SPEAKING IN TONGUES
‘BAPTISM OF SPIRIT’ A GIFT TO PENTECOSTALS
Posted: January 28, 2012 at 4:31 a.m.
The murmur of spontaneous prayer fills the sanctuary with the sound of water running over rocks.
AT A GLANCE
KEY TEXTS
“And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.” - Acts 2:4
“For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.” - Acts 2:39
“Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.” - John 3:5
SOURCE: STAFF REPORT
“It’s in the Bible. Some people say you receive the Holy Spirit when you’re saved. Yes. I believe that, too. This is something extra.”
SHIRLEY JENKINS Bella Vista Assembly of God church member
FAST FACTS
WHAT’S IN A WORD?
Pentecostalism - A Christian movement that emphasizes the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit, particularly speaking in tongues and healing. There are more than 60 Pentecostal denominations, including the Assemblies of God and the Church of God in Christ.
Charismatic - An umbrella term that includes Pentecostals and members of many other groups. Some Roman Catholics, Lutherans and Episcopalians worship in this way, for example.
Assemblies of God - A Pentecostal denomination with headquarters in Springfield, Mo. The group claims some 64 million members and adherents worldwide.
Information: ag.org.
SOURCE: STAFF REPORT
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First I believe in speaking in tongues. However it's a farce to believe that its 100% evidence of the Holy Ghost. You don't think the devil can duplicate gifts? I know that when certain African tribes work themselves into a spiritual frenzy they speak with demonic tongues. Paul said though I speak with tongues of men and angels and have not Charity, I am nothing. I've seen people speak in tongues one minute and do despicable acts as soon as they left. Thats not the Holy spirit on the inside.
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January 28, 2012 at 10:41 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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