i was raised to believe jesus died for all our sins?? then whats the big deal with all the smaller differences? the main focus in any christian church is god and jesus???so why does the rest matter as long as you believe that??....please dont take any offense to this im a quote unquote baby christian just learning...and dont understand the bashing from this church to that because they dont believe in tounges, or healing or whatnot....love has alot to do with us as christians does it not??just a lil frustrated here someone please help out??
2007-05-09 15:12:45 · 16 answers · asked by Josh S 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
the Bible says that the Greatest gift is love.
while Full Gospel Churches believe in the gifts of the holy Spirit, where fundamentalist do not. there should not be any bashing of the others beliefs.
to operate in the gifts and not have love, is like a noisy gong making noise, but not accomplishing anything.
however there are many Full Gospel Churches the operate in love first.
2007-05-09 15:50:25 · answer #1 · answered by Hannah's Grandpa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you need to know that "Swedenborg" is false cult. So ignore the very first answer to your question.
Full Gospel Churches preach and teach all of the gospel, not part of it.
All of the Gospel includes the 2nd coming of Jesus, the fact that physical healing is included in the atonement and that the Gifts of the Holy Spirit including the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is available for us today, just like it was during the time period covered by the book of Acts.
Many otherwise good churches, don't preach the 2nd coming.
They don't teach that healing is provided for in the atonement.
They don't teach about the fullness of the Holy Spirit.
Full Gospel Churches do.
There are two denominations which use the words, "Full Gospel" in their name, but those are rather small groups.
The largest full gospel churches in the USA are:
( Listed alphabetically )
Assemblies of God
Calvary Chapel
Church of God, ( the one based in Cleveland, Tenn )
Church of God in Christ
Foursquare
Vineyard
I hope that helps.
I'm a non denominational version of a Full Gospel Pastor.
Pastor Art
PS: I'll list as many of their web sites below as I have handy. Google can find the rest
2007-05-09 15:30:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My guess is that Full Gospel would mean the whole bible.
People who are afraid of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, aren't believing in the whole bible. The gifts are given to the Church until the fulness of the Church comes in and that won't happen until the unity of the faith & the Gospel is preached & published in all nations. Also, the 5 fold ministry of the Lord is active Until we come in unity of faith also. The 5 fold ministry is Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors & Teachers. When a Church doesn't accept the whole bible or add to it, you will have a Church, but not one gets saved, born of God, in the Church.
2007-05-09 15:21:10 · answer #3 · answered by t_a_m_i_l 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your perspective is actually quite refreshing, and more Christians would do well to remember that.
Some churches pay more attention to certain aspects of the Bible, like punishments, than others. Different churches take different sides on hot topics such as abortion, divorce, stem cell research, etc.
One of the most frustrating differences is the varying opinions on baptism. Some churches think that it is necessary for salvation; others do not.
Best of luck and God bless.
2007-05-09 15:20:27 · answer #4 · answered by x q 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Love has everything to do with it!
Jesus taught that love (agape, compassion and respect) is all-important.
He was not the only one who taught that. It's the "golden rule" that is contained in almost all serious religions. However it seems to difficult or impractical or unscientific to practice in everyday life.
Wouldn't it be nice if Jews, Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Sihks, Hindus and others, who all have been given the teachings of compassion and forgiveness, would live up to that? There would be peace on earth!!
2007-05-09 15:32:22 · answer #5 · answered by fresch2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Full Gospel church is one that believes in the gifts of the Spirit. Some churches believe that the gifts died out in the bible days. Its not true, tongues, interpretation of tongues, the gift of knowledge, the gift of wisdom, faith and healing is still for us today.
2007-05-09 15:24:26 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Why do you think there's so many Protestant churches out here??? They take what they want and leave the rest... If you just have to be Christian, you'll find what fits you, maybe!
2007-05-09 15:21:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the bible warns us about people that will lie to us. read this;
Matthew 7:
15-20"Be wary of false preachers who smile a lot, dripping with practiced sincerity. Chances are they are out to rip you off some way or other. Don't be impressed with charisma; look for character. Who preachers are is the main thing, not what they say. A genuine leader will never exploit your emotions or your pocketbook. These diseased trees with their bad apples are going to be chopped down and burned.
-The message vierson
(i dont recomend reading TMV (the message vierson) of the bible
unless you compare it verse for verse with the KJV, because it changes the meaning of verses sometimes.
Some churches even back up what they say with the bible, but they actually take verses out of context, and change them to make them fit what they;re saying.
pray for god to teach you THE TRUTH ABOUT UR CURCH and that he will help you find a church
2007-05-09 15:21:23 · answer #8 · answered by michael k 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i could think of the 1st is the message of salvation that by believing that Jesus is the Son of God made flesh who died and rose back to go through for our sins if we confess to him and permit him to be the fee for them then we are saved from an eternity in hell separated from god and tormented by the outcasts of Satana nd hsi evil demons. the 2d is only all approximately jesus and his lif and prophecies and so on - the reality approximately Him interior the scriptures - it somewhat is not any longer the direct message.
2016-10-31 00:05:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Full Gospel means that you believe in all of the Bible not just part of
There should be no bashing in the church if it is you should find one that doesn't do all that
God is love...................
2007-05-09 15:22:13 · answer #10 · answered by Gifted 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