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Do All Speak in Tongues?
Assuming that speaking in tongues is the sole “sign” of receiving the gift of the Spirit creates a problem. In 1 Corinthians, Paul indicates that not…
Sign of the Spirit
Discussions on the baptism in the Holy Spirit raise the question – What is the “sign” that demonstrates someone has received the Spirit? Because the …
Tongues in Ephesus
On Pentecost, the church received the gift of the Spirit, an event accompanied by the sound “like a rushing might wind” and what appeared to be “tong…
Tongues in Caesarea
In Acts, all converts repent, are baptized in water, and receive the Spirit, but not necessarily in that order. Likewise, when the disciples received…
Tongues in Samaria
In Samaria, something about the gift of the Spirit impressed Simon the Magician, but did the gift’s recipients speak in tongues? Saul of Tarsus began…
Tongues in Jerusalem
When the Spirit was poured out on Pentecost, all 120 disciples present in the “upper room” were “filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with …
What Does This Mean?
In Acts, the activity of the Spirit is essential to the life and growth of the early Church. It was inaugurated by the outpouring of the Spirit on P…
