Worship Restoration Needed In Foursquare Church - Part 2
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Christians are called to bring Heaven to Earth before the return of of Jesus Christ to Earth. We do not want our churches full of passive spectators at the return of Jesus Christ. We need our churches to be full of alive and active praise participants who are moving in spirit, soul and body praise to the fullest extent that their voices and bodies will allow them to.
Acts 3:21 talks about Jesus being held back in Heaven until the time of the Restoration of All Things. Ideally, Jesus comes back to a bride that knows how to worship our Father in Spirit and in Truth, which means manifesting the worship of Heaven on Earth in all of its spirit, soul, and body fullness. The bride needs to be prepared to meet the bridegroom. AMEN !!!
As detailed in Part 1 we saw that the **early Foursquare Church**, founded in 1923 by Aimee Semple McPherson, emerged directly from intense Pentecostal revival meetings which were characterized by highly expressive, bodily, and passionate worship. As detailed in various historical accounts (from McPherson's writings, eyewitness reports, and period revivals), services frequently included:
1. **Dancing** (leaping, dancing "in the Spirit," or even dancing around tables in joy after receiving the Holy Spirit).
2. **Waving or lifting arms/hands high** in praise (often sustained, with people walking aisles with uplifted hands).
3. **Shaking, leaping, shouting**, and falling prostrate ("slain in the Spirit" or under the power of the Holy Spirit).
4. **Spontaneous manifestations** tied to healing, Spirit baptism (with tongues), and overwhelming joy or conviction.
These were not occasional, but common responses in tent meetings, auditoriums, and early Angelus Temple services, defended by Aimee Semple McPherson as biblical (e.g., referencing David's dancing before the Lord or Pentecost's "drunken" appearance). While she aimed for some order to avoid chaos, the atmosphere was fervent, revival-oriented, and physically demonstrative with bodily praise expressions—typical of early 20th-century Pentecostalism.
The Backsliding Away From Full Spectrum Praise and Worship in the Foursquare Church
The Foursquare Church has drifted away from it's virgin purity to a Holy Spirit quenched praise/worship style. This period of Pentecostal virginity included bodily praise expressions, as a part of the worship time, that I call full praise spectrum worship/praise, and I also call it spirit, soul, and body praise. Glorify God with your body is a command in the New Testament.
The Foursquare church needs to be in continuous revival. Revival can be maintained !!!!
In **modern Foursquare worship** (as of the 2020s–2026), the denomination has evolved significantly toward greater structure, cultural adaptability, and various contemporary expressions, while retaining its Pentecostal identity in written down doctrine. But in experience the full identity is not fleshed out. Key observations from official Foursquare resources, historical overviews, and descriptions of current practices include the following.
**Contemporary music and production**: Worship often features live bands, popular Christian songs (from artists like those associated with Bethel, Hillsong, Elevation, or similar modern worship influences), dynamic vocals, screens with lyrics/Scripture, intentional lighting/sound, and in some congregations more extended song sets. All mentioned in this paragraph are good, except for any emphasis on "production" which can promote passive spectators in the congregation who are being entertained. The goal of every congregation should be production coming from the congregation and not just from the on stage team.
**More subdued bodily praise expressions**: Compared to the founding era's raw revival fervor, contemporary Foursquare services (especially in the U.S. and many Western contexts) tend to be less physically demonstrative during singing/praise. Dancing, and also widespread prostrations, or intense shaking are very rare in regular Sunday services, though they may occur in revival meetings, conferences (e.g., Foursquare Connection events with global worship collectives), or more Spirit led/charismatic-leaning congregations. But every congregation should be a Spirit led/charismatic leaning congregation as this is normal for a Kingdom Church which is open to incorporating bodily praise expressions in the praise time.
The worship/praise time in quite a few Foursquare congregation's Sunday services has degenerated to be "performance-like" (concert-style with high production) or structured, and with a sole focus on corporate singing, rather than including an emphasis on bodily praise expressions being important also. This shift aligns with broader Pentecostal trends over time toward institutionalization, seeker-friendliness, and cultural relevance. It is highly probable that the Assemblies of God Church has degenerated also in these things.
