In 1 Corinthians 12, the topic was PUBLIC MINISTRY!  Not every believer is equipped by God to publicly minister in diverse kinds of tongues.  and not every believer is equipped by God to interpret tongues given in public services.  In the same context we can see that not every believer is an apostle or prophet… Read More »

We should never take a segment of Scripture out of its context and try to apply it to something to which it does not relate.  For example, it is ridiculous to read in the Bible, “Judas went out and hung himself, ” and say that verse gives you license to go out and hang yourself.… Read More »

In 1 Corinthians 12:8, the nine gifts (public ministry manifestations) are being discussed: the word of wisdom, the word of knowledge, discerning of spirits, and so on.  In public ministry, the Spirit divides the gifts severally as He wills.  Not everyone is in public ministry.  the following verses give the full context of this matter.… Read More »

The rule for Scriptural interpretation is that all Scripture must be interpreted in light of all other Scripture which deals with the same topic.  Firs of all then, being filled wit the Holy Ghost is NOT the topic under discussion in these verses.  The topic being discusses is SPIRITUAL GIFTS, or GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT. … Read More »

Another objection to speaking in tongues is “tongues aren’t for everyone.”  Some believe that tongues are only for a special few individuals, a select few.  And of course they find some Scriptural “evidence” in order to validate their specific stance. So, let’s take a look at 1 Corinthians 12:10, “To another the working of miracles;… Read More »

From this passage of Scripture in Acts, (9:17) we can see and understand why Paul said in 1 Corinthians 14:18, “I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all.”  Based on Paul’s declaration, we can see that he was thankful for being able to speak in tongues.  This champion tongue-talker of the New… Read More »

Ananias was not one of the 12 apostles of the Lamb.  Furthermore, he did not want to deal with Saul and he gave the Lord his reasons, but the Lord encouraged and assured Ananias that Saul was His chosen vessel.  Acts 9:17, “And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands… Read More »

Acts 9:10-12, “And there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.  And the Lord said  unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called… Read More »

Another objection to speaking in other tongues is that “only the apostles could minster the infilling.”  Again, this pre-supposes that all the apostles have died (not true). The assumption that speaking in tongues died out with the last apostle’s death carries much credence because no one else would seemingly have been able to minister the… Read More »

Acts 2:39, “For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.”  What promise?  The promise of the Holy Ghost, which has been shed forth and which you now see and hear.  This verse assures us that the promise of… Read More »