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Re: Pitfalls in Solely Relying on Acts for doctrin
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Originally Posted by mizpeh
Dan, I haven't spoken in tongues since I was filled with the Spirit. How do you explain that?
I explain it by going to Corinthians and saying that, in context, Paul is speaking specifically about the gifts of the Spirit and especially the gift of tongues and not what happens when a believer receives the baptism of the Holy Spirit. God gives the manifestation of His Spirit through the gifts to each born again believer, severally as He sees fit. That is why Paul can ask with the expected answer to be in the negative...do all speak with tongues? I spoke with tongues but I haven't for years. If you believe those who speak in tongues have the gift of tongues then I have to ask, Did God take the gift of tongues away from me?
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Is there any scripture that separates the "initial evidence" of tongues from either prayer language, or the gift of tongues?
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