Comments on: Third Day Churches

By: Jerry Sorrow

Jerry Sorrow — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 08:50:50 +0000

!st day church, 2nd day church, 3rd day church? How many churches does Jesus have?

I’ll answer my own question. He has only one church, one Bride. The whole concept of former house, latter house, former rain, latter rain, et., etc. deals with the Old Covenant House (former) and the New Covenant House (the Church). All believers no matter what their level of spiritual growth be it 30, 60, or 100 fold are part of His Church the One He builds not man. If we’re going to house church meeting to return to the simplicity of the New Testament Church so be it, but in the New Testament Church according to ! Cor. 14:40 “everything is to be done decently and in an orderly manner.” If what the one brother is saying and having witnessed for myself these same things; Paul’s admonition to the Church at Cornith might well fit in these churches as well????Paul had a little different word for the Colossians there he rejoiced in their discipline/good order.

Overall 3rd seems to be no different from the ‘sonship’ teachings that came out of the Latter Rain Movement same dish just a new platter.
One thing I would say here is they and 3rd day focus far to much on some elite body of super saints, but Paul said the work of ascension gifts ministry is to equip “ALL the saints.

I’m a full tilt charismatic who believes, along with the teaching of Paul, that all believers have a greater revelation of Christ. I have many 3rd day friends I’m connected to, but I don’t always agree with all their teachings, but I do believe their heart’s desire is to grow up into the Head, if that is truly the case then He won’t let them fail He’ll give them their heart’s desire.

By: Justin Fiorenzio

Justin Fiorenzio — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 20:12:20 +0000

Declaring a scriptual Beleif The first century Church visted out of
House to House , the Crtitcs Dont know what theyr talking about.

By: Karen B

Karen B — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 07:21:06 +0000

Declaring a personal belief, and an understanding of Scripture will always be a passionate thing to those who love God with all of their hearts. Jesus’ passion allowed Him to go to the cross for us. Those who choose to receive and believe His gift of salvation have grateful hearts, and exercise themselves in Christ-like qualities. We are often limited by our understanding, and more often by our experiences. God has proven Himself to be merciful and gracious as He leads the believer to a greater intimacy and relationship with Him. I encourage the reader to “taste and see that the Lord is good”. Pray to the Lord Jesus, whom you love, trust and obey and ask Him to present Himself to you, even as you become more available to Him, in His unlimited facets of glory. Be responsible to pray with your whole heart, and just dialog with Him daily. He rose from the dead, after all, so expect Him to be alive! Anticipate that others may not share your view. If you share your experiences, trust that the Spirit of God will indeed lead us to all Truth. He may choose to lead others to Himself, using your words to quicken their spirits or He may have another design for their lives that doesn’t include you at all. Be prayerful, exercise grace and mercy. Your motivation must always be love. Walk in love. PS. Don’t beat yourself up if you miss it! God is faithful to forgive when we repent. Make it right with people when you discover you were wrong, if that’s possible. Trust God has already provided for a learning curve. It’s in place for you, me and all other individuals. In Him…..

By: John

John — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 17:12:17 +0000

Happliy, we seem to be entering an era of Christian community in which unity in our common faith in Jesus is more important than the issues which divide us. Grace to the author of San Diego Church Review and others who remain on the outside looking in.

By: John Moses Freeman

John Moses Freeman — Fri, 10 Feb 2006 22:05:15 +0000

I would just like to express my graitude to God that there are actually third level christian people in the Church of Jesus Christ. We who have managed to wade through all the trashy carnality of level one and two(Babyhood & Childhood)in this fleshly wilderness of the first two days of our redemption process, are blessed indeed.I feel refreshed indeed, by the fellowship of individuals like yourself. I would like to submitt my own personal revelation to you for consideration. I have been a born again filled with the Holy Ghost christian for some 31 years. I have been studying the word of God to show myself approved of God all my christian life. About five years ago, the Lord spoke to me saying “Stop studying, now and rest in my Spirit, and I will reveal unto you, by my Spirit what it is you have learned.” I realize now that I entered into the third day level rest(adulthood)the same day the lord spoke to me. Thank God, for that day. There are three levels of understanding in Christ. the babyhood level, the childhood level & the adulthood level. The natural(or carnal part) man receives not the things of God, because they are spiritually discerned, but the spiritual(70%Or more) man judges all things, he himself is judged of no man. Jesus said” some 30, some 60, and some 100″. For instances, the babe, who holds 30% or less spirituality, and 70% or more carnality, does not know yet that he does not know what his Elders(the 3ard level adults)are talking about. The babe,s next level is Childhood. And he must grow through this childhood level to at least 60% spirituality before he can began to understand the adult,s meat. PS, I truly believe that we, the Church,are about ready to receive the latter rain(third level anointing)that goes with this third level revelation. In Fact, if I have truly heard the Lord, and I believe I have, the anointing will fall beginning 2007. The book of Joel states that the former and latter rain will fall in the first month. So remember we are all members of the Church regardless of our particuliar levels of spiritual growth. We who find ourselves in the third level at this time must be certain that we are up to the task a hand, we are the Adults and judgement must begin at the House of God in this third level.
Thanks For Fellowship, JOHN MOSES FREEMAN

