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HIH, My understanding is that the 'transition' came about on the Day of Pentecost (see Acts 2:17-21). However the supernatural events of Day of Pentecost regarding tongues and prophesy are quite different to 1 Cor 12-14. Oz

marks, I don't consider NT prophecy is predictive but is a word (revelation) given to an individual when the church gathers. Those prophecies must be judged as authentic and edifying. This conclusion is based on the Scriptures I provided in #123. Oz

marks, Thanks for directing me to your previous post. I'm not convinced NT prophecy is predictive for the following reasons, based on 1 Cor 14: 'the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort' (14:3). Nothing is mentioned here about strengthening...

marks, This thread seems to expect NT prophecy is the same as predictive OT prophecy. Is that the case, especially in light of 1 Cor 14:3, 24-25 (NIV): 'The one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort.... But if an unbeliever or an enquirer comes in...

Is Trump much better? He gets lots of bad press Down Under. I expect evangelicals in your country who vote for him also will be given a media slap down. Polls in the south show close race between Biden & Trump. Who are the evangelical leaders in USA favouring? Oz

marksman, That is an excellent list that has a biblical foundation. Do you know where that is best practised? Like the church of the first century, in house churches. Such a small group allows the church to function according to the gifts. Then house churches could be planted across the...

marksman, If you were an elder in any one of these churches, what changes would you recommend? Oz

Brakelite, Frank Houston was born in Whanganui, New Zealand and was General Superintendent of the AoG NZ before he became General Superintendent of the AoG Australia. Oz

Stan, You can find a clip of what Brian Houston said at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GywGxCyp64 This statement went viral. Brian Houston hit back at the view he taught that the Muslim and the Christian worship the same God: Brian Houston hits back at claims he believes God and Allah are...

Why would external appearance matter to God?

marksman, I don't know where you are in this large country of Australia. Could you please help me to understand your reasons for not linking up with a local church? Thanks, Oz

marksman, Are you aware of the loss of faith or alleged loss of faith by a Hillsong praise & worship leader, Marty Sampson? Take a listen: Oz

marksman, Would your church prevent JWs and Mormons from attending? Oz

Stan B, I also have a high regard for Athanasius but if I appeal to his view of the authorship over Scripture, I commit an Appeal to Authority fallacy. Athanasius did not write the God-breathed Scripture. He was an early church teacher, i.e. early church father. Also, we don't even know who...

Rita, It's a Pentecostal denomination in many parts of the world. In Australia, its name has been changed to Australian Christian Churches (ACC). Oz

marksman, However, the Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison regards the leader of Hillsong, Brian Houston, as his mentor. ScoMo tried to get Houston to a dinner in the White House involving Trump, ScoMo and others, but failed. See: Scott Morrison confirms he sought White House invite for...

Cristo, I'm not sure I know you, my Aussie mate. Oz

Josho, I agree that Christian conversion leads to a changed heart. But it goes beyond that: 'Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will' (Rom...

marksman, That is absolutely false and an hyperbole. I'm a Christian apologist, polemicist and teacher by gifting. Therefore, you'll find all kinds of articles on my website. Some of these articles will critique teachings of some people. I'm a watchman. Do the following articles point out...

HiH, I do not have enough contemporary experience with the Charismatic Renewal because the excesses have repelled me. I would love to go to a Pentecostal/Charismatic church that taught the Bible and was open to the full range of the gifts of the Spirit - without chaotic manifestations. It...