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"I don't speak in tongues but I have received the baptism of the Holy Spirit"
(by friend of said)]
Born Again Believers (even among Pentacostals) differ when it comes to whether or not the Supernatural Gift of an
"unknown tongue" is evidence of the
"baptism of the Holy Spirit". Mainstream "church denominations" have possibly done more harm than good when it comes to the importance of "a child-like faith" with respect to the Supernatural Gift of an
"unknown tongue" that is still in operation today. Why would God make it void? Very unlkely and i'd go so far as to say impossible.
This is a good example of the importance of a child-like Faith which more than a few pastors scoff-at when it comes to receiving this Supernatural Gift. A Gift (unknown tongue and it's interpretation) that they believe is no longer needed after the passing of the Apostles (including Paul) and therefore inactive today.
As sandman has said ...
"ultimately it is Gods choice" ... and apparently a child-like faith is just as paramount today as it was at the time of the Apostle Paul ...
Matthew 18:3
Then He said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the Kingdom of Heaven."
A need for a theological doctorate degree (IMO) can actually hinder the Holy Spirit when it comes to receiving the Supernatural Gift of an
"unknown tongue" for prayer/worship ... (
1 John 2:27 - Bible Gateway)
added edit: ... in 1 John he often refers to the "called out ones / chosen ones" (church) to whom he is writting as
"little children"