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DiscipleOfIAm

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Good points. My only concern is the AoG belief that one has not received the Holy Spirit until the evidence of speaking in tongues. I don't see that in the Bible. I see that we receive the Holy Spirit at the time we are saved.

I'm praying!
 
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My only concern is the AoG belief that one has not received the Holy Spirit until the evidence of speaking in tongues.
... if this church isn't pressing that as an issue, allay your fears. If that changes, then look elsewhere. And ...
I'm praying!
... keep it up! God's blessings on you and your family. And, keep a list of good SBC churches close by.
 
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Good points. My only concern is the AoG belief that one has not received the Holy Spirit until the evidence of speaking in tongues. I don't see that in the Bible. I see that we receive the Holy Spirit at the time we are saved.

I'm praying!
I understand your concern.
Every congregation is a little different though, and it may be that THAT particular church is not so adamant on that point.
It IS curious that those in the New Testament accounts who received the Holy Spirit also immediately received the tongues.
One does wonder why we don't see that today.

I was taught to pray for it, ask for it, wait for it, and get my mouth moving to get it started.
Obviously, those in the book of Acts did not need to "help God out" in that way.
People are funny.

Remember God is even more interested in the spiritual safety of your family than you are.
You are the head of your household.
He will lead you.
 
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