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NASB | Ephesians 4:14 As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 4:14 So that we are no longer children [spiritually immature], tossed back and forth [like ships on a stormy sea] and carried about by every wind of [shifting] doctrine, by the cunning and trickery of [unscrupulous] men, by the deceitful scheming of people ready to do anything [for personal profit]. |
Subject: tongues |
Bible Note: I'm new to this site and was interested in this posting on toungues. I'm sure the person who asked the question must be totally confused. I'm a pentecostal and our church doctrine supports speaking in tounges by way of baptism in the Holy Spirit. I can hear my pastor say, "God is the same yesterday today and forever." Meaning that all of the spiritual gifts are still available to us if God is willing to bless us with them. I consider this an optimistic outlook on the word of God. 1 Corinthians 14 39Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. 40Let all things be done decently and in order. Sometimes when the Holy Spirit moves within me I pray in church and whisper in toungues. I don't like to draw attention to myself and I have found that only when I am alone praying and being intimate with the Lord, have I ever received a true interpretation from God. I would encourage Kennyitis to remember that God knows your heart, and he sees you reaching out to him because you desire to be deep with him. It's commendable that we have this forum to dig so deep into the doctrines, it appears to me that the more intellectual folks are absolutely working within the spiritual gifts that God blessed them with. Kenny, it's always wise to test the spirits, but remember, you have to read God's word yourself and ask for wisdom. Take responsibility for the understanding God reveals to you. That's the most sensible way I know of to test the spirits. You are in Christ and you are a new creation. You can ask the folks on this website, but in the end, your final conclusion on the matter is between you and God. Love, Hunting PS...by the way, my poodle's name is Hunter, and I was trying to use his name on this website, but the server would only allow Hunting. |