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The Error of Pentecostal Doctrine. IPHC Manual. According to the Articles of Faith:
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IPHC Manual According to the Articles of Faith: “We believe that the son, who is the word of the father, the very and eternal God, of one substance with the father… that is to say, the Godhood and the manhood were joined together in one person never to be divided, whereof is one Christ”
“Jesus Only” doctrine The Godhead defined (Acts 17:29, Rom 1:20, Col. 2:9) Three Persons in the Godhead (Mt 28:19, 2 Cor 13:14, I Pet. 1:1-2) Three Distinct Persons in the Godhead (Mt. 3:16-17, I John 5:7-8)
“Jesus Only” doctrine The word “one” in the scriptures Gen 2:24, Gen 11:6,7 “Us” and “Their” demand a plurality of persons Gen 11:7, Gen 1:26,27 Christ is our mediator I Tim 2:5
“Jesus Only” Doctrine • Simple Word Study destroys this doctrine • “and” (Mt. 28:19) • “both” (2 John 9) • “another” (John 14:16) • “send” (John 16:17) • “three” (I John 5:7)
Absurdities of the Doctrine • What would these passages mean? • Mt. 1:18-20 • John 12:49 • Mt. 26:39 • Mk. 13:32 • I Cor. 15:24-27 • Luke 23:46 • Heb. 9:24
Ephesians 4:4-6 1 Body 1 Spirit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 spirit 1 Hope 1 Lord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Lord 1 Faith 1 Baptism 1 Father. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Father 5 or 7 1 or 3
Holy Spirit Baptism According the the IPHC manual in its articles of faith: “We Believe that Pentecostal baptism of the Holy Ghost and fire is obtainable”
Holy Spirit Baptism • Misunderstanding of Mt. 3:11 • Not addressing who will be baptized but who is able to administer it – Christ (John 1:33) • Holy Spirit Baptism was a promise not a command • John 14:16
Holy Spirit Baptism • Who would receive Holy Spirit Baptism • Promised to the Apostles (John 14:26, 15:26) • Purpose was to guide them into all truth (John 16:13)
Holy Spirit Baptism • Luke 24:46, Acts 1,2 • Holy Spirit Baptism was limited by • Person – “Apostles” (1:2) • Place – “Jerusalem” (1:4) • Period – “Not many days hence” (1:5) • Purpose – “witnesses” (1:8)
Holy Spirit Baptism • Acts 2 • The Right people, place, period, and purpose • Those who spoke were those filled with Holy Spirit • (2:4,6,14)
Holy Spirit Baptism • Cornelius an Exception • Acts 10 and 11 • He is the exception but there is a purpose clearly stated • Acts 11:15-17 • To convince the Jews and assure the Gentiles of their salvation
Holy Spirit Baptism • Has already served its purpose • I Cor. 13:9-10 • There is Only One Baptism • Eph. 4:5, Mt.28:18-20