[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by Esaias

As for why people dont receive the Holy Ghost? There are people sitting on Pentecostal pews who don't have the Holy Ghost, though they've been "seeking" for years. And I'm absolutely convinced there are people as "Pentecostal" as can be who likely never got the real deal. Why?

I don't know. I wish I could just push a button and everyone would get filled with God's Spirit. I suppose there are just as many reasons as there are people.

Plus, if you've got your mind made up you are NOT going to be one of them tongue talking Pentecostals, well...?

A lot of people "believe in Jesus" but salvation depends on a certain particular belief in Jesus - the belief taught by the apostles.

Maybe you could ask your Baptist friends if they've ever been baptised with the Holy Ghost "speaking in tongues". You might be surprised at the response? Quite a few baptists are "Pentecostal at home, baptist at church" types.

Awesome!