If you will say that Pentecostalism is man made-you are saying that God’s promised of outpouring of His Spirit (Joel 2:28-29; Acts 5:32; Lluke 7:37) is also man made. I rather believe the God of the BIBLE instead of believing and trusting the man made doctrine of Cessationism which was invented by John Calvin.
Hey Alyssa, I go to a Pentecostal church and I’d love to know what some situations your church put you in that weren’t inspired by Scripture and could cause harm. Just trying to discern my current church right now. If your not comfortable that’s totally alright.
@@pattycake1234 Evangelical social circles can be extremely competitive to the point of being toxic. Although Pentecostal life can become what is called a “guilt culture,” however being Pentecostal carries with it much more of an “honor/shame culture” dynamic. That is, your reputation is everything. What you do doesn’t matter, it’s all about what others think or believe to be true of you. Shame is quite an effective way of controlling people’s behavior and vicissitudes, until they decide to get off the merry-go-round and cut ties with toxic religiosity-at which point they are further labeled an apostate and effectively shunned.
I attended mostly independent fundamental Baptist churches, but the spiritual abuse was so bad I had to get out of there. I'm 63 and still suffering from the trauma there. Always was made to feel like I was on the outside looking in, kept at arms length, but never really accepted. It was very controlling and oppressive.
@@OICU81266 I was in a pentacostal cult called the door. Right now I’m without church cause all the hurt and traumas. But I thought in babtist church was different but after reading some testimony is like everywhere is the same. Control and shame
Thank you for this content. I too was raised in the pentecostal church from the age of 3 and I have seen a lot of craziness. I knew as a child something wasn't right. Today I'm still struggling to find a true Bible teaching church expositionally speaking but I'm so thankful to have found your video. Thank you for sharing! God bless you and your wife as you continue to share the Gospel!
@rhondajackson7764 blessings to you sister Rhonda, I seen your comment and I know it was not a coincidence. I too was many years in a Pentecostal Church and as you I felt their doctrines wasn't right and that there was missing truth of scriptures by their teachings at one point I cried out to God yhwh with all my heart and pray that he would reveal his truth to me and lead me where to go that teach the truth of his word couple days later I was searching on AM radio for someone that might be teaching on scriptures which was led by God a Messianic also known as Hebrew Roots pastor was teaching and I listen to the teaching like I never heard before it was on the 12 tribes of Israel and how God made a everlasting covenant with them and how gentiles could be also grafted into this covenant with Israel as it says in Romans 11:17 and I knew that I knew this is the truth and that God answered my prayer then I continue to to research and study the Messianic Hebrew Roots to find this is how the original first century believers taught and practice what the Messiah and the apostles really taught to the first century assembly that is the same truth today if you would like to examine these teachings by first whole hearted praying that God will reveal these truths to you. You could go to on TH-cam to. truth unedited, unlearn the lies, 119 ministries, yahweh's restoration ministry, assembly of the called- out believers, A/Abraham-overcome Babylon. Sister please go on these channels and you'll discover the only one truth taught in scriptures on these channels they all have different topics of scriptures that you would be interested in and learn the truth about. ❤
Praise The Lord! God is so good. I will definitely check those links out. I love listening to a variety of sound teachings while getting ready for work. It's no small thing God has done for us all! God bless you sister 🙏
I know! I have thought the same thing! I’m so thankful to have found him. He teaches really clearly and explains the big words he uses! Some people use big theological words and don’t bother to explain the meanings. I’m going to go back thru this entire series before starting another one and take notes so I can write down some points to study. I’ve never been taught church history at all ( other than COG history which is a warped story of the truth). I never understood how all of it thru time has brought in different ideas manmade and unscriptural and has built on top of each other for several hundred years! That’s why false doctrine is so easily accepted. But I want to understand and be able to explain to friends when needed. I have a dear friend of about 15 years who cut me off a few months ago because of bad doctrine. She got involved with a former baptist church turning charismatic and who were having Greg Locke as a speaker. I begged her to not get into that stuff but instead she chose to cut me out of her life. I tried. I know how hard it was for me to break loose after over 20 years in hyper Pentecostalism. One of the greatest compliments I have ever gotten was a couple of years ago when I went to visit a COG to hear a singing group. I was sitting with the pastor’s daughter (he was my former pastor at another church) and she’s the music director. She noticed from the stage I wasn’t singing the songs. Later during the singing by the guest group she made the comment they needed to get some COG (or something similar) back in me. Wow! I’m thankful that the difference is noticeable to those I used to attend church with!
I grew up in the AOG church and even though our pastors had some training, everything you said fits with my experience. Even though I left Pentecostalism years ago, I didn’t embrace Calvinism until the last few years. It has taken a long time for the legalism and the teachings of men to leave because I became convinced by Scripture. Thankfully, God is so patient with us. Thank you for your testimony! You are brave!
His church growing up did teach biblically correct and weren’t strict on things, but I’ve been trying to explain most Pentecostal churches aren’t like that unfortunately.
Sir it's like you're speaking my words exactly!!!!!Had the exact same experience and I'm pretty sure everyone here can relate!!Keep preaching the true word of God and keep fighting the good fight of the faith!!!
Brother Mike, thank you for sharing the truth! As Pentecostalism has superficial worship, the love is also superficial. I was a Pentecostal preacher. I renounced Pentecostalism in 2015. I am still healing from the spiritual abuse. But, I thank God for His grace to open my eyes to the truth and to set me free by His truth. God bless.
Wow! These are stories I love to hear. Not the spiritual abuse of coarse but coming out of false teaching! Thanks for the response. I will be praying for you
Amen! Brother this is what I experienced too. We need to study the scriptures, and have a proper understanding of the truth!!. We can't add or take away from God's word.
The problem I have is turn off your mind and just recieve impartations from the Spirit. AND don't put GOD IN A BOX. I say WE ARE TOLD TO PUT GOD IN HIS BOX THE SURE FOUNDATION THAT WE CAN TEST EVERYTHING BY.ALSO ,SO MANY PEOPLE STUDY THE FORMER MEN OF REVIVAL AND GET ENCOURAGED TO FOLLOW AFTER, I ALSO HAVE SEEN SO MUCH FALSE .THANKYOU FOR PREACHING TRUTH.AMEN
Same here! I was an atheist and then got saved, I thought, and went to a charismatic church for the first 18 months. Then the Lord pulled me out of it this summer. I was without church for two Sundays, prayed and thought, perhaps I’m exaggerating. But once I’ve found my current and new church, I was sure: this was His plan. I had so many questions, and wasn’t afraid to ask. About two weeks later I read in Romans and wept like a baby. I understood my sin and His grace for the first time. Nothing has been the same ever since. Christ alone. I don’t need signs and wonders-my biggest sign is the transformation He does to my heart every single day. Praise the Lord!
Thanks so much for your response! God has been so merciful to you. You have a wonderful testimony. It so encouraging to hear others speak of Gods goodness and give him the glory!
I thank God I was raised in the Pentecostal church. I thank God for the hellfire and brimstone preaching. I thank God for a born again experience. I thank God that I am redeemed by the precious blood of Jesus, saved, sanctified, and set apart. I thank God for His presence and for His glory. I thank God for a teaching that calls us out of darkness and encourages one to embrace a holy life, for without holiness (right standing with God) no man shall see Him, and I thank God for the ever living Word that has taught me how to live. Not the Pentecostal church, but the Word. And to that end, the Pentecostal church has been a powerful place that promotes and encourages one to get as close to Jesus as possible and not grieve the Holy Spirit thru a lose lifestyle. Thank God for the Pentecostal church. No regrets here.
I remember when my speech used to be like this. Although, I prayed, went church, and read my Bible, God revealed to me that I wasn't even applying the scriptures to my life. Can you imagine praying, tithing, going to church, speaking in tongues, worshipping, and not even know how to apply the scriptures to your life or defeat the enemy with God's Word? This is one of the greatest travesties- being destroyed due to lack of knowledge.
Hello Jane, First of all, a Pentecostal church has nothing to do with your salvation. So, to be thankful you were raised in a denominational church is irrelevant. Secondly, hell fire and brimstone preaching is not biblical. so to be thankful for something that isn’t biblical reveals the deception that is at work. However, I am thankful just as you are for salvation. (Which covers being sanctified, being holy, and living a righteous life. ) In my testimony, I made it clear. I was also raised in Pentecostalism and there is where God chose to save me. But we are not to follow man-made holiness,but biblical holiness. We are not to follow, man-made teachings, but biblical teachings. You mentioned a Pentecostal church was a powerful place that promotes and encourages one to get as close to Jesus as possible. Well, that is works salvation, which Pentecostalism teaches, which the Bible does not teach. Thank you for your response, but keep this in mind: having no regrets with the Pentecostal church means you are satisfied with Pentecostalism. God wants you to be satisfied in Christ. Remember, when a person cannot see the problems or errors with Pentecostalism, two things are to be considered. If a person cannot see the error of Pentecostalism, either the Lord has not yet shown them, or Satan has deceived them. I will be praying for you, that God would truly show you the distinction.
@@gracebibletruthministries6889,I don’t have any works but I love a Pentecostal service.I don’t identify with the dress,long hair,no make-up stuff but it’s a free country and I look and dress the way I want.
@@gracebibletruthministries6889 I have seen and while never followed this denomination I do have ties to it based on how they support a certain group in Europe. I call this out indirectly and have backed away from any service based on this. Even hearing that if one's does not have family together they cant serve. I believe that Pentecostal like to pray so we the people hear the word and words directly meant for how they feel about us vs. the personal conversation with God. Than with speaking in foreign languages the Bible clearly states in known languages and someone should be there to interpret if a different language is used. Like some churches I go to in Europe where they have an English translator. Hearing what they call tongues and same words anytime I hear it makes me think a certain southern school teaches this false doctrine. I get attacked for my views but the Bible is the Bible and church doctrine will never outweigh that. thanks for the video.
I will be praying for you. I also was in Pentecostalism most of my life. God is faithful to reveal the truth. Love him and love his word and he will guide you into all truth. Thank you for responding!
@@gracebibletruthministries6889 No one can respond to Christ apart from prayer. Praying to God in repentance at the end of a sermon, or even during a sermon, is a response to the Gospel. "Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God." "Whosoever calleth upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." "Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish." According to you, those who preach without seminary training are operating in the flesh. But somehow, getting ordained and approved in the eyes of Man makes you qualified in God's eyes? Peter preached on the day of Pentecost, didn't he? Was he a graduate of Seminary? No. What about John, who you quoted saying, _you have no need of any man to teach you,_ then contradict him literally in the same breath. You need to repent for contradicting the bible in virtually every breath.
I was raised in the Assembly of God and was without a doubt filled with the Holy Spirit with the gift of tongues and discernment (which is at work listening to you). I find it somewhat offensive that you are saying that my experience was not real. What I felt was wonderful and real. My life was permanently changed. I KNEW that I had been changed. I think you are wrong to get online and judge what other Christians believe and preach that don’t agree with you. So, all churches, preachers, Christians, etc are wrong and you are the only one that is right. The entire BIble is comprised of scriptures that have been handed down from the time of Moses to the present day, without seminaries and Bible schools. I feel that you are being more judgmental than you are making your case for the need of Seminary. We don’t go to school to accept/experience Christ. I’m sure you mean well, but don’t believe you should be online with your criticism of Pentecostalism. I think you are approaching a dangerous point of blasphemy. Good evidence of the Holy Spirit in Pentecostal churches is the music.
I am age 55 at time of this writing. Your descriptions brought back a lot of memories of things I encountered in my own years growing up in a Pentecostal church. Once I reached adulthood and got out on my own though, I was able to see what other churches were like and have long since moved on to another church that my wife and I agree much more with. This video is an excellent explanation of the errors and excesses of the Pentecostal movement. I never heard anything about Charles Parham and his students when I was growing up in a Pentecostal church. Had to learn that on my own much later. Thank you for this video.
I thought your voice sounded familiar. You and your family used to come to the church I grew up in in Waynesboro. We used to go to BHC but escaped.(thank God) I always had questions growing up that no one could explain to me. Recently my eyes have been opening to the truth of God's word. I am so glad that you and your family came out and see the truth. It is so encouraging to know that your eyes are opened. Praise God! I'm so happy for you guys. Some good channels I've been following are Justin Peter's ministries, Long For Truth, Fighting For The Faith. Thank God I found y'all's channel.
It is so good to hear from you! Especially someone who was raised in Pentecostalism just like us. Janet and I have been neglected and accused of being backslid. We have lost all of that fellowship, all because we studied the Bible and found a lot of what we were told was not true. I am so thankful to God that you are hearing the truth. We also know Justin Peters. Also I recommend “grace to you” broadcast. It is the ministry of John MacArthur. Pray for us as we pray for you. May the Lord keep you in his care and make his face to shine upon you.
@@gracebibletruthministries6889I too grew up in UPCI and do not consider myself penticostal and attend a southern baptist church because of Husband. I dont believe everything they do also but one thing I do know is that Calvanism, John McArther is NOT truth and they do blasphem or quench the sipirit of God with their cessationism. 😔
Yes these solid ministries you recommend helped me come out of the movement, along with John MacArthur, Ligonier Q & A sessions, also Spencer Smith docos 1st 2nd & 3rd Adam, 4th Adam is about to be released, all exposing various aspects of the movement, also Leaving the Message has been vital in explaining how it all started and its sinister roots.
I used to be in the Pentecostal holiness movement. I remember having a "good service" was a having a shout down. If your church didn't have enough emotionalism it was a "dry" church. Didn't matter if your church wasn't growing. All that really mattered was emotionalism and dress. They said the reason they didn't grow is people rejected holiness.
I cannot be more agreed. I was raised in Assembly of God church now I am attending to a UPCI church because I feel the presence of God and its the closest chuch to me. However, I do see a lot of legalism at the beginning I like the emotionalism but then started asking my wife if She was saved due did not talk in tongues, this to me it is an issue as a church because they focus everybody talk in tongues but there is no discernment of spirit if the tongues are legit or really coming from God
Read 1 Cor. 12:30. Everyone doesn't have the gift of tongues. It's a gift, just like the other gifts of spirit. And it was a gift of being able to interrupt or speak literal languages without having any prior knowledge of the language not a bunch of babbling. This gift was given so the gospel could be shared with all the Jewish people coming from around then world to celebrate Shavuot. The Holy Spirit is given to everyone believer, if your wife gave her life to Christ then she has the Holy Spirit. That's sad that they would base salvation on anything but Jesus Christ. Search the scripture for yourself with an open heart and mind, and of course with prayer . These things are clear just reading scripture on your own.
