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1 | Non-denominational theology? | John 3:16 | Todd | 2344 | ||
Well sinse non-denominational churches are independant of each other, they hold to different theologies. I am baptist, but unless you pick a specific church, you really can't discuss what they believe. Some non-dem are calvinistic, some are like baptists, some are pentacostal. Theres alot of variation. Hope this helps. | ||||||
2 | Non-denominational theology? | John 3:16 | VeryPrecious | 15958 | ||
The non-denominational churches that I have belonged to or visited have a Charismatic, Evangelical, or Pentacostal flavor (overtone). When encountering the Holy Spirit in a non-denominational setting, one might laugh, cry, sing, shout, dance, clap, speak prophetically, as the Lord leads. The time boundaries are taken off God and the Holy Spirit in this setting. A church service may last 3,4,5 hrs. according to the move of the Holy Spirit. In this setting you move from 'Program to Praise.' 'And they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth.' God bless.......Veryprecious | ||||||
3 | Non-denominational theology? | John 3:16 | EdB | 16023 | ||
Veryprecious, what you describe has nothing to do with denominationalism or non denominationalism! What you describe just happens to be the style of worship of the churches your familiar with. I have been in denominational churches and experienced similar occurrences and I have been in non denominational churches and witnessed a rigidity of form that made an “I” beam seem pliable. | ||||||
4 | Non-denominational theology? | John 3:16 | VeryPrecious | 16029 | ||
EdB, True. Same here. The main difference I've experienced is in denominational churches there seems to be a strict program that the leadership usually follows to the letter and in non-denominational, there is rarely a program to follow, just a paper with a list of services and announcements..........VeryPrecious |
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5 | Non-denominational theology? | John 3:16 | EdB | 16039 | ||
VeryPrecious Reread this thread, there was a question on the differences between denominationalism and non denominationalism. You responded with a generalizations based on your experience rather than fact. I then pointed out what you had said was not true in all cases and not a difference at all but rather what you had experienced. You then replied “Same here” and then repeated your same inaccurate comparison and generalization. The matter of whether a church follows a strict form of worship or not has nothing to do with it being either denominational or non denominational. The form of worship is usually decided by the Pastor and his advisors (elders, deacons, etc.), if there are any, and something found to be satisfactory with the general congregation. I understand non denominational churches tend to be looser than non denominational churches but to make the comparison as you did incorrectly answers the question. I see you’re a scholar and I’m sure you want to give accurate answers to questions, it is for this reason I’m pointing this out to you. Please forgive my forwardness, I’m really trying to be a blessing rather than a pain. What your describing is basically seen as the difference between liturgical churches and non liturgical churches. Liturgical churches have a prescribed form of worship and rarely if ever deviate from that schedule. However there are both denominational liturgical churches and non denominational liturgical churches just as there are denominational and non denominational non liturgical churches. Even this isn’t a complete answer to the point you raise as many churches that are non liturgical have a pattern of worship from which they never stray. That in itself become liturgical even though they vehemently deny any form of liturgy. This occurs also in denominational and non denominational churches. When Sspin responds to Hanks question, we then will be able to begin to understand and answer his question |
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6 | Non-denominational theology? | John 3:16 | VeryPrecious | 16164 | ||
What is Sspin? Explain liturgical. I've only heard that term referred to in reference to a form of worship through dance....i.e., Liturgical dancing. I'm not a scholar at the moment, but aspire to learn everything I can in all facets of Christianity. I'm learning like everyone else. God bless......VeryPrecious | ||||||
7 | Non-denominational theology? | John 3:16 | EdB | 16172 | ||
Veryprecious First “Sspin” is a user Id of the person that asked the original question. Liturgical by definition is using a liturgy. Liturgy is merely a system of worship. Many times liturgy is used to refer to the Book of Common Prayer used in many churches. While the Book of Common Pray is a liturgy it is not in itself the definition. A liturgy is any form of worship that has become standard within the church whether formalized by documenting (such as the Book of Common Prayer) or just done out of habit. Many churches consider themselves to be non liturgical in that they follow no written form of worship however they are still very liturgical in that they always do the same things at the same place in worship from one service to another. I attended a very anti liturgical church that practiced this. They always opened service with 3 praise songs (choruses) 3 worship songs (choruses), spoke a prayer, took the offering, did special music (solo or choir), preached a sermon, had altar time and gave a benediction. That was a liturgy, therefore they were liturgical. Many believe to be liturgical you must preach a canned sermon and say canned prayers and nothing could be further from the truth. I trust this will clear up your confusion. Be blessed and be a blessing EdB |
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