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NASB | Acts 2:6 And when this sound occurred, the crowd came together, and were bewildered because each one of them was hearing them speak in his own language. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 2:6 And when this sound was heard, a crowd gathered, and they were bewildered because each one was hearing those in the upper room speaking in his own language or dialect. |
Subject: When will I speak/pray in tongues? |
Bible Note: Dear Joe! Greetings in Jesus' name! Question: "Where is your focus, tongues speakers?" Answer from Yokohama: "...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." Hebrews 12:2 NASB! We believe that all things of God will be in accord with the Bible, but we do not worship the Bible, or scholarship. The present-day sensitivity to the quickening of the Holy Spirit is absolutely necessary to knowing God's good intentions. Experience does not define our faith, but experience can and does encourage us in our faith, "For the word of God is living and active (today!) and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart." Hebrews 4:12 NASB. (parenthetical mine) Joe, I agree with every single word you wrote about the abuses of the gifts of the Holy Spirit! But (just maybe!), your bitterness toward these abuses has affected your ability to discern the present-day efficacy of these gifts.(?) There is at least one church I know of that practices the gifts and ministries of the Holy Spirit, yet retains thought, study, order, dignity, and the Word of God permeates every aspect of their church and home experience. This church is not perfect in this sojourn, but pursues it daily. I am sure that there are many more of this kind of church, but they don't get famous. :-) Sadly, the famous (infamous) ones are often steeped in the abuse that you decry. :-( Blessing and Love to you in Christ Jesus, charis |