The development over time of the present Foursquare denomination, has been called a "maturation from a revivalist movement to a structured global denomination"--prioritizing sustainability, broad appeal, and doctrinal consistency, while preserving the knowledge of Pentecostal roots "on paper". Many Foursquare leaders describe it as "church re-imagined," adapting forms without changing the unchanging Christ-centered message. A church re-imagined into what man wants, and not HIS will done in praise/worship as it is in Heaven.
In the last two paragraphs above, I want to comment on these trap trends that are highlighted in bold lettering above. In one of the Foursquare churches I am now ministering in, they have as one of their founding goals to "be a family and not an institution". A family does not kick out a full praise spectrum worshiper, but an institution can. I know because I have been "kicked out of" an institution type "church" before and in another congregation given a very cold shoulder by a Foursquare pastor in front of his congregation. God forgive!!!
Seeker -friendliness, also called "broad appeal" and "prioritizing sustainability" in the second paragraph above, results in full praise spectrum worship stifled instead of the church leaders recognizing that those oldie member critics and also critical new comers visiting the Church as Michals are wrong in their criticism of full praise spectrum worship. Better to let those people be offended, and not come back again, than to try and please them by eliminating praise expression freedom in the Church, and thus squelching Father God pleasing praise/worship in the congregation. Aimie addressed the critics in the way you see in the next paragraph (text taken from Part 1) and did not stifle true Heavenly born praise expressions and thus did not quench the Spirit.
Aimie Semple McPherson directly addressed critics who objected to the physical expressions: One critic said: “Of course, I believe in the power of God, but O, the noise, these awful manifestations! … that dancing and shaking … And that falling on the floor … As for this leaping and shouting, why can not these people praise God in a quiet, orderly way…?” McPherson defended them as biblical (citing examples like David dancing before the Lord, the apostles appearing “drunk” on the Day of Pentecost, and prostrations in Scripture and revivals like the Welsh Revival).
She noted that genuine manifestations (including dancing, shouting, shaking, and falling prostrate) could not be stifled without quenching the Spirit. In her personal testimony of receiving the Holy Spirit, she described: “All at once my hands and arms began to shake, gently at first, then violently, until my whole body was shaking under the power of the Holy Spirit.” Later, with others: “How happy we were as we danced around the table laughing, crying and singing together.” "Praise waving" was accepted also during this revival time.
Calling the Foursquare Church a "maturation from a revivalist movement to a structured global denomination" is not a maturation from the Spirit of God, but is rather a slow falling away from what the early Foursquare Church was. Revival should be an ongoing thing within a Pentecostal denomination just as it should have been in the Baptist church which used to embrace full spectrum praise in their early days of it's beginning. A Baptist pastor, still living as of 2026, lament's the lack of full spectrum praise that used to be normal for Baptists. He explains below the fallen nature motivations of leaders who end up quenching the Spirit.
"Finally, let me point you to history and you will see that Baptists of old shouted and praised God and danced holy dances before the Lord. It was .....fear of what men would think, desire to gain great numbers, or an attempt to get the 'dignified folk,' and those with the money, which led away from this. Today it is largely due to ignorance of these facts among our people, and an unwillingness of the preachers to teach them, which keeps us where we are. From all of this we should be able to see that what David did would be fit and proper for us to do today." "What David did" refers to the expressive and varied full praise spectrum worship/praise that King David did when the Ark of the Covenant was being carried to Jerusalem. Find the source of this quote and thoughts by clicking here.
The attempt to gain greater numbers and thus greater money, in my opinion, is behind the crippled development of the Foursquare church and all churches that started out embracing the full praise spectrum during their singing and praise times, but gradually were beguiled away from it. It is the paid pastorate ( called the hireling shepherd by Jesus ) that is the Achilles heel of not only the Foursquare Church, but all churches who started out right, but gradually went wrong during their praise and worship times. How to free your church from this horrendous stranglehold on your particular local church will be discussed below.
