In general does the Weslyan church believe in cessationism? Do you? The little church that split from the UMC does not. Though I haven't heard anyone there speak in tongues or use any of the other gifts besides healing.Well, I would only say that your opinion of your gifting is singular and we will have to agree to disagree agreeably. You may know what the Bible says, but your understanding of it is misguided in my humble opinion. I am sincerely afraid for you in this path you are taking. It seems to me that the edge of the cliff is closer than you realize.
Again, I am sincerely not trying to belittle you, I am merely trying to be honest and yet respect your right to believe what you will. May the grace of God be with you and may wisdom guide and guard your heart. I am certain that in heaven we will all have to deal with embarrassment over what we believed so adamantly only to discover we were wrong.
Doug
In general does the Weslyan church believe in cessationism? Do you? The little church that split from the UMC does not. Though I haven't heard anyone there speak in tongues or use any of the other gifts besides healing.
Do you believe the Trinity is 3 persons, or 3 what?Darkness is the absence of light; likewise oneness and poly personhood are antithetical to each other and cannot both be true or scriptural. That is a simple truth that is irrefutable.
Doug
I'd like to know outside of mono and poly, which we can agree to disagree, what do I believe that you don't. I'm not sure how far off we are.Well, I would only say that your opinion of your gifting is singular and we will have to agree to disagree agreeably. You may know what the Bible says, but your understanding of it is misguided in my humble opinion. I am sincerely afraid for you in this path you are taking. It seems to me that the edge of the cliff is closer than you realize.
Again, I am sincerely not trying to belittle you, I am merely trying to be honest and yet respect your right to believe what you will. May the grace of God be with you and may wisdom guide and guard your heart. I am certain that in heaven we will all have to deal with embarrassment over what we believed so adamantly only to discover we were wrong.
Doug
Do you believe the Trinity is 3 persons, or 3 what?
Not necessarily all the angels. It could also be translated over their designated country. Each country has more than one angel, but one archangel, its prince. So you could say that over one country their archangel is chief.Archangel translates-Chief of the angels--that means all of them. None is higher than Michael except for Jehovah God.
I'm over it, so don't worry about it. I still love discussing matters with you so don't ignore me.Again, I am sincerely not trying to belittle you
Michel was the word in Genesis ! and is Gods voice there?Lord is a title. Jesus is the name God gave to him, it made him better than the angels)-his companions( Psalm 45:7)
It wasn't the proper time yet. Michael kicks his butt in the war in heaven( Rev 12) and boots him and his angels( 1/3 of them) to the vicinity of the Earth. Never allowed back in heaven( bruising of his head) Jesus is foretold to do that, another proof Jesus is Michael.
@TibiasDadI'd like to know outside of mono and poly, which we can agree to disagree, what do I believe that you don't. I'm not sure how far off we are.
Let me ask you a question about Weslyan that you also believe. How would you define grace, and from what scripture, if any. I'm not going to ask more than one question at a time.
I think I've got two questions out there for you. I'll stop for now.
Jesus physically resurrected as same Jesus, was he then also Michael?Lord is a title. Jesus is the name God gave to him, it made him better than the angels)-his companions( Psalm 45:7)
It wasn't the proper time yet. Michael kicks his butt in the war in heaven( Rev 12) and boots him and his angels( 1/3 of them) to the vicinity of the Earth. Never allowed back in heaven( bruising of his head) Jesus is foretold to do that, another proof Jesus is Michael.
Do you hold to the heresy of modualism/Oneness then?Weren't you accusing me I must be mono, and not poly? I go by neither, just the Word.
All 3 persons appeared at the water Baptism of JesusColossians 2:9 9 For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily;
Nope, you are both wrong about me. But the mod squad are closer than poly. The truth is in the middle between the two. Oneness believes that at times He appears as the Father, and at other times as the Holy Spirit, but they are all Jesus.
cc: @JesusFan
You deny the Blessed trinity, correct?Nope, just the Bible
Thanks. Yes, there are more than one archangel. And I'm glad this recognizes him as being the archangel of Israel. I like the term guardian prince. As I've been saying there are also demonic archangels: the prince of Persia and the prince of Greece in Daniel 10.@charismaticlady
Just an FYI
In looking up something for someone else I ran across this statement....
Michael
Archangel in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic teachings
Michael, also called Archangel Michael or Michael the Taxiarch, is an archangel and the warrior of God in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. The earliest surviving mentions of his name are in third- and second-century BC Jewish works, often but not always apocalyptic, where he is the chief of the angels and archangels, and he is the guardian prince of Israel and is responsible for the care of the people of Israel Continued in Wikipedia
this Wiki article says plural archangels.............
So I did a very quick search and Search Assist posted this
Search Assist
The Bible specifically names Michael as the only archangel, but the term "archangels" can refer to a broader category in various religious traditions and texts, which may include other angels like Gabriel and Raphael. Additionally, some interpretations and extra-biblical sources mention multiple archangels, leading to the plural usage.
Wikipedia
Christianity.com
Just thought I would let you know that this may be why people think of more then one..... One other I saw says
Seven Archangels
The concept of Seven Archangels is found in some works of early Jewish literature and in Christianity. In those texts, they are referenced as the angels who serve God directly. The Catholic Church venerates seven archangels: in Latin Christianity, three are invoked by name while the Eastern Catholic Churches name seven. Lutheranism and Anglicanism's traditions generally recognize four known archangels: Michael, Gabriel, Raphael and sometimes Uriel. Non denominational Protestant churches often venerate only Gabriel and Michael. In the Coptic tradition, the Seven Archangels are Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Surael, Sedakiel, Sarathael, and Ananael. In parts of Oriental Orthodox Christianity and Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Eight Archangels may be honoured, including Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, as well as Salathiel, Jegudiel, Barachiel, and Jeremiel. The Eight Archangels are commemorated on the Feast of the Archangels Continued in Wikipedia
So maybe once we have crossed over out of this world we will learn the real truth
Generally speaking, I would say yes, however, that is not my position personally. I do not place limits on how God may choose to accomplish things. I do think that the circumstances in 30 AD are very different from those today, and tongues are not as necessary today as it was on Pentecost.In general does the Weslyan church believe in cessationism? Do you? The little church that split from the UMC does not. Though I haven't heard anyone there speak in tongues or use any of the other gifts besides healing.
The Trinity is three persons who have three distinct identities and roles. All three are present independently at Jesus’s baptism. The Father spoke, and the Spirit descended upon Jesus in the form of a dove.Do you believe the Trinity is 3 persons, or 3 what?
No, no matter what my friend, Doug surmises. LOL But I have asked the oneness pastor about the Father and the Holy Spirit, and he said there are times when Jesus appears as the Father or the Spirit, but they are all Jesus. So they are not denying the Father and Spirit. That is what I had always wondered.Do you hold to the heresy of modualism/Oneness then?