaks with tongues. Why ask which is best? You decided already.
2007-01-13 20:18:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a Non-Demominational Church. What state are you in?
2007-01-13 20:00:18 · answer #9 · answered by lady_blu_iz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the body is the temple. " The kingdom of God is within you". "You will "know" the "truth" and the "truth" will set you free".
2007-01-13 20:02:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