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NASB | Acts 1:1 The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 1:1 The first account I made, Theophilus, was [a continuous report] about all the things that Jesus began to do and to teach [Luke 1:1-4] |
Subject: Where in Acts does it say that? |
Bible Note: Hi Mitch, In Jude, and in Eph, we are told to pray in the Spirit. These do not serve as proof texts that praying in the Spirit is praying in tongues, because there could be other ways what we can pray in the Spirit, as far as Eph. and Jude are concerned. These texts do not of themselves equate praying in the Spirit with praying in tongues. Praying in the Spirit could be praying under the guidance of the Spirit, which I could do either in tongues or in English. 1 Cor 12 is ministry of the body's members one to another. Ch. 14 brings in the guidelines for when we are gathered together. Of the 120 people in Acts speaking in tongues, this was the evangelistic manifestation of speaking in tongues, speaking an earthly language to share the gospel. Praying in tongues is the speaking of a heavenly language in prayer to God. Remember what Paul wrote: "Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels". Anyway, I hope this clarifies my views. I don't really know what more I can add, so rather than continue in debate I will close. If you have a question for me, I will answer as best I can. |