Both the Apostle Paul, and the Pastor of the Foursquare church that intends to be a family, did not rely solely on the offerings they received from people for their ministry, but instead both of these men of God had a way to generate income so that they are not dependent on their ministry to supply all that they need. This is a key to eliminate the hireling shepherd mentality that causes pastors to fear losing money and causes them to reject and quench the kind of praise/worship that the Father delights in. The Father also delights in long worship services that last quite a few hours, but hardly any churches are willing to have those kind of praise and worship services. Only one church I know of has long worship lasting many hours. Sometimes God shows up with a glory cloud manifestations because His heart is tickled.
Heaven's Worship Restoration Ministries is all about doing and encouraging things related to the ministry of praise that tickle the heart of Father God. This emphasis clashes with the desire of many pastors who want to do the things that please the heart of man so that church numbers stay elevated, and offerings keep coming into the church coffer to support the pastor and the church building. That is why agents of this ministry can be given the cold shoulder in various ways by these hireling shepherds, and can be kicked out of their church also. But To God Be The Glory !!! We count it a blessing to be persecuted for THE TRUTH.
Why Is Full Spectrum Praise Important For God and For The Christian Church !!!
Why Is Full Spectrum Praise Important? Because Christians are called to bring Heaven to Earth before the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. This statement in red was made on the Sid Roth show It's Supernatural by a pastor of a church not very far from where the founder of HWRM lives. It fits nicely into what is expressed in the Lord's prayer to the Father given to us by Jesus: "Your will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven." Full Spectrum Praise (singing, waving, and dancing) has been going on in Heaven since God created the heavenly beings there, and needs to be established on the Earth also. Remember, Jesus prayed: Father, your will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.
The Book of Acts 3:21 clearly conveys the message that Jesus has been held in the heavens:
( I thank Johnny Enlow for this thoughts expressed in this meaty paragraph text below )
Jesus is held back in the heavens until (there is an until)..... until the time of the restoration of all things spoken of by His servants, the prophets. We are living in the Kingdom Age now and we should walk in the dominion God has given to us. In this age, the church needs to learn that the King and His Kingdom, and also It's Culture are inseparable. The church has been deceived by an end time disabling virus which has caused "an arrested development period brought on by trying to leave the planet before we showcase the kingdom. We thought that just telling of the King was enough, but the king is inseparable from HIS kingdom. Seek ye first the kingdom." (Johnny Enlow - Sid Roth 8/16/2020 < Click)
The Book of Acts also has Acts 15:16 New International Version “After this I will return and rebuild David’s fallen tent. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it." Here we see a prophecy of the Prophet Amos that is fulfilled in the spread of the world wide church, and the worship of the Tabernacle of David being restored. Heaven's Worship Restoration Ministries is helping to bring this prophecy of Amos to fruition not only in the Four Square Church, but also in other churches with ears to hear.
Christians are called to bring the culture of Heaven, that is contained within the scope of the Father's will, to Earth before the return of of Jesus Christ to Earth. God does not want the churches full of passive spectators at the return of Jesus Christ. We need Tabernacle of David worshipers in our churches who are alive and active praise participants moving in spirit, soul and body praise to the fullest extent that their voices and bodies will allow them to. Ideally, Jesus comes back to a bride that knows how to worship our Father in Spirit and in Truth, which means manifesting worship that is in all of its spirit, soul, and body fullness. The bride should be prepared to meet the bridegroom with full praise spectrum worship. AMEN!
We are living now in the preliminary time before The Restoration of All Things. Therefore, Heaven's Worship Restoration Ministries has its part in that. What is even more important than showcasing Heaven's worship to others, is first of all pleasing/tickling the heart of God and showing HIM that the Bride of Christ ( the Church ) is mature enough and has now become "praise prepared" for the marriage to HIS Son Jesus Christ. If the angels cry when worship is cut short, as is the case in so many congregations, and is served to God like a fast food restaurant, then how is the church "prepared in praise" to meet the Bride Groom at the Second Coming of Christ?
