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Post by 777 on Jan 23, 2020 8:52:51 GMT -5
There is no doubt that we need to believe, and faith as a mustard seed can remove mountains, and of course also the bible talks about a certain place were Jesus could not do mighty works because of their unbelief. So on one hand the bible talks about believers believing for this and for that, but also it mentions for individual people to believe as well, in some manner, for Jesus even said this: Mat 9:28-30 (28) And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord. (29) Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you. (30) And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it. Yes Jesus did what he did in total faith, but also he required these men ( blind men (plural)) to believe, for he said, according to your faith be it unto you. And another thing to consider as well is how Jesus prepared his disciples, and built them up with the word of God. My Scottish pastor would always say it is preparation before blessing. Mat 10:5-8 (5) These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not: (6) But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. (7) And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. (8) Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. He sent all 12 of them, and to me I see some type of body ministry here, and he sent them forth first to preach, and to do things such as healing the sick and so forth. Yes God does prepare us as individuals, but I believe that he wants also to prepare us as a body, that our churches become places were people can be set free, can get saved, and healed and so forth. As my pastor would say, it is to be a spiritual hospital. And in saying this, that does not mean that our faith does not have to be tried at times , for our faith does have to be tried, but in your faith being tried, just continue to stand on his word, and never give up. That is true Giller. The minister can believe, but the other people may not believe, and that can hinder a miracle from taking place. In some cases, you have a person like the woman with the issue of blood who had so much faith, all she had to do was touch Jesus' garments and she was healed because of her faith in his ability. There were people healed by walking into the shadow of the apostles in the book of Acts. Faith is a powerful thing, and so is unbelief.
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Post by frienduff on Jan 23, 2020 9:26:50 GMT -5
Believest thou that I am able to do this .
I noticed that from the lady who came behind HIM and touched Him , to the lady who had humbled herself even agreeing she was a dog to the men who sent some unto HIM to also those who sat by the side , crying thou son of david have mercy on me . EVERY one of them HAD TOTAL TRUST THAT JESUS COULD HEAL . On that they did not doubt . THEY KNEW HE COULD . Our faith in HIS ABILITY , and not ours , BUT HIS should be unmovealbe . The truth also is that sickness and such is allowed also to come upon beleivers and no matter how long we must endure it , THERE is always a reason as well . Timothy had often imfirmities , so too paul had a thorn he would have to endure . Even Epharphus got so sick he nearly died for the WORK of JESUS . So let us understand that WE should as children KNOW JESUS has all power to heal , BUT this does not mean we will not suffer afflictions and so forth . He heals in His time . Whatever we suffer or when we do , YES we should pray to be healed , But pray and never hold a grudge . For whether we are sick or healthy , GOD IS WITH US and makes our bed in all our sickness . We should pray for health even as our souls prospers , but understand we too will go through things on this earth . And no matter what For those WHO LOVE HIM , HE WILL WORK it for our good . Never sit under anyone who accuses sick folks , or makes them feel as though they must be livng in evil cause they are sick . These money grubbers KNOW not what they say . They teach for gain . And will plant whatever suggestions are necessary to get THAT MONEY . They prey upon the weak , they take advantage of men and women FOR MONEY . Just have FAITH IN GOD and know , no matter what we suffer , HE IS WITH US and we have all hope and our end will be good for all who follow the lamb .
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Post by frienduff on Jan 23, 2020 9:35:48 GMT -5
and always pray one for another that ye may be healed . Remember , when it comes to signs and wonders , never make a minisitry out of this . The focus should be on the gospel and yes we can pray for signs and wonders to be done to help aide in the ministry , just as the church in acts did . But always have the heart , the greatful heart for having been saved , and know and understand it is up to GOD who receives what gift as HE sees fit . FOR known unto GOD are all His works . IF a ministry shows many signs and wonders yet their doctrine stinks , FLEE AND NEVER LOOK BACK . Two thing . ONE in this day and age we wont see much true signs and wonders due to the unbelief of many . Two . there is also a huge surge of false signs and miracles nigh the end too . SO make the focus on sound doctrine , test all , and do I mean TEST ALL , make sure and for certain their doctrine is at the level of the apostels in truth . No unseasoned leader should be allowed to teach the church . We have to take the words of those men serious and all words of JESUS serious . And most the men I see with signs and wonders today , lack massive discernment . I am sure they jumped into minisitry , before being truly tested by bible doctrine . and I sure notice Pride filled beings in all of them .
