FREE BOOK: However, the scriptural doctrine of the Church has not come in for any great amount of emphasis. In spite of the great deal of activity in churches, the current state of the Church is not very healthy. There is a great deal of superficiality, a lot of shallowness, and it is permitted to continue partially because of inadequate views of the local church.
Is speaking in tongues a sign of being born-again?
The baptism in the Holy Spirit is regarded as an experience that usually occurs after conversion. Pentecostals believe at conversion a Christian receives the Holy Spirit. However only at the subsequent baptism in the Holy Spirit does the Christian receive the fullness of the Spirit and the full empowerment for Christian service. Most Pentecostals believe that Spirit-baptism is always accompanied with the gift of speaking in tongues as evidence for the baptism. Thus one can be a genuine Christian yet not be baptised in the Holy Spirit.
We Believe In The Holy Spirit – Lesson 2
Focuses on the Holy Spirit\’s activity in the creation as a whole.
We Believe In The Holy Spirit – Lesson 3
Explores the Holy Spirit\’s work within the community of God\’s covenant people.
We Believe In The Holy Spirit – Lesson 4
Looks at the Holy Spirit\’s work of applying salvation to individual believers.
We Believe In Jesus – Lesson 1
Explores the role of God the Son throughout redemptive history.
We Believe in Jesus – Lesson 3
Explores Jesus\’ fulfillment of the Old Testament office of prophet.
We Believe In Jesus – Lesson 4
Explores Jesus\’ fulfillment of the Old Testament office of priest.
We Believe In Jesus – Lesson 5
Explores Jesus\’ fulfillment of the Old Testament office of king.