The church is not ready for marriage, and that is why HWRM exists. It exists so that the church would become "mature in praise" for marriage to Christ. This maturing is quite a bit different than the perspective of fallen men who think that a mature church is one that has eliminated things that offend man in order to appeal to man more so that numbers of people are increased with more money coming in. Just the opposite is true. I pray in Jesus name that many Foursquare Churches would repent of quenching the Spirit, and embrace Full Praise Spectrum Worship and Praise so as to prepare for the coming of the Bridegroom. AMEN. Click Here to go to part 1 to learn about the early Foursquare Church.
Here are the key Bible verses that support the idea that God desires heavenly worship and praise—expressed through our whole being (spirit, soul, and body)—to be established on earth in the present age.
This concept draws primarily from Jesus’ teaching in the Lord’s Prayer and is reinforced by calls to whole-person worship, heavenly patterns made earthly, and the church’s role in manifesting God’s kingdom now.
Core Verse: “On Earth as It Is in Heaven”Matthew 6:9–10 (ESV) “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”
- This is the foundational prayer Jesus gave. It expresses God’s desire for His heavenly rule, will, and worship (continuous praise around His throne, as in Revelation 4–5) to break into earthly reality now, not just in the future. Believers are invited to pray and live this out through Spirit-empowered worship.
- Jesus emphasizes that genuine worship, aligned with heaven, is already possible “now” through the Holy Spirit, transcending physical location or ritual.
- This highlights God’s desire for holistic sanctification and worship involving every part of our being.
- Physical bodies become instruments of worship when offered to God.
- This commands total-person love and worship (heart/soul/mind = inner being; strength = body/actions).
- Through Christ, believers already participate in heavenly worship gatherings while on earth.
Ephesians 5:18–20 (ESV) “...be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart...”
- Spirit-filled worship on earth mirrors heavenly praise.
- Psalm 22:3 — God is “enthroned” (or inhabits) the praises of His people, bringing heaven’s presence to earth.
- Psalm 148–150 — Calls for all creation (heaven and earth) to praise the Lord together.
- 2 Chronicles 5:13–14 — Unified praise on earth fills the temple with God’s glory, mirroring heavenly worship.
- Colossians 3:16 — Teaching and admonishing one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs “with thankfulness in your hearts to God.”
These verses are frequently cited in worship theology to encourage passionate, embodied, Spirit-led praise that aligns earth with heaven’s pattern. If you’d like more context on any verse, how they connect to Foursquare/Pentecostal emphasis on the Holy Spirit, or related teachings, let me know!
This website promotes a present Kingdom Age eschatology: We are not heading toward inevitable defeat or escape but toward increasing manifestation of God’s Kingdom on earth through the empowered church. Christ’s return will come for a glorious bride who has actively participated in restoration, not a defeated one waiting to be rescued. This view motivates cultural engagement, optimism, and long-term societal transformation rather than withdrawal or fear of the end times.
Johnny Enlow’s eschatology is a forward-looking, optimistic, Kingdom-focused perspective that emphasizes the present and expanding reality of God’s Kingdom on earth. He teaches that we are already entering or living in the early stages of the Kingdom Age—a time when the church matures to demonstrate “on earth as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10) across every sphere of society.
Core Elements of His View
- We are in the beginning of the Kingdom Age now: Enlow repeatedly states that current events (including crises) mark “the end of the world as we know it,” but not the end of the world. Instead, they signal the start of a restorative Kingdom era where the church showcases God’s ways in culture, government, business, media, education, family, and religion (the “Seven Mountains”). This is not a future escape but an active advancement of the Kingdom.
- Rejection of defeatist or escapist eschatology: He strongly critiques traditional dispensational premillennial views that emphasize a pre-tribulation rapture, imminent doom, and the church being rescued while the world worsens. He sees these as having caused “arrested development” in the church by focusing on leaving the planet rather than transforming it.
