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issues21 pages
The United Pentecostal Church and the Movie Borat
Mississippi United Pentecostal Church camp meeting footage appears in the 2006 movie, Borat. Read about response to this.
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The United Pentecostal Church Judicial Procedure
The United Pentecostal Church Judicial Procedure.
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The United Pentecostal Church & Lee Stoneking At The United Nations
An article about services and Bible studies at the United Nations by members of the United Pentecostal Church.
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The Teachings of Ruth Rieder / Ruth Harvey
A page dedicated to exploring the teachings
of Ruth Rieder, now Ruth Harvey.
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The Position Papers of the United Pentecostal Church
The United Pentecostal Church has adopted various position papers through the years. We cover these in this section.
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Standards: Biblical or Man Made?
This page has articles dealing with standard
teachings and practices of the United Pentecostal Church.
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Speaking in Tongues: Is it Essential to Salvation?
Is speaking in tongues the initial evidence of being filled with God's Spirit? Is it the evidence of being baptized with the Spirit? Is it simply one of many gifts a believer might receive? Have tongues ceased?
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Oneness Versus Trinity
Is God one, manifesting himself in three
ways, or is God one, yet three persons? This site debates the
question of oneness and the trinity.
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Murders in Brazil
This article covers the murder of six people
in Brazil which are being blamed on an alleged United Pentecostal minister and five
other church members.
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Minister's Affirmation of UPCI Articles of Faith
In 1993 the United Pentecostal Church began
requiring all licensed ministers to sign a yearly affirmation.
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Lee Stoneking And Osama Bin Laden's 40 Wives Story
An article that debunks the story that United Pentecostal Church minister Lee Stoneking gave regarding Osama Bin Laden having 40 wives held captive in a cave.
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Kim Davis, Savannah Eliseo And Jeff Sangl: Some Apostolics, United Pentecostals And Homosexuality
An article about some United Pentecostals and other Apostolics and homosexuality, including Savannah Eliseo, Jeff Sangl and Kim Davis.
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Food For Thought Videos On Church Teachings
This is a series of videos to provide some food for thought on what some of us have been taught in Apostolic and Pentecostal churches. It covers things not found in the Bible, as well as some things to ponder.
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Documents & Audio Clips
This page contains links to actual Apostolic church documents and audio clips. It covers such things as hair standards and choir guidelines.
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Anthony Mangun: That is Why I am for Television
Anthony Mangun openly shares his support of passing a resolution to allow the UPC to advertise on television.
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A Series of Studies on the Book of Acts
A series of studies of the book of Acts by Buddy Martin, former United Pentecostal minister.
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A Series of Studies Written For Those From Apostolic Backgrounds
A series of studies written specifically for those who have been involved in Apostolic churches, written by Buddy Martin, former United Pentecostal minister.
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makeup1 page
Make-up
Does 2 Kings 9:30 forbid the wearing of
make-up? Why do some take one section of a verse and ignore another?
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jewelry1 page
Jewelry: Forbidden?
Does 1 Peter 3:3-5 forbid the wearing of
jewelry? What does the Old Testament show us about this?
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holiness_standards2 pages
Pastoral Authority Concerning Standards
If your pastor teaches holiness standards, must
one follow them even though they have no scriptural basis? Scriptures alone are the
sole authority on the truth. Not your pastor, not the UPC, only the Book.
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Law & Customs
What is the difference between moral law and legalism?
How are we not to be a stumbling block to others?
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hair4 pages
Splittin' Hairs
An article by the late Jim Yohe covering the issue of a woman's hair and I Corinthians 11:1-16.
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Judge In Yourselves - Uncovered
Does 'uncovered' in 1 Corinthians 11 mean that a
woman's hair is not to be cut? Or does this refer to a veil?.
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Greek God and Women's Hair
An article by Jason considers Dionysus, the
god of wine, and how his followers worshipped him. Veils and long hair were worn
by men as a sign of dedication to this god, while the women used unveiling and
shorn hair. How does this affect our understanding of 1 Corinthians 11?
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Double Standards and Eisegesis
A look at the double standards regarding hair length as
taught by the United Pentecostal Church.
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documents8 pages
| sunday_school.pdf
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| jonesport.pdf
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| hair.pdf
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| greeter.pdf
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Rules At The Faith Tabernacle Apostolic Church in Junction City, Kansas
Edwin Young, pastor of Faith Tabernacle Apostolic Church in Junction City, Kansas, suddenly and unexpectedly resigned and retired via a letter left for the church. He did not appear in person. At this time, a number of allegations started surfacing concerning him and his son, Jordan Young. Jordan Young has been arrested and is facing criminal charges. The story is yet unfolding. These are some of the rules at the church.
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Church Incorporation
Most churches incorporate in order to obtain a non-profit status, so that taxes are not paid and members may claim contributions on their tax returns. This is what the incorporation papers of one United Pentecostal Church look like.
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Church By-laws
Any church that is incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in order to obtain a non-profit status, so that taxes are not paid and members may claim contributions on their tax returns, must have by-laws. This is what the by-laws of one United Pentecostal Church look like.
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apostolic 31 pages
Where Zeal Becomes a Blinder to Truth
A series of studies written for those who have been involved in apostolic churches, written by Buddy Martin.
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What Makes a Godly Person Godly?
A series of studies written for those who have been involved in apostolic churches, written by Buddy Martin.
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What Makes a Christian a Christian?
A series of studies written for those who have been involved in apostolic churches, written by Buddy Martin.
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What About Water Baptism?
A series of studies written for those who have been involved in apostolic churches, written by Buddy Martin.
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Various Kinds of Tongues
A series of studies written for those who have been involved in apostolic churches, written by Buddy Martin.
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Under Grace Versus Under Legalism
A series of studies written for those who have been involved in apostolic churches, written by Michelle Villaça.
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Trusting in Christ
A series of studies written for those who have been involved in apostolic churches, written by Buddy Martin.
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Though We or an Angel
A series of studies written for those who have been involved in apostolic churches, written by Buddy Martin.
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The Sins of My Youth
A series of studies written for those who have been involved in apostolic churches, written by Buddy Martin.
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The Land of Sanctified Faith
A series of studies written for those who have been involved in apostolic churches, written by Buddy Martin.
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