Anyone Converted from Pentecostalism?

[Hidden in Christ]

I was just curious if anyone out there has, at one time, held strong beliefs in favor of the gift of tongues and prophesy being common in the church today, and then has felt that God has led them to abandon those beliefs? I heard an evangelist say that there are more people converting to Pentecostalism than from it in this day, so I was wondering if there ia anyone out there who has converted from it. I would be very interested to hear your story.

 

[Grace_Alone4gives]

Well, I can respond - although I may not be exactly what you are looking for. I am not a convert from mainstream Pentacostalism - but a convert from movements within the Pentacostal circle.


I still believe in tongues, and all other gifts. I believe they are in operation today. (Although, I do not belive all 'annointings' are from God in todays Christian world...different story however.)

However...I used to be a beliveer of WOF - which is very much Pentacostal - I am no longer a follower for several reasons - one of which is study of the Word. I know I will get slack for this...but I believe God, through His word and through prayer, brought me out of many of the WoF teachings.

In addition - I was very much into the 'deliverance' ministries - but now turn to God for deliverance, and not to a circle of chanting individuals - I no longer believe in the possesion of a Christian - or a 'legal right' of a demon to taunt a Christian. I do not 'pass the buck' anymore....

So, although I am Charasmatic in many of my beliefs - I am no longer holder of the above common Pentacostal teachings. Having said this - I know Pentacostals who do not hold to these doctrins...although many do.

 

[pentecostal girl]

I have to say people are getting pentacostalism comfused with charismatic. We're totally different!! I'm pentacostal I DO NOT believe in word of faith. That's all that Kenneth Copeland stuff. Please do not confuse pentacostals with charismatic people. We are totally different. If you have any questions please ask.

God Bless

 

[Grace_Alone4gives]

I have to say people are getting pentacostalism comfused with charismatic. We're totally different!! I'm pentacostal I DO NOT believe in word of faith. That's all that Kenneth Copeland stuff. Please do not confuse pentacostals with charismatic people. We are totally different. If you have any questions please ask.

God Bless

Not True. I am not confused.

Take note of the following:




Kenneth Hagin (often referred to as the Father of the WoF Movement, was ordained in a Pentacostal Church (AOG)

Both Benny Hinn and Kenneth Copeland run in Pentacostal circles.

Morris Cruello is Pentecostal.

Paul Crouch is Pentecostal.


The above teachers are all WoF preachers. WoF IS a Pentacostal Movement, embraced by many (but certainly not all) Pentecostals and Charamatics alike.


Also, being a Pentecostal pretty much makes you a Charasmatic also - but not all Charasmatics are Pentecostal. Charasmatic Christians can be found in many Denominations - mine for instance - and I am not Pentecostal.

HTH

 

[dldeskins]

Not True. I am not confused.

Take note of the following:




Kenneth Hagin (often referred to as the Father of the WoF Movement, was ordained in a Pentacostal Church (AOG)

Both Benny Hinn and Kenneth Copeland run in Pentacostal circles.

Morris Cruello is Pentecostal.

Paul Crouch is Pentecostal.


The above teachers are all WoF preachers. WoF IS a Pentacostal Movement, embraced by many (but certainly not all) Pentecostals and Charamatics alike.


Also, being a Pentecostal pretty much makes you a Charasmatic also - but not all Charasmatics are Pentecostal. Charasmatic Christians can be found in many Denominations - mine for instance - and I am not Pentecostal.

HTH

Just like there are different baptists, there are different pentecostals... Examples:

The baptist:
-American Baptist
-Southern Baptist
-Freewill Baptist
-Missionary Baptist
-Independent Baptist
(I once saw a baptist church with Freewill and Reformed in the name... Talk about confused!).

the pentecostals:
-United Pentecostal, Apostolic (these are Jesus only)
-Assemblies of God
-Church of God of Cleveland, TN
-Church of God of Prophesy
-Word of Faith
-Charamatics are ones that stay in denominational churches (Methodist, etc)but believe in gifts of the spirit (tongues, prophesy, etc).