- Kingdom Age vs. Millennium: Enlow distinguishes the current “Kingdom Age” (an era of increasing restoration and dominion through the church) from the future Millennial Reign (the literal 1,000-year reign of Christ with glorified saints after His visible return). He does not fit neatly into classic categories like premillennial, postmillennial, or amillennial and refuses to be boxed by them.
- Optimistic restoration and dominion: Drawing from Acts 3:21 (“restoration of all things”), he believes the church partners with God to restore society, reverse curses, and bring heaven’s realities (justice, glory, longevity, prosperity) to earth before Christ’s return. This includes cultural influence through the Seven Mountains Mandate. He envisions significant breakthroughs, such as nations operating under “the light of the sons of God” by around 2050.
- Second Coming and future hope: Jesus will return physically for a victorious, mature bride who has represented Him well. Enlow rejects a “celebratory rapture” as a rescue operation and sees the church going through challenges while advancing the Kingdom. He anticipates a time of glory and restoration rather than total global destruction preceding the return.
Enlow’s teachings blend charismatic/Pentecostal emphasis on the Holy Spirit, prophetic revelation, and the Seven Mountains Mandate (popularized through his book The Seven Mountain Prophecy). He promotes “reformers” who bring Kingdom values into society rather than waiting for end-times catastrophe. His views align with aspects of postmillennial optimism or “victorious eschatology” but with a strong prophetic, dominion-oriented flavor unique to the NAR (New Apostolic Reformation) stream.
He often references the Book of Enoch, Daniel, and Revelation in non-traditional ways, focusing on hope, justice, and the church’s role in advancing God’s reign now.
Summary
Johnny Enlow promotes a present Kingdom Age eschatology: We are not heading toward inevitable defeat or escape but toward increasing manifestation of God’s Kingdom on earth through the empowered church. Christ’s return will come for a glorious bride who has actively participated in restoration, not a defeated one waiting to be rescued. This view motivates cultural engagement, optimism, and long-term societal transformation rather than withdrawal or fear of the end times.
His teachings are available on his site (restore7.org), YouTube/Rumble channels (“Johnny’s Prophetic Perspective”), and books like The End of the World as We Know It and The Seven Mountain Prophecy. Note that his views are influential in charismatic circles but controversial among those who hold more traditional dispensational or cessationist perspectives.
Johnny Enlow’s PositionEnlow explicitly rejects being placed in traditional eschatological boxes (premillennial, postmillennial, or amillennial). He promotes a distinct Kingdom Age theology that is optimistic, dominion-oriented, and forward-looking. Key points from his own teachings:
- He teaches that we are already entering the early stages of the “Kingdom Age” — a time of restoration, societal transformation, and the church demonstrating “on earth as it is in heaven” across the Seven Mountains of culture. This is not the final eternal state, but a preparatory era of increasing Kingdom influence.
- He distinguishes the current Kingdom Age from the future Millennial Reign. He affirms a literal or distinct future millennial period where Christ will reign on earth with glorified saints after His visible return.
- He strongly criticizes escapist or defeatist eschatologies (especially certain dispensational premillennial views) that focus on leaving the earth. Instead, he calls the church to actively advance God’s Kingdom now through reformation and cultural influence.
- His overall tone is highly optimistic about the church’s role in restoration before Christ’s return, which aligns more closely with postmillennial leanings (the idea that the gospel and Kingdom will progressively triumph before Christ returns) than with amillennialism. However, he avoids strict postmillennial labels and blends charismatic/prophetic elements with dominion theology.
“I refuse to even detail my end-time views in the boxes of preterist, partial preterist, premillennial, post-millennial, etc.”
Summary Comparison
- Not Amillennial: He believes in a coming Kingdom Age and a distinct millennial reign, not a purely symbolic current-age millennium.
- Closer to: A charismatic, optimistic, “victorious eschatology” with postmillennial flavors — emphasizing present Kingdom advancement and societal transformation before Christ’s return.
- Key Difference from Amillennialism: Amillennialists expect the church age to continue with mixed results until Christ returns. Enlow expects increasing glory, breakthroughs, and cultural reformation in the days ahead.