Unity of the Spirit (was Re: Rings with a twist)

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>Richard's right of course, concerning the origins of the AOG. Though, some
>time ago I remember reading about what Br. Young is referring to in Dr.
>David Reed's work on pre-UPC oneness history. (BTW, Dr. Reed really is "da
>Man" when it comes to pre-UPC history. That he's cited positively by both
>C.R.I. *and* David Bernard tells you something about the objectivity of his
>work... I highly recommend!)
>
Many members of one of those groups (I think it was the PCI)
>held to the "classic" pentecostal position on tongues (i.e. the older
>pentecostal doctrine that spirit baptism was an experience subsequent to
>salvation, as taught by Parham in 1900 and the AOG today). Everyone else
>held to what is most commonly taught today in the UPCI - tongues as the
>exclusive sign of regeneration.
>

There were different "apostoles" of pentecost that had their own feelings
on certain issues. The idea that the Baptism of the Holy Spirit was
essential was clearly brought into focus by G. T. Haywood of the PAW. Frank
Ewart taught along similar lines, although not as directly. Howard Goss was
more accomodating to the view that the work of God begins in one's life at
repentence and Baptism inwater and Spirit are steps that will come in the
person's life because of obedience. Other interesting thoughts of his were
in the early part of his Pentecostal ministry he didn't like hand clapping
in worship because it was something saved and unsaved could do alike with
ne difference in anointing.
(Quote available upon request, but have mercy on my fingers :)


>P.S. Speaking of the AOG, I recently subscribed to their relatively new
>e-mail list on my home pc. Guess what the long running topic is...?  
>
I have friends in AG, would be interested to hear discussion. How do I
subscribe?

Frank

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