I noticed this is the pentecostal church I go to.if someone wasn't clapping,jumping around or speaking in tongues then apparently the devil has you bound.my pastor told me I need to get my joy back because I don't go to be all emotional anymore.i still attend because my grandfather until God leads me to a different church that's preaches from the Bible as it is written.months ago this family came to our church and my pastor literally separated me and my friend from the ladies that were crying and speaking in tongues or whatever because we weren't doing what they were doing and I felt left out.there was times I forced myself to jump,cry and even forced myself to speak in tongues so no one thought I was backsides if I didn't.im praying for them to see the truth.
I spent almost 2 years in Pentecostalism . Mike is speaking everything I was feeling the last 5 months until I said. Lord , Thank You ! I am done with the Apostolic church .
It took me a little while to get used to UPC church and I love it now.I don’t notice anyone else.I have a beard and long hair,bring all my hippie friends and no one says anything rude to us,
Unfortunately I grew up in a pentecostal church. Can't tell you how many times I went to the alter, got saved, then backslid a week later . I even spoke in tongues at one time...trying to impress this girl with how spiritual I was. Too many crazy and harmful experiences to recount all here. As a small child I remember having nightmares because of what I witnessed. This movement is worse than destructive. I have spiritual PTSD to this day, and find it hard to even go to church.
I’m so sorry to hear the damage it has done. But i know exactly what you are talking about. My TH-cam channel is dedicated to people like yourself and others who faced these issues. I will be praying for you. Thank you for the comment.
@@gracebibletruthministries6889 I have a grandson who has done the same thing as the poster above. He is in jail in AR where he lives under $150,000! I got into a disagreement thru messages with his wife yesterday about I think he needs to NOT be in a Pentecostal church or a very emotional Baptist church like I attend (I’m looking for something else) because he’s getting emotional and going to the altar but not being saved. He’s not being changed. I was trying to give her some examples of how some of this stuff is bad and spoke a little about William Branham. She ended up forwarding my message to her Pentecostal pastor who responded back to her and she copied it to me. He referred to WB as “his tiny movement.” It wasn’t tiny. I was trying to get her to understand how all of Pentecostalism will trace back and connect at some point. Her pastor said you can’t put them all in the same box. I say you can. I came out of the COG and have been involved with other Pentecostal denominations. For 30 years. I’ve been out for about 14 or so. There’s still stuff I’m trying to get out of my head! Anyway, I told her altar calls aren’t scriptural either. I just want my grandson to be really saved. Not shed a few tears and get up the same. Also, the only thing I would do over in my life would be to not raise my oldest kids in Pentecostalism or emotionalism in Baptist churches. I heard you on another video where you talked about emotions VS emotionalism and revivals VS revivalism. My oldest daughter has done the same thing as her son. Been to the altar probably 100 times. Been baptized quite a few. But never changed. I think she confused emotionalism with salvation. And I blame myself for all the services with no solid preaching of the word and just carrying on and saying “We really had church today. The preacher didn’t even get to preach!” That could go on for weeks at a time. Thanks for listening. I don’t know how to convince my grandson he needs a new church. I’m going to also go back and listen to this series over again and take notes before moving on.
I can relate. I went through that. I denounced it on October 2022. Felt empty most of the times and no transformation until I came to hear the gospel. Now am saved and I thank the Lord
Although it's been tough on my side but when I recall how many prickings and curious I could get over some stuff I used to see. My conscience was always bothered. I recall one day we were led into meditation the same as the yoga people could and we were told to chant some words. I was 17 at the moment and was very naive. Only for people behind me to start falling, shouting and crying uncontrollably. I was left perplexed. I've never recovered from that. After sitting down and researching I could find that thing is in the new age. After speaking against it I have been labelled a trouble maker and am misleading others. The church I was in previously was promoting the people behind the mess I used to see in highschool. I couldn't prolong my stay there. I left pentecostalism and the church for good. I thank God I never went to atheism. I got to hear the gospel and that's how I repented and believed in Christ. Now am secure
@@rispergichuki3172 I am grateful God was merciful to you and brought you out. Thanks for sharing! May the Lord keep you and make his face to shine upon you!
You still have that preacher voice. It’s like when you watch the news and the anchor uses a trained voice that doesn’t sound natural. I like the preacher voice and I wonder if preachers even know that they have adopted it.
Thanks for this video Mike. As a new Christian I started going to a Pentecostal church. I started questioning what I saw happen in the church and then I started looking at scripture. Every time after having read scripture I would cringe at the lies or the misalignment the Pentecostal teaching had with the bible. I couldn’t stay there for long. It burned me to see it. I became critical in my heart but have since forgiven the preachers but I will not support it.
Hello Ryan, I thank God for you! Thanks for sharing! You and thousands of others have had the same experience. This should be an encouragement to you. The Holy Spirit is truly guiding you into all truth. May the Lord richly bless you and keep you!
I came across this video and agree with everything you said. I grew up in a Pentecostal church and was there until the age of 15. I left the church entirely and headed into the wilderness but by the grace of God I returned to the Lord and now I am in a church that focuses on Christ Alone and His word. Thank you for sharing your testimony my brother in Christ. You have some awesome videos here I need to look at, keep up the content. May the Lord continue to bless your ministry.
It is always a blessing to hear encouraging words! Thank you so much brother! God is faithful! May the Lord keep you and make his face to shine upon you.
Thank you so much, Pastor Mike, for your terrific explanation of why you left Pentecostalism. It has helped us define our reasons for leaving and given me good information that we can use to explain why we left to our friends who are still following those incorrect teachings. Our eyes have been opened the last couple of years and it’s been a relief to be reminded that God is sovereign, He is in control, He is faithful and we need Him more than ever! 🙏❤️
Thank you for your response. I am grateful for what God has been doing for you. God is faithful to bring his children out of false teaching. May the Lord keep you and make his face to shine upon you.
Exactly what I was thinking watching! Wow! It's EXACTLY what I experienced and know. And pretty much the same escape -- reading the Word of God. I thank the Lord for saving me from that deadly doctrine.
This is a comprehensive and gracious explanation and testimony. Those I know of this thought are some of the most materialistic and mean Christians I've encountered. You're told that you're not saved if you don't speak in their version tongues or that if you study or want to discuss bible doctrine that you're not walking in the Spirit. It's heartbreaking. ❤🙏✝️🙏❤️
Thank you for sharing I had to come out of a Pentecostal church they emphasizes speaking on tongues spiritual baptism prophesies laying hands speaking into one life and emotionalism. Toxic and causes mental damage
❤ im very thankful that I was lead out of that false teaching. I am now free from that and learning the true gospel. I can relate to so many things that you said.
This is what happened to me at a UPC church in Florida . It was all emotionalism and no sound doctrine in that so-called revival . I went to the altar and they laid hands on me and spoke in tongues . Then they led me up to the baptistry , and like cattle running to the stall , they baptized me in Jesus name . I then faked speaking in tongues and went back to my seat . Meanwhile the music was loud and blaring .
I want to tell you something that that happened to me. When I was in the 6th grade, my family attended the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Pacific Beach, San Diego. I wanted very much to put God first in my life. There were 2 very weird things that happened to me and it was NOT of the Holy Spirit ( I didn't know it at the time). One Friday night we were having a small group prayer-meeting A girl who was only a few years older than me was walking around " prophesying " as though she was speaking as God' mouth piece, while the rest of us were kneeling at the alter. She was saying things to the group like " You will be going to be Russia as missionaries blah blah blah. The weird thing was there were candles set up on the pulpit as the church lights were turned down low. The candles were flickering. The girl said " The candles are flickering because my presence is here (Meaning the Holy Spirit) I was a bit frightened but didn't want to question God. The other weird thing that happened was at a Wednesday night Bible study, I started jumping up and down saying " There is a God, There is a God! You better believe it folks!" I don't like drama so this was very strange and embarrassing. I now attend churches with educated and Godly truth speaking pastors.
@@TKCoburn4 Ok. My question is why were you embarrassed for jumping up and down and saying there is a God? Where was ypur pastor or other ministers, when this occurred?
Brother, I totolly understand & can relate 100% to what it is you are saying. I myself before leaving was basically considered the black sheep or trouble maker for asking questions. Questions that were deserving of answers based on the confusion of what I was being taught 😒 & instead of receiving clear biblical explanations I was verbally attacked for questioning the pastor.
Hmm I like to know your questions, I believe I can answer your every questions, from Genesis to Revelation. I'm a mainstream trinitarian pentecostal, Gbu always
Yes. The one I attended called for complete hypnotism via bright lights, repetitive singing and increasingly louder faster drumming. Or atrophied brain. Unfortunately I can't be hypnotized so they said I was cursed by a distant freemason relative. That's me done.
@@noeolvera4791 Speaking in tongue mean you have been given the gift of speakingin tongue, to strengthen your faith, nothing more. When people got baptized by Jesus by the Holy Ghost (Mark 1 : 8), people must have speak in tongue, as a sign. But after that, if the believer doesn't receive the gift of speaking in tongue, but receive other gift, then the one would not speak in tongue again. The more little and weak your faith is, or the more bigger plan that God have for you, the bigger chance for you to be given this gift. Again, to strengthen your faith. And about the Holy Spirit, He is the 7 Spirit of God the Father (Isaiah 11 : 2). And the Spirit of the Lord is the Spirit of Jesus. And He is inside you since you believed. So thus saying is true, Jesus is in the Father, and the Father is in Jesus. And Jesus is in us, and we are in Him. Gbu for asking.
It's even worse in Africa Nigeria especially . Because most of the people are always looking for blessings they just believe anything they hear. If you question the ways of doing things you are seen as an enemy of the church. It's so common to have one man who is the founder of the ministry and then he is called the general overseer and everyone reveres him so much and then they start making him the centre of attraction. (Oh our papa said This, buy papas books don't buy any other books, They will say tomorrow is anointing service come with anointing oil we will pray and then use it to do this and that).. if there is one country where Pentecostalism has really eaten deep into the people and has 98% deceived it is Nigeria... They don't believe in salvation by Faith and not works they say you can lose it... one day I stood looking at now many pastors and reverend and bishops were in a conference I attended.. Many of them but the more you see them the more the society is getting worse..
My sickening journey into Charismania lasted 20 years. My takeaway was this. Anytime more time is spent on personal experiences than studying scripture, get out.
My parents were JW, my father was big time elder/overseer. Even as a child I knew there was something wrong with it. I refused to get baptized as a JW. I was guided by God to a better understanding of his Word and to Christianity.
@@gracebibletruthministries6889 I can never have anything to do with Christianity. That religion did too much evil. I just believe in jesus because he's the truth. Not that religion.
@@gracebibletruthministries6889 You have to be very careful. The Apostles did not go to school, they were taught by Christ. The Pharisees or the high priest perceive they were uneducated but took note they had been with Jesus. Paul said he was not taught this gospel he got it through Revelation Galation 1. The Church that followed Acts2 verse 38 teaches the truth, they are different from the other churches. However some teaching about women preachers and women bishops I don’t believe. You will indeed blaspheme and you have blasphemed. The Holy Ghost runs the church not education.
And we must most definitely question the leaders what is being preached especially If it's not in the Bible. We should all be in one accord like the Bible says.
I grew up in the Pentecostal church and I can say that I always had questions about what was going on. I’m grateful for God’s Grace in my life for opening my eyes to see the Truth of His Word in Christ Jesus and I am now a member of a Reformed Baptist Church! Soli Deo Gloria ✝️
I happened to come across you're video. Glad i did! I grew up pentecostal, and relate in so many ways! I was taught things wrong, and not in proper context... and endured alot of spiritual abuse. I guess that's what you would call it. Three strikes youre out.. mess up to many times God will be done with you. All i ever heard was about how angry God was. I was under a lot of control. I wanted to please man more than God. Constantly talking about losing salvation.. which instilled a fear in me. Not a godly, reverence fear of God.. but a spirit of fear always harassing me, that made me want to run from Him not to Him. I could go on, but you get the point. I came out of all that, but i still struggle sometimes because of everything i went through. Especially His love for me..and that should not be, i know He died on the cross because He loved us, but i really battle that and i feel embarrassed and ashamed. Its hard to explain what i go through. I really need prayer. Its like im starting all over, relearning everything... I know im Healing, but it's heen a long, hard and lonely process .. and feel it has hindered my growth more than I'd like to admit.🙏
I believe this brother is o no the right track in his desire to know the God of the Holy Scriptures. As one who has had significant years in theological training hermeneutics, and Church history, I need to encourage him to keep up studying the Word of God. He will also lead you out of the errors of reformed theology aka Calvinism. If you think pentecostalism is bad, you have no idea how heretical reformed theology is.
Mike I struggled with drugs and went to a heavy Pentecostal rehab run by an ex Bikie, he claimed to be a Christian and used to publicly shame members who sinned or annoyed him and pray curses over people who left the program. He also encouraged people to confess very private things all the time even publicly. That was four years ago and I struggle to trust God anymore and want nothing to do with any Christianity but I liked your video and I admire your research and passion. Your a legend mate.
I'm 68 years old and i've been a PENTECOSTAL believer for almost 45 years now. And i can say that our Theology/ doctrines are all based on the Word of God. We're experiencing in our pentecostal churches what the disciples of Jesus have experienced in the Book of Acts. We still believe that the power and manifestations of the Holy Spirit is still in the true church today. 1 Corinthians 2:4,5.. "And my message and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, so that your faith would not rest on the wisdom of mankind, but on the power of God." Therfore if the church where you belong does not believe and rejects the Gifts, Power, and manifestations of the Holy Spirit you're not in the True church of Jesus Christ.
Your theology is based on man made assumptions about the word of God. And brother I know you mean well by what you are saying. But you are not experiencing what the apostles in the book of acts experienced. These manifestations are man made. The scriptures that are quoted are taken out of context.
This really hits home A huge inner conflict i had with the pentecostal movement was the claim that they have the anointing of the Holy spirit and being led by him etc but there is so much bad theology , doctrines, teachings etc how can this be since the Holy spirit is the spirit of truth and will lead you into all truth I still believe that the gifts are for today and haven't ceased , but that whole situation of the contradictions just ate me up
Thanks michael for the comment. I was raised in the Pentecostal movement. And your right, there are many incorrect and bad teachings. Many are not saved that profess to be. That is the reason so many remain in false teaching. Those who are genuinely saved, and are still in Pentecostalism, the reason is many of them don’t know they are being given false teaching and heresy. So in Gods time they do eventually come out. A believer can give himself wholly to what he believes is true. Especially if he was raised in it and has been indoctrinated with bad theology. It takes time, but true believes will eventually see the error and make every effort to correct it. The Holy Spirit leads men to Christ. He leads them to truth. But the Holy Spirit will never reveal truth to a person who’s heart is not prepared for it. I hope that helps. May God bless you and make his face to shine upon you.
