Subject: Is speaking in tongues for today? |
Bible Note: John, All the scripture you mentioned is great. The HOLY SPIRIT , I believe goes way beyond the simple verses that you mentioned. The HOLY SPIRIT appears in the gospel John as a power by which christians are brought to faith and help their walk with GOD.He brings a person to new birth" that which is of the flesh is flesh but that which is born of the spirit is spirit, Jn 3:6 It is the Spirit who gives life Jn6:63. The HOLY SPIRIT is the Paraclete, or Helper, whom Jesus promised to the disciples after his ascension. The Triune family of Father, Son , and Holy Spirit are unified in ministering to belivers Jn14:16-26. It is through the Helper that the Father and Son abide with the disciples Jn 15:26. He guides believers into ALL truth with what he hears from the Father and Son Jn15:26. Paul's teachings about the Holy Spirit harmonizes with the accounts of the Spirits activity in the gospels and Acts. According to Paul,it is by the Holy Spirit that one confesses Jesus is Lord 1Cor12:3. Through the same Spirit varieties of GIFTS are given to the body of Christ to ensure its richness and unity 1Cor 12:4-27. He is the person who bears witness to us that we are children of God Rom 8:16-17. The Holy Spirit also reveals to christians the deep things of God 1Cor 2:10-12 and the Mystery of Christ Eph 3:3-5 |