Re: Pitfalls in Solely Relying on Acts for doctrin
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Originally Posted by Timmy
So, who here really believes that speaking in tongues is "indisputable evidence or proof of the baptism in the Holy Spirit"?
Why did God decide to remove the flames from the list of things that happen when the Spirit shows up? And the windy noise? These would be much harder to fake.
Yes, they were things that seemed to be tongues of fire, not necessarily actual fire, but so? It was something visible. That's how it was described. They separated and landed on their heads! I haven't seen anything like that happen lately. If anyone else has, that's great, but that would open up a whole set of questions: why is it so rare? Are there literally just a few dozen or so true believers in the world?
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Timmy
Concerning the fire and wind: If you look in the OT there was also similar demonstrations at the begining or giving of the Law. Pentecost was the beginning of the NT covenant.
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If ye believe not that I AM, ye shall die in your sins. John 8:24
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No real problem exists over the use of "The Name" in everthing else done in the Church. Why then should there exist great controversy over the use of the "The Name of the Godhead" in water baptism?
Kevin J. Conner The Name of God p. 92
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