@@gracebibletruthministries6889 Let's say those who open their eyes to Pentecostalism want to leave, where will they go? I also come from a Pentecostal background and have corrected Pastors with Scriptures. As a a result I have been kicked out of a few Pentecostal churches for questioning and correcting them about man made doctrines. I assume you are a Calvinist now from the sound of it. I cannot see myself leaving Pentecostal churches just to go to another type of legalistic church. I am by no means some super theologian but I do believe the Holy Spirit gives us the spiritual understanding of the Word. Jesus said " The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you-they are full of the Spirit and life." You say we need some training or some type of seminary, but you say the Holy Spirit led you out of Pentecostalism. Did you need some training or seminary for the Holy Spirit to lead you out? Do you believe the Holy Spirit led you to Truth or to another denomination?
Thank you souch for this! This explains exactly how I feel for the last 8 years I e gone to a pentecostal church, I feel like something is not right. I'm sad to say that it is written on my heart to search for something different. I know something isn't sitting right with me. Also my church is more like a country club for saints, as they cast you away if you don't join in their competition for hierarchy in the church cliques. God is pulling at my heart to leave there more and more within the recent months... Thank you brother, God bless you and your family.
Thank you so much for the comment. I will be praying for you. I recommend grace to you App for your spiritual development. They have a high view of God and his word. It will be very helpful.
Thanks for the clarity in articulating this. I have been saved out of seeker-friendly pentecostal and prosperity for 18months and over the last few months I was prompted to understand more of Pentecostalism and this has done justice to that!!!
I attended a pentecostal church for many years. I agree with you about they not knowing the Bible but on the other hand i was healed several times of some pretty serious stuff by the laying on of hands. I instantly came out of drugs and alcohol and it had truely been a blessing, how ever it really does seem that they have the bible alltwisted up.
I also have been healed many, many times. God does heal the sick when he decrees too. Of coarse, healing has nothing to do with the Pentecostal movement. God was healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease before Pentecostalism began. It is God’s will though, that we attend a church where we are being fed the word of God in its meaning. Thanks for the comment.
Thank you so much for making this video. I'v thought this and felt this i believe God has been slowly revealing the truth to me. Everything you said has been my experience with pentecostal and charismatic preachers, and you said it all in such a way ive never been able to articulate or describe in a way that made sense to others. My entire side of the family on my moms side has this deep seeded history of being in the church, and even though they left, the damage that was caused is still felt to this day. I became a christian the summer of 2017, and i was pulled into false teaching from watching the christian channels on tv that my family still watches. I became a christian because i was convicted of sin from wacthing these channels, and I wanted God to change me, but as a new christian i fell hard for the prosperity gospel, because i just didnt know any better. I was starting to accept things that i didnt fully believe or understand, like i was being brainwashed into a cult. i went years wondering why i couldnt feel the holy spirit, and i didnt feel that strange spiritual ectasy that many of these people seemnd to have and thought something was wrong with me, and that if i only prayed hard enough, or study the word long enough everyday, then i might feel God like them.. i finally understand what the holy spirit is like now, the Spirit is not a feeling , he is there whether you feel him or not if your a christian. You hear a sort of whisper in your mind ,when you are convicted of something, and it cannot be explained. Whenever i questioned this i could never get an answer from people. Even though my family doesnt consider themselves pentecostal, they still are and dont realize it. i was angry at God, bitter because i felt uncared for that he did not show up the way other chrstians described it, but i DID get his attention and still do,. Hes been with me this whole time, Hes even guided me when i didnt realize , Gods spirit has been with me all along. Also when they act that way, they see that as "worship". You brought up the annointing word, and ive never really understood it. i just discovered the other day the truth about tithing, and would like to hear your interpretation of it. Thanks again so much, you truely are a blessing! Could you pray for me? Im young, i dont have wise older christians that give me good advice, i havent found a good church to go to yet, i struggle, there is sickness in my family.....
Thank you so much for your comment. I’m sorry you had to go through this, but I am grateful for what God is doing in your life now. I hope to reach more people with expository preaching so that others may see the truth and come out of false teaching. I will be praying for you and your family.
My cousin is rev neson ball at firestarter"s be in prayer"s for him and his wife .I really loved them very much I really think very highly of him and his wife .
What is the best Bible study mythology. Not sure if there are books to help. I have John McArthur Study Bible. Any help would be appreciated. Gog Bless
Don’t rely too much on books, because they are all going to be biased and opinionated. Stick to reading the Bible chronologically. You can download or print out a plan. Don’t rush through it. It’s not a race. It’s about reading and studying the scriptures in proper context. Remember, the bible was not written “to us.” It was written “for us.”
Hi Brother Mike. Your right on with this video. 😊. The snatching away of the bride of Christ is very very close now. I was in Pentecostalism for almost 30 years I’m 71 now and I live in Ocala Florida believe me there’s very few churches out there that preach God’s word anymore for every John MacArthur there’s thousands of false teachers. Even in the evangelical churches, and you know something I hate the word evangelical because it doesn’t mean what it used to mean. So it’s not just in Pentecostalism that there’s false teaching. I would just like to encourage you to be strong in the lord and the power of his might, and preach the only trust worthy word of God, and that is from scripture itself in expository preaching just like you said. God bless you my brother and God bless your wife. Tom Harrington ❤
My husband & I left a charismatic church as leaders after 12 year membership. It's affect upon our faith took away from simply trusting in the absolute sufficiency of Jesus work on our behalf. The unintended consequence of seeking spiritual experiences, dreams, prophetic gifts and submission to "The Lord's anointed" produced fear and a subtle demotion of God's Word. So grateful The Good Shepherd rescued us from these hireling/wolves that had no real interest in the wellbeing of his sheep.
I keep skipping to every other couple of minutes, waiting for you to explain exactly what doctrine of the Pentecostal church is wrong , you haven’t giving one example. Please give us some doctrines that are wrong.
Finally woke up to what this mess really is a few years ago. So much pain, trauma and claiming spirit filled by people, but treating you like garbage if they can’t control you. Lots of pain and I’m just done! Listen to pastor Andy Woods at Sugar Land Bible Church in Houston. He is a verse by verse expository Bible teacher and also a professor. He KNOWS the word. Has set me straight on so many things and although it’s been painful, it’s helped me to walk away from certain people and churches. Blessings. 🙏♥️
This messaged blessed me. I too was raised Pentecostal and it did nothing to prepare me for the world. I succumbed to the new age movement which Jesus saved me from over 20 years later. For the past 4 years I have been shepherded at a bible chapel church with expository preaching and spirit filled worship. I agree with you when you say that Pentecostalism has only *some truth. It can be a great place to be when on fire for the Lord, but not a healthy place to be to grow and mature.
im with you brother, it is a church that encourages the flesh, rather than the Spirit. ive spoke out against these peoples false doctrines but unless the Lord moves on them i cant see it changing. And many of those pastors KNOW that some of their doctrines are wrong but are told to hold fast to the traditions of the church founders.
The fact of the matter is, you simply cannot look into the heart of a man or woman and judge whether or not it’s sincere or he’s not sincere, only God can look into the heart of man and judge that
My friend, the UPCI does not legalise anything in the Church. Living a life of Holiness and Righteousness is our love for God. Jesus said if any men wants to follow him, a person MUST first of all DENY himself/herself. Again I can see the lack of the understanding of the word of God.
Where are you? I live in Stuart's Draft, raised in Pentecostal Holiness in Waynesboro. Would love to come hear you. I believe we're talking about same PHC
We are starting our services at the barrenridge community center November the 10th. We are inviting those to come who love God and Gods word. We do verse by verse exposition, explaining the meaning of scripture so people can truly grow in their walk with the Lord. We would love for you to come. May the Lord keep you.
I plan to listen to the rest of your testimony but I just listened to the 1st 10 minutes and realize that you're probably a Calvinist and believe in. Irresistible grace. I'm curious if that is true?
@gracebibletruthministries6889 So you believe in irresistible grace given to those predestined for the elect that were chosen before the foundation of the world? That's how my PHD reformed Calvinist dear Pastor friend would describe doctrines of grace.
Well, the Bible doesn’t use the term irresistible grace, but effectual call. So I prefer to use that term. As far as predestined before the foundation of the world, yes! This is also clear in scripture. So the meaning of the doctrines of grace are biblical. Reformed theology is just bible theology.
@gracebibletruthministries6889 I don't see the term effectual call in the bible either. If you're really interested in the truth regarding predestination destination/calvinism then look into the modern day teachings of Leighton Flowers. Calvinistic teachings are not as clear in scripture as many espouse. Is it really the nature of God that we read about in the bible to hate from before the foundation of the world and fashion the greatest portion of mankind for eternal destruction before so he can be glorified in that? I really hesitate to say that Calvinistsic teachings are a different gospel but I believe it's worth you taking a second look at. I fell into this teaching when I left Pentecostalism because I thought those teaching me were so very biblically intelligent. Have a blessed night! Love in Christ Dean
Yes I am familiar with Leighton teachings as well. Effectual call is all thru the New Testament. In the Greek language there is the general call and the effectual call of God. Anyway, God bless!
I was raised in a pentecostal church and, like you, I got saved and learned to study the Word INSPITE of the church, not because of it. I can't say I've learned anything from my church after sitting there for 30 years! I've never even heard a clear gospel message, only vague "you better get right with God or else" and fear mongering. I had to look for truth on my own. I want out but my husband doesn't want to church shop right now.
We recently went through the same exact thing. 20 years for us. We did leave all that behind and currently “shopping.” We’ve honestly learned more at home on our own.
Very good testimony sir. A few months ago, I got saved again and baptized in a Pentecostal church. I did have good experiences being in the fellowship, but overtime I realized some things weren't adding up. While they didn't go to a lot of the extremes that you explained in your video, they did teach things that didn't exactly line up with scripture. Like the second baptism of the Holy Spirit, and tongues being the initial evidence of it. In my own studies of the Bible, I've found no concrete basis for that to be what every believer should pursue. The basis for it from my pastor was that "It was the common denominator for what happened in Acts." When I asked my pastor about the day of Pentecost, he said they spoke in tongues, like what we are taught to be tongues being that gibberish or glossolalia tongues, but the crowd just heard it as their own language. When he told me this, I couldn't help but feel he was trying to twist what was written in Acts 2 to fit his narrative. Also the church I attended is apart of a mega church (with many churches around the world), and they make it a big deal to do more than tithe, as well as church attendance, to keep your salvation alive, and anything outside of their church would be viewed as 'living outside the will of God for your life.' Reading and studying the Word for myself is, ultimately, what led me to want to leave. Pastor believed that 'this is the devil leading me astray', but I do not feel comfortable being apart of what feels like false teaching of the Word.
I am very thankful to the Lord that he has shown you these things. I really worry about those who are in the Pentecostal church that cannot see the error. Many justify themselves and the movement as if there are no errors. It is so sad, but I am grateful that the Lord has allowed you to see these things. Continue in his word, and God will help you to help others. Time is short and Satan is deceiving so many people. But God is protecting his children all over the world. May the Lord keep you and strengthen you, and make his face to shine upon you.
I recommend you listen to my Pentecostalism series by subscribing to the channel. Also the 4 part gift of languages series. I hope that will be a blessing
I’m doing a few videos on cults and cult practices. Coming soon. The cult practices within Pentecostalism is primarily speaking in tongues and some outward experiences they call the Holy Spirit that isn’t the Holy Spirit at all.
Many preachers and prophets in God 's word never went to a "formal bible college". Fishermen, tax collector Medical doctor, Jesus himself "Carpenter's son", etc "unlearned men:" according to the scripture, they were called! Some of the most dishonest, puffed up, scripture perverting devils come out of bible schools. Bible school preachers do not guarantee you salvation but obedience to the gospel and teachings of the apostles.
I agree. This man does speak some truth but it is not truth about all what are considered Pentecostal churches. What is called Pentecostal covers a wide variety of doctrines and traditions. I have seen the type of churched this man speaks about and have the exact same feelings as he does. But there are Pentecostal churches with good sound exegesis teaching and without all that silly worship. He goes too far. On the other side there are some very prominent false teachings out there that has permeated Pentecostals even tho some Pentecostal denominations have officially condemned them. These teachings are among the people of their churches. Just to name 2 of these teachings are the Prosperity Gospel and the teachings of NAR and New Age. To be fair these false teachings are not infiltating ONLY Pentecostals but also other non-Prentecostal or Evangelical churches as well. I have had to leave a Baptist church because of this.
I am 73 years old and when I was in in my late teens I used to watch every Pentecostal preacher on tv but for some reason since I was in love with the scriptures , discernment show me that there was something very wrong with their theology. God really blessed you and open your eyes to the truth , i am so glad for you.
The discernment I had from God and from His word is explained completely in this video. Thank you God for your word and discernment. Praise the Lord that I walked out of that church. AMEN
In my own theological journey, everything seems to be pushing me towards the Orthodox Church, or at least a reformed tradition like Lutheranism. I'm tired of the cults, they are under a lying spirit.
Hi Mike. I was a Calvinist for 30 years. Listened to it. Believed it. Defended it. Discussed it. I was in Calvinist only churches. Then a few years ago, a nine Calvinist friend of mine urged me to study with people such as Leighton Flowers and Warren McGrew with regards to their belief of the errors of Calvinism. It took me hundreds of hours of teachings. It was a difficult thing for me to come away from Calvinism, but now I see how utterly wrong the whole TULIP system is. I had to come out of the church I had been in many years due to a preacher change. The new preacher was full on Calvinistic. I couldn’t stand it anymore. I’ve now come to a charismatic believing church, mainly because where I live in the UK the choice is limited. Most are Church of England with their relaxed views and woman preachers and will marry any two people. I sadly do see in this church much of the behaviour you describe. The service is not seen as good unless there is people shaking, or falling on the floor and even ‘holy laughter’. It’s all about collective emotion. It’s also lead many times by women, which I know isn’t right. So I’m considering leaving church altogether. Staying at home and watching pastors who I know and trust on TH-cam. I already read my bible and study every day. I don’t feel as though I need to join in collective emotion to know I have the Holy Spirit. If you do get time to answer me I would greatly appreciate it. My question to you too is are you now Calvinistic. The pastor who took over the church where I left two years ago, came out of a charismatic church and has swung right over to complete cessationism and Calvinism. I wish there was a none Calvinistic, none charismatic church near me but alas I don’t even know if they exist. Thanks
Was raised in it never questioned it coused me life long trauma Luckily Once i started reading the bible for myself and discovering Grace it changed everything for me
I’m so sorry to hear that, but I’m glad that you got out. God is so faithful! The Lord knows your heart and he was faithful to show you the truth. Sometimes he allows us to go through it to demonstrate to us his glory. May the Lord keep you in his care!
