Development of ACOP Doctrine

[Merodee]

I believe Acts 4:13 could be used to describe the early Pentecostals. The early apostles were unschooled in rabbinic traditions and yet when the Holy Spirit came upon them He led them into all truth bringing glory to Jesus. Likewise, many of the early pentecostals were not students and graduates of the religious orders of their day. Yet, when they received the gift of Holy Spirit, He began to lead them into truth, bringing glory to Jesus. I think this is somewhat less true of Pentecostals today.

I have understood that the Baptism of Holy Spirit is a gift given to believers to add power to their witness. Yes, my beliefs line up with the video.

[Lorna Anne]

Acts 4:13, could also be used to describe the early Pentecostals because this is the promise of God. He is the same yesterday today and forever. ""And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days." ‭‭Joel‬ ‭2‬:‭28‬-‭29‬ ‭NIV‬‬ ; Acts 1:8 " but you will recieve power,when the Holy Spirit comes upon you..The baptism of the Holy Spirit is lined up with what is being presented.

[Melany]

Yes I believe it applies to the early pentecostal and those of us today, because the Holy Spirit comes on us in power, and the power is for purpose.. to preach the Gospel with signs and wonders following

[Margie]

• The part that stands out the most to me is, “They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus.” I’d love this verse to speak of all Christians regardless of denomination, but I know that’s not exactly what’s being asked. I can’t comment so generally about “Pentecostals today,” but the Pentecostals I know through my church and the ACOP certainly show evidence of “having been with Jesus.” Education is so very important, but knowing Jesus by spending time with Him shapes our character into something that more resembles Him.
• When I was baptized in the Spirit, I hadn’t been taught what it was about, when it should happen or what happens afterwards. It was all through experience. But, my experience and understanding do line up with what ACOP teaches and believes. It just wasn’t all at once. I was born again, then a few months later, I was baptized in the Spirit, and then a few months after that, I began speaking in tongues.