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NASB | Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Galatians 3:28 There is [now no distinction in regard to salvation] neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you [who believe] are all one in Christ Jesus [no one can claim a spiritual superiority]. [Rom 3:22; 1 Cor 12:13] |
Bible Question:
Scripture ... Matt 13:10-23, Acts 2:16-21 (Joel 2:28-32); 1 Cor 12:11, 27-30 ... sheila, You said ... I am 41 yr old woman, I was filled with the Holy Spirit when I was 19yrs old, speaking in Tongues. I pray in Tongues "spirit" in the shower, driving down the road in the car. Quietly to myself during worship at my church, It builds up my spirit see Acts 2 amp AND IT SHALL BE IN THE LAST DAYS,' God says, 'THAT I WILL POUR FORTH OF MY SPIRIT ON ALL MANKIND; AND YOUR SONS AND YOUR DAUGHTERS SHALL PROPHESY,AND YOUR YOUNG MEN SHALL SEE VISIONS, AND YOUR OLD MEN SHALL DREAM DREAMS. - You quoted only Acts 2:17. Verse 18 tells us it is prophecy. There is nothing about speaking in the context (Acts 2:16-21) or what Peter was referring to (Joel 2:28-32). Moreover, I think this is for Israel, since that was the audience both times. - So when you are driving, is your focus on God or the road ... or is your attention split? You said ... It is so real. Anytime the enemy can cause doubt or fear he will, he is a liar and deceiver. The Holy Spirit is an inity, that needs recognition. - The Holy Spirit is part of the Trinity. Satan has been trying to cause doubt; and he did it in the Corinthian church. It is why Paul had to correct them (1 Cor 12-14), including their use of babbling, instead of speaking a foreign language. Last sunday we had a message in "Holy Spirit" tongues given by a woman she spoke and then gave the interpetation, we had about 4-6 people came foward to be born again. It was all in perfect accord, very orderly. You said ... I challenge those who so courious about the Holy Spirit and the GIFT pray ask God for this GIFT, if you are serious he will provide. - Tongues is a lesser gift and we should desire greater gifts (1 Cor 12:27-30). Note is doesn't say pray. Moreover, the Holy Spirit gives the gifts as he determines (1 Cor 12:11). You said ... I believe this is in accordance with the scripture in Matthew 13:11. - How are the secrets of heaven - the answers to the parables (Matt 13:10-23), have to do with speaking in tongues? Searcher |
Bible Answer: Those of you who question the necessity or usefulness of speaking in tongues, do you do so out of a spirit of love and with an interest in learning more about the gift? Or, are you only interested in defending your position (i.e., being right). What harm can come from speaking in tongues? The Apostle Paul spoke in tongues. I am grateful for the gifts (whether lesser or greater) that the Holy Spirit has graciously bestowed upon me. Please don't look down your nose at others who have the gift, just because you don't. Please don't thumb your nose at a gift that you neither understand or desire. peace, prazn |