I am dealing w this now... so much ! Currently trying to write the letter to the pastor out of obedience to the truth of Gods word and commandment to walk in love towards him. I came to a meeting I called to discuss other scripture that relates to speaking in tongues (1corinthians 12,13,14 with a sincere heart,pen,paper,notes on scripture and a bible. He came already convinced I was a divisive,stumbling block to the church causing dissension ,confusion ,arguments,quarrel s. When I didn’t agree w him, he launched into”I rebuke you in the name of Jesus you spirit of division” my response was what are you doing (name) there is no spirit of division here. Much more transpired in the next hour including a unawareness of 1corinthians 12:30 . It seemed like he came to the meeting w a “spiritual” base All bat and began swinging my prayer is they receive the truth of missed or disregard of need for love, gentleness and kindness to be present when someone has valid questions and concerns about doctrines and they have dug into scripture. Pray he does not do this to a “ you g lamb” so to speak and does great harm. I was invited to stay only if I talk to no one about my scriptural studies on the subject and stop praying w individuals . He explained one more incident I’m out. I left voluntarily but have a huge burden for the pastoral staff
It takes a lot to put yourself out there for the criticism that was sure to follow. I completely agree that often the Biblical texts are not correctly interpreted. It has led to huge misunderstandings across the board. But this is true for numerous groups, not just Pentecostals. I could never leave the Pentecostal experience, as I have seen healings and miracles. I have seen the gifts of the Spirit work and while they are abused and misused, that does not mean that they should be abandoned. These are not salvation issues though, so we can agree to disagree. When we are worshipping in Heaven, it won't matter. All of our sorrows and cares will be forever gone. I can't wait for that day to come. God bless you as you work in God's kingdom
How would you know what was from the HOLY Spirit and what was from "another spirit"? You have seen the fraud, so how do you distinguish? A broken clock is right twice a day, lol.😅 I'm genuinely asking because I'm a former occultist (psychic, medium and "healer" who employed "spirit guides" and have seen "miraculous" healings in that satanic religion). But, no one was raised from the dead at their funeral, no one crippled from birth got up and lept around. It was mostly subjective, mind over matter because they "believed" they were healed and of course, even demons have some powers for the unbelieving. Cheap counterfeits. Prayer, I have found since I became a born again follower of Christ Jesus, is the most powerful tool and weapon of all! Bowing to HIS authority, petitioning His mercy and grace. Not the showmanship that seeks to glorify the "gifted". It's a real fine line.
What a similarity between Mike's testimony and mine. In 2005 I have studied early church history where I found out that my belief system didn't line up with the Scriptures. I did examine myself and found myself wanting. My renunciation of my wrong convictions did not come to me easy since it was connected with shame how naive and gullible I was. Bypassing how I should grow in Christ the normal way, my greed to achieve super spirituality in a record time led me to Pentecostals where I embraced errors rather than the correct interpretation of the truth. Sufficiency of the Scriptures is my stay now. Glory be to God for His interest in bringing illuminations to all of us who are wrong. George Sherry
I'd been in Upc for 30 yrs. I'd experienced pain and trouble even in inflict with my leaders. As time went onI found out the word and promises od God is true. Getting more closer more obedient more Holy Spirit filed each day to Jesus Christ. In fear of the Lord. Obey the teaching of Jesus Christ given to the apostles.
37:10 Strange Fire is a book I wish every Pentecostal would read with an open mind and heart. It was preceded by John Macarthur's book Charismatic Chaos.
@@respectingthewordpodcastJohn MacArthur is false. Not believing in spiritual gifts is denial of gods word. Is plain as day taught in the New Testament church.
As a Christian I visited one in Las Vegas for fellowship. After 8 visits the pastor found I didn't believe the same way as they did. He stood on the platform denouncing my belief in front of the congregation. Afterward he came to me to personally say I wasn't welcome anymore. What a shame, there is good people in there falling for deceit. I'm glad you got a revelation of Gods Word.
Sometimes, moving is the best that could happen. My husband and I are moving to GA end of June. When I finally told my current pastor(I was told I “had” to get his permission/blessing”), he wasn’t happy. I told him I had been praying/fasting for several months. No doors had been opening here in North Phoenix, AZ. I’m in church, my husband isn’t. He figured my husband would pull me out of church and twist my mind. In his mind, he thinks it’s NOT the will of God. He’d rather our family be separated until my husband chooses to get in church. Heck, if that never happens, he’d rather our 5 yo son NOT have his father around to twist his mind. Cause there’d be plenty of “God fearing” men in his church that would be more than happy to be a “father” to him. Well, I guess God only speaks to the pastor and NOT the individual who’s seeking guidance. Yep. That’s what I’ve heard over the pulpit. God will speak to the pastor, and the pastor will then direct you, the individual, on what to do….😳🙄. He then said “well, I’m gonna pray God throws a wrench in your plans”….WOW! So much for the “man of God” being compassionate.
@camillegrazier7188 Hi there, I can relate to your story so well.. I was raised in an Apostolic UPC church. When I left the UPC church, I was shunned, talked about. My daughter is still attending because of her mom. I have been called a backslidder, reprobate and sinner. I was like with Christians like that who needs demons flying around. Now that it been several years, I am learning about God who he truly is, the love and compassion that he has for his children. I am saved because of what He did at Calvary and not because of who I am or what label I wear. Praying all is well with you and your family. Blessings
I understand clearly what you are saying. If it sounded like I was putting everyone in the same boat I want you to know I am not. I was saved in a Pentecostal church. But Pentecostalism(meaning Pentecostal theology) is bad theology for anyone to follow. The appeal that I made for men and women in this video was to come out of Pentecostalism and separate themselves from its teachings, because most of them are incorrect and not biblical. For example, The teaching of soteriology, and
And Pneumatology. To name a few. Learning the meaning of scripture is vital for every true believer. This is not found in most Pentecostal churches. And as far as Bible school if you are speaking of a Pentecostal Bible school then the theology is still going to be based on Arminianism which was considered heresy in church history. It is a false view of God and man and if there is a false view of God and man there will be a false view of the whole of scripture which is what Pentecostalism has done. Thanks for the response
@@larryusher4562 I did speak in tongues. But in my case it was not of the devil. I was doing it. My wife and I were truly born again, we just were deceived concerning what we were doing.
It is fascinating to hear some people use the word 'grace' as a replacement for 'Holy Ghost'. Some people even use a capital 'G'. Grace is God's unmerited favor. It is definitely true that none of us could be saved from the coming judgment without grace. Thankfully, God extended his grace by sending his Comforter in the form of the Holy Ghost so that we can be saved.
Growing up in the Pentecostal church, I began to notice things as a young Christian that didn’t line up, I brought it to leadership but they could not really give me a biblical answer. I don’t consider myself a Pentecostal anymore. Many churches have done great work and have lead many to Christ, and our of a world of darkness but, so much is lacking.
We must not generalize the Pentecostalism, because not all Pentecostal believers are like that--that's why i disagree in what the man is saying on this video. Today Pentecostal believers are well verse in the Bible because they based their doctrines on the WORD OF GOD. The man does not know what he's saying. Pentecostal and Charismatic believers like the Assemblies of God have many Bible Seminary, and they preach powerfully under the anointing of God and their theology is based on the Word of God.
You must go to the right bible schools to learn the Bible. Pentecostal bible schools are not the right schools. I know what I’m talking about because I was in Pentecostalism for 25 years before coming out. I have seen the best of them. I’ve seen the worst of them. Pentecostalism teaches a shallow view of God. a shallow view of worship, a shallow view of almost everything. It is vital a person knows Greek and Hebrew and has been trained in the scriptures correctly before attempting to preach.
@@gracebibletruthministries6889its sad that instead of admitting that your claim of 'no training' is wrong you switch to a different argument, viz 'it's the wrong kind of training'. This unfortunately is slander. Some of us were raised in Pentecostal churches that rejected the excesses and errors that you believed in the church you were raised in on the strength of scripture. I reject reformed Calvinism on the same weight of scripture today
In pretence and in truth Christ is preached, it does sadden me, I would read Gods Word and it took church to take out all the good God put in, I’ve heard some dreadful things from the pulpit. So glad you’re addressing this it has damaged so many people and their lives. More demons in church today.
@@gracebibletruthministries6889 you are welcome I’ve seen so much, it’s great you’re doing this, hopefully this helps a lot of Gods people. Stay Blessed .
I think some Pentecostal churches focus in speaking in tongues but I do not see anyone doing discernment of spirit if the tongues are legit. 33:23 you are absolutely right
Thank you for sharing. It has been a bit rough since we left Pentecostalism and also being Apostolic. But, it's true what you said, the God that I heard preached about many times growing up isn't the God of the Bible. He is loving, kind, tenderhearted and forgiving. People however were not. The God they preached many times was one of punishment and God who took pleasure in disciplining his children. To me it seemed like an abusive relationship. I couldn't understand why people would say, "This hurts, but I know God loves me and he only wants to perfect me, or take the bad out of me." I would be like, " I don't know about that. I'm not okay with this." Now, I can truly say I love God more now, than I did before. 🙏
Unfortunately, many have left the craziness of the Charasmatic movement, only to be ensnared in the terrible errors of Calvinism. I have seen this many times.
With all due respect, Steve, if you understood Calvinism, you would know that it is not being ensnared at all. Hyper Calvinism yes, I understand that completely. But Calvinism itself when understood correctly, only demonstrates that it is biblical theology at its best
100% agreed. I have seen Pentecostal errors but have stayed in the Pentecostal movement and holding on to its ideals on the persuasion of scripture. You need to butcher scripture to reject Pentecostal ideals
Doctrine of Grace is what we need today. Faith alone in Christ Jesus is key today. Sight, sings, wonders, speaking in tongues, healing, raising sick etc are foe Jews. They are not for us gentiles. This penticoastal movement fails to study and understand dispensation periods. It should put them where they belong to ie right place for us today is Pauline gospel. Saved by faith and not by works, signs and wonders, healing, raising deaths, miracles etc. Thanks from Papua New Guinea.
I’m embarrassed to have belonged to that sect for more than 10yrs. Still gives me anxiety when I think of all the people that are brainwashed and taken advantage of by those animals.
Question 🙋🏽♂️ What about the “speaking in tongues/languages” in the household of Cornelius? Or the “speaking in languages” When Paul comes across those who were baptized by John, but not yet baptized by the Holy Spirit?
Good question Job, the answer is modern tongues is not the same as the biblical gift of tongues(languages). The distinction is, speaking in tongues today is gibberish(ecstatic speech). Acts 2, acts 10 and acts 19, is the biblical gift of tongues(languages). Which was an understandable, real, authentic language. The purpose of the gift of languages being repeated in Acts 10 and acts 19 is Acts 2 was for the Jews, acts 10 was for the gentiles, and acts 19 was for a group of twelve men who had not even heard there was a Holy Spirit. Biblical tongues was a sign to the unbeliever, not the believer. Modern tongues is not of God! It came about by man at the turn of the 20th century. I recommend you watch my gift of languages 4 part series on my TH-cam channel. Thank you for your response.
@@gracebibletruthministries6889 I don’t know if I can handle anymore of this right now. I came across a series by Deanna jo(Responsible Faith). I watched like 20 videos in 3-4 days of testimonies of people from all walks of Pentecostal upbringing. It has opened my eyes to things that I’ve believed for 29 years(got in when I was 20). All because I googled “spiritual abuse”. The church I currently attend(I was out for 7 years, got back in 2 years ago)), does NOT believe in internet. However, I’ve never adhered to the pastors standard on that. Neither to the not having smart phone(I keep it in my car any time I’m around the church folks). This info right here, might be only 1 reason why he preaches against it. Pastor claims he’s against internet because of porn. Yeah, I think it’s information like this he’s preventing people from searching/studying. I’m now critiquing EVERYTHING that’s said over the pulpit now. I’m on information OVERLOAD now…😱😳🤷♀️
We want the Spirit to take over not only the services but also our lives. Not because of the feeling it brings, but because the Spirit reveals Jesus to us.
I left the “man made Pentecostal movement” after almost 20 years. Best decision my family ever made besides our salvation.
If you will say that Pentecostalism is man made-you are saying that God’s promised of outpouring of His Spirit (Joel 2:28-29; Acts 5:32; Lluke 7:37) is also man made. I rather believe the God of the BIBLE instead of believing and trusting the man made doctrine of Cessationism which was invented by John Calvin.
I left the Pentecostal church in 2015 and I’m still healing from the spiritual trauma.
Great video, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for your response. I will be praying for you.
Hey Alyssa, I go to a Pentecostal church and I’d love to know what some situations your church put you in that weren’t inspired by Scripture and could cause harm. Just trying to discern my current church right now. If your not comfortable that’s totally alright.
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Evangelical social circles can be extremely competitive to the point of being toxic. Although Pentecostal life can become what is called a “guilt culture,” however being Pentecostal carries with it much more of an “honor/shame culture” dynamic. That is, your reputation is everything. What you do doesn’t matter, it’s all about what others think or believe to be true of you.
Shame is quite an effective way of controlling people’s behavior and vicissitudes, until they decide to get off the merry-go-round and cut ties with toxic religiosity-at which point they are further labeled an apostate and effectively shunned.
I attended mostly independent fundamental Baptist churches, but the spiritual abuse was so bad I had to get out of there. I'm 63 and still suffering from the trauma there. Always was made to feel like I was on the outside looking in, kept at arms length, but never really accepted. It was very controlling and oppressive.
@@OICU81266 I was in a pentacostal cult called the door. Right now I’m without church cause all the hurt and traumas. But I thought in babtist church was different but after reading some testimony is like everywhere is the same. Control and shame
Thank you for this content. I too was raised in the pentecostal church from the age of 3 and I have seen a lot of craziness. I knew as a child something wasn't right. Today I'm still struggling to find a true Bible teaching church expositionally speaking but I'm so thankful to have found your video. Thank you for sharing! God bless you and your wife as you continue to share the Gospel!
UPC has lots of weird crap
My only problem with any church is when people play God with their judging but don't look at themselves because we all fall short of the glory of God.
@rhondajackson7764 blessings to you sister Rhonda, I seen your comment and I know it was not a coincidence. I too was many years in a Pentecostal Church and as you I felt their doctrines wasn't right and that there was missing truth of scriptures by their teachings at one point I cried out to God yhwh with all my heart and pray that he would reveal his truth to me and lead me where to go that teach the truth of his word couple days later I was searching on AM radio for someone that might be teaching on scriptures which was led by God a Messianic also known as Hebrew Roots pastor was teaching and I listen to the teaching like I never heard before it was on the 12 tribes of Israel and how God made a everlasting covenant with them and how gentiles could be also grafted into this covenant with Israel as it says in Romans 11:17 and I knew that I knew this is the truth and that God answered my prayer then I continue to to research and study the Messianic Hebrew Roots to find this is how the original first century believers taught and practice what the Messiah and the apostles really taught to the first century assembly that is the same truth today if you would like to examine these teachings by first whole hearted praying that God will reveal these truths to you. You could go to on TH-cam to. truth unedited, unlearn the lies, 119 ministries, yahweh's restoration ministry, assembly of the called- out believers, A/Abraham-overcome Babylon. Sister please go on these channels and you'll discover the only one truth taught in scriptures on these channels they all have different topics of scriptures that you would be interested in and learn the truth about. ❤
Praise The Lord! God is so good. I will definitely check those links out. I love listening to a variety of sound teachings while getting ready for work. It's no small thing God has done for us all! God bless you sister 🙏
Brother, you should have thousands of subscribers. You just got one more here.
