Subject: hoyy spirit bap. evidence tounges? |
Bible Note: Tongues are not a sign of Spirit baptism (conversion). You will need to be fair with your Scripture references. You never pointed out the fact that the noted passage in Mark (16:17) is not found in earlier manuscripts therefore it must be read with some regard. Actually verses 9-20's authenticity is questioned, your Bible should note that. As for Acts 2:3-4, the context is never mentioned here. This was during Pentecost and the Spirit gave evidence of His coming. In vers 5-6 "Now there were Jews living in Jerusalem, devout men from every nation under heaven. And when this sound occurred, the crowd came together, and were bewildered because each one of them was hearing them speak in his own language." The purpose of tongues here is not to show conversion but to make valid the gospel. Other verses point out otherwise in regards to tongues. In 1 Cor 15:1-25, the entire purpose of tongues is mentioned. The pivotal point is in verse 22. Please look it up. Oh, and another thing...in Mark 16:17-18, since we have to speak in tongues to be converted, why are we not including the other signs which are (drinking poison and not being harmed, picking up serpents, healing sick by laying hands on them, and cast out demons). Let's not have a pick and choose theology. |