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1 | Baptism in the holy spirit? | Acts 19:1 | Taleb | 76758 | ||
Searcher, I need to differ with you about a few conclusions you have drawn. You stated, “Where (known) tongues is one of the gifts - listed last, therefore not a greater gift (vs 31).” Does that mean that at the end of 1 Cor 13: where faith, hope and love are listed and it explains that the greatest of these three is love – faith is the least because it is listed first? And, if “tongues” were “known languages”, how come Paul spoke it more than anyone else, yet he admitted he had no idea what he was saying. He also suggested “pray that there be someone to interpret so people would know what was said.” Duh. Whoops, Acts 15:8 does not say "no tongues". Peter is most likely talking about his time with Cornelius. That ties Acts 15 with Acts 10. They spoke in tongues BEFORE they were baptized in water. If it wasn’t Cornelius, than that meant Peter ministered to more Gentiles than most think. Anyway, Peter stated that THE GENTILES received the Holy Spirit EVEN AS WE DID. Not differently than we did. Not different than anyone else did. The “evidence” – speaking in tongues. And Acts 8:15-17 – How do you suppose Simon realized people received the Holy Spirit by Peter laying his hands upon them? What “evidence” did those people who received the Holy Spirit offer Simon? And don't you suppose the many who were added to the church in Acts 2:38-41? They were promised the "gift of the Holy Spirit" and we can rest assured He come into them with His gifts which bring us back to 1 Corinthians. And IF that whole church wasn't "speaking in tongues", then why did Paul lecture about how not to, and how to use the gift of tongues? Of ALL the churches where Peter, John, Paul etc. preached and visited throughout their ministry, how many do you dare to suppose weren’t filled with people filled with the Holy Spirit following their “teacher’s” example of speaking in tongues? Be ye filled with all He offers, Taleb |
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2 | Baptism in the holy spirit? | Acts 19:1 | Ray | 76861 | ||
Hi Taleb, What are some of the things He offers us to be filled with? From the heart, Ray |
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3 | Baptism in the holy spirit? | Acts 19:1 | Taleb | 76903 | ||
Hello Ray, It's not so much "things" He offers us to be filled with - it's Himself. "If that same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead dwell in you, He shall quicken your mortal bodies ..." Thanks for asking, Taleb |
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4 | Baptism in the holy spirit? | Acts 19:1 | Ray | 76961 | ||
Hi Taleb, I had a little trouble finding your Romans 8:11 reference. What version did you use? This is a good verse to compare/contrast with Colossians 1:27, for not only is the Spirit in you but also "Christ in you, the hope of glory." I simply wondered if you had in mind something besides Deity. When reading your post the other day my Bible was open to Acts 6 where there are many things that we can be filled with. For instance, verse 3, wisdom; verse 5, faith; verse 8, grace and power. These are things with which we can be filled. Verses 3 and 5 combines those things with the [Holy,NKJ] Spirit and Holy Spirit but Scripture also combines wisdom with a lower case spirit. That would be situation for Acts 6:11 where the King James chooses the lower case. "And they were unable to resist the wisdom and the spirit [sic] by which he spake." So we can have the Spirit of God in us and we can have a spirit in us. Daniel is an example of this. Daniel 5:11, NKJ, "There is a man in your kingdom in whom is the Spirit of the Holy God... 12 Inasmuch as an excellent spirit, [sic] knowledge, understanding, interpreting dreams, solving riddles, and explaining enigmas were found in this Daniel...14 I have heard of you, that the Spirit of God is in you, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom are found in you." Wisdom and spirit are often found in close proximity. Ephesians 1:17, "that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him." I submit to you that this [holy] spirit of wisdom and of revelation leads us to knowledge of Spirit and faith in the Lord Jesus. I have been asking charismatics what they are filled with; I would suppose that you would say that you are filled with God or Spirit. I am simply having you consider other options. Deuteronomy 34:9, "Now Joshua the son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him;..." From the heart, Ray |
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5 | Baptism in the holy spirit? | Acts 19:1 | Taleb | 76989 | ||
Ray, I haven’t heard the phrase “charismatic” for soooo long. :) Actually, I’m surprised it’s still around. I remember when a friend was asked years ago if he was a Charismatic. His response was – “Only if it’s good to be one, because the same Spirit that raised Christ from the grave lives in me, and I want Him to stay. He doesn’t care for anything that isn’t good.” When asked if he spoke in tongues, he quickly stated, “My tongue speaks IN me.” “Charismatic” I have forgotten, but his responses live on. As far as which translation I used in my salutation – that IS Romans 8:11. I do however read from multitudes of translations. KJV; NAS; Philips; A.A.T; NJKB; NIV; Berkley; the Jerusalem Bible; and the NAB name a few I glean from and all of which state the same truth. Your “Ephesians 1:17, "that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him." I submit to you that this [holy] spirit of wisdom and of revelation leads us to knowledge of Spirit and faith in the Lord Jesus”, is well taken. What follows explains WHY Paul wrote about obtaining that spirit of wisdom AND of revelation. “… that you might KNOIW what is the hope of His calling, AND what the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, AND what the exceeding greatness of His power in us who believe …” And clinched with verse 23 “…and you are yourselves built up into a dwelling for God through the Spirit. Apparently, unless Paul prayed “vainless” prayers, the Ephesians NEEDED to understand what many in our churches NEED to understand. Yes, Ray, “The fear of the Lord is the BEGINNING of wisdom” - Ps 111:10. “The fear of the Lord is the BEGINNING of knowledge” – Prov. 1:7. The fear of the Lord is the BEGINNING of wisdom: AND the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding – Prov. 9:10. The grace of our Lord be with your spirit, Taleb |
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