Are you in the right denomination?

[charligirl]

My point is: because of the transitional nature of the Acts period, we can't build baptisic doctrine and practice on the mere fact that Paul did baptize during a time when sign gifts were in force - especially when he later said in his letters that NOW there is "one baptism," and that baptism does not involve water.

o.

Interesting discussion. Who said it does not involve water? He could just as easily have meant there is one baptism, and that is in water in Jesus' name. It doesn't specify, I don't think you can base a NON baptisic doctrine on that one verse.

The book of Acts is still the word of God and there is still example and instruction to be taken from it, whether they were in a transitional period or not. That's like looking at vast tracts of the bible and saying " ah well they were at war, we all know that changes society we can't base our walk on that bit then"

With regard to the other stuff Paul did, yes working miracles and speaking in tongues apply today... this is a charasmatic thread, it goes without saying I believe that. Circumcision and jewish vows were his personal choice and appropriate for that time and custom. That would be like a missionary in india wearing a sari.

I am at work so I don't have time now to look into this more at the moment... sorry.

 

[P_G]

Not surprising since I attended Berean University
I was ranked #1 for AG

But rather accurately showed me as #2 for Mennonite

The questions actually do represent a good cross section of what
we might beleive as Christians.

I think the most frightening thing I run into as a pastor when I ask someone what
they beleive or why they attend a particular church they can't tell me. Other than to say "Oh I like the people here"

Now it's good to like the people and to have a feeling of "fitting in" to a congregation but it is more important to know what that church beleives and to be sure that you beleive that also.

So this is a good exercise and I am really glad and blessed that the original poster put it up!

Blessings
Much Love

Pastor George

PS I noticed that Charismatic - Messianic - Mennonite was not a choice!

 

[Breetai]

My first two were the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. I wonder if I'm Lutheran?

 

[September]

Mine was Anglican, which is what I am.

 

[invisiblebabe]

interesting the first two were the same as Bree! AG was my third. i consider myself non-denom evangelical...

 

[flyfishing]

Yes perhaps there should have been a distinction for charismatics.

Jim i am sorry you feel the way you do about how the assemblies of God keeps strict standards.. I personally know a pastor who is post trib and they liscenced him. surprising huh??

 

[thinbo]

I thought I was, but they have stopped doing doughnuts, can anyone advise me as to where I can get free doughnuts? Preferably raspberry jam, though custard considered.

 

[Tami]

It rated me as A/G for #1 and I do attend an A/G church. Here's my full results:

#1: Assemblies of God
#2: Free Will Baptist
#3: Church of Christ
#4: Mennonite Brethren
#5: Seventh-Day Adventist
#6: Southern Baptist
#7: International Church of Christ
#8: Methodist/Weslyian Church
#9: Orthodox Quakerism
#10: Reformed Baptist
#11: United Pentecostal Church
#12: Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
#13: Presbyterian Church in America/Orthodox Presbyterian Church
#14: Reformed Churches
#15: Episcopal/Anglican Church
#16: Evangelical Lutheran Church
#17: Presbyterian Church USA
#18: Jehovah's Witness
#19: Eastern Orthodox Church
#20: Mormonism
#21: Roman Catholic Church
#22: Liberal Quakerism
#23: Unity Church
#24: Unitarian Universalism

 

[Epiphany]

I discovered this website on another forum and filled out the questionnaire. It revealed that I am still [gasp!] doctrinally at least, in my old denomination?

http://selectsmart.com/FREE/select.php?client=christiandenom

Let us know what you discover about yourself.

To Life Immortal

#1 Eastern Orthodox Church
#2 Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
#3 Roman Catholic Church
#4 Episcopal/Anglican Church
#5 Evangelical Lutheran Church
#6 Church of Christ
#7 Methodist/Weslyian Church
#8 Assemblies of God

Wow, this test is right on. I'm a member of St. George's Antiochian Orthodox Church. I have a question: What is a Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod?

Peace and Long Life
~*~ Epiphany ~*~

 

[thinbo]

Tami, mine was almost the same as yours, (hmm, though it didn't have the all-important doughnut question) I must continue my pilgrimage!

 

[vibrant]

well, this wesleyan wonders what a "Weslyian" is

 

[charligirl]

Tami, mine was almost the same as yours, (hmm, though it didn't have the all-important doughnut question) I must continue my pilgrimage!

ALexandra Palace Vineyard in London do do'nuts

 

[Cordy]

These are my results. I don't even really know what many of these even believe

#1 Seventh-Day Adventist
#2 Assemblies of God
#3 Mennonite Brethren
#4 Methodist/Weslyian Church
#5 Free Will Baptist
#6 Presbyterian Church USA
#7 Reformed Baptist
#8 Southern Baptist
#9 Orthodox Quakerism
#10 Church of Christ
#11 Presbyterian Church in America/Orthodox Presbyterian Church
#12 Reformed Churches
#13 Episcopal/Anglican Church
#14 Evangelical Lutheran Church
#15 International Church of Christ
#16 United Pentecostal Church
#17 Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
#18 Eastern Orthodox Church
#19 Liberal Quakerism
#20 Mormonism
#21 Roman Catholic Church
#22 Jehovah's Witness
#23 Unitarian Universalism
#24 Unity Church