Shouting

[Susie Hamilton]

What is your opinion?

[dawgs10]

shouting is different than speaking in tongues. tongues and direction for tongues in services is explained step by step. the bible does not give direction on shouting. different thing altogether.

[RamboPreacher]

manifestations of the Spirit should point to and lift up Christ. if that's how it's done at home...

[Full Quiver]

Doesn't Christ return with a shout? Does He do that at home?
Several times in the OT God tells Israel to shout.

[Pastor Gary]

Doesn't Christ return with a shout? Does He do that at home?
Several times in the OT God tells Israel to shout.

You do realize that those references are to vocalizations, and not the kind of uncontrolled jerking pentecostals refer to as "shouting" don't you?

[Full Quiver]

sure! the poll does not define shout though

[Pastor Gary]

sure! the poll does not define shout though

Oh, please....

[pastorables]

What is your opinion?

Could you please be more specific concerning the usage of shouting? Are you referring to the shouts of "glory" and "praise the Lord" as even the Free Will Baptists do or Are you referring to manifestations of jerking, running, jumping pews, etc....

Thanks,
pa

[soulsearcher]

Let's get real. We all know the "shouting" we are discussing here IS, as PG said, "uncontrolled jerking," or running aisles, jumping pews, wailing, screaming, the whole nine yards.

If I am wrong, Rahab, correct me.

[Shellie]

soulsearcher wrote:

"uncontrolled jerking," or running aisles, jumping pews, wailing, screaming, the whole nine yards.

Uncontrolled? It's controlled all right. Just by who?

[Pastor Bill]

OK, when I voted I didn't know there was a whole debate on what was meant by "shouting"

So I lumped it all together (as IMHO it is all just our reaction to the spirit of God) I said "Other" because I don't think any of those choices fit the way I look at this.

I elaborated much more in the other thread, so rather than retype, just check http://www.jude2.com/viewtopic.php?t=19588&start=60

but basically I feel that our relationship with God will bring different reactions to His touch at different times and for different purposes. It's sad when all someone will accept is a reaction of shouting, dancing, or shaking. Those may all be valid responses, but it's not about the response as much as the relationship with God, and the focus on His purposes.

[teach]

None of the choices really fit what I believe.

I believe that it can be of God, but should not be used if it is going to turn people away. I think more can be accomplished through love and understanding.

wendy k

[crispfin]

I really don't care myself. It's not something that a catholicostal like myself ever did or would feel comfortable doing. We all worship God differently, the Spirit moves on us all differently.

[Figilife]

Amen Full Quiver statement

[rough_rider]

1Sa 4:5 And when the ark of the covenant of the LORD came into the camp, all Israel shouted with a great shout, so that the earth rang again. 1Sa 4:6 And when the Philistines heard the noise of the shout, they said, What meaneth the noise of this great shout in the camp of the Hebrews? :wink: And they understood that the ark of the LORD was come into the camp.

Ezr 3:11 And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth forever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.

Psa 32:11 Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.