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NASB | Acts 11:1 Now the apostles and the brethren who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 11:1 Now the apostles and the believers who were throughout Judea heard [with astonishment] that the Gentiles also had received and accepted the word of God [the message concerning salvation through Christ]. |
Subject: Scripture is clear if we are open, right |
Bible Note: I was raised in a Oneness Pentecostal church (tongues required for salvation) till the age of 15, at which point I quit and didn't go to any church until age 42. I was recently saved at a church that believes in tongues as a sign but not a requirement. This is also my present belief based on reading the Bible. I've seen people praying for hours in a very highly charged emotional atmosphere, being pulled on, rocked and yelled at until they seem to be experiencing physical and emotional fatigue. This seems to be the point that most speak in tongues. It would be very interesting to see a study of how many people who were brought to Christ in this manner continue to be practicing Christians after say six months. |