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1 | Divine Plan | Matt 7:13 | Makarios | 8561 | ||
No, Ezekiel, that is not what we're saying at all. Baptism is important, no doubt, but no where does it say that you must be baptized by water in order to be saved! Baptism by water is an outward and public sign or symbol to show an inward baptism, which is done by the Holy Spirit! And I believe that this inward baptism, or change, comes upon you at the moment of salvation. Therefore, you are dead to your old self now, and must begin anew with Jesus! This is why Jesus says, "You must be born again." Yes, being baptized is very important, and we continue to be led by the Holy Spirit every day, pleasing Him. But we are baptized into His death and Resurrection as soon as we confess Him as Lord of our lives! This is why our 'old self' has been buried with Him in baptism. This is why all believers are in one faith, one baptism. Its all because of Jesus Christ! And I can speak from the experience of this. I can try my best to explain this in English, but it would be much better to do it with the tongue of angels. :) I hope that this sheds a little more light on the subject for you, Ezekiel. Your brother in Christ, Nolan |
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2 | Spirtual Gifts | Matt 7:13 | ezekiel | 8574 | ||
Noland: your post sounded a little terse, I know my conversation is a little backwoodsi and I my not have the knowledge of all the fancy words. I also understand water baptism very well,what I was indicating or asking is the gift of tongues still in operation in this time frame, are the Spiritual gifts still in operation, or have tongues ceased? In Jesus Name ezekiel |
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3 | Spirtual Gifts | Matt 7:13 | prayon | 8580 | ||
Ezekiel, The gift of tongues (the ability to speak by inspiration of the Holy Spitit in a language which has not been learned) is still alive and well today. Many people have dimissed the gift of tongues, because they have not understood the value and significance of the gift. Those people deprive themselves and those who they influence of much blessing. 1Cor 12:7-10 lists the nine spiritual gifts, one being tongues. None of the other spiritual gifts have disappeared why should this one? Throughout the history of the Church there is a record of believers who exercised the gift of speaking in tongues, including such men as John Wesley, Charles Finney and D.L. Moody. Paul tells us that he would "like all of you to speak in tongues". He knew that this letter would be spread throughout the world, therefore by not naming the Corinthians in particular he meant it for everyone. He also tells us in 1Cor 14:4 theat "he who speaks in tongues edifies himself"; he is "building up" his spirit. The daily use of tongues in worship and d prayer will keep the spirit strong. In answer to your question asked in a previous post, How do you receive it? all who have received the baptism of the Holy Spirit have the ability to speak in tongues. All you have to do is to then speak out in faith and the Holy Spirit will give it to you. it is as though the Holy Spirit takes over your tongue and vocal cords. However, people receive it at different times - God's timing. Some people receive the gift upon baptism, some much later. I have spoken in tongues for quite a while and I can tell you that it is a very uplifting and rewarding experience. prayon |
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4 | Spirtual Gifts | Matt 7:13 | prayon | 8581 | ||
Please forgive me I always forget to give my reference. Some of the above was taken from "Speaking in Tongues" by John Edwards. |
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