I was at a service recently and I will admit it was fairly intense and people were heavily engaged in it emotionally.I heard people say that we entered the throne room of God that morning. When I asked what they meant by that, the reply I got was ..the fire and heat of the Holy Spirit was upon people. When I further inquired about that, I get OT references and how the glory of the Lord fell. I don’t see being ushered into the throne room with ministries like Andy Stanley or Ed Young or those churches in our area that are impacting their community by engaging them relationally or missionally. Nor do I see that in the NT. If it is, please point it out. By the way, I have done multiple searches and attempting to find something or anything remotely close.If it is legit, why are those churches that are making the biggest impact in our area not experiencing it?Secondly, something along the same lines. The Holy Spirit was thick this morning or the Holy Spirit fell. Again, is that a NT concept?
CaseyL, You have a legit question here methinks. I have at times heard things that did not set ‘right’ with me, but think the person just didn’t know how to express their feelings with out dropping back to the ‘Holy happenings’ in the OT.I was once in a 4SQ church and the evangelist kept urging everyone to come down front ‘WHERE THE HOLY GHOST IS’.However I don’t know Ed, but you could get some real Kick back with Andy, since he ‘Ain’t doing things right anyway,’ according to some I have heard! To clarify I have only heard Andy a few times, but agreed with what ti Heard! ________________Some facts but mostly just my [email protected]/
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I think it’s just a way for people to describe what they perceive to be a particularly worshipful service. Many people view worship through an Old Testament lens. They gather in a temple (the church facility) and call the fire down through praise & prayer.
There must be something to corporate assembly since Hebrews admonishes believers not to forsake it.Also, in Acts 4:31, there is a reference to the place where they were assembled together being shaken.
Agreed
Some Christians believe it is the role of the worship leader (by which they mean song leader not prostration leader) lead people, in some kind of spiritual sense, into the Holy of Holies. The Bible does say we can come boldly before the throne of grace. It doesn’t say we have to experience an intense time of praise and worship first________________
Heb 4:14Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. 16 Therefore
Is there a portal or some secret entrance to this throne room? If so, where?
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Casey, the descriptives in your query are much like your own assessment above. What does it mean for a worship service to be:fairly intense?
Entering into the throne room of God means entering into His presence. It is a charismatic term that some Pentecostals use also. I’m sure we’ve all been in those services where it felt like we were enveloped in His presence…and not always a shouting service. I remember a revival service where Diane Collins was ministering, and the presence of God was so strong, I didn’t want to move or do anything to disrupt the awesomeness of His presence. It was so quiet you could have heard a pin drop, but it was a holy hush. I think this doesn’t happen in some churches because He is not welcome in that way. The Holy Spirit comes when people are hungry for Him and seeking Him and where He is welcome.I have described it in my class before by saying that God is omniscient, so He is always with us. But there are times when we are more aware of His presence. If I’m standing next to you, you know I’m there. If I invade your personal space, you are more aware I’m there. But if I stick my face directly in front of yours (illustrating this with someone), you are intensely aware of my presence. So it is when God’s presence envelopes us.No portals needed________________More of Him…less of me.twitter.com/camiracle77www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=691241499&ref=name