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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]. |
Bible Question:
Susan, Where does the Bible say "Speaking in tounges means that you allow the Holy Spirit which lives inside you to speak or pray". I am most curious by "you allow" If it is another verse please post it there. If it is here, I only see speaking, not praying. S |
Bible Answer: Greetings Brother, Jesus told the disciples that when he went back to the father that he would send the Holy Spirit who would guide and teach them. (Acts 2:4)says they began to speak in tongues as the Spirit enabled them.This was the evidence to the people of what Jesus had promised all who would accept him as Lord and saviour.The key word here is enabled.God enabled them it doesnt say God spoke for them but enabled them to speak.In (1 Cor12) the word manifestation is used (phanerosis )- manifestation,disclosure,revelation,setting forth plainly.God enabled them to speak,it was up to them to speak. God never overides ones free will. He may bring some serious heat to get our atenttion,but it's up to individuals to respond to and act on Gods leading. (2 Peter 1:21) says that men spoke from God as they were moved or in some transelations it says carried along by the Holy Spirit.It wasnt God moving there mouth and lips,It wasnt God moving there hands to write his Word.It was the Holy Spirit moving and working in there hearts what to speak and write. God is the author but they had to write,they had to speak.When we were saved,born again of Gods Spirit we recievd the full measure of Gods Holy Spirit.We have no more or no less of the Spirit than what we needed.We got the full meal deal when we accepted Jesus Christ as our Lord and saviour. (2 Peter 1:3) tells us God has given us everything we need for life and godliness.We got the full measure when we were saved.No need for multiple fillings,once was enough. Sorry bro but I had to answer this one,this subject can get quite commplicated but it isn't if we just view things in the light of Gods Word. PS Susan I hope you read this and that it helps. PS Bro if Im not qiute there on any of the points in this post I pray you will set me straight. In Christ, lionheart |