Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Holy Spirit

I was recently discussing the baptism in the Holy Spirit with a fellow Christian who came from a background that believes that the Spirit was only for Bible Times.

This discussion got me thinking about the gift of tongues. And I think I might have found a point at which I disagree wit the A/G.

A/G says that when you are baptized in the Spirit you receive the gift of tongues. I belive that you will receive your 'prayer language' after being baptized, but not immediately.

I believe that you can be filled with the Spirit, without speaking in tongues.

While every time in scripture someone was filled with the Spirit they spoke in tongues, I can find no verse that states that you receive the tongues immediately, as far as I can tell its just a trend.

Now, I have been baptized in the Spirit, and I have received my 'prayer language' and totally believe it to be the Spirit.

Just a thought I had, post a comment with your thoughts?