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Post by 777 on Jan 23, 2020 9:41:07 GMT -5
Believest thou that I am able to do this . I noticed that from the lady who came behind HIM and touched Him , to the lady who had humbled herself even agreeing she was a dog to the men who sent some unto HIM to also those who sat by the side , crying thou son of david have mercy on me . EVERY one of them HAD TOTAL TRUST THAT JESUS COULD HEAL . On that they did not doubt . THEY KNEW HE COULD . Our faith in HIS ABILITY , and not ours , BUT HIS should be unmovealbe . The truth also is that sickness and such is allowed also to come upon beleivers and no matter how long we must endure it , THERE is always a reason as well . Timothy had often imfirmities , so too paul had a thorn he would have to endure . Even Epharphus got so sick he nearly died for the WORK of JESUS . So let us understand that WE should as children KNOW JESUS has all power to heal , BUT this does not mean we will not suffer afflictions and so forth . He heals in His time . Whatever we suffer or when we do , YES we should pray to be healed , But pray and never hold a grudge . For whether we are sick or healthy , GOD IS WITH US and makes our bed in all our sickness . We should pray for health even as our souls prospers , but understand we too will go through things on this earth . And no matter what For those WHO LOVE HIM , HE WILL WORK it for our good . Never sit under anyone who accuses sick folks , or makes them feel as though they must be livng in evil cause they are sick . These money grubbers KNOW not what they say . They teach for gain . And will plant whatever suggestions are necessary to get THAT MONEY . They prey upon the weak , they take advantage of men and women FOR MONEY . Just have FAITH IN GOD and know , no matter what we suffer , HE IS WITH US and we have all hope and our end will be good for all who follow the lamb . Amen Frienduff. I think some were just taught wrong and think all sickness is because of sin, but it is not. It can be in some cases. Jesus warned one man he healed not to sin again or something worse could come upon him, but you are spot on about Paul and Timothy. They had not sinned.
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Post by frienduff on Jan 23, 2020 10:03:43 GMT -5
Believest thou that I am able to do this . I noticed that from the lady who came behind HIM and touched Him , to the lady who had humbled herself even agreeing she was a dog to the men who sent some unto HIM to also those who sat by the side , crying thou son of david have mercy on me . EVERY one of them HAD TOTAL TRUST THAT JESUS COULD HEAL . On that they did not doubt . THEY KNEW HE COULD . Our faith in HIS ABILITY , and not ours , BUT HIS should be unmovealbe . The truth also is that sickness and such is allowed also to come upon beleivers and no matter how long we must endure it , THERE is always a reason as well . Timothy had often imfirmities , so too paul had a thorn he would have to endure . Even Epharphus got so sick he nearly died for the WORK of JESUS . So let us understand that WE should as children KNOW JESUS has all power to heal , BUT this does not mean we will not suffer afflictions and so forth . He heals in His time . Whatever we suffer or when we do , YES we should pray to be healed , But pray and never hold a grudge . For whether we are sick or healthy , GOD IS WITH US and makes our bed in all our sickness . We should pray for health even as our souls prospers , but understand we too will go through things on this earth . And no matter what For those WHO LOVE HIM , HE WILL WORK it for our good . Never sit under anyone who accuses sick folks , or makes them feel as though they must be livng in evil cause they are sick . These money grubbers KNOW not what they say . They teach for gain . And will plant whatever suggestions are necessary to get THAT MONEY . They prey upon the weak , they take advantage of men and women FOR MONEY . Just have FAITH IN GOD and know , no matter what we suffer , HE IS WITH US and we have all hope and our end will be good for all who follow the lamb . Amen Frienduff. I think some were just taught wrong and think all sickness is because of sin, but it is not. It can be in some cases. Jesus warned one man he healed not to sin again or something worse could come upon him, but you are spot on about Paul and Timothy. They had not sinned.Yes . And for sure its true that some sicknesses can be the direct cause of sin and error . Let us just keep it all rightly divided as it seems we are doing .
