Is There Anyone From Assemblies Of God On Here?

[quietbloke]

Forgive me asking,but is there anyone from Assemblies of God on here?

 

[Dave01]

There are a few of us at times.

 

[Deba]

Yup.

 

[atheliah]

yup - me!

 

[jesusmyhealer]

Don't know if you can count me as an AOG coz I'm just new to it but hey, I want to learn more so I will keep my eye on this thread

Forgive me asking,but is there anyone from Assemblies of God on here?

 

[onelamb]

Yes, I am!! Proudly.

 

[JesusIsMyBoaz]

I visited an Assembly of God church 2 weeks ago. I am interested in learning about this denomination. I grew up Catholic, was baptized as a baby, and accepted Jesus as my Savior as an adult. Until recently, I didn't understand what spiritual gifts were, and didn't know how I believed on this issue. I have come to realize that the Holy Spirit does indeed give us each gifts to help in the ministry. But I read a pamphlet at the church that said that everyone has an initial experience of speaking in tongues. (I don't know exactly how it was worded). I have never spoken in tongue. Does that mean that to the AOG church, I am not born again? Or does it mean that I do not have the Holy Spirit living in me? Do I need another baptism?

Thank you

 

[Dave01]

I visited an Assembly of God church 2 weeks ago. I am interested in learning about this denomination. I grew up Catholic, was baptized as a baby, and accepted Jesus as my Savior as an adult. Until recently, I didn't understand what spiritual gifts were, and didn't know how I believed on this issue. I have come to realize that the Holy Spirit does indeed give us each gifts to help in the ministry. But I read a pamphlet at the church that said that everyone has an initial experience of speaking in tongues. (I don't know exactly how it was worded). I have never spoken in tongue. Does that mean that to the AOG church, I am not born again? Or does it mean that I do not have the Holy Spirit living in me? Do I need another baptism?

Thank you

Tongues witnesses to the baptism of The Holy Spirit that happened, it is not about your salvation. You said that you accepted Jesus as an adult already, then you already know within yourself that you were born-again, the baptism of The Holy Spirit is a subsequent event and experience to salvation, it is an maturing and empowering step in the life of a Christian that GOD gives you.

There are great things for us from our GOD, all we have to do is have great desires within ourselves for them. They take time to receive, but they are there for everyone that perseveres for them.

 

[JesusIsMyBoaz]

Thank you Dave, yes, I know that I am saved, but what does "Baptism in the Holy Spirit" really mean? I was baptized as a baby in the Catholic church. Does this mean I should be baptized again?

 

[liketotalk]

Forgive me asking,but is there anyone from Assemblies of God on here?

Hello!

 

[spiritlead]

Thank you Dave, yes, I know that I am saved, but what does "Baptism in the Holy Spirit" really mean? I was baptized as a baby in the Catholic church. Does this mean I should be baptized again?

Greeting's sister , and welcome to the powerful things of God. I felt led to share my story of tongues and the baptism of the Holy Spirit. First, to answer your questions, the baptism of the Holy Spirit is available to you whenever you want to receive it, in your quiet time with Jesus, just ask Him to baptise you with His Holy Spirit. John the baptist, who was baptising people in water said in Luke 3:16 “I baptize you with water; but someone is coming soon who is greater than I am—so much greater that I’m not even worthy to be his slave and untie the straps of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.

Jesus is the one who will baptise you in His Holy Spirit, and it is a seperate baptism from water baptism.

Water baptism is a testimony to the world, freinds, and family that you are now going to follow Jesus, and you can do that as God leads,[when you get plugged in to a church where the Spirit leads you] they will probably have awater baptism once amonth you can sign up for, and you invite freinds and family.

But the most important baptism is the baptism of the Holy Spirit, of which Jesus baptises you when you ask for it in your quiet time with Him, tongues is also a gift for you when you ask Him for it, just ask Him to give it to you and He will, and then just start moving your tongue as your praying and Holy Spirit will take over. Be back later, hope this helped Sis

 

[lismore]

Hello I am

 

[JesusIsMyBoaz]

So if I have asked for the Holy Spirit to give me the gift of tongues, and it does not happen, what does this mean? I am sorry if this all seems very simple to you, but I want to make sure that I am understanding exactly what you are saying. Thank you.

