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Comment on James 2:19 (Misinterpreted Scriptures) by Grieved

Grieved — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:07:09 +0000

As for the Greek or Hebrew… On the day of Pentecost everyone heard the Gospel in their own tongue. The name is the name no matter what language it is in. He didn’t say baptize he said baptizo… How goofy is that? Are we to pray in Aramaic so Jesus will understand us?

Comment on James 2:19 (Misinterpreted Scriptures) by Grieved

Grieved — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:59:52 +0000

Wow! I am amazed at this one! This is why Jesus told His disciples. They were not ignorant of His word, His teachings, or His identity. They simply knew Him for what they experienced. They simply took Him at His word when He told them…

If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. John 14:7
We were made in His image. The lamb slain before the foundation of the World.

Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father? John 14:9

Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. John 14:10
They understood that He was all God yet all man.

They also understood the name of the God that chose to manifest himself in several ways.

I am come in my Father’s name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive. John 5:43
The name of the father is Jesus.

But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. John 14:26
The name of the Holy Ghost is Jesus.

In Matthew 28:19 Jesus told the people present when He ascended to baptize in the name of the father, son, and holy ghost.

The disciples who new Him and had a revelation of who He was were there and heard what He said yet every one baptized in the name of Jesus. If there was anyone who would understand Him by His word it was the disciples He personally trained through His ministry.

Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

JESUS NAME!!!

Comment on What does the Bible say about dying your hair? by A Humble Servant

A Humble Servant — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:12:55 +0000

I am not putting my name on here, as I do not want to put my name on an open website – due to all the craziness these days! I never once put a “fake” name on this site – where it ask for a name, I put the subject reference, instead. I understand you wanting to answer questions for friends and family members over your decision to leave UPC, but why make a WEBSITE about it?!? Could you not have left your church in a humble way and pray if you truly felt their beliefs were not right?! Do you think that is “Christ-like”?! I believe we should be peace-makers. You are pretty much “bashing” pentecostal beliefs on this site! It is truly sad. Why can you say how you feel on here, but when somone disagrees you seem to make a fuss over it?!? Just asking…not arguing. ;) Why can you give people your advice, but when others try to, you say to “refrain from discouraging” them. Maybe…just maybe…you are leading souls to a worlds point of view, therefore, why can’t we – the “pentecostals” put our view in?!? Since, after all, this site is pretty much bashing us! Just a little bit of info… I am NOT a UPC member! I am, however, a pentecostal girl. I did not grow up this way. I acutally converted 3 yrs ago at the age of 23. Therefore, I was not raised &/or brainwashed with pentecostal beliefs! My life has taken a complete transformation! It’s been awesome, to say the least!
P.S. ~ I wasn’t saying that you have never had an experience with the Holy Ghost. I was saying people in general who say they do not believe in speaking in tongues, obviously has never received the gift of speaking in tongues, through the Holy Ghost.

Comment on What does the Bible say about dying your hair? by Josh (Site Admin)

Josh (Site Admin) — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:32:12 +0000

Heather, I’ll be happy to answer your question about cutting and trimming hair to the best of my ability! Unfortunately work will be pretty busy today and tomorrow so it will be the weekend before I can reply.

The question about cut hair is by FAR the number one question that people ask me. I have been planning an article on the subject for some time. I will make it a goal to go ahead and post that article this Saturday or Sunday for you and for the others who have asked =)

God bless!
- Josh S.

Comment on What does the Bible say about dying your hair? by A Humble Servant

A Humble Servant — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:05:24 +0000

Just as he states on this site that he will not go by man made laws… I think it’s odd that he is making his own laws on what he believes is the correct answer. Please read the bible for yourself. Don’t reach out for the help of someone who is out to “bash” a former church & their beliefs & twist the word of God around!

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A Humble Servant, you have posted 4 times under 3 different names. In one of your posts you accused me of never having an experience (referring to receiving the Holy Spirit, I presume). In another of your posts you accused me of making my own laws. In another of your posts you chastised me for even making this Web site.

