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NASB | Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 2:4 And they were all filled [that is, diffused throughout their being] with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues (different languages), as the Spirit was giving them the ability to speak out [clearly and appropriately]. |
Subject: Are Tounges a sign of Spiritual Baptism |
Bible Note: Dear Hank, It's good to hear from you. I think that there are many churches today that are seeking to re-define the mission of the church. Part of that redifinition are statments like the one I just addressed. What is more alarming is the "seeker-sensitive" approach to the gospel. Rather than preaching man's desperate plight, that they are children of wrath and under a curse for their sin; and the good news of salvation through faith in Christ; They attempt to lure people to church with promises of health, wealth and happiness. We have a mega-church here in Tucson that was at one time Southern Baptist but no longer uses the denominations title on it's signnage or in it's literature or advertising. Whether they have broken away or not, I could'nt say. Anyway, I heard an ad from this church on the radio encouraging the listeners to attend their Sunday service to discover just how much "fun" God is. I'm sure you are gratified that they have dropped the denomination's name. I wish that the mainline liberal presbyterians would do the same. It is fortunate for them that John Knox is not on earth any longer! John |