What a presentation of truth and I attest to the truths here, amen
Welcome aboard! Thanks for your response!
I know! I have thought the same thing! I’m so thankful to have found him. He teaches really clearly and explains the big words he uses! Some people use big theological words and don’t bother to explain the meanings. I’m going to go back thru this entire series before starting another one and take notes so I can write down some points to study. I’ve never been taught church history at all ( other than COG history which is a warped story of the truth). I never understood how all of it thru time has brought in different ideas manmade and unscriptural and has built on top of each other for several hundred years! That’s why false doctrine is so easily accepted. But I want to understand and be able to explain to friends when needed. I have a dear friend of about 15 years who cut me off a few months ago because of bad doctrine. She got involved with a former baptist church turning charismatic and who were having Greg Locke as a speaker. I begged her to not get into that stuff but instead she chose to cut me out of her life. I tried. I know how hard it was for me to break loose after over 20 years in hyper Pentecostalism. One of the greatest compliments I have ever gotten was a couple of years ago when I went to visit a COG to hear a singing group. I was sitting with the pastor’s daughter (he was my former pastor at another church) and she’s the music director. She noticed from the stage I wasn’t singing the songs. Later during the singing by the guest group she made the comment they needed to get some COG (or something similar) back in me. Wow! I’m thankful that the difference is noticeable to those I used to attend church with!
I grew up in the AOG church and even though our pastors had some training, everything you said fits with my experience. Even though I left Pentecostalism years ago, I didn’t embrace Calvinism until the last few years. It has taken a long time for the legalism and the teachings of men to leave because I became convinced by Scripture. Thankfully, God is so patient with us. Thank you for your testimony! You are brave!
Same here
Most of my family is captive in the movement and they think I’m the one strange
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You are. Calvinism is a doctrine of Satan.
His church growing up did teach biblically correct and weren’t strict on things, but I’ve been trying to explain most Pentecostal churches aren’t like that unfortunately.
I had the same experience. They want everyone to be a preacher
Sir it's like you're speaking my words exactly!!!!!Had the exact same experience and I'm pretty sure everyone here can relate!!Keep preaching the true word of God and keep fighting the good fight of the faith!!!
Spanish Pentecostal church are out of there mind.
Brother Mike, thank you for sharing the truth! As Pentecostalism has superficial worship, the love is also superficial. I was a Pentecostal preacher. I renounced Pentecostalism in 2015. I am still healing from the spiritual abuse. But, I thank God for His grace to open my eyes to the truth and to set me free by His truth. God bless.
Wow! These are stories I love to hear. Not the spiritual abuse of coarse but coming out of false teaching! Thanks for the response. I will be praying for you
@@gracebibletruthministries6889 Thank you, brother. I will pray for you!
Amen! Brother this is what I experienced too. We need to study the scriptures, and have a proper understanding of the truth!!. We can't add or take away from God's word.
Amen brother!
The problem I have is turn off your mind and just recieve impartations from the Spirit. AND don't put GOD IN A BOX. I say WE ARE TOLD TO PUT GOD IN HIS BOX THE SURE FOUNDATION THAT WE CAN TEST EVERYTHING BY.ALSO ,SO MANY PEOPLE STUDY THE FORMER MEN OF REVIVAL AND GET ENCOURAGED TO FOLLOW AFTER, I ALSO HAVE SEEN SO MUCH FALSE .THANKYOU FOR PREACHING TRUTH.AMEN
Same here! I was an atheist and then got saved, I thought, and went to a charismatic church for the first 18 months. Then the Lord pulled me out of it this summer. I was without church for two Sundays, prayed and thought, perhaps I’m exaggerating. But once I’ve found my current and new church, I was sure: this was His plan. I had so many questions, and wasn’t afraid to ask. About two weeks later I read in Romans and wept like a baby. I understood my sin and His grace for the first time. Nothing has been the same ever since. Christ alone. I don’t need signs and wonders-my biggest sign is the transformation He does to my heart every single day. Praise the Lord!
Thanks so much for your response! God has been so merciful to you. You have a wonderful testimony. It so encouraging to hear others speak of Gods goodness and give him the glory!
I thank God I was raised in the Pentecostal church. I thank God for the hellfire and brimstone preaching. I thank God for a born again experience. I thank God that I am redeemed by the precious blood of Jesus, saved, sanctified, and set apart. I thank God for His presence and for His glory. I thank God for a teaching that calls us out of darkness and encourages one to embrace a holy life, for without holiness (right standing with God) no man shall see Him, and I thank God for the ever living Word that has taught me how to live. Not the Pentecostal church, but the Word. And to that end, the Pentecostal church has been a powerful place that promotes and encourages one to get as close to Jesus as possible and not grieve the Holy Spirit thru a lose lifestyle. Thank God for the Pentecostal church. No regrets here.
I remember when my speech used to be like this. Although, I prayed, went church, and read my Bible, God revealed to me that I wasn't even applying the scriptures to my life. Can you imagine praying, tithing, going to church, speaking in tongues, worshipping, and not even know how to apply the scriptures to your life or defeat the enemy with God's Word? This is one of the greatest travesties- being destroyed due to lack of knowledge.
Hello Jane, First of all, a Pentecostal church has nothing to do with your salvation. So, to be thankful you were raised in a denominational church is irrelevant. Secondly, hell fire and brimstone preaching is not biblical. so to be thankful for something that isn’t biblical reveals the deception that is at work. However, I am thankful just as you are for salvation. (Which covers being sanctified, being holy, and living a righteous life. )
In my testimony, I made it clear. I was also raised in Pentecostalism and there is where God chose to save me. But we are not to follow man-made holiness,but biblical holiness. We are not to follow, man-made teachings, but biblical teachings. You mentioned a Pentecostal church was a powerful place that promotes and encourages one to get as close to Jesus as possible. Well, that is works salvation, which Pentecostalism teaches, which the Bible does not teach.
Thank you for your response, but keep this in mind: having no regrets with the Pentecostal church means you are satisfied with Pentecostalism. God wants you to be satisfied in Christ. Remember, when a person cannot see the problems or errors with Pentecostalism, two things are to be considered. If a person cannot see the error of Pentecostalism, either the Lord has not yet shown them, or Satan has deceived them. I will be praying for you, that God would truly show you the distinction.
@@andreamichelle1,You sound confused.Satan is attacking your mind.Pentecostal services to me are fantastic.
@@gracebibletruthministries6889,I don’t have any works but I love a Pentecostal service.I don’t identify with the dress,long hair,no make-up stuff but it’s a free country and I look and dress the way I want.
@@gracebibletruthministries6889 I have seen and while never followed this denomination I do have ties to it based on how they support a certain group in Europe. I call this out indirectly and have backed away from any service based on this. Even hearing that if one's does not have family together they cant serve. I believe that Pentecostal like to pray so we the people hear the word and words directly meant for how they feel about us vs. the personal conversation with God. Than with speaking in foreign languages the Bible clearly states in known languages and someone should be there to interpret if a different language is used. Like some churches I go to in Europe where they have an English translator. Hearing what they call tongues and same words anytime I hear it makes me think a certain southern school teaches this false doctrine. I get attacked for my views but the Bible is the Bible and church doctrine will never outweigh that. thanks for the video.
I have been in the Pentecostal church ever since I was a child. Please pray that God will lead me in the right direction.
I will be praying for you. I also was in Pentecostalism most of my life. God is faithful to reveal the truth. Love him and love his word and he will guide you into all truth. Thank you for responding!
@@gracebibletruthministries6889 thank you so much! God bless you!
This isn't a hard one. Pentecostalism is full of false doctrine and theology.
We should pray that God directs you to biblically sound church
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No one can respond to Christ apart from prayer. Praying to God in repentance at the end of a sermon, or even during a sermon, is a response to the Gospel.
"Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God."
"Whosoever calleth upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."
"Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish."
According to you, those who preach without seminary training are operating in the flesh. But somehow, getting ordained and approved in the eyes of Man makes you qualified in God's eyes?
Peter preached on the day of Pentecost, didn't he? Was he a graduate of Seminary? No.
What about John, who you quoted saying, _you have no need of any man to teach you,_ then contradict him literally in the same breath.
You need to repent for contradicting the bible in virtually every breath.
I was raised in the Assembly of God and was without a doubt filled with the Holy Spirit with the gift of tongues and discernment (which is at work listening to you). I find it somewhat offensive that you are saying that my experience was not real. What I felt was wonderful and real. My life was permanently changed. I KNEW that I had been changed. I think you are wrong to get online and judge what other Christians believe and preach that don’t agree with you. So, all churches, preachers, Christians, etc are wrong and you are the only one that is right. The entire BIble is comprised of scriptures that have been handed down from the time of Moses to the present day, without seminaries and Bible schools. I feel that you are being more judgmental than you are making your case for the need of Seminary. We don’t go to school to accept/experience Christ. I’m sure you mean well, but don’t believe you should be online with your criticism of Pentecostalism. I think you are approaching a dangerous point of blasphemy. Good evidence of the Holy Spirit in Pentecostal churches is the music.
I am age 55 at time of this writing. Your descriptions brought back a lot of memories of things I encountered in my own years growing up in a Pentecostal church. Once I reached adulthood and got out on my own though, I was able to see what other churches were like and have long since moved on to another church that my wife and I agree much more with. This video is an excellent explanation of the errors and excesses of the Pentecostal movement. I never heard anything about Charles Parham and his students when I was growing up in a Pentecostal church. Had to learn that on my own much later. Thank you for this video.
Sir, you're just replacing one fear-based religious doctrine with another one. I'm sad for you.
@BecomingDr.Kimmie259 so , no church is better?
I thought your voice sounded familiar. You and your family used to come to the church I grew up in in Waynesboro. We used to go to BHC but escaped.(thank God) I always had questions growing up that no one could explain to me. Recently my eyes have been opening to the truth of God's word. I am so glad that you and your family came out and see the truth. It is so encouraging to know that your eyes are opened. Praise God! I'm so happy for you guys. Some good channels I've been following are Justin Peter's ministries, Long For Truth, Fighting For The Faith. Thank God I found y'all's channel.
It is so good to hear from you! Especially someone who was raised in Pentecostalism just like us. Janet and I have been neglected and accused of being backslid. We have lost all of that fellowship, all because we studied the Bible and found a lot of what we were told was not true. I am so thankful to God that you are hearing the truth. We also know Justin Peters. Also I recommend “grace to you” broadcast. It is the ministry of John MacArthur. Pray for us as we pray for you.
May the Lord keep you in his care and make his face to shine upon you.
@@gracebibletruthministries6889I too grew up in UPCI and do not consider myself penticostal and attend a southern baptist church because of Husband. I dont believe everything they do also but one thing I do know is that Calvanism, John McArther is NOT truth and they do blasphem or quench the sipirit of God with their cessationism. 😔
Yes these solid ministries you recommend helped me come out of the movement, along with John MacArthur, Ligonier Q & A sessions, also Spencer Smith docos 1st 2nd & 3rd Adam, 4th Adam is about to be released, all exposing various aspects of the movement, also Leaving the Message has been vital in explaining how it all started and its sinister roots.
I used to be in the Pentecostal holiness movement. I remember having a "good service" was a having a shout down. If your church didn't have enough emotionalism it was a "dry" church. Didn't matter if your church wasn't growing. All that really mattered was emotionalism and dress. They said the reason they didn't grow is people rejected holiness.
I cannot be more agreed. I was raised in Assembly of God church now I am attending to a UPCI church because I feel the presence of God and its the closest chuch to me. However, I do see a lot of legalism at the beginning I like the emotionalism but then started asking my wife if She was saved due did not talk in tongues, this to me it is an issue as a church because they focus everybody talk in tongues but there is no discernment of spirit if the tongues are legit or really coming from God
Read 1 Cor. 12:30. Everyone doesn't have the gift of tongues. It's a gift, just like the other gifts of spirit. And it was a gift of being able to interrupt or speak literal languages without having any prior knowledge of the language not a bunch of babbling. This gift was given so the gospel could be shared with all the Jewish people coming from around then world to celebrate Shavuot. The Holy Spirit is given to everyone believer, if your wife gave her life to Christ then she has the Holy Spirit. That's sad that they would base salvation on anything but Jesus Christ. Search the scripture for yourself with an open heart and mind, and of course with prayer . These things are clear just reading scripture on your own.
I noticed this is the pentecostal church I go to.if someone wasn't clapping,jumping around or speaking in tongues then apparently the devil has you bound.my pastor told me I need to get my joy back because I don't go to be all emotional anymore.i still attend because my grandfather until God leads me to a different church that's preaches from the Bible as it is written.months ago this family came to our church and my pastor literally separated me and my friend from the ladies that were crying and speaking in tongues or whatever because we weren't doing what they were doing and I felt left out.there was times I forced myself to jump,cry and even forced myself to speak in tongues so no one thought I was backsides if I didn't.im praying for them to see the truth.
I spent almost 2 years in Pentecostalism . Mike is speaking everything I was feeling the last 5 months until I said. Lord , Thank You ! I am done with the Apostolic church .
Me too. They are pretty nutty.
It took me a little while to get used to UPC church and I love it now.I don’t notice anyone else.I have a beard and long hair,bring all my hippie friends and no one says anything rude to us,
I was called a divider and creator of discord for speaking the truth of Paul's epistles
Unfortunately I grew up in a pentecostal church. Can't tell you how many times I went to the alter, got saved, then backslid a week later . I even spoke in tongues at one time...trying to impress this girl with how spiritual I was. Too many crazy and harmful experiences to recount all here. As a small child I remember having nightmares because of what I witnessed.
This movement is worse than destructive. I have spiritual PTSD to this day, and find it hard to even go to church.
I’m so sorry to hear the damage it has done. But i know exactly what you are talking about. My TH-cam channel is dedicated to people like yourself and others who faced these issues.
I will be praying for you. Thank you for the comment.
