A common defense of the modern expression of speaking in tongues in Christian circles is commonly defended, with the insistence that God's power and "Holy Spirit" power was not limited to the first century.
Tag: THE HOLY SPIRIT
Obsession with the Holy Spirit Diminishes Jesus Christ.
In our time an obsession with the Holy Spirit, and a faulty peception of the work of the Holy Spirit, rules in a large percentage of the professing Church. It's reached such a level that many Christians will hardly talk about Jesus, or about the Father: it's all about the Spirit. Is this the work of God, or is something else going on?
IS THE HOLY SPIRIT SPEAKING IN TONGUES?
In a large portion of the Christian church the claimed gift of speaking in tongues is held up as being almost supremely important to, and the sign of, a spirit-filled life. I'm going to examine this view today and in coming posts.
RAPTURE AND THE HOLY SPIRIT
What did Paul mean when he said that the power of evil will be held back until the one who holds it back is taken away? I answer that question here, in written form
GETTING THE HOLY SPIRIT
We see plenty of scenes in churches and on Christian TV of people apparently experiencing the work of the Spirit at the hands of certain ministers, but we never hear the stories of those offended-turned away-by such things or left unsatisfied and mystified. If you're one of those, or if you as a believer just wonder what it's all about, I here offer a few Bible verses which pour cool reason onto the fire of nonsense...
Fuel for Faith, Food for Thought 