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3.1 Schisms in the Pentecostal Movement
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I think that the “New Issue of Baptism” is relatively insignificant when you look at the grand scope of Christian life. I’m not sure if you were to baptize strictly in Jesus’ name versus the trinity, that God would do any less work through you, especially to the baptized person. To me, the gospel story and the nature of Jesus’ teachings show us that the “nitty gritty” rules and procedures are not the point when following God. God looks at the heart, so when you are baptizing, I would examine that rather than losing sleep over how you word your little speeches.
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- Of the three issues in this video (Only Evidence, Finished Work, New Issue), which side of the theological divides do you find yourself on? Are there any of these issues that you think are of lesser importance than the others?
I don't have any issue of this Schism. The only Evidence is the speaking in Tongues. Finished Word is where Jesus died at the cross and we need to walk in Holiness. As you believed in Jesus, we need to follow and trust him in our lives. Surrendering our lives to him. Follow him as your Master and Saviour of our lives. New Issue, Water Baptism is in Jesus only. There is power in the name of Jesus. Gods desire for us to baptized and through the work of the Holy Spirit. I believed in the work of the Trinity in my life.
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I thing progressive illumination (or what I would prefer to call progressive revelation) is a necessity. The Lord is always speaking and revealing deeper truth to our heart. To illuminate progressive revelation, to me, is almost implying that ‘you’ve arrived and can learn no more’ at some point. Impossible. There will always be more to learn as we grow and mature in the things of God.
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Progressive illumination is an interesting idea. We need to remain relevant to our culture, but at the same time we need to stay true to Scripture and ensure what we are sharing is TRUTH. I think it is more the motivation that drives Howard Goss' comment that has me concerned, trying to find new revelation to not be considered dull, slow or unspiritual is the wrong motivation. If we are constantly seeking God from a place of desire and hunger for God and His work in our lives then we will be taken to deeper levels of revelation with Him. The Word is alive! I have read the same Scripture on multiple occasions and God reveals new things about it each time. We should always be endeavouring to grow in our relationship with God, and part of that naturally would be new revelations from Scripture.
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