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NASB | Acts 2:39 "For the promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call to Himself." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 2:39 "For the promise [of the Holy Spirit] is for you and your children and for all who are far away [including the Gentiles], as many as the Lord our God calls to Himself." [Is 57:19; Joel 2:32] |
Bible Question:
Is Peter saying here that the Holy Spirit is for ALL generations? If yes, does this mean speaking in tongues? Regards, Huron |
Bible Answer: My Position on Tongues My position on tongues, what I believe to be the biblical position, is the one expressed in my post ID# 151113 No Cessation of Gifts. It is the Note that begins: 'There is no exegetical warrant for claiming that any of the gifts have ceased' (http://bible.crosswalk.com/Dictionaries/BakersEvangelicalDictionary/). It reads in part as follows: 'On the one hand, none of the gifts should be forbidden, even tongues (1 Corinthians 14:39). On the other hand, "everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way" (v. 40), as illustrated by the regulations for prophecy and tongues in verses 26-38. A growing number of charismatics and noncharismatics alike are beginning to heed these twin commands, but many still do not, to the detriment of the unity of the church and the success of her mission.' Grace to you, Kalos * * * * * * * * * * * * * www.seekfind.org Christian Search Engine The mission of SeekFind.org is to provide God-honoring, Biblically-based, and theologically-sound Christian search engine results in a highly accurate and well-organized format. |