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Thursday, August 26, 2010
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I agree with Gary. According to the clear teaching of Jesus (and Luke) the primary purpose of Spririt baptism in empowerment for witness (Luke 24:49; cts 1:8). This brings up a question that I have been grappling with. "If empowerment for witness is, indeed, the purpose of Spirit baptism, why is it then that the vast majority of those who are genuinely filled with the Spirit in our churches--evidenced by speaking in tongues--do not become effective witnesses for Christ?" Some, who often pray in tongues, have seldom, if ever, told anyone about Jesus. Why is this so? How can we remedy this unacceptable situation?
I agree with Gary. According to the clear teaching of Jesus (and Luke) the primary purpose of Spririt baptism in empowerment for witness (Luke 24:49; cts 1:8). This brings up a question that I have been grappling with. "If empowerment for witness is, indeed, the purpose of Spirit baptism, why is it then that the vast majority of those who are genuinely filled with the Spirit in our churches--evidenced by speaking in tongues--do not become effective witnesses for Christ?" Some, who often pray in tongues, have seldom, if ever, told anyone about Jesus. Why is this so? How can we remedy this unacceptable situation?
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