I pray that this blog helps many who are struggling with these questions. Wondering if I could receive that help in finding a possible church? Ask yourself why. I just dont feel right. To answer your question, I would strongly recommend talking to your pastor. Beauty & Style. Our styles are pentecostal inspired and made to be modest and classy I have seen girs wearing long skirts at the beach, climbing rocks, playing basketball and soft ball. She was 18 years old and a back slider also. We have done nothing to them at all. I enjoyed this post! If you are dating someone who is Apostolic and interested in learning more about it, I would encourage you to visit your boyfriend or girlfriends church and ask for a Bible study. I hope these ideas help! Also, you will read that in Acts 2:38 Peter said, Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Verse 39 says the promise is unto you and to your children and to all who are afar off, even as many as the Lord your God shall call. The gift of the Holy Ghost is a promise. I prefer to keep my upper legs covered and prefer the same with my upper arms. They preached that we should reach the lost; we do the same. If your pastor preaches that you shouldnt, you ought to obeyas the Bible instructs us to obey them with authority over us. Here it is on Amazon:http://www.amazon.com/Our-God-One-Talmadge-French/dp/1888251204, Get back up! It should be comfortable, feasible to swim in, and made of materials that dry quickly. When you receive the gift of the Holy Ghost you will speak in tongues. The church name comes from the Book of Acts and the event of Pentecost, where early Christians received the gifts of the Holy Spirit, such as prophecy and healing. From what I have read you wont be shunned if you do not dress the way the penecostal church teaches. They will mostly likely hang out in public places. Some will wear wedding bands because they feel it serves a purpose: showing others you are married. It is easy to get discouraged in todays world but take heart! And what lifestyles changes do they need to take? They generally don't watch TV or movies . This girl I like and her family are Pentecostal but Im not, and her father wont let me date her because of it. Its wonderful and I pray you experience the same. Have you talked to your pastor about being baptized yet? Because we dont want to do this, many Pentecostals will not watch tv because there is a lot of profanity on there. It is the duty of United Pentecostal churches to express holiness on the outside as well as on the inside. Also, there is a search bar to the right of this page but it will search all posts not just this one. They can be stick people, blob people, anything. early churches require them to wear a modest one-piece bathe suit, while others allow two-piece suits with shorts on top . We strive to live a life of holiness (and you will see reasonings in other questions on here). have sex) is that still considered bad, even though all you both wanted to do is hang out? It was odd haha. One of my friends has even started a clothing line of "modest" apparel the medical profession that is simply stylish skirt scrubs. Definitely see if you can meet with the pastor or his wife to learn more and get involved with the church and if you have other questions too feel free to contact me. You do need to be baptized in the name of Jesus to be saved! For the best biblical guidance on this ask your pastor. We will know for sure because God will make us speak in tongues (it is not something we do ourselves or are taughtonly God can cause you to do that). I just lost my cousin to a wreck, and its sad but it has made me realize how short life is. Anyway, the females tend to not swim around the males, but if they do (like brothers), they usually wear split skirts or culottes, and t-shirts. However, I do not believe it is a sin to kiss before marriage. Emotions tend to rule us many times. He is also divorced, and his ex wife was abusive to him, she would throw things at him, curse him, and basically treated him like he was the hired help, and she wanted him to wait on male guests in their home. Change). Most pentecostal/apostolic people do not wear jewelry down here and it is a known fact. The believers in Acts 2 received the Holy Ghost AFTER they believed in Jesus as Savior (it was also the first time the Holy Ghost was given to dwell in people). The best opinion you can get is the Bibles! Hi Candy Crush, Ill answer best I can. I dont plan on walking in the sanctuary bare headed cause as a Child of God Apostolic Pentecostal it is not right for woman to pray with their head uncovered. I was at the beach a few weeks ago and saw about 4 girls at the beach who seemed like they were tourists that just stepped of a bus. If you meet a Pentecostal who lives a certain way it is because they want to. First and foremost I would ask your pastor any questions who have about your walk with God. It is human nature to associate short hair and pants with men, and long hair and dresses with girls. This is not what the Bible teaches. Do all Apostolics require you to wear dresses?. Have you ever read the book of Hosea? To be Apostolic means that youbelieve the same things the Apostles taught (in other words, the Bible). But at waters edge, as long as they are wearing a non-revealing 1 piece swim suit, they are fine. And, while you are still under 18 and/or living at home you need to follow their rules. 5. I have been finding it hard to find a wife. Every other church started in the New Testament was also Pentecostal. Most people spend more time watching tv. What if you have short hair and wear makeup in the Apostolic church?. Besides doctrine, one practice the women are known for is not wearing makeup or jewelry. When I was in college I spent a large amount of time studying the history of the church and many documents can be found that speak of persecutions of people who were oneness (believing in one God instead of a triune God) and people who were persecuted for speaking in tongues, baptizing in Jesus name, etc. He was asking my wife if she could pack some extra play clothers and some swim clothes. There arent really dating rules for Pentecostals so to speak. Today many online companies sell modest . Its cliche but its true: My worst day with God is still better than my best day without Him. It really seems like it would be hot wearing them all the time but they are not allowed out of the house w/o them on. There are also many special events such as Youth Meetings, Conferences, Banquets, etc. Pentecostals believe