 

[Grace_Alone4gives]

Just like there are different baptists, there are different pentecostals... Examples:

The baptist:
-American Baptist
-Southern Baptist
-Freewill Baptist
-Missionary Baptist
-Independent Baptist
(I once saw a baptist church with Freewill and Reformed in the name... Talk about confused!).

the pentecostals:
-United Pentecostal, Apostolic (these are Jesus only)
-Assemblies of God
-Church of God of Cleveland, TN
-Church of God of Prophesy
-Word of Faith
-Charamatics are ones that stay in denominational churches (Methodist, etc)but believe in gifts of the spirit (tongues, prophesy, etc).

Agreed. Except with your definition of who is a Charasmatic. My point was that WoF is definately a Pentacostal Movement - no one should argue this fact.

 

[suzie]

I would not agree that charismatics are those who believe in the gifts of the Spirit but remain in denominational churches. I believe in the gifts of the Spirit, however, I would never consider myself a charismatic. I myself do not possess the gift of tongues, but allow that this is a very real and present gift. Be careful how you "label" people

 

[dldeskins]

I would not agree that charismatics are those who believe in the gifts of the Spirit but remain in denominational churches. I believe in the gifts of the Spirit, however, I would never consider myself a charismatic. I myself do not possess the gift of tongues, but allow that this is a very real and present gift. Be careful how you "label" people

The definition for "charismatic" is the long accepted definition. I wasn't "labeling" you nor anyone else. In fact, this is the first time that you have written in this thread, so I don't know how I "labeled" you.

What is your definition of "charismatic"? How would you "label" yourself?

 

[Grace_Alone4gives]

Although we are getting off topic, the typical definition of Charasmatic means: to have, exhibit charisma. Charasmatic, in terms of Christianity is a CHRISTIAN who identifies with the CHARISMATIC MOVEMENT by believing in the manifestation of the GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT in contemporary society.

Believing in the gifts of the Spirit doesn't automatically make you a Charasmatic. For instance, most Mennonites believe in the gifts, but many are not Charasmatic, as they are not embracing the movement...etc..


Pentecostals definately have Charisma - and are Charasmatic in terms of the Christian definition of the word. They would not argue this at all. You do not have to belong to a denomination to be a Charasmatic.

BACK TO THE OP - let us keep this on track.

 

[Grace_Alone4gives]

Anyone an ex-pentacostal? That is the topic

 

[suzie]

Yes, didnt mean to deviate from the topic, however, the charismatic movement is typically associated with a "baptism of the Holy Spirit". However, there are many Christians in "mainline" denominations who although do not believe that the gifts of the spirit are no longer "needed" also do not agree with the "charismatic camp" in doctrinal thinking, but do believe the Spiritual gifts are alive today.

 

[Ampmonster]

ive never been more confused about what i believe in my entire life.

 

[pentecostal girl]

Not True. I am not confused.

Take note of the following:




Kenneth Hagin (often referred to as the Father of the WoF Movement, was ordained in a Pentacostal Church (AOG)

Both Benny Hinn and Kenneth Copeland run in Pentacostal circles.

Morris Cruello is Pentecostal.

Paul Crouch is Pentecostal.


The above teachers are all WoF preachers. WoF IS a Pentacostal Movement, embraced by many (but certainly not all) Pentecostals and Charamatics alike.


Also, being a Pentecostal pretty much makes you a Charasmatic also - but not all Charasmatics are Pentecostal. Charasmatic Christians can be found in many Denominations - mine for instance - and I am not Pentecostal.

HTH

Although the above mentioned men who are Word of Faith, may had their beginnings in a Pentecostal movement. They have long since left those roots and embraced the Word of Faith teachings. Most of your main line pentecostal denominations (Assemblies of God, Church of God Cleveland, TN) do not embrace the word of faith doctrine. We also have our issues with the Charismatic movement as well. Such things as choregraphed dancing in the church service and commanding tongues to be spoken at the ministers request (you hear things like, "speak in tongues now!"). These things would not be accepted in the pentecostal churches for we believe that these things are only manifested "as the Spirit gives the utterance" or "as the spirit of God would lead". I will not argue however, that one can see some similarities in the Charismatic and Pentecostal movement. But, there are some very distinct differences as well.