@@gracebibletruthministries6889 I have a grandson who has done the same thing as the poster above. He is in jail in AR where he lives under $150,000! I got into a disagreement thru messages with his wife yesterday about I think he needs to NOT be in a Pentecostal church or a very emotional Baptist church like I attend (I’m looking for something else) because he’s getting emotional and going to the altar but not being saved. He’s not being changed. I was trying to give her some examples of how some of this stuff is bad and spoke a little about William Branham. She ended up forwarding my message to her Pentecostal pastor who responded back to her and she copied it to me. He referred to WB as “his tiny movement.” It wasn’t tiny. I was trying to get her to understand how all of Pentecostalism will trace back and connect at some point. Her pastor said you can’t put them all in the same box. I say you can. I came out of the COG and have been involved with other Pentecostal denominations. For 30 years. I’ve been out for about 14 or so. There’s still stuff I’m trying to get out of my head! Anyway, I told her altar calls aren’t scriptural either. I just want my grandson to be really saved. Not shed a few tears and get up the same. Also, the only thing I would do over in my life would be to not raise my oldest kids in Pentecostalism or emotionalism in Baptist churches. I heard you on another video where you talked about emotions VS emotionalism and revivals VS revivalism. My oldest daughter has done the same thing as her son. Been to the altar probably 100 times. Been baptized quite a few. But never changed. I think she confused emotionalism with salvation. And I blame myself for all the services with no solid preaching of the word and just carrying on and saying “We really had church today. The preacher didn’t even get to preach!” That could go on for weeks at a time. Thanks for listening. I don’t know how to convince my grandson he needs a new church. I’m going to also go back and listen to this series over again and take notes before moving on.
I can relate. I went through that. I denounced it on October 2022. Felt empty most of the times and no transformation until I came to hear the gospel. Now am saved and I thank the Lord
Although it's been tough on my side but when I recall how many prickings and curious I could get over some stuff I used to see. My conscience was always bothered. I recall one day we were led into meditation the same as the yoga people could and we were told to chant some words. I was 17 at the moment and was very naive. Only for people behind me to start falling, shouting and crying uncontrollably. I was left perplexed. I've never recovered from that. After sitting down and researching I could find that thing is in the new age. After speaking against it I have been labelled a trouble maker and am misleading others. The church I was in previously was promoting the people behind the mess I used to see in highschool. I couldn't prolong my stay there. I left pentecostalism and the church for good. I thank God I never went to atheism. I got to hear the gospel and that's how I repented and believed in Christ. Now am secure
@@rispergichuki3172 I am grateful God was merciful to you and brought you out. Thanks for sharing! May the Lord keep you and make his face to shine upon you!
You still have that preacher voice. It’s like when you watch the news and the anchor uses a trained voice that doesn’t sound natural. I like the preacher voice and I wonder if preachers even know that they have adopted it.
Thanks for this video Mike. As a new Christian I started going to a Pentecostal church. I started questioning what I saw happen in the church and then I started looking at scripture. Every time after having read scripture I would cringe at the lies or the misalignment the Pentecostal teaching had with the bible. I couldn’t stay there for long. It burned me to see it. I became critical in my heart but have since forgiven the preachers but I will not support it.
Hello Ryan, I thank God for you! Thanks for sharing! You and thousands of others have had the same experience. This should be an encouragement to you. The Holy Spirit is truly guiding you into all truth. May the Lord richly bless you and keep you!
I came across this video and agree with everything you said. I grew up in a Pentecostal church and was there until the age of 15. I left the church entirely and headed into the wilderness but by the grace of God I returned to the Lord and now I am in a church that focuses on Christ Alone and His word. Thank you for sharing your testimony my brother in Christ. You have some awesome videos here I need to look at, keep up the content. May the Lord continue to bless your ministry.
It is always a blessing to hear encouraging words! Thank you so much brother! God is faithful! May the Lord keep you and make his face to shine upon you.
Thank you so much, Pastor Mike, for your terrific explanation of why you left Pentecostalism. It has helped us define our reasons for leaving and given me good information that we can use to explain why we left to our friends who are still following those incorrect teachings. Our eyes have been opened the last couple of years and it’s been a relief to be reminded that God is sovereign, He is in control, He is faithful and we need Him more than ever! 🙏❤️
Thank you for your response. I am grateful for what God has been doing for you. God is faithful to bring his children out of false teaching. May the Lord keep you and make his face to shine upon you.
This is one of the BEST videos I have seen explaining this. Thanks!
Thank you for your comment Rita! May the Lord keep you!
WOW! WOW! WOW! Thanks for putting this video out.
Thanks for your response.
Exactly what I was thinking watching! Wow! It's EXACTLY what I experienced and know. And pretty much the same escape -- reading the Word of God. I thank the Lord for saving me from that deadly doctrine.
This is a comprehensive and gracious explanation and testimony. Those I know of this thought are some of the most materialistic and mean Christians I've encountered.
You're told that you're not saved if you don't speak in their version tongues or that if you study or want to discuss bible doctrine that you're not walking in the Spirit. It's heartbreaking. ❤🙏✝️🙏❤️
May the Lord bless you! Thanks for the comment.
Thank you for sharing I had to come out of a Pentecostal church they emphasizes speaking on tongues spiritual baptism prophesies laying hands speaking into one life and emotionalism. Toxic and causes mental damage
Thanks for the comment! God bless
❤ im very thankful that I was lead out of that false teaching. I am now free from that and learning the true gospel. I can relate to so many things that you said.
Thank You for this awesome testimony. I too came out of the Pentacostal movement. I am glad the Lord open our eyes.
Thanks for sharing!! God bless you
This is what happened to me at a UPC church in Florida . It was all emotionalism and no sound doctrine in that so-called revival . I went to the altar and they laid hands on me and spoke in tongues . Then they led me up to the baptistry , and like cattle running to the stall , they baptized me in Jesus name . I then faked speaking in tongues and went back to my seat . Meanwhile the music was loud and blaring .
I want to tell you something that that happened to me. When I was in the 6th grade, my family attended the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Pacific Beach, San Diego. I wanted very much to put God first in my life. There were 2 very weird things that happened to me and it was NOT of the Holy Spirit ( I didn't know it at the time). One Friday night we were having a small group prayer-meeting A girl who was only a few years older than me was walking around " prophesying " as though she was speaking as God' mouth piece, while the rest of us were kneeling at the alter. She was saying things to the group like " You will be going to be Russia as missionaries blah blah blah. The weird thing was there were candles set up on the pulpit as the church lights were turned down low. The candles were flickering. The girl said " The candles are flickering because my presence is here (Meaning the Holy Spirit) I was a bit frightened but didn't want to question God. The other weird thing that happened was at a Wednesday night Bible study, I started jumping up and down saying " There is a God, There is a God! You better believe it folks!" I don't like drama so this was very strange and embarrassing. I now attend churches with educated and Godly truth speaking pastors.
Thanks for sharing your story. God is faithful to reveal the truth to those who truly love him.
Yeah pagans or heretics followed the disciples , and agreed loudly also
I do not understand what you are trying to put out there? Can you please explain what was the purpose of the description of these incidents.
@@ericallensr3435 None of these so-called prophesies same true. So that tells me right there that this was not of God.
@@TKCoburn4 Ok. My question is why were you embarrassed for jumping up and down and saying there is a God? Where was ypur pastor or other ministers, when this occurred?
Brother, I totolly understand & can relate 100% to what it is you are saying. I myself before leaving was basically considered the black sheep or trouble maker for asking questions. Questions that were deserving of answers based on the confusion of what I was being taught 😒 & instead of receiving clear biblical explanations I was verbally attacked for questioning the pastor.
Thanks for your response.
Hmm I like to know your questions, I believe I can answer your every questions, from Genesis to Revelation. I'm a mainstream trinitarian pentecostal, Gbu always
Yes. The one I attended called for complete hypnotism via bright lights, repetitive singing and increasingly louder faster drumming. Or atrophied brain.
Unfortunately I can't be hypnotized so they said I was cursed by a distant freemason relative. That's me done.
@@mrgeorge1888 is speaking in tongues evidence that you have the Hoy spirit?
@@noeolvera4791 Speaking in tongue mean you have been given the gift of speakingin tongue, to strengthen your faith, nothing more. When people got baptized by Jesus by the Holy Ghost (Mark 1 : 8), people must have speak in tongue, as a sign. But after that, if the believer doesn't receive the gift of speaking in tongue, but receive other gift, then the one would not speak in tongue again. The more little and weak your faith is, or the more bigger plan that God have for you, the bigger chance for you to be given this gift. Again, to strengthen your faith. And about the Holy Spirit, He is the 7 Spirit of God the Father (Isaiah 11 : 2). And the Spirit of the Lord is the Spirit of Jesus. And He is inside you since you believed. So thus saying is true, Jesus is in the Father, and the Father is in Jesus. And Jesus is in us, and we are in Him. Gbu for asking.
Excellent video! I had a similar experience with the Holy Spirit drawing my husband and I to the truth. Thank you for your testimony!
It's even worse in Africa Nigeria especially . Because most of the people are always looking for blessings they just believe anything they hear. If you question the ways of doing things you are seen as an enemy of the church. It's so common to have one man who is the founder of the ministry and then he is called the general overseer and everyone reveres him so much and then they start making him the centre of attraction. (Oh our papa said This, buy papas books don't buy any other books, They will say tomorrow is anointing service come with anointing oil we will pray and then use it to do this and that).. if there is one country where Pentecostalism has really eaten deep into the people and has 98% deceived it is Nigeria... They don't believe in salvation by Faith and not works they say you can lose it... one day I stood looking at now many pastors and reverend and bishops were in a conference I attended.. Many of them but the more you see them the more the society is getting worse..
My sickening journey into Charismania lasted 20 years. My takeaway was this. Anytime more time is spent on personal experiences than studying scripture, get out.
Amen.
We came out of the carasmatic 3 years ago!! Praise God
My parents were JW, my father was big time elder/overseer. Even as a child I knew there was something wrong with it. I refused to get baptized as a JW. I was guided by God to a better understanding of his Word and to Christianity.
I'm so glad to hear that David! Thanks for the response.
@@gracebibletruthministries6889 I can never have anything to do with Christianity. That religion did too much evil. I just believe in jesus because he's the truth. Not that religion.
Anything other than post messianic Judaism is heretic
@@ddzl6209 agreed.
@@gracebibletruthministries6889 You have to be very careful. The Apostles did not go to school, they were taught by Christ. The Pharisees or the high priest perceive they were uneducated but took note they had been with Jesus. Paul said he was not taught this gospel he got it through Revelation Galation 1. The Church that followed Acts2 verse 38 teaches the truth, they are different from the other churches. However some teaching about women preachers and women bishops I don’t believe. You will indeed blaspheme and you have blasphemed. The Holy Ghost runs the church not education.
This is Why We Must Spend More Time with Our Lord Yeshua Jesus in Prayer and Reading His Word to Know Him Even More!
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And we must most definitely question the leaders what is being preached especially If it's not in the Bible. We should all be in one accord like the Bible says.
I grew up in the Pentecostal church and I can say that I always had questions about what was going on. I’m grateful for God’s Grace in my life for opening my eyes to see the Truth of His Word in Christ Jesus and I am now a member of a Reformed Baptist Church! Soli Deo Gloria ✝️
I am so grateful to hear that! Reformed theology is biblical theology. Amen!
I happened to come across you're video. Glad i did! I grew up pentecostal, and relate in so many ways! I was taught things wrong, and not in proper context... and endured alot of spiritual abuse. I guess that's what you would call it. Three strikes youre out.. mess up to many times God will be done with you. All i ever heard was about how angry God was. I was under a lot of control. I wanted to please man more than God. Constantly talking about losing salvation.. which instilled a fear in me. Not a godly, reverence fear of God.. but a spirit of fear always harassing me, that made me want to run from Him not to Him. I could go on, but you get the point. I came out of all that, but i still struggle sometimes because of everything i went through. Especially His love for me..and that should not be, i know He died on the cross because He loved us, but i really battle that and i feel embarrassed and ashamed. Its hard to explain what i go through. I really need prayer. Its like im starting all over, relearning everything... I know im Healing, but it's heen a long, hard and lonely process .. and feel it has hindered my growth more than I'd like to admit.🙏
I believe this brother is o no the right track in his desire to know the God of the Holy Scriptures. As one who has had significant years in theological training hermeneutics, and Church history, I need to encourage him to keep up studying the Word of God. He will also lead you out of the errors of reformed theology aka Calvinism. If you think pentecostalism is bad, you have no idea how heretical reformed theology is.
This is the one comment I scrolled down looking for! Spot on! Sadly he is still in error. Error prone?
Mike I struggled with drugs and went to a heavy Pentecostal rehab run by an ex Bikie, he claimed to be a Christian and used to publicly shame members who sinned or annoyed him and pray curses over people who left the program. He also encouraged people to confess very private things all the time even publicly. That was four years ago and I struggle to trust God anymore and want nothing to do with any Christianity but I liked your video and I admire your research and passion. Your a legend mate.
Thank you so much Nick! Remain faithful to God and trust in his word and he will guide you to the truth! God bless!
I'm 68 years old and i've been a PENTECOSTAL believer for almost 45 years now. And i can say that our Theology/ doctrines are all based on the Word of God. We're experiencing in our pentecostal churches what the disciples of Jesus have experienced in the Book of Acts. We still believe that the power and manifestations of the Holy Spirit is still in the true church today.
1 Corinthians 2:4,5.. "And my message and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, so that your faith would not rest on the wisdom of mankind, but on the power of God."
Therfore if the church where you belong does not believe and rejects the Gifts, Power, and manifestations of the Holy Spirit you're not in the True church of Jesus Christ.
Your theology is based on man made assumptions about the word of God. And brother I know you mean well by what you are saying. But you are not experiencing what the apostles in the book of acts experienced. These manifestations are man made. The scriptures that are quoted are taken out of context.
Hope many Christian will hear this
This really hits home
A huge inner conflict i had with the pentecostal movement was the claim that they have the anointing of the Holy spirit and being led by him etc but there is so much bad theology , doctrines, teachings etc how can this be since the Holy spirit is the spirit of truth and will lead you into all truth
I still believe that the gifts are for today and haven't ceased , but that whole situation of the contradictions just ate me up
Thanks michael for the comment. I was raised in the Pentecostal movement. And your right, there are many incorrect and bad teachings.
Many are not saved that profess to be. That is the reason so many remain in false teaching. Those who are genuinely saved, and are still in Pentecostalism, the reason is many of them don’t know they are being given false teaching and heresy. So in Gods time they do eventually come out. A believer can give himself wholly to what he believes is true. Especially if he was raised in it and has been indoctrinated with bad theology. It takes time, but true believes will eventually see the error and make every effort to correct it. The Holy Spirit leads men to Christ. He leads them to truth. But the Holy Spirit will never reveal truth to a person who’s heart is not prepared for it.
I hope that helps. May God bless you and make his face to shine upon you.
Doctrines of devils: m.th-cam.com/video/-T7zqmVROPw/w-d-xo.html
@@gracebibletruthministries6889 Let's say those who open their eyes to Pentecostalism want to leave, where will they go? I also come from a Pentecostal background and have corrected Pastors with Scriptures. As a a result I have been kicked out of a few Pentecostal churches for questioning and correcting them about man made doctrines.
