spiritual maturity. This essay will also discuss speaking in tongues, defining it, discussing if it is a sign of baptism in the Holy Spirit and arguing whether or not it is still a valid spiritual gift today. Spiritual Gifts are “gifts of God enabling the Christian to perform his or her (sometimes specialized) service” in the church.[1] They are supernatural gifts bestowed by the Holy Spirit that enhance the work and ministry of the Christian. [2] Depending on which gift is given you use them to spread
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baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” Matthew 3:11 ESV, Baptism is found all over the New Testament. The definition of baptism is an act of obedience symbolizing the believer's faith in a crucified, buried, and risen Saviour, the believer's death to sin, the burial of the old life, and the resurrection to walk in newness of life in Christ Jesus. John the Baptist mentions that he will baptise in water, but someone mightier than he, will baptise with the Holy Spirit and fire. Baptism and the Spiritual
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Baptism in the Lord's Way Baptism by immersion in water by one having authority is the first saving ordinance of the gospel and is necessary for an individual to become a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and to receive eternal salvation. All who seek eternal life must follow the example of the Savior by being baptized and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost. The Savior revealed the true method of baptism to the Prophet Joseph Smith, making clear that the ordinance must
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The Holy Spirit and the Spiritual Gifts Natalie Barrionuevo Liberty University Introduction Growing up in and out of church I have not only heard about the Holy Spirit but also seen the works of the Holy Spirit and the gifts that accompany it. The Holy Spirit plays a key role in a Christian’s daily life. God
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According to the Tyndale Commentary, “The Holy Spirit is the third person of the God Head. The Holy Spirit is also, the way men receive power and help which bring us into fellowship with God”. John 15:26, tells us that when the comforter comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which comes from the Father, he shall testify of me. Jesus implies, that he has many things to tell them but they cannot bear them until the comforter (Helper)... Comes which will guide
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Christianity holds baptism as one of the most Significant sacrament an individual receives as it symbolizes the life and acceptance of Jesus Christ and the presents of the Holy spirit. For Christians Baptism is new life and the purification of sins as it will constantly become a reminder of faith and the death and resurrection of Christ. For the individual, Baptism is the beginning of a new life and commitment to the church. However the community provide guidance and growth for the individual and
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emphasis on achieving a direct or personal experience with God through the baptism of the Holy Spirit. I was born and raised as a Pentecostal myself so I will not only be talking about the history, beliefs, and background of the Pentecostal movement, but also about personal experiences gained through my faith in God. There are four fundamental beliefs of Pentecostalism: Jesus saves according to John 3:16; baptizes with the Holy Spirit according to Acts 2:4; heals bodily according to James 5:15; and is coming
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Have You Received the Holy Ghost Since You Believed Acts 19:1-7 1 And it came to pass , that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples, 2 He said unto them , Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed ? And they said unto him , We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost. 3 And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized ? And they said , Unto John's baptism. 4 Then said Paul, John verily
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http://faithfuldaughter.hubpages.com/hub/deceptionandfalsedoctrines has an article that basically says that people are not reading the Bible and allowing whoever is talking to tell them what the Bible says. What are your views of the difficult "Holy Spirit" passages in Acts 8:14-17, Acts 10:44-48 and Acts 19:1-7? Defend your positions well. The Apostle in Jerusalem
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Water Baptism “Baptism points back to the work of God, and forward to the life of faith.” - J.A. Motyer Introduction Why is This Topic Important? The subject of water baptism is important for several reasons. First of all, it is a commandment of Jesus Christ and an important part of His great commission. Christ said, “… go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded
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