And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” [...]
Tongue-Speaking ??? Since the Charismatic movement began sweeping through much of the denominational world in the 1960’s, the issue of whether or not a “born-again Christian” can “speak in tongues” has been discussed and debated. Questions surrounding “Holy Spirit baptism” have also arisen. “What saith the Scripture?” Can people “speak in tongues” today? In Mark [...]
Miracles (3) – Duration In the last two articles we have discussed the definition and design of miracles. In this final article we want to discuss the duration of miracles–are there are miracles today? DESIGN OF MIRACLES Let’s begin by considering the design of miracles. As noted in our last article, God’s purpose in miracles [...]
Reader Questions (3) – Speaking in Tongues? (Pt. 2) Q: What is your stand on speaking in tongues? Do you feel an entire church can speak in tongues? Last week we emphasized the need to always appeal to the scriptures in answering religious questions (1 Pet. 4.11; 1 Cor. 4.6). In answering the question from [...]
Reader Questions (3)- Speaking in Tongues (Pt. 1) Q: What is your stand on speaking in tongues? Do you feel an entire church can speak in tongues? First, and I’m sure our querist would agree, when determining the truth of any religious subject, it matters not what my stand or the stand of any person [...]
Can People Speak In Tongues Today? Since the Charismati c movement began sweeping through much of the denominational world in the 1960’s, the issue of whether or not a “born-again Christian” can “speak in tongues” has been discussed and debated. Questions surrounding “Holy Spirit baptism” have also arisen. “What saith the Scripture?” Can people “speak [...]
God’s Great and Glorious Grace For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, [...]