I assume you are a Calvinist now from the sound of it. I cannot see myself leaving Pentecostal churches just to go to another type of legalistic church. I am by no means some super theologian but I do believe the Holy Spirit gives us the spiritual understanding of the Word. Jesus said " The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you-they are full of the Spirit and life." You say we need some training or some type of seminary, but you say the Holy Spirit led you out of Pentecostalism. Did you need some training or seminary for the Holy Spirit to lead you out? Do you believe the Holy Spirit led you to Truth or to another denomination?
@@paulc1814sounds like to another legalistic/cessationist denomination since he is recommending John McArthur which is NOT truth either. 😔
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John Macarthur is a true man of God. He is biblical.
Thank you souch for this! This explains exactly how I feel for the last 8 years I e gone to a pentecostal church, I feel like something is not right. I'm sad to say that it is written on my heart to search for something different. I know something isn't sitting right with me. Also my church is more like a country club for saints, as they cast you away if you don't join in their competition for hierarchy in the church cliques. God is pulling at my heart to leave there more and more within the recent months... Thank you brother, God bless you and your family.
Thank you so much for the comment. I will be praying for you. I recommend grace to you App for your spiritual development. They have a high view of God and his word. It will be very helpful.
@@gracebibletruthministries6889 will do. I'm getting this app immediately. Thanks for the truth and guidance.
Thanks for the clarity in articulating this. I have been saved out of seeker-friendly pentecostal and prosperity for 18months and over the last few months I was prompted to understand more of Pentecostalism and this has done justice to that!!!
I attended a pentecostal church for many years. I agree with you about they not knowing the Bible but on the other hand i was healed several times of some pretty serious stuff by the laying on of hands. I instantly came out of drugs and alcohol and it had truely been a blessing, how ever it really does seem that they have the bible alltwisted up.
I also have been healed many, many times. God does heal the sick when he decrees too. Of coarse, healing has nothing to do with the Pentecostal movement. God was healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease before Pentecostalism began. It is God’s will though, that we attend a church where we are being fed the word of God in its meaning. Thanks for the comment.
Thank you so much for making this video. I'v thought this and felt this i believe God has been slowly revealing the truth to me. Everything you said has been my experience with pentecostal and charismatic preachers, and you said it all in such a way ive never been able to articulate or describe in a way that made sense to others. My entire side of the family on my moms side has this deep seeded history of being in the church, and even though they left,
the damage that was caused is still felt to this day. I became a christian the summer of 2017, and i was pulled into false teaching from watching the christian channels on tv that my family still watches. I became a christian because i was convicted of sin from wacthing these channels, and I wanted God to change me, but as a new christian i fell hard for the prosperity gospel, because i just didnt know any better. I was starting to accept things that i didnt fully believe or understand, like i was being brainwashed into a cult. i went years wondering why i couldnt feel the holy spirit, and i didnt feel that strange spiritual ectasy that many of these people seemnd to have and thought something was wrong with me, and that if i only prayed hard enough, or study the word long enough everyday, then i might feel God like them.. i finally understand what the holy spirit is like now, the Spirit is not a feeling , he is there whether you feel him or not if your a christian. You hear a sort of whisper in your mind ,when you are convicted of something, and it cannot be explained. Whenever i questioned this i could never get an answer from people. Even though my family doesnt consider themselves pentecostal, they still are and dont realize it. i was angry at God, bitter because i felt uncared for that he did not show up the way other chrstians described it, but i DID get his attention and still do,. Hes been with me this whole time, Hes even guided me when i didnt realize , Gods spirit has been with me all along. Also when they act that way, they see that as "worship". You brought up the annointing word, and ive never really understood it. i just discovered the other day the truth about tithing, and would like to hear your interpretation of it. Thanks again so much, you truely are a blessing! Could you pray for me? Im young, i dont have wise older christians that give me good advice, i havent found a good church to go to yet, i struggle, there is sickness in my family.....
Thank you so much for your comment. I’m sorry you had to go through this, but I am grateful for what God is doing in your life now. I hope to reach more people with expository preaching so that others may see the truth and come out of false teaching. I will be praying for you and your family.
My cousin is rev neson ball at firestarter"s be in prayer"s for him and his wife .I really loved them very much I really think very highly of him and his wife .
What is the best Bible study mythology. Not sure if there are books to help. I have John McArthur Study Bible.
Any help would be appreciated. Gog Bless
Don’t rely too much on books, because they are all going to be biased and opinionated.
Stick to reading the Bible chronologically. You can download or print out a plan.
Don’t rush through it. It’s not a race. It’s about reading and studying the scriptures in proper context.
Remember, the bible was not written “to us.” It was written “for us.”
Thank you for sharing your experience with Holiness Pentecostalism. Would love to sit down with you and compare stories. Thanks again, brother!
Hi Brother Mike. Your right on with this video. 😊. The snatching away of the bride of Christ is very very close now. I was in Pentecostalism for almost 30 years I’m 71 now and I live in Ocala Florida believe me there’s very few churches out there that preach God’s word anymore for every John MacArthur there’s thousands of false teachers. Even in the evangelical churches, and you know something I hate the word evangelical because it doesn’t mean what it used to mean. So it’s not just in Pentecostalism that there’s false teaching. I would just like to encourage you to be strong in the lord and the power of his might, and preach the only trust worthy word of God, and that is from scripture itself in expository preaching just like you said. God bless you my brother and God bless your wife. Tom Harrington ❤
My husband & I left a charismatic church as leaders after 12 year membership. It's affect upon our faith took away from simply trusting in the absolute sufficiency of Jesus work on our behalf.
The unintended consequence of seeking spiritual experiences, dreams, prophetic gifts and submission to "The Lord's anointed" produced fear and a subtle demotion of God's Word.
So grateful The Good Shepherd rescued us from these hireling/wolves that had no real interest in the wellbeing of his sheep.
That was so well put Irene! I will be praying for your guys. May the Lord keep you and make his face to shine upon you.
And you...thank you for your faithful teaching of God's Word.
Well said
I keep skipping to every other couple of minutes, waiting for you to explain exactly what doctrine of the Pentecostal church is wrong , you haven’t giving one example. Please give us some doctrines that are wrong.
Finally woke up to what this mess really is a few years ago. So much pain, trauma and claiming spirit filled by people, but treating you like garbage if they can’t control you. Lots of pain and I’m just done! Listen to pastor Andy Woods at Sugar Land Bible Church in Houston. He is a verse by verse expository Bible teacher and also a professor. He KNOWS the word. Has set me straight on so many things and although it’s been painful, it’s helped me to walk away from certain people and churches. Blessings.
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This messaged blessed me. I too was raised Pentecostal and it did nothing to prepare me for the world. I succumbed to the new age movement which Jesus saved me from over 20 years later. For the past 4 years I have been shepherded at a bible chapel church with expository preaching and spirit filled worship. I agree with you when you say that Pentecostalism has only *some truth. It can be a great place to be when on fire for the Lord, but not a healthy place to be to grow and mature.
Pull them out of fire Leah
Amen Leah! God bless you and thanks for the response.
Very well said ! Very well said ! I know !
I was born and raised in a Pentecostal church, it ruined my life and that of my Mother.
I’m so sorry! I’m praying for your family.
Thank you for speaking on this topic🙏🏾
im with you brother, it is a church that encourages the flesh, rather than the Spirit. ive spoke out against these peoples false doctrines but unless the Lord moves on them i cant see it changing. And many of those pastors KNOW that some of their doctrines are wrong but are told to hold fast to the traditions of the church founders.
I agree with you brother! Thanks for your response.
Be in prayer"s for those"s who"s are tahor"s faith"s thank"s you so very much
The fact of the matter is, you simply cannot look into the heart of a man or woman and judge whether or not it’s sincere or he’s not sincere, only God can look into the heart of man and judge that
My friend, the UPCI does not legalise anything in the Church. Living a life of Holiness and Righteousness is our love for God. Jesus said if any men wants to follow him, a person MUST first of all DENY himself/herself. Again I can see the lack of the understanding of the word of God.
Where are you? I live in Stuart's Draft, raised in Pentecostal Holiness in Waynesboro. Would love to come hear you. I believe we're talking about same PHC
We are starting our services at the barrenridge community center November the 10th. We are inviting those to come who love God and Gods word. We do verse by verse exposition, explaining the meaning of scripture so people can truly grow in their walk with the Lord. We would love for you to come. May the Lord keep you.
Awesome I'm off that weekend
I plan to listen to the rest of your testimony but I just listened to the 1st 10 minutes and realize that you're probably a Calvinist and believe in. Irresistible grace. I'm curious if that is true?
I am not a Calvinist, but I do believe the doctrines of grace are biblical.
@gracebibletruthministries6889 So you believe in irresistible grace given to those predestined for the elect that were chosen before the foundation of the world?
That's how my PHD reformed Calvinist dear Pastor friend would describe doctrines of grace.
Well, the Bible doesn’t use the term irresistible grace, but effectual call. So I prefer to use that term. As far as predestined before the foundation of the world, yes! This is also clear in scripture.
So the meaning of the doctrines of grace are biblical. Reformed theology is just bible theology.
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I don't see the term effectual call in the bible either. If you're really interested in the truth regarding predestination destination/calvinism then look into the modern day teachings of Leighton Flowers.
Calvinistic teachings are not as clear in scripture as many espouse. Is it really the nature of God that we read about in the bible to hate from before the foundation of the world and fashion the greatest portion of mankind for eternal destruction before so he can be glorified in that?
I really hesitate to say that Calvinistsic teachings are a different gospel but I believe it's worth you taking a second look at.
I fell into this teaching when I left Pentecostalism because I thought those teaching me were so very biblically intelligent.
Have a blessed night!
Love in Christ
Dean
Yes I am familiar with Leighton teachings as well. Effectual call is all thru the New Testament. In the Greek language there is the general call and the effectual call of God. Anyway, God bless!
I was raised in a pentecostal church and, like you, I got saved and learned to study the Word INSPITE of the church, not because of it. I can't say I've learned anything from my church after sitting there for 30 years! I've never even heard a clear gospel message, only vague "you better get right with God or else" and fear mongering. I had to look for truth on my own. I want out but my husband doesn't want to church shop right now.
We recently went through the same exact thing. 20 years for us. We did leave all that behind and currently “shopping.” We’ve honestly learned more at home on our own.
Very good testimony sir. A few months ago, I got saved again and baptized in a Pentecostal church. I did have good experiences being in the fellowship, but overtime I realized some things weren't adding up. While they didn't go to a lot of the extremes that you explained in your video, they did teach things that didn't exactly line up with scripture.
Like the second baptism of the Holy Spirit, and tongues being the initial evidence of it. In my own studies of the Bible, I've found no concrete basis for that to be what every believer should pursue. The basis for it from my pastor was that "It was the common denominator for what happened in Acts."
When I asked my pastor about the day of Pentecost, he said they spoke in tongues, like what we are taught to be tongues being that gibberish or glossolalia tongues, but the crowd just heard it as their own language. When he told me this, I couldn't help but feel he was trying to twist what was written in Acts 2 to fit his narrative.
Also the church I attended is apart of a mega church (with many churches around the world), and they make it a big deal to do more than tithe, as well as church attendance, to keep your salvation alive, and anything outside of their church would be viewed as 'living outside the will of God for your life.'
Reading and studying the Word for myself is, ultimately, what led me to want to leave. Pastor believed that 'this is the devil leading me astray', but I do not feel comfortable being apart of what feels like false teaching of the Word.
I am very thankful to the Lord that he has shown you these things. I really worry about those who are in the Pentecostal church that cannot see the error. Many justify themselves and the movement as if there are no errors. It is so sad, but I am grateful that the Lord has allowed you to see these things. Continue in his word, and God will help you to help others. Time is short and Satan is deceiving so many people. But God is protecting his children all over the world. May the Lord keep you and strengthen you, and make his face to shine upon you.
I recommend you listen to my Pentecostalism series by subscribing to the channel. Also the 4 part gift of languages series. I hope that will be a blessing
What is that other video that shows occult practices within Pentecostal churches?
I’m doing a few videos on cults and cult practices. Coming soon. The cult practices within Pentecostalism is primarily speaking in tongues and some outward experiences they call the Holy Spirit that isn’t the Holy Spirit at all.
@@gracebibletruthministries6889 Okay, thanks!
It depends. At my church the main preachers went to bible school. There are no seizures or dancing or whatever. I think it depends on the church.
Many preachers and prophets in God 's word never went to a "formal bible college". Fishermen, tax collector Medical doctor, Jesus himself "Carpenter's son", etc
"unlearned men:" according to the scripture, they were called! Some of the most dishonest, puffed up, scripture perverting devils come out of bible schools. Bible school preachers do not guarantee you salvation but obedience to the gospel and teachings of the apostles.
I agree. This man does speak some truth but it is not truth about all what are considered Pentecostal churches. What is called Pentecostal covers a wide variety of doctrines and traditions. I have seen the type of churched this man speaks about and have the exact same feelings as he does. But there are Pentecostal churches with good sound exegesis teaching and without all that silly worship. He goes too far.
On the other side there are some very prominent false teachings out there that has permeated Pentecostals even tho some Pentecostal denominations have officially condemned them. These teachings are among the people of their churches. Just to name 2 of these teachings are the Prosperity Gospel and the teachings of NAR and New Age. To be fair these false teachings are not infiltating ONLY Pentecostals but also other non-Prentecostal or Evangelical churches as well. I have had to leave a Baptist church because of this.
I have reasons for being Pentecostal! I am an outdoor Pentecostal evangelistic preacher here in NYC.
I left the Pentecostal movement 2 years ago myself. Best thing I ever did was get into the scripture 2 Timothy 2:15. Great testimony!! Thank you!!
God bless you brother! Thanks for sharing
I am 73 years old and when I was in in my late teens I used to watch every Pentecostal preacher on tv but for some reason since I was in love with the scriptures , discernment show me that there was something very wrong with their theology.
God really blessed you and open your eyes to the truth , i am so glad for you.
Thanks so much for your response. God is faithful
The discernment I had from God and from His word is explained completely in this video. Thank you God for your word and discernment. Praise the Lord that I walked out of that church. AMEN
In my own theological journey, everything seems to be pushing me towards the Orthodox Church, or at least a reformed tradition like Lutheranism. I'm tired of the cults, they are under a lying spirit.
Lovely. Me too except they don't exist in regional Oz.
You find a church??
