HISTORY & FUTURE OF HOLINESS: As a movement and doctrine. Discussions - Black Preaching Network2024-03-28T13:40:18Zhttps://abcpreachers.ning.com/group/holinessasamovementanddoctrine/forum?feed=yes&xn_auth=noNo Condemnation doesn't mean No Rulestag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2010-07-29:916966:Topic:14505462010-07-29T16:00:58.702ZServant J. A. C. Majorshttps://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/ServantJACMajors
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I have noticed a great decline in the dress code of Holiness (and other) churches. While I am very traditional in doctrine, I'm not one to condemn people to hell over how they dress, but even still the Bible says 'to him that knoweth to do good and doeth not, to him it is sin.'. So that the sin is not in what you have on but rather that fact that you should know better. As a result I have written an official dress code for my church, and all that join are asked to abide by it and warned…
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I have noticed a great decline in the dress code of Holiness (and other) churches. While I am very traditional in doctrine, I'm not one to condemn people to hell over how they dress, but even still the Bible says 'to him that knoweth to do good and doeth not, to him it is sin.'. So that the sin is not in what you have on but rather that fact that you should know better. As a result I have written an official dress code for my church, and all that join are asked to abide by it and warned that rebellion is a sin of witchcraft. This has increased my membership because it gives people a clear understanding of what is and is not accecptable to wear for worshipping in Yahweh's house. What I'm saying is that the decline in what people wear to church is not the fault of the people, but rather the negligence of a leader to demand better. Holiness should be a way of life to all, yet it s a denomination as well to some, Why Not!tag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2010-05-13:916966:Topic:13195532010-05-13T17:15:04.201ZServant J. A. C. Majorshttps://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/ServantJACMajors
The word "Holiness" was attributed to a movement and a denomination which is what this group is saying. This doesn't mean others not associated with this movement or denomination should not obey the call of holiness as well. It is just observing the fact that a change was broughy forth in the United States of America through a movement called "Holiness". This movement has changed but has not died. We all have a commandment to be holy regardless of denomination. At the same time, I believe…
The word "Holiness" was attributed to a movement and a denomination which is what this group is saying. This doesn't mean others not associated with this movement or denomination should not obey the call of holiness as well. It is just observing the fact that a change was broughy forth in the United States of America through a movement called "Holiness". This movement has changed but has not died. We all have a commandment to be holy regardless of denomination. At the same time, I believe Yahweh honors denominations. If you recall reading in Ephesians, he call the church the "body of Christ." Let me remind you that the body is not made up of one big arm, but the body has many joints, ligaments and body parts to make it complete. The Holiness Church, Baptist Church, so on and so forth, are apart of the Body. Each denominations has it's part and serves it's purpose. It doesn't divide us but rather it makes us able to reach different people from different backgrounds. It gives people a chance to be in the "Body of Christ" and find a denomination or church that suits them. Worship, sermons and teaching styles are different from church to church. But all of it should lead to the same cross. Remember John wrote to the 7 churches. Remember there were 12 tribes of Israel, and even diffrent sects within them, but they were all named the Children of Yahweh. So denominations are not bad, judgment against one another is what hurts us, not the denominations themselves. The Purpose of Ittag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2010-05-10:916966:Topic:13170152010-05-10T16:05:03.472ZServant J. A. C. Majorshttps://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/ServantJACMajors
A lot of people think that "Holiness" was only about the clothes you wear, and jumping and dancing, but holiness was about looking at life from a "self improvement" view. Holiness was about constantly improving one's self by drawing nearer to Yahweh, and shunning things of this world. That is why in the "holiness" movement, being filled with the Holy Ghost was essential. Being filled was the easiest way to accomplish the ultimate goal of self improvement. Allowing the spirit to rest, rule and…
A lot of people think that "Holiness" was only about the clothes you wear, and jumping and dancing, but holiness was about looking at life from a "self improvement" view. Holiness was about constantly improving one's self by drawing nearer to Yahweh, and shunning things of this world. That is why in the "holiness" movement, being filled with the Holy Ghost was essential. Being filled was the easiest way to accomplish the ultimate goal of self improvement. Allowing the spirit to rest, rule and abide made striving for a holy life so much easier. The spirit would convict the soul, which would be the guide for living Holy. That is why outward appearance mattered in this movement as well, it was because it was a sign that the Holy Ghost was within you enough to convict your soul enough that you would want to present your physical body as acceptable and holy unto Yahweh as well as your soul. The Holiness Churchtag:abcpreachers.ning.com,2010-02-16:916966:Topic:12245862010-02-16T20:43:31.752ZServant J. A. C. Majorshttps://abcpreachers.ning.com/profile/ServantJACMajors
<p>People are not being filled with the Holy Ghost the way they used to be filled. When one was filled with the Holy Ghost, it was a true and visible change that took place in that individual. Why are the principles and doctrines of the Holiness Church beginning to fade away when so many great denominations and chruches were birth from it?</p>
<p>People are not being filled with the Holy Ghost the way they used to be filled. When one was filled with the Holy Ghost, it was a true and visible change that took place in that individual. Why are the principles and doctrines of the Holiness Church beginning to fade away when so many great denominations and chruches were birth from it?</p>