No contradiction exist between Paul’s admonition to “quench not the Spirit” (1 Thessalonians 5:19) and his statement that “the spirit of the prophets are subject to the prophets” (1 Corinthians 14:32). Quenching the Spirit means to refuse to allow God’s Spirit to use or to bless us when it is proper and in order. Subjection […]
At this juncture let us discuss speaking in tongues for personal edification, that is, tongues the need no interpretation. These tongues may be used in one or more of the following ways: Prayer – Praying in tongues is a blessing and a privilege of the saint of God. Although the understanding is unfruitful, the spirit
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The rolling discussion of speaking in tongues in the church, according to 1 Corinthians 12:14, is strictly for those who have already received the Holy Ghost, as outlined earlier. These remarks are not applicable to the sinner. This use of tongues is not the initial evidence of being baptized in the Spirit, but it is
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It would be helpful to view our lesson on the Holy Ghost prior to this lesson (Lesson 5 – Holy Ghost). Jesus Christ, in His earthly ministry, promised the Holy Ghost to His followers (Luke 24:49; John 14:16-17, 15:26; 16:7-13; Acts 1:4-8). Christ’s promise was fulfilled on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4). Peter declared
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By comparing Acts 2:4 with Acts 2:6, 8, 11, we find that the Bible defines “tongues” as actual languages. This definition applies to both categories described previously. Other tongues – refers to languages that the speaker has never learned, spoken as the Spirit gives the utterance. They can be languages spoken by other nationalities as
In the Bible, speaking in tongues falls into two distinct categories of use. We must distinguish between them to understand the subject. Speaking in tongues is the initial sign, or evidence, that a person has received the Holy Ghost. See Isaiah 28:11; Mark 16:17; Acts 2:1-18; 10:44-48; 19:1-6 The gift of tongues, or more precisely
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The New Testament describes the glorious experience of salvation with several synonymous terms; a few of them are below. These terms cover the complete experience of being born again. Washing – Cleansing comes through the blood, water, and Spirit, as a result of our faith in Christ and obedience to the Word of God (John
God’s Spirit is very important in our lives, and our relationship with Him is a sacred thing. Indeed, Jesus Warner us not to blaspheme the Holy Ghost. Forgiveness can never be obtained for this sin (Mark 3:28-30). Blasphemy against the Holy Ghost is the only unpardonable sin. All other sins can be forgiven. The Scripture
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There are many different views today regarding when and how we receive the Holy Ghost. We must base our beliefs and experience on the Scriptures, not on human opinion. There are at least nine ways in which the Bible describes receiving the Holy Ghost. None of these descriptions say that there are degrees or stages
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On the Day of Pentecost, the birthday of the church, about 120 believers spoke with other tongues as they received the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:1-4). God’s Word is precise in giving us example after example of this phenomenal sign of speaking in tongues as evidence that one has received the Holy Ghost. Millions have experienced
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