Hi Mike. I was a Calvinist for 30 years. Listened to it. Believed it. Defended it. Discussed it. I was in Calvinist only churches. Then a few years ago, a nine Calvinist friend of mine urged me to study with people such as Leighton Flowers and Warren McGrew with regards to their belief of the errors of Calvinism. It took me hundreds of hours of teachings. It was a difficult thing for me to come away from Calvinism, but now I see how utterly wrong the whole TULIP system is. I had to come out of the church I had been in many years due to a preacher change. The new preacher was full on Calvinistic. I couldn’t stand it anymore. I’ve now come to a charismatic believing church, mainly because where I live in the UK the choice is limited. Most are Church of England with their relaxed views and woman preachers and will marry any two people. I sadly do see in this church much of the behaviour you describe. The service is not seen as good unless there is people shaking, or falling on the floor and even ‘holy laughter’. It’s all about collective emotion. It’s also lead many times by women, which I know isn’t right. So I’m considering leaving church altogether. Staying at home and watching pastors who I know and trust on TH-cam. I already read my bible and study every day. I don’t feel as though I need to join in collective emotion to know I have the Holy Spirit. If you do get time to answer me I would greatly appreciate it. My question to you too is are you now Calvinistic. The pastor who took over the church where I left two years ago, came out of a charismatic church and has swung right over to complete cessationism and Calvinism. I wish there was a none Calvinistic, none charismatic church near me but alas I don’t even know if they exist. Thanks
Was raised in it never questioned it coused me life long trauma
Luckily Once i started reading the bible for myself and discovering
Grace it changed everything for me
I also have PTSD as does my daughter from a church like this. It was horrendous. We got out. Sadly, my marriage ended as he is still in it.
I’m so sorry to hear that, but I’m glad that you got out. God is so faithful! The Lord knows your heart and he was faithful to show you the truth. Sometimes he allows us to go through it to demonstrate to us his glory. May the Lord keep you in his care!
Yes, you’re right, the Spirit will bring you into all truth. God Bless you.
I am dealing w this now... so much ! Currently trying to write the letter to the pastor out of obedience to the truth of Gods word and commandment to walk in love towards him. I came to a meeting I called to discuss other scripture that relates to speaking in tongues (1corinthians 12,13,14 with a sincere heart,pen,paper,notes on scripture and a bible. He came already convinced I was a divisive,stumbling block to the church causing dissension ,confusion ,arguments,quarrel s. When I didn’t agree w him, he launched into”I rebuke you in the name of Jesus you spirit of division” my response was what are you doing (name) there is no spirit of division here. Much more transpired in the next hour including a unawareness of 1corinthians 12:30 . It seemed like he came to the meeting w a “spiritual” base All bat and began swinging my prayer is they receive the truth of missed or disregard of need for love, gentleness and kindness to be present when someone has valid questions and concerns about doctrines and they have dug into scripture. Pray he does not do this to a “ you g lamb” so to speak and does great harm. I was invited to stay only if I talk to no one about my scriptural studies on the subject and stop praying w individuals . He explained one more incident I’m out. I left voluntarily but have a huge burden for the pastoral staff
I understand completely! You were not in the wrong. I will be praying for you.
Now you have been given the gift of Calvinism. Congratulations.
Right!? 😅
Amen! God is absolutely Sovereign! By him are we in Christ!
It takes a lot to put yourself out there for the criticism that was sure to follow. I completely agree that often the Biblical texts are not correctly interpreted. It has led to huge misunderstandings across the board. But this is true for numerous groups, not just Pentecostals. I could never leave the Pentecostal experience, as I have seen healings and miracles. I have seen the gifts of the Spirit work and while they are abused and misused, that does not mean that they should be abandoned. These are not salvation issues though, so we can agree to disagree. When we are worshipping in Heaven, it won't matter. All of our sorrows and cares will be forever gone. I can't wait for that day to come. God bless you as you work in God's kingdom
How would you know what was from the HOLY Spirit and what was from "another spirit"? You have seen the fraud, so how do you distinguish?
A broken clock is right twice a day, lol.😅
I'm genuinely asking because I'm a former occultist (psychic, medium and "healer" who employed "spirit guides" and have seen "miraculous" healings in that satanic religion). But, no one was raised from the dead at their funeral, no one crippled from birth got up and lept around. It was mostly subjective, mind over matter because they "believed" they were healed and of course, even demons have some powers for the unbelieving. Cheap counterfeits.
Prayer, I have found since I became a born again follower of Christ Jesus, is the most powerful tool and weapon of all! Bowing to HIS authority, petitioning His mercy and grace. Not the showmanship that seeks to glorify the "gifted". It's a real fine line.
What a similarity between Mike's testimony and mine. In 2005 I have studied early church history where I found out that my belief system didn't line up with the Scriptures. I did examine myself and found myself wanting. My renunciation of my wrong convictions did not come to me easy since it was connected with shame how naive and gullible I was. Bypassing how I should grow in Christ the normal way, my greed to achieve super spirituality in a record time led me to Pentecostals where I embraced errors rather than the correct interpretation of the truth. Sufficiency of the Scriptures is my stay now. Glory be to God for His interest in bringing illuminations to all of us who are wrong. George Sherry
Thank you for your positive response and for sharing this with others. May the Lord keep you and make his face to shine upon you!
Thank you so much for making this video.
Amen. Saved complete in HIM. It is FINISHED
I'd been in Upc for 30 yrs. I'd experienced pain and trouble even in inflict with my leaders. As time went onI found out the word and promises od God is true. Getting more closer more obedient more Holy Spirit filed each day to Jesus Christ. In fear of the Lord. Obey the teaching of Jesus Christ given to the apostles.
37:10 Strange Fire is a book I wish every Pentecostal would read with an open mind and heart. It was preceded by John Macarthur's book Charismatic Chaos.
I would recommend Authentic Fire by Dr. Michael Brown.
@@paulc1814 The idea is to get away from people like Brown. You didn't listen to the video.
@@respectingthewordpodcastJohn MacArthur is false. Not believing in spiritual gifts is denial of gods word. Is plain as day taught in the New Testament church.
As a Christian I visited one in Las Vegas for fellowship. After 8 visits the pastor found I didn't believe the same way as they did. He stood on the platform denouncing my belief in front of the congregation. Afterward he came to me to personally say I wasn't welcome anymore. What a shame, there is good people in there falling for deceit. I'm glad you got a revelation of Gods Word.
It is so sad the deception that fills the pulpits of America. It is Gods judgment because many do not love the truth. Thanks for your response!
Wow! Just wow! I'm so sorry you went through that.
Dad grew up in Apostolic Oneness churches in Mississippi. He got out as soon as he moved to Indiana for the factory jobs.
I am so grateful for that. Thanks for your response.
Sometimes, moving is the best that could happen. My husband and I are moving to GA end of June. When I finally told my current pastor(I was told I “had” to get his permission/blessing”), he wasn’t happy. I told him I had been praying/fasting for several months. No doors had been opening here in North Phoenix, AZ. I’m in church, my husband isn’t. He figured my husband would pull me out of church and twist my mind. In his mind, he thinks it’s NOT the will of God. He’d rather our family be separated until my husband chooses to get in church. Heck, if that never happens, he’d rather our 5 yo son NOT have his father around to twist his mind. Cause there’d be plenty of “God fearing” men in his church that would be more than happy to be a “father” to him. Well, I guess God only speaks to the pastor and NOT the individual who’s seeking guidance. Yep. That’s what I’ve heard over the pulpit. God will speak to the pastor, and the pastor will then direct you, the individual, on what to do….😳🙄. He then said “well, I’m gonna pray God throws a wrench in your plans”….WOW! So much for the “man of God” being compassionate.
@camillegrazier7188 Hi there, I can relate to your story so well..
I was raised in an Apostolic UPC church. When I left the UPC church, I was shunned, talked about. My daughter is still attending because of her mom.
I have been called a backslidder, reprobate and sinner.
I was like with Christians like that who needs demons flying around.
Now that it been several years, I am learning about God who he truly is, the love and compassion that he has for his children. I am saved because of what He did at Calvary and not because of who I am or what label I wear.
Praying all is well with you and your family. Blessings
I understand clearly what you are saying. If it sounded like I was putting everyone in the same boat I want you to know I am not. I was saved in a Pentecostal church. But Pentecostalism(meaning Pentecostal theology) is bad theology for anyone to follow. The appeal that I made for men and women in this video was to come out of Pentecostalism and separate themselves from its teachings, because most of them are incorrect and not biblical. For example, The teaching of soteriology, and
And Pneumatology. To name a few.
Learning the meaning of scripture is vital for every true believer. This is not found in most Pentecostal churches. And as far as Bible school if you are speaking of a Pentecostal Bible school then the theology is still going to be based on Arminianism which was considered heresy in church history. It is a false view of God and man and if there is a false view of God and man there will be a false view of the whole of scripture which is what Pentecostalism has done. Thanks for the response
pneumatology
Did you speak in tongues? Was it of God or the devil?
@@larryusher4562 I did speak in tongues. But in my case it was not of the devil. I was doing it. My wife and I were truly born again, we just were deceived concerning what we were doing.
It is fascinating to hear some people use the word 'grace' as a replacement for 'Holy Ghost'. Some people even use a capital 'G'. Grace is God's unmerited favor. It is definitely true that none of us could be saved from the coming judgment without grace. Thankfully, God extended his grace by sending his Comforter in the form of the Holy Ghost so that we can be saved.
Growing up in the Pentecostal church, I began to notice things as a young Christian that didn’t line up, I brought it to leadership but they could not really give me a biblical answer. I don’t consider myself a Pentecostal anymore.
Many churches have done great work and have lead many to Christ, and our of a world of darkness but, so much is lacking.
Absolutely! Thanks for your response
Keep up the good work. You are in the right side.
We must not generalize the Pentecostalism, because not all Pentecostal believers are like that--that's why i disagree in what the man is saying on this video. Today Pentecostal believers are well verse in the Bible because they based their doctrines on the WORD OF GOD.
The man does not know what he's saying. Pentecostal and Charismatic believers like the Assemblies of God have many Bible Seminary, and they preach powerfully under the anointing of God and their theology is based on the Word of God.
You must go to the right bible schools to learn the Bible. Pentecostal bible schools are not the right schools. I know what I’m talking about because I was in Pentecostalism for 25 years before coming out. I have seen the best of them. I’ve seen the worst of them. Pentecostalism teaches a shallow view of God. a shallow view of worship, a shallow view of almost everything. It is vital a person knows Greek and Hebrew and has been trained in the scriptures correctly before attempting to preach.
@@gracebibletruthministries6889its sad that instead of admitting that your claim of 'no training' is wrong you switch to a different argument, viz 'it's the wrong kind of training'. This unfortunately is slander.
Some of us were raised in Pentecostal churches that rejected the excesses and errors that you believed in the church you were raised in on the strength of scripture. I reject reformed Calvinism on the same weight of scripture today
In pretence and in truth Christ is preached, it does sadden me, I would read Gods Word and it took church to take out all the good God put in, I’ve heard some dreadful things from the pulpit. So glad you’re addressing this it has damaged so many people and their lives. More demons in church today.
You are right Paul! Thanks for the response.
@@gracebibletruthministries6889 you are welcome I’ve seen so much, it’s great you’re doing this, hopefully this helps a lot of Gods people. Stay Blessed .
I think some Pentecostal churches focus in speaking in tongues but I do not see anyone doing discernment of spirit if the tongues are legit. 33:23 you are absolutely right
Thank you for sharing. It has been a bit rough since we left Pentecostalism and also being Apostolic. But, it's true what you said, the God that I heard preached about many times growing up isn't the God of the Bible. He is loving, kind, tenderhearted and forgiving. People however were not. The God they preached many times was one of punishment and God who took pleasure in disciplining his children. To me it seemed like an abusive relationship. I couldn't understand why people would say, "This hurts, but I know God loves me and he only wants to perfect me, or take the bad out of me." I would be like, " I don't know about that. I'm not okay with this." Now, I can truly say I love God more now, than I did before. 🙏
Thanks for the response.
Unfortunately, many have left the craziness of the Charasmatic movement, only to be ensnared in the terrible errors of Calvinism. I have seen this many times.
With all due respect, Steve, if you understood Calvinism, you would know that it is not being ensnared at all. Hyper Calvinism yes, I understand that completely. But Calvinism itself when understood correctly, only demonstrates that it is biblical theology at its best
100% agreed. I have seen Pentecostal errors but have stayed in the Pentecostal movement and holding on to its ideals on the persuasion of scripture. You need to butcher scripture to reject Pentecostal ideals
Doctrine of Grace is what we need today. Faith alone in Christ Jesus is key today. Sight, sings, wonders, speaking in tongues, healing, raising sick etc are foe Jews. They are not for us gentiles. This penticoastal movement fails to study and understand dispensation periods. It should put them where they belong to ie right place for us today is Pauline gospel. Saved by faith and not by works, signs and wonders, healing, raising deaths, miracles etc. Thanks from Papua New Guinea.
God bless you! Thanks for the response!
I’m embarrassed to have belonged to that sect for more than 10yrs.
Still gives me anxiety when I think of all the people that are brainwashed and taken advantage of by those animals.
Absolutely, thanks for your response.
Question 🙋🏽♂️
What about the “speaking in tongues/languages” in the household of Cornelius?
Or the “speaking in languages”
When Paul comes across those who were baptized by John, but not yet baptized by the Holy Spirit?
Good question Job, the answer is modern tongues is not the same as the biblical gift of tongues(languages). The distinction is, speaking in tongues today is gibberish(ecstatic speech). Acts 2, acts 10 and acts 19, is the biblical gift of tongues(languages). Which was an understandable, real, authentic language. The purpose of the gift of languages being repeated in Acts 10 and acts 19 is Acts 2 was for the Jews, acts 10 was for the gentiles, and acts 19 was for a group of twelve men who had not even heard there was a Holy Spirit.
Biblical tongues was a sign to the unbeliever, not the believer.
Modern tongues is not of God! It came about by man at the turn of the 20th century.
I recommend you watch my gift of languages 4 part series on my TH-cam channel. Thank you for your response.
@@gracebibletruthministries6889 I don’t know if I can handle anymore of this right now. I came across a series by Deanna jo(Responsible Faith). I watched like 20 videos in 3-4 days of testimonies of people from all walks of Pentecostal upbringing. It has opened my eyes to things that I’ve believed for 29 years(got in when I was 20). All because I googled “spiritual abuse”. The church I currently attend(I was out for 7 years, got back in 2 years ago)), does NOT believe in internet. However, I’ve never adhered to the pastors standard on that. Neither to the not having smart phone(I keep it in my car any time I’m around the church folks). This info right here, might be only 1 reason why he preaches against it. Pastor claims he’s against internet because of porn. Yeah, I think it’s information like this he’s preventing people from searching/studying. I’m now critiquing EVERYTHING that’s said over the pulpit now. I’m on information OVERLOAD now…😱😳🤷♀️
We want the Spirit to take over not only the services but also our lives. Not because of the feeling it brings, but because the Spirit reveals Jesus to us.