By: Don Shafer

Don Shafer — Tue, 03 Jan 2006 04:44:12 +0000

I found Linda Wilson’s comments very articulate, insightful and refreshing. I am really weary of extremely dogmatic orthodox fundamentalist or whatever Christians badmouthing anyone in the body of Christ they do not appreciate, and we are all supposed to just take it without comment. In my opinion, linda’s plea is the cry of the Holy Spirit for unity in the church. I realize we will never agree on everything, but on the issue of love for God and love for each other we should not deviate. It saddens me that so many Christians want to keep the rest of the body of Christ from experiencing anything at all if it seems they will ague the point to death and go to any length to get their view accross. They remind me or the Apostle Paul before he was converted, attacking the church and thinking he was doing God a favor. These “wackos” appear to have more joy, be more devoted to God, enjoy their Christianity more, are more loving and less critical (I don’t see them attacking and sending hate mail) and experience more miracles than the ones who are criticizing the movements. Why is that I wonder? Ms Wilson, may I post your letter on my web site?

By: Donald Anderson

Donald Anderson — Sun, 01 Jan 2006 07:14:04 +0000

I would like to apologize for my comments I made about Third Day Church. I have no business judging them like I did. I know for a fact they love the Lord and serve Him and just because I find their methods a little unorthodox is no reason for me to knock them. Please disregar my comments and I would ask the moderators to even delete them. Check out Third Day for yourself and see what you think. BTW, I think their worship is OUTSTANDING and light years above and beyond what most churches call worhsip in San Diego. It is truely and enlighteing and refreshing worhship experience that will bring you closer to the Lord, and for me that is what worship is all about. Again, please forgive me for shooting off my mouth and stepping out of line in judging Third Day. They are my brothers and sisters in Christ and they love and serve the Lord. That’s good enough for me.

By: Donald Anderson

Donald Anderson — Sun, 01 Jan 2006 07:03:09 +0000

If you would like to experience a true “Wacko Convention” I suggest you check out a meeting of Third Day. I have never seen a larger congregation of misguided religious wackos in my life. I mean these people are truely off their collective rockers. And their so called leader Gary Goodall, thinks he is some kind of modern day Moses or something. The several meetings I attended I saw people literally fallin down in the aisles laughing hysterically, people running laps around the perimeter of the pews, people crying hysterically, people waving flags and dancing in what can only be called hypnotic dances and even an obviously demented young man pacing up and down in front of the crowd, screaming into a handheld mike while proclaiming some wild eye “prophesying.” I kid you not, these people would probably be declared legally insane in a court of law. Then of course there is the so called “healing” that goes on by “the anointed.” The “healer” gets up and proclaims that he has a “word of knowledge” that someone in the audience has toenail fungus ( I kid you not!) that God wants to heal. I’m not saying these folks arent’ saved or that they don’t love the Lord and try to genuinely serve Him, but if you ever get the opportunity to witness the goings on at one of the Wacko Conventions, you will see what I mean.

By: AC

AC — Thu, 29 Dec 2005 22:57:13 +0000

Okay, coming from a reformed background I definitely think that there are offices in a church. How can you explain any offices if you have none? Everyone is definitely entitled to their opinion on things, but taking verses for themselves and not looking at passages around them doesn’t entitle you to a church. 1 Corinthians 14:26 definitely does say that everyone has a tongue or all that stuff, but that very section is called “Orderly Worship” so it would seem that there are also some cautions in that passage. Such cautions would be to let only two or three speak in turn and everyone else weigh what they say.

By: Peter

Peter — Sun, 27 Nov 2005 09:02:44 +0000

I would like to agree with Linda and ask Dr. Dontyaknow, if upon reading this he does’nt want to consider a few possibilities?

Firstly, Linda is just trying to be vulnerable and accepting of others’ perspectives, within the same faith, she is appealing for some kind of sanity amongst believers. Which, I might add is what Jesus commanded us as Christians to do, LOVE for each other. Can you not see that?

Secondly, God is a God of diversity, just look at nature and see how God loves colour and diversity. Even the ‘New Age Movement’ understands that. We need diversity.

Lastly, we as the church need to fulfill the Great Commission and find every ounce of strength to complete that commision, without killing our own spiritual children, who are trying their level best. We really need to pray for each and not kill each person that has a zeal and vision for God, with words. Jesus said that if we use one word against another believer we are in danger of the judgement. So, I’d like to encourage you to be carefull with your words. (If I was an unbeliever, I would be so put off God by your behaviour.)