Recent content by Dietrich Johnson

Any current/former Free Will Baptists here? It definitely seems to be smaller than the Southern Baptist groups, but still sizeable with about 400,000+ members in the U.S. What has your experience been like?

Some argue that it is implied in scripture by "upon the first day of the week when the disciples came together to break bread" (Acts 20:7) that the Lord's Supper should be weekly.

Several have brought up a good point, that the answer to this question is dependent on the nature of the problem. Hypothetically speaking, if it's a situation where someone is very dangerous but it is difficult to prove concretely (i.e. innocent until proven guilty) but possible to prove to...

I'm wondering if the Bible teaches that the Lord's Supper is really intended to be a weekly event. Some utilize Acts 20:7 in particular to argue that the Lord's Supper should be weekly. Does the Bible teach that the Lord's Supper should be weekly?

I acknowledge your perspective, while also being aware that this is in line with your Catholic church teaching on "detraction". What I've posted is a nuanced topic and I welcome all perspectives, and i think it's worth noting here that the Catholic doctrine/perspective of "detraction" is not...

Interesting, that sounds like some have gone quite to the extreme. In contrast to that, what are some charismatic groups/denominations that don't go to the other extreme of having a top-down control model like the catholic church but do have accountability for their pastors? For example, maybe...

There have been a couple random references to OCD in this thread. Although I am thankful to not have OCD, I have sympathy for anyone who thinks they do. That being said, as the OP, I wanted to get this thread back on topic. It sounds like there is general agreement in this thread that from...

Can you please clarify what you mean, in relation to the OP?

Can you give a little more clarity on what this might look like today? (for someone to knowingly lie about the Holy Spirit and commit the unpardonable sin). No need to be overly specific, but do you mean basically that someone who knows the Holy Spirit accomplished something instead attributes...

Is it the standard charismatic perspective to say that a genuinely converted believer cannot ever blaspheme the Holy Spirit? (including if they were to backslide and fall away, and then blaspheme)

As the OP, I'm trying to get back on topic here. I'm wondering is it enough to just blaspheme against the Holy Spirit once, or if one repents of that and rightly believes in the Holy Spirit's work, does that mean they haven't done the unpardonable sin?

I am making a list of different types of believers and unbelievers: -Believers striving to be completely in stride in following Christ, growing & serving God with their whole being. -Believers who are growing, but at a relatively limited degree, lacking fervor somewhat. -Believers who are...

I'm proactively asking others in advance to please not debate what others suggest in this particular post, and to please just list any denominations you think believe in (or at least aren't against) what I posted in the OP. I'm really interested in answers to this important question. Thank you!

I would be very interested in hearing what others have to say about this important question.

Which charismatic denominations/groups believe in (or at least aren't against) the following: Pastors -That Pastors have a valid role, but also should ensure that the "Priesthood of all believers" is functioning in their local church by encouraging other Christian men who are qualified (per...