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Recent content by Receivedgrace

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    Is believing/faith a work ?

    Of course it matters. Every word of God matters. 2Tim 3:15-18
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    Do you have the Holy Spirit? Do you have the Gift of tongues?

    These mysteries are only revealed by the indwelling Holy Spirit. 2Thess 2:9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth...
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    Do you have the Holy Spirit? Do you have the Gift of tongues?

    Nothing presented here is sound doctrine. It is twisted misrepresentations of scripture. Psalm 78: 36 Nevertheless they did flatter him with their mouth, and they lied unto him with their tongues. 37 For their heart was not right with him, neither were they stedfast in his covenant...
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    Do you have the Holy Spirit? Do you have the Gift of tongues?

    The Holy Spirit is given the instant one receives Christ as Savior. It is how we go from dead in trespass and sin to a new creature in Christ. Only new creatures in Christ can be filled and used of God to testify of Christ. The gospel is a mystery to those who are lost. Those who are in Christ...
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    Paul motioned with his hand before a speech

    Perhaps there is a need to start a cult of hand motioning of those who address crowds of people to gain their attention.
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    Why did Paul talk about tongue speaking only in 1 Corinthians?

    Yet 1 Cor 13:8-14 remains a mystery to those seduced by the mystic charms of tongues not of the Holy Spirit.
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    Anyone who speaks in a tongue EDIFIES themselves

    Those who engage in this nonsense are deceived by the mystic wonders of that which is absent the presence of the Holy Spirit.
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    A manuscript issue with the ending of the book of Mark

    Irenaeus was not under Holy Spirit inspiration when he wrote that statement. His opinion remains just that an opinion. An opinion not necessarily rooted in fact. It is generally observed that the long ending of Mark lacks continuity with the rest of the book.
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    What is speaking in tongues?

    The long ending of Mark 16 is not only generally misunderstood it is not on solid ground as not being in the earliest of manuscripts. It is no place to make doctrine and if you drink poison, you are unwise by tempting God. Angelic languages as supposed by those in the charismatic church are at...
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    Why did Paul talk about tongue speaking only in 1 Corinthians?

    You will not or cannot receive what God has written in His word. No amount of scripture is going to persuade you that tongues in today's church are not of God. I'll not strive with you over this matter any longer.
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    Why did Paul talk about tongue speaking only in 1 Corinthians?

    The bible does not specifically mention the trinity, yet it is well established and accepted as truth. Are you confirming what Jesus said in Matthew 13:11-17? Consider what Jesus said in Matthew 7:21-23. There are many who are outwardly religious yet do not possess a genuine saving...
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    Why did Paul talk about tongue speaking only in 1 Corinthians?

    Not doubt a treasured volume from the charismatic theological library.
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    Why did Paul talk about tongue speaking only in 1 Corinthians?

    Gods word gives the answer to those who are able to understand. 1 Cor 13:11-12 show that the perfect is the NT scriptures. Not all are willing to understand this truth. Jesus said it would be so when He addressed His disciples. Mat 13:10-16 There seems to be far less conjecture about the...
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    Why did Paul talk about tongue speaking only in 1 Corinthians?

    Now you want to use a convenient version of history to evade the truth of the bible? Contextually it is quite clear that the OT is the knowing in part and that we see clearly now that the NT reveals that which was hidden in the OT. The Pharisees would not see the truth and Jesus rebuked them for...