Truth is indeed stranger than fiction. I wish I had known any of this before I walked into a Pentecostal church the first time. But it explains a lot as the founding head pastor, who was a teenager working for AA Alan as an intern back in the day, well later left, went to Washington DC to work for a marriage ministry started by the guy writing the "Left Behind" series of books. There he got a divorce likely because of his undiagnosed bi-polar disorder. Then ended up in a 12 step group saying his problem was an addiction to religion, got saved for the first time. Then later came back to the church as the 4th pastor was taking over and told everyone that he started that church "under the influence of a religious spirit" he had gotten delivered of. With this all of that makes sense…
Is it true that Seymour was one off the only one of these people who was not criminal? He's still questionable because he continued to work with Parham, who was publicly known as a pedophile.
Georgian Banov was at the 100th anniversary celebration and claims to have received special powers from it? He's fond of using the "Fire tunnel" in his meetings. Which brings me to an item I wanted to bring up with you: How others who didn't "start" something claim they're the guy ie: John and Carol Arnott for starters.
The Azusa Street Revival, how scriptural was it right from the beginning; including the story of imminent rapture? 2 Thessalonians 2; Now in regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to meet Him, we ask you, brothers and sisters, 2 not to be quickly unsettled or alarmed either by a [so-called prophetic revelation of a] spirit or a message or a letter [alleged to be] from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has [already] come. 3 Let no one in any way deceive or entrap you, for that day WILL NOT come unless the APOSTASY comes first [that is, the great rebellion, the abandonment of the faith by professed Christians], and the man of lawlessness is REVEALED, the son of destruction [the ANTICHRIST, the one who is destined to be destroyed], So we can see from scripture that the whole Azusa St revival was 1 giant deception and was unscriptural right from the start and the false doctrines are still carried on today.
I don't believe a word of this "flame", the fruit of this movement has been rotten and full of LUST, GREED & PRIDE since the days of Dowie. They made this up from old heresies which had already been debunked decades, centuries and millenia before. Converging Apostasy connected the dots for me, I was doubtful before that, Now I know it is fake, it was then and it is now. The leaders just want money, they could care less about the people they mislead into false doctrines.
Which person is telling me the truth? — The Word of God is telling you the truth! This garbage begins with reading "devotionals". Be devoted to reading your Bible and asking God, by the Holy Spirit to help you to understand what is being read.
I’m impressed! How did you do this with a straight face? At the same time we all need to be educated as silly as it may seem!!
Truth is indeed stranger than fiction. I wish I had known any of this before I walked into a Pentecostal church the first time. But it explains a lot as the founding head pastor, who was a teenager working for AA Alan as an intern back in the day, well later left, went to Washington DC to work for a marriage ministry started by the guy writing the "Left Behind" series of books. There he got a divorce likely because of his undiagnosed bi-polar disorder. Then ended up in a 12 step group saying his problem was an addiction to religion, got saved for the first time. Then later came back to the church as the 4th pastor was taking over and told everyone that he started that church "under the influence of a religious spirit" he had gotten delivered of. With this all of that makes sense…
So many countries and churches whitewash their history. Anyone who does thatdoes not value truth, which Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, the life.
Fire that is not contained is very destructive.
So speaking in tongues is supposed to undo the Tower of Babel?
Is it true that Seymour was one off the only one of these people who was not criminal? He's still questionable because he continued to work with Parham, who was publicly known as a pedophile.
God didn't perfect "God's Generals "
Whoever was better at faking it was held in highest esteem, just like now.
There's a YouTube video about this human sacrifice. I don't remember the name of it, but I've seen it.
It's so interesting how this pattern repeats again and again.
Thanks John!!
You didn't go down this path, but the founders of the Oneness movement certainly claimed unique authority to pass the flame.
Appreciate all your research.
Georgian Banov was at the 100th anniversary celebration and claims to have received special powers from it? He's fond of using the "Fire tunnel" in his meetings. Which brings me to an item I wanted to bring up with you: How others who didn't "start" something claim they're the guy ie: John and Carol Arnott for starters.
The Azusa Street Revival, how scriptural was it right from the beginning; including the story of imminent rapture? 2 Thessalonians 2; Now in regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to meet Him, we ask you, brothers and sisters, 2 not to be quickly unsettled or alarmed either by a [so-called prophetic revelation of a] spirit or a message or a letter [alleged to be] from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has [already] come. 3 Let no one in any way deceive or entrap you, for that day WILL NOT come unless the APOSTASY comes first [that is, the great rebellion, the abandonment of the faith by professed Christians], and the man of lawlessness is REVEALED, the son of destruction [the ANTICHRIST, the one who is destined to be destroyed],
So we can see from scripture that the whole Azusa St revival was 1 giant deception and was unscriptural right from the start and the false doctrines are still carried on today.
I don't believe a word of this "flame", the fruit of this movement has been rotten and full of LUST, GREED & PRIDE since the days of Dowie. They made this up from old heresies which had already been debunked decades, centuries and millenia before. Converging Apostasy connected the dots for me, I was doubtful before that, Now I know it is fake, it was then and it is now. The leaders just want money, they could care less about the people they mislead into false doctrines.
Are you still Christian?
3:40 Even though that's not what you were talking about, word choice is everything LOL. You couldn't have explained it better😂
"Some of the fruits that came from Christianity………".
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Plenty of "Fruits" in the Pentecostal and NAR movements😅
R A Torrey, the author of Baptism of the Holy Spirit published in 1895, was very skeptical of Azusa. This was documented.
Paul notes that false signs and wonders BEFORE the great apostasy and then the Lord returns.
Which person is telling me the truth? — The Word of God is telling you the truth! This garbage begins with reading "devotionals". Be devoted to reading your Bible and asking God, by the Holy Spirit to help you to understand what is being read.