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Post by frienduff on Jan 23, 2020 19:01:15 GMT -5
and always pray one for another that ye may be healed . Remember , when it comes to signs and wonders , never make a minisitry out of this . The focus should be on the gospel and yes we can pray for signs and wonders to be done to help aide in the ministry , just as the church in acts did . But always have the heart , the greatful heart for having been saved , and know and understand it is up to GOD who receives what gift as HE sees fit . FOR known unto GOD are all His works . IF a ministry shows many signs and wonders yet their doctrine stinks , FLEE AND NEVER LOOK BACK . Two thing . ONE in this day and age we wont see much true signs and wonders due to the unbelief of many . Two . there is also a huge surge of false signs and miracles nigh the end too . SO make the focus on sound doctrine , test all , and do I mean TEST ALL , make sure and for certain their doctrine is at the level of the apostels in truth . No unseasoned leader should be allowed to teach the church . We have to take the words of those men serious and all words of JESUS serious . And most the men I see with signs and wonders today , lack massive discernment . I am sure they jumped into minisitry , before being truly tested by bible doctrine . and I sure notice Pride filled beings in all of them . This may seem odd that I clicked on my own post . I did it for a reason . IF anyone here thinks even in the slightest this might be wrong , they need to say something . I know its not . but my point is , if misunderstanding of this is occurring , by all means speak up and say something . I love you all , and if you all love me and think I am perhaps wrong , by all means correct me . Ps , we better alll be on guard to who we are now listening too . When I warned us many , if not all under a wrong influence , I kid not . I notice anything now , attached to mainstream is going in the wrong direction . IF ANYONE is in a church . IF ANYONE is in a church , GO to your pastor and start asking questions NOW . TEST NOW , TEST NOW don't just go with feelings .
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Post by 2fw8212a on Jan 23, 2020 20:50:10 GMT -5
and always pray one for another that ye may be healed . Remember , when it comes to signs and wonders , never make a minisitry out of this . The focus should be on the gospel and yes we can pray for signs and wonders to be done to help aide in the ministry , just as the church in acts did . But always have the heart , the greatful heart for having been saved , and know and understand it is up to GOD who receives what gift as HE sees fit . FOR known unto GOD are all His works . IF a ministry shows many signs and wonders yet their doctrine stinks , FLEE AND NEVER LOOK BACK . Two thing . ONE in this day and age we wont see much true signs and wonders due to the unbelief of many . Two . there is also a huge surge of false signs and miracles nigh the end too . SO make the focus on sound doctrine , test all , and do I mean TEST ALL , make sure and for certain their doctrine is at the level of the apostels in truth . No unseasoned leader should be allowed to teach the church . We have to take the words of those men serious and all words of JESUS serious . And most the men I see with signs and wonders today , lack massive discernment . I am sure they jumped into minisitry , before being truly tested by bible doctrine . and I sure notice Pride filled beings in all of them . ...IF anyone here thinks even in the slightest this might be wrong , they need to say something... I see no problems with signs and wonders as long as you preach the truth.
It was how Jesus taught us.
“And heal the sick there, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’” - Luke 10:9
What Pauld did here was amazing by following the teaching of Jesus:
“And it happened that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and dysentery.
Paul went in to him and prayed, and he laid his hands on him and healed him.” - Acts 28:8
We need more of that. Today many people are lacking faith to heal the sick.
“Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few.” - Matthew 9:37
May the Lord have mercy!
Blessings!
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Post by Giller on Jan 24, 2020 1:29:21 GMT -5
and always pray one for another that ye may be healed . Remember , when it comes to signs and wonders , never make a minisitry out of this . The focus should be on the gospel and yes we can pray for signs and wonders to be done to help aide in the ministry , just as the church in acts did . But always have the heart , the greatful heart for having been saved , and know and understand it is up to GOD who receives what gift as HE sees fit . FOR known unto GOD are all His works . IF a ministry shows many signs and wonders yet their doctrine stinks , FLEE AND NEVER LOOK BACK . Two thing . ONE in this day and age we wont see much true signs and wonders due to the unbelief of many . Two . there is also a huge surge of false signs and miracles nigh the end too . SO make the focus on sound doctrine , test all , and do I mean TEST ALL , make sure and for certain their doctrine is at the level of the apostels in truth . No unseasoned leader should be allowed to teach the church . We have to take the words of those men serious and all words of JESUS serious . And most the men I see with signs and wonders today , lack massive discernment . I am sure they jumped into minisitry , before being truly tested by bible doctrine . and I sure notice Pride filled beings in all of them . I do not know how many signs and wonders we will see that are truly of God, but I do agree with what you said here, and we have to be on the alert. All I know is that God wants his things to be seen, but for his glory's sake and not ours. I will mention things in another posting, that I will post in this thread that you will like and find interesting Frienduff.
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Post by John on Jan 24, 2020 5:29:42 GMT -5
...IF anyone here thinks even in the slightest this might be wrong , they need to say something... I see no problems with signs and wonders as long as you preach the truth.
It was how Jesus taught us.
“And heal the sick there, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’” - Luke 10:9
What Pauld did here was amazing by following the teaching of Jesus:
“And it happened that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and dysentery.
Paul went in to him and prayed, and he laid his hands on him and healed him.” - Acts 28:8
We need more of that. Today many people are lacking faith to heal the sick.
“Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few.” - Matthew 9:37
May the Lord have mercy!
Blessings! I agree. The main thing is that we don't judge a ministry based exclusively on signs and wonders. The minister has to be in the truth.
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Post by John on Jan 24, 2020 5:37:26 GMT -5
and always pray one for another that ye may be healed . Remember , when it comes to signs and wonders , never make a minisitry out of this . The focus should be on the gospel and yes we can pray for signs and wonders to be done to help aide in the ministry , just as the church in acts did . But always have the heart , the greatful heart for having been saved , and know and understand it is up to GOD who receives what gift as HE sees fit . FOR known unto GOD are all His works . IF a ministry shows many signs and wonders yet their doctrine stinks , FLEE AND NEVER LOOK BACK . Two thing . ONE in this day and age we wont see much true signs and wonders due to the unbelief of many . Two . there is also a huge surge of false signs and miracles nigh the end too . SO make the focus on sound doctrine , test all , and do I mean TEST ALL , make sure and for certain their doctrine is at the level of the apostels in truth . No unseasoned leader should be allowed to teach the church . We have to take the words of those men serious and all words of JESUS serious . And most the men I see with signs and wonders today , lack massive discernment . I am sure they jumped into minisitry , before being truly tested by bible doctrine . and I sure notice Pride filled beings in all of them . This may seem odd that I clicked on my own post . I did it for a reason . IF anyone here thinks even in the slightest this might be wrong , they need to say something . I know its not . but my point is , if misunderstanding of this is occurring , by all means speak up and say something . I love you all , and if you all love me and think I am perhaps wrong , by all means correct me . Ps , we better alll be on guard to who we are now listening too . When I warned us many , if not all under a wrong influence , I kid not . I notice anything now , attached to mainstream is going in the wrong direction . IF ANYONE is in a church . IF ANYONE is in a church , GO to your pastor and start asking questions NOW . TEST NOW , TEST NOW don't just go with feelings . I originally had a question about what you meant about unseasoned leaders, in that I didn't want to make it impossible for younger people that are genuinely called to be used and I didn't want them to be looked down upon. There are people like Timothy, that Paul said should not be despised because of his youth in 1 Timothy 4:12. Having had the chance to talk to you already about this, and knowing what you meant, I agree completely with that post, but I don't if others may have misunderstood. I do agree that when it comes to bishops, deacons and elders, those who hold those offices are not to be novices. We should go by the Biblical guidelines at all times.
