1.4 Factors That Gave Rise to the Modern Pentecostal Movement

[Cailey]

1. Personally, I believe Seymour got it right. Sometimes, we can get so caught up in the things Jesus does for us, that we take Jesus completely out of the picture. If people speak of tongues instead of Jesus, the focus is on tongues and not Jesus. Seymour got the mission correct, we are called to tell the world about Jesus and his love.

[Wayne]

I don't see a lot of comments on hot topic question 2, so here goes.

I believe Pope Leo was on to something in a profound way. I am not surprised to see the Holy Spirit as "poured out on all people" being seen in the Catholic Church as well as the part of the catholic church we align with!

My experience with many Spirit Filled Catholics has been positive and refreshing. One of our weaknesses can be that we fail to look for God's work and power outside of our own circle of accepted Christian theology and practice.

Pope Leo, should have a virtue of prayer and relationship with God, even if slightly outside of our context of what we believe it should be. In his office (leadership) as Pope, he has great authority. What we also must note, is that with great authority, comes greater responsibility. I fail to see any evidence of sudden and unsubstantiated declaration from this source. Pope Leo could have very well been inspired to dedicate the 20th century to the Holy Spirit. It would appear he didn't get it wrong!

[Olivia]

I love the fact that he said that because it is so important that we praise and proclaim Jesus not just simply his gifts.

[IKECHUKWU]

I do agree with what Seymour said, because we can forget about the giver and be lost with the evidence His gift. Once the focus remains the Giver not the gift.