that the body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, and so they take care to dress and groom in a way that is respectful of the body. A swim skirt must look like - gasp - actual swimwear. We believe there is one God (Deuteronomy 6:4) who is the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Personally I cant see how he could have his experiences and all the happiness we saw in him and then this Any suggestions on how to bring it across to him that will make a light bulb go off in his head?? In the United States there rose a popularity and revival with Pentecostal churches in the late 1800s and early 1900s with groups of people from different denominations who read the Bible and realized that not all churches were preaching what the Bible taught as far as oneness of God, Jesus name baptism and the infilling of the Holy Ghost with the initial evidence of speaking in tongues. A godly man or woman would not expect you or even want you to hide it from your parents. I dont know how someone who experienced it can all of a sudden stop. Also, recognize that the one sign that followed all believers who received the Holy Ghost is that they spoke in tongues. Better he be there in work clothes than to miss church because he didnt have time to go home and change! Theyre called yoga skirts and theyre like maxi skirts but A-line and come in both ankle and knee (or in my case, calf) length. I wear pants, jeans, and capris. The elbow also, in my opinion, is like the knee of the arm. Perhaps they dont fully stop believing it, but have let the philosophies of this world sway their thinking. Ive always heard that there are two definitions of what an apostle is: One, someone who has the authority to write scripture, and Two, someone who has a calling to start churches. Lastly, you will find that most Apostolic women wear skirts or dresses all the time. Be open to His voice. The problems typically arise when children come along. Going from a church that celebrates the Holy Ghost and Gods goodness into one that doesnt (for example, some baptist churches preach against speaking in tongues! If youre asking what happens at conferences: Its just like going to church somewhere else. The Bible is very clear on salvation and what God requires of His people. Hi Thad, Or dont want to. The whole month of October is also considered Pastor Appreciation Month. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. If a person is saved. Now all the sudden they have quit speaking to me and my husband for no reason at all. There are also modest workout clothing websitesjust google modest fitness apparel and some will come up. It means you believe in the gifts of the spirit: the gift of tongues, of healing, of faith, etc. I wouldnt change my experience with God for the world. Ive seen people firsthand get delivered from drugs, alcohol and smokingin one nightwith one prayer. Answer #1. I recommend focusing on learning as much as you can about what the Bible says about salvation and holiness, and why you see people live the way they do in the Apostolic church. It also prevents false accusations. Should your first kiss be on your wedding: if either of you have a conviction to wait, then you need to wait. First, I want to let you know that God loves you and it is NEVER too late to come back to God no matter what youve done. He wants to fill you with His spirit and see you live according to His Word. Left personal prayer time feeling like everythings going to be okay. Which means that the bottom of the skirt must hit right below your bum . We do go to church, but that is not specific to Pentecostalsmost Christians do. And I know she did because before she left church she believed with all her heart and she touched so many lives. I want to be apostolic but I want to wear makeup. I have left the church and had so many excuses. Their experience on the day of Pentecost is actually why we call ourselves Pentecostals. The Bible talks about not adorning yourself with gold, pearls, or costly array. I think it would help to come clean with your parents and talk to your pastor about the relationship so you guys can work on a healthy relationship with his blessing. Because I am not familiar with your particular circumstance and I definitely dont know all the answers, I would encourage you to discuss your condition with the spiritual leadership in your life. The Apostles taught that the infilling of the Holy Ghost is a distinct experience from believing in Jesus as Saviorand that speaking in tongues was the initial evidence of receiving the gift; we teach the same. What happens when you leave your Apostolic church?. Or vice verse, as happened to Joseph with Potiphars wife. Keep living for Him, praying, doing what you need to do and trust Him that you will feel Him again. What do pentecostal women wear to swim in? She said you don't need swim clothes. However, what you described is sexual activity and therefore sin if you are not married. So even trimming of the hair is against the Bible. Martyn Ballestero on outward appearance: http://martynballestero.com/2013/09/23/you-say-god-doesnt-look-on-the-outside-he-only-looks-at-the-heart-really/ I believe it may help you see why your pastor preaches holiness in dress. Can older women in the Pentecostal Church date?. It turned out very nicely, lots of sentiment, encouragement, and some very candid responses! Can I give a personal example? Also I've seen more remorse for the lady and what she went through from ex-Pents. Facepalm! What happened to the Apostolic Pentecostal church after the apostles?. If you have a question about something the pastor preaches and where in the Bible it is, I encourage you to ask Him. The little gal that used to live next door would come swim with my granddaughter and would wear extra long t-shirts . There are not many young saved women in my church and I have been reluctant to go out because of fear of what the Bible says about loving the world and the things that are in it. Is it to hide flaws? If its a church party go and have fun! Again, if you want to know what Pentecostals believe, just read the Bible! The problem with that is that you are getting peoples personal opinions. The Bible says its good for a man not to touch a woman, also to flee youthful lusts. We might be able to help you find an answer. I mentioned above how I left the church for a while once. Well, of course I assume you're talking about "holiness-type" (for lack of a better term) Pentecostals (not like Assemblies of God)--also some non-Pentecostals dress that way as well.