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Post by frienduff on Jan 24, 2020 9:42:45 GMT -5
This may seem odd that I clicked on my own post . I did it for a reason . IF anyone here thinks even in the slightest this might be wrong , they need to say something . I know its not . but my point is , if misunderstanding of this is occurring , by all means speak up and say something . I love you all , and if you all love me and think I am perhaps wrong , by all means correct me . Ps , we better alll be on guard to who we are now listening too . When I warned us many , if not all under a wrong influence , I kid not . I notice anything now , attached to mainstream is going in the wrong direction . IF ANYONE is in a church . IF ANYONE is in a church , GO to your pastor and start asking questions NOW . TEST NOW , TEST NOW don't just go with feelings . I originally had a question about what you meant about unseasoned leaders, in that I didn't want to make it impossible for younger people that are genuinely called to be used and I didn't want them to be looked down upon. There are people like Timothy, that Paul said should not be despised because of his youth in 1 Timothy 4:12. Having had the chance to talk to you already about this, and knowing what you meant, I agree completely with that post, but I don't if others may have misunderstood. I do agree that when it comes to bishops, deacons and elders, those who hold those offices are not to be novices. We should go by the Biblical guidelines at all times.
exactly .
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Post by frienduff on Jan 24, 2020 9:46:32 GMT -5
I am sure everyone here agrees with what I say next , but let us be reminded anyway . And even if a man is a tested and tried man and found to be speaking and walking in truth , we must STILL always test all things He does say or teach . Never stop testing all who do speak or teach . For I have seen men who started out speaking a whole nest egg of truth only to later have slipped and fallen away and now are leading flocks into a deadly and dangerous inclusive deception . I have seen this with many things . Perhaps this is in part due to how the system itself in many churches was set up . if we exalt a man and put him into a position with the attitude TOUCH not and test not GODS anointed , we will fall and we do damage to that leader too . Everyone needs to be tested and if they err, they must be corrected .
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Post by frienduff on Jan 24, 2020 9:53:25 GMT -5
and always pray one for another that ye may be healed . Remember , when it comes to signs and wonders , never make a minisitry out of this . The focus should be on the gospel and yes we can pray for signs and wonders to be done to help aide in the ministry , just as the church in acts did . But always have the heart , the greatful heart for having been saved , and know and understand it is up to GOD who receives what gift as HE sees fit . FOR known unto GOD are all His works . IF a ministry shows many signs and wonders yet their doctrine stinks , FLEE AND NEVER LOOK BACK . Two thing . ONE in this day and age we wont see much true signs and wonders due to the unbelief of many . Two . there is also a huge surge of false signs and miracles nigh the end too . SO make the focus on sound doctrine , test all , and do I mean TEST ALL , make sure and for certain their doctrine is at the level of the apostels in truth . No unseasoned leader should be allowed to teach the church . We have to take the words of those men serious and all words of JESUS serious . And most the men I see with signs and wonders today , lack massive discernment . I am sure they jumped into minisitry , before being truly tested by bible doctrine . and I sure notice Pride filled beings in all of them . I do not know how many signs and wonders we will see that are truly of God, but I do agree with what you said here, and we have to be on the alert. All I know is that God wants his things to be seen, but for his glory's sake and not ours. I will mention things in another posting, that I will post in this thread that you will like and find interesting Frienduff. That's right giller . And in acts we see peter and john give a wonderful example . Remember when the lame man was healed . Did they want the praise of men NOPE . they shut that down fast . When the people came a running up to them and marveling , they corrected that mindset real fast . why do ye LOOK on us as though WE , then turned and gave ALL the credit to JESUS . they did not make it into a minstiry , they simply used the gifts and won souls .