 

[spiritlead]

So if I have asked for the Holy Spirit to give me the gift of tongues, and it does not happen, what does this mean? I am sorry if this all seems very simple to you, but I want to make sure that I am understanding exactly what you are saying. Thank you.

I was going to share a story in my first post but i felt to wait, and now your question is pulling it out. When i first received the gift of tongues i didn't get much either, but just keep operating in it, and it will come, it really manifested when my second son was born with the chord wrapped around his neck, the tongues came pouring thru me.

I have to go playgolf, but keep the questions coming sister, i'll be back inabout six hours, i am praying for you

 

[okieray]

yes! i `m a member of an assembley of God! i love the worship we have!

 

[onelamb]

I prayed for the baptism in the Spirit for nearly a year before I was able to receive it.,

The baptism in the Spirit isn't so that you will "have the gift of tongues"m it is power to be His witnesses. When you are praising and worshiping Him-and as you share your love for Him-with your voice-it will be easy to let the Holy Spirit give you the words as your own words will be inadeqate to express the love that He is pouring into you. The "gift" of tongues is the Holy Spirit promting you to speak a message in tongues-in the congretation-loud enough for all to hear-then He will give you or another-the gift of interpretation so that the church can be edified. (built up) Praying in tongues-is for your own edification-we all get this ability when we're baptised in the Spirit-but not all of us-or even most of us, will be used in the gift of tongues.

 

[~RENEE~]

Umm to OP. I was raised AOG currently I am looking for a church. Hopefully I will find another AOG.

Now as far as asking for tongues. STOP! Do not seek the gift seek the giver of the gift.

 

[spiritlead]

So if I have asked for the Holy Spirit to give me the gift of tongues, and it does not happen, what does this mean? I am sorry if this all seems very simple to you, but I want to make sure that I am understanding exactly what you are saying. Thank you.

It's just because your new to it sister, don't be discouraged, take a look at onelamb's post, he or she emphasised one of the main purposes for tongues, and that is to keep your Spirit inside built up and filled with joy

One time my wife and i were having breakfast at Denny's, and i hadn't had a chance that morning to spend quality time with the Lord, and i noticed that i was kinda crabby at my wife, and just felt like biting her head off, but she really didn't notice much yet, and i was thinking, why am i so [bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse]y, well i started speaking in tongues under my breath, just moving my tongue without my mouth moving, my son was with us and she was talking to him, i started feeling an overwelming joy inside, and a powerful love for my wife. I'll never foget that day! My point is that one of the main reasons for tongues is to keep our spirit filled with His joy and love.

What i do pretty regularly[everyday if you can] is spend a good half hour to an hour of quiet time with Jesus, I usually start with worship, either songs on the radio, or one that comes to me, and that brings in His presense, once you feel that wonderful presense, then move in to tongues, just move your tongue, heres a sample: ah, da, eh, ta, shon, ta, eh, shon, ba, ba,kee, and just keep it going and you'll begin to feel a good , joyful, lifting up inside. the Lord will be praying thru you for others, and sometimes He'll bring people to mind to pray for. You will usually get tears in your eyes, which is a good indication you are in His powerful presence. After worship and prayer, this would be a good time to read the Word, you'll notice it to be much more alive when you read it and the Holy Spirit inside, will teach you all truth.

One last important thing, when you spend quiet with Him, try do it in a real quiet place, with no distractions. I usually go park in the shade in a church parking lot and bask in Him, or you might have to do early morning, or the midnite hour, whatever suits your schedule.

Hope this helps, Blessings

Psalm 119:103 How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

 

[Balugon]

I go to an AOG church, and im quite fond of it. I believe the Spirit is quite strong there. I cant imagine going to a different church, we are so flavorful.

 

[quietbloke]

I go to an AOG church, and im quite fond of it. I believe the Spirit is quite strong there. I cant imagine going to a different church, we are so flavorful.

'Flavourful!' I like that description of a church. We're certainly all different,bit like 'liquorice allsorts!' But all working together in harmony in the Body of Christ,which is wider than the Assemblies of God and made up of all who are 'one in Christ.'