When people hear that “tongues is of the devil,” over and over, they become frightened and nervous.  they want to receive the Holy Ghost but are worried of receiving something that is not from God.  When you meet people with this fear; read and explain Luke 11:9-13 to them.  Jesus personally said that if you… Read More »

Luke 11:12-13; “Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?  If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?”  I believe that in this passage of Scripture, Jesus is personally guaranteeing… Read More »

The symbol of Christianity for the early Church would be the FISH.  In the first days of the Church, people were not allowed to draw crossed dud to persecution of Christians.  Instead, they would draw a fish symbol to show what they believed.  Therefore, the fish became a symbol of Christianity.  This symbol represented the… Read More »

When someone says they are afraid of getting a demon or something like that, refer them to Luke 11:9-10, “And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.  For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and… Read More »

The “tongues is of the devil” actually has a Scriptural answer for that deception. If someone you know has this problem, you can open the Word and have a discourse with them.  They may want to be filled with the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in other tongues but are afraid to respond… Read More »

If folks accept misinterpreted Scripture, or putting faith in man’s opinions, can create an obstacle or hindrance for believers who attempt to take the next step in their relationship with Jesus Christ.  We are going to begin looking at EIGHT different objections some people have about speaking in other tongues.  Some of the eight are… Read More »

Mark 16:17, Jesus said, “And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues.”  Speaking in tongues is one of the signs that follow the BELIEVER!  The opposite of this of course is that if you do NOT BELIEVE you will not speak with tongues. … Read More »

In Matthew 5:6, Jesus said it like this, “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.”  If you are not thirsty or hungry, you will not be filled.  Speaking in tongues will not catch you off guard.  If you are not thirsty and hungry, no one can make you… Read More »

Our opinions or former opinions may have been inspired by well-meaning Bible teachers or some Church traditions, but we have to know that the BIBLE is inspired by God.  Therefore we must use the Word as our FINAL AUTHORITY in any matter that the Word addresses.  When talking to some people about being filled with… Read More »