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Post by Giller on Jan 24, 2020 14:48:38 GMT -5
There are many things to consider, in regards to this issue, and I mean many.
One thing we need to continuously do is seek the Lord's face.
On one hand the bible speaks of this:
1Co 12:7-11 (7) But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. (8) For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; (9) To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; (10) To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: (11) But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.
Concerning these specific gifts, the Spirit gives to one this one, and to another that one, and so on, and it is has he wills.
And we should be desirous that these gifts be in operation, but it is the Holy Spirit who leads in these, and gives specifically to each person.
So concerning these gifts, it is given to the specific person it was meant for, and not all will have these specific gifts.
Now we are all called to have discernment, and then there is the gift of discerning of spirits, and we are all called to be praying with faith, and then there is the gift of faith, and when we pray for the sick, we out to pray out of a believing heart, and then there is the gifts of healing.
I believe there is a difference between these specific gifts, and general believing prayer, and so on.
And in these gifts it mentions divers kinds of tongues and interpretation, but in the book of Acts it says this:
Act 2:4 (4) And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
It says they were all filled and spoke in other tongues.
And then later on it says this:
Act 2:38-39 (38) Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. (39) For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
This promise is to all that are a far off, none excluded.
Now what is this gift of the Holy Ghost, well I will let the bible answer for itself without any interpretation:
Act 10:45-46 (45) And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. (46) For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,
It associates the gift of the Holy Ghost with speaking in tongues here.
So some things are meant for some, and some things are meant for all.
Now we get to other verses:
Mar 16:17-18 (17) And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; (18) They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
God is the one who opens the door, but let us be ready and in a believing state when he does.
For along with the bible saying that they shall lay hands on the sick and they shall recover, the bible also says this:
1Ti 5:22 (22) Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.
How many are careful in this area?
We really do need his leading and guidance.
And in this signs and wonders movement they are truly not careful on who they lay hands on, it seems to be about how many miracle claims they can get.
It is about acclaim and self exaltation.
And in the end the bible say this:
Gal 5:18 (18) But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.
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Post by 2fw8212a on Jan 25, 2020 9:27:58 GMT -5
And in these gifts it mentions divers kinds of tongues and interpretation, but in the book of Acts it says this: Act 2:4 (4) And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. It says they were all filled and spoke in other tongues. And then later on it says this: Act 2:38-39 (38) Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. (39) For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. This promise is to all that are a far off, none excluded. Now what is this gift of the Holy Ghost, well I will let the bible answer for itself without any interpretation:
Act 10:45-46 (45) And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. (46) For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, It associates the gift of the Holy Ghost with speaking in tongues here. So some things are meant for some, and some things are meant for all. And it also says:
“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’
shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.” - Matthew 7:21
As it is written:
“But earnestly desire the best gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way.”- 1 Corinthians 12:31
“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels,
but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal.” - 1 Corinthians 13:1
“And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” - 1 Corinthians 13:13
Too many people put tongues first as being the most important sign that would identify a believer. But it is NOT.
“...For the Lord does not see as man sees;
for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” - 1 Samuel 16:7
It is a lack of discernment. Because the Lord Jesus said:
“By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” - John 13:35
What profit someone if they speak tongues and walk in sin?!
“Therefore by their fruits you will know them.” - Matthew 7:20
It would be be better if church members dedicated more time to do rather than to speak, if you understand me.
“And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” - 1 Corinthians 13:13
“Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love...” - Ephesians 5:1-2
“I say then: Walk in the Spirit...” - Galatians 5:16
“God is Spirit...” - John 4:24
“...for God is love.” - 1 John 4:8
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