Interesting read Tom,and so were a few other lines about Finney from this thread. As boy I had trouble with the idea, 'with every eye bowed and head closed' (sic) slip up your hand-then come forward. Who is it they were trying to kid?
Last time I attended an AOG service the preacher , unsatisfied with the altar call response, actually ordered the deacons and their wives to come forward, oh well.
It seems clear ,relying on sources used here, that Finney was far afield. Let me show you somethng from the AOG;

Fundamental doctrines Main article:
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Assemblies of God Statement of Fundamental Truths
The central beliefs of the Assemblies of God are summarized in its Statement of Fundamental Truths.[6] Numerous other Christian groups share some or all of these tenets, and some positions are considered more central to the faith than others. The following is a summary of these 16 non-negotiable Truths:

1.The Bible is inspired by God and is "the infallible, authoritative rule of faith and conduct".
2.There is only one true God who exists as a Trinity.
3.Jesus Christ is the Son of God and, as the second person of the Trinity, is God.
4.Man was created good by God but was separated from God through original sin.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genera...s_of_God_in_the_United_States_of_America

With this in mind where do you think it all fits?

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