Grace Escape

The Pentecostal church seems to be obsessed with the miraculous. Claims of the dead being raised here and opening of the blinded eyes there. Justin and Tiffany work through reasons the charismatic church seeks miracles, signs and wonders, and whether these are still happening today.

Scriptures:

John 11 - The Death of Lazarus - was for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it

Acts 19:12 - Even Paul's clothing (handkerchiefs or aprons) that he wore was able to facilitate miracles.

John 20:30-31 -When Jesus healed the sick, cast out demons, and raised the dead, they were signs of His identity as the Messiah and the Son of God

Acts 2:22 - When the apostles performed miracles in the name of Jesus, they were signs of their divine commission and the power of the Holy Spirit

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Some of the earliest manuscripts do not include 16:9–20.*

*[Mark 16:9 Some manuscripts end the book with 16:8; others include verses 9–20 immediately after verse 8. At least one manuscript inserts additional material after verse 14; some manuscripts include after verse 8 the following: But they reported briefly to Peter and those with him all that they had been told. And after this, Jesus himself sent out by means of them, from east to west, the sacred and imperishable proclamation of eternal salvation. These manuscripts then continue with verses 9–20]

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Let’s face it–most of the charismatic doctrines and beliefs are based on passages from the Bible taken out of context. Tithing, mandatory church attendance, generational curses…just to name a few. On this episode of the Grace Escape podcast, Justin and Tiffany discuss some of the popular scriptures the pentecostal movement distorts.

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(00:00) Intro

(04:01) Tithing

(17:29) Forsake not the assembly

(25:30) Vision or perish

(31:11) Generational curses

(37:03) Your body is the temple

They might say you’re just bitter or offended if you leave the UPC. Justin and Tiffany use today’s episode to discuss if they are bitter, why they are sharing their journey, and circle back to the heart of the podcast: grace, forgiveness, and freedom in Christ.

The apex of the pentecostal service is the altar call. All sorts of emotional nonsense can happen in this “sacred” time and space. In today’s episode, Justin and Tiffany talk about where the practice originated, some examples of what happens there, and the dangers of the modern charismatic altar call.

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All kinds of things go on in the charismatic church these days. The Holy Spirit is blamed for all sorts of actions, like ecstatic tongues, holy laughter, and being slain in the “spirit”. In this episode, Justin and Tiffany compare scripture to see if these manifestations are biblical.

Are we lost because we left the UPC church and its teachings? On this episode, Justin and Tiffany discuss how some churches label members who leave, as "prodigals", and how the parable of the two sons is a beautiful story showing the Father’s unconditional love for us.

It's no secret that music can invoke strong emotions. But is it biblical to equate the feeling of a modern worship song to the moving of the Holy Spirit? Today, Justin and Tiffany talk about growing up, and their involvement in the music ministry while in a Pentecostal church.

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Episode Links:

YouTube: Messed Up Church - "Hit the Bar" Episode 61: When the Leader, the Crowd, and the Music are Manipulative! https://bit.ly/3POAcWo

YouTube: Fighting For The Faith - Former NAR Worship Leader Discusses the Impact of Music on Theology. https://bit.ly/48QBJUL

Prayer, worship set, offering, sermon, altar call. Rinse and repeat. In part two of Sacred Sundays, Justin and Tiffany dive deeper into the order of worship that has been established for hundred years and discuss these traditional practices.

What makes Sunday so special? Ever wonder why church services follow the same schedule week after week? Many churches maintain traditions even though they are not found anywhere in scripture. In today’s episode, Justin and Tiffany discuss some Sunday practices observed by the majority of the church-going culture today, and consider if they align with scripture.

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Books// ⁠Pagan Christianity?: Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices

Just because it’s called a church doesn’t mean we should shut our brains off and ignore the warning signs. In this episode, Justin and Tiffany discuss some of the red flags of manipulation, control, fear, and legalism in church leaders and systems.

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Books// ⁠⁠The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse⁠ // ⁠Toxic Faith⁠