I believe you have made your point clear.

Everyone is free to post their views on this Web site. However, I must ask you to respect the fact that others might not agree with you and some people might even ask me questions. When that happens I ask you to refrain from discouraging them or making accusations against me.

My reasons for making this Web site were originally to answer the questions that my friends and family members had for me. Nothing less, nothing more (that information is found on the “About” page: http://www.whyileft.org/about). I encourage you to read My Story; that might clarify your views of my motives: http://www.whyileft.org/my-story/.

You obviously feel very strongly that I am leading people astray. I respect that. 5 years ago I would have felt the same way about a Web site like this. But that does not excuse comments with baseless accusations.

Thank you for your understanding =)
- Josh S.

Comment on What does the Bible say about dying your hair? by Heather

Heather — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:52:21 +0000

Hi Josh. I was looking online for stuff in the bible that talks about a woman cutting or trimming her hair. Could you help me out? Thanks so much. God bless. Wonderful work. Im an Apostolic Pentecostal thats why Im searching for that info.

Comment on Mark 16:17-18 (Misinterpreted Scriptures) by A Humble Servant

A Humble Servant — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:51:46 +0000

What saves us is the BLOOD OF JESUS!!!! The BLOOD of Jesus washes away our sins – not tongues! However, speaking in tongues is VERY POWERFUL! If someone doesn’t believe in it, then obviously they have never had an experience!

Comment on What does the Bible say about women wearing pants? by A Humble Servant

A Humble Servant — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:37:00 +0000

To me wearing pants that outlines your curves brings on more attention! I am a small person who works out & takes care of my body. I would much rather put on a skirt on to NOT draw attention upon myself. When I used to wear pants I would have every guy looking at me….Guys have enough temptation to overcome – let alone me enticing them by a pair of jeans – showing my every curve. I feel modest when I wear a skirt – not pants. Years ago ALL women wore skirts! On the biblical viewpoint – I don’t understand how people can twist the word of God around, to justify their fleshly desires and do what they “FEEL” is OK. If you don’t believe the bible when it simply says women should NOT wear that which pertains to a man & to be modest, holy & acceptable unto the Lord, then just rip out those pages in the bible – if it doesn’t mean anything!!! Its amazing how people will find every twist & turn to NOT do what the BIBLE says to!!! Holiness begins inwardly & radiates outwardly, to become a complete Holy temple for GOD!!!!
Blessing to all, as we all have to die out to our flesh & do what the word tells us & not what we want!!! It’s a hard walk, but we need more of HIM & less of us!!! We are NOT our own – we are bought with a price!!!! Be not conformed to the world!!!

Comment on What does the Bible say about wearing jewelry? by A Humble Servant

A Humble Servant — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:48:52 +0000

You have the right to your own thoughts, but shame on you! You talk about how it is wrong that pentecostals teach not to wear jewlery..etc & you think that is wrong, then why are you putting your two sense in?!? What if you are totally wrong….think about it….because if you are, you are responsible for leading people away from holy beliefs! How about you let people read the bible, without making a website full of your personal beliefs?!?

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Comment on What does the Bible say about wearing jewelry? by Crystal Shifflett

Crystal Shifflett — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:18:31 +0000

I have found that the men of God I respect the most are the ones who say please, by all means go home and search the scriptures and see if all that I am teaching you lines up with the Word of God.
I lived in obedience and blindly followed man’s teaching for years. However, when I searched the scriptures and found that things weren’t lining up, I realized that the biggest mistake I had ever made was to follow a man just because he was in a position of authority. As a result, not only did I find myself in a state of confusion but I also led my children into a state of confusion. Sadly, all of this could have been avoided if I had put my trust in Jesus and the infallible Word of God. Instead, I held a man in such high esteem that for many years, I felt as though questioning anything he said was wrong. My Bible tells me to try the spirits whether they are of God… With all that said, I have finally learned that ultimately I have to be in obedience to God’s Word because It alone is the final authority. God bless!