Holy Ghost Baptism and Holy Ghost Infilling
In love but with all headstrong intent, in Christ Jesus, I write this article. It is alright to be hard headed, but it is a sin to be hard hearted. (Ezek 3:9 KJV) As an adamant HARDER THAN FLINT HAVE I MADE THY FOREHEAD: fear them not, neither be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house. (Ezek 11:19 KJV) And I will GIVE THEM ONE HEART, and I will put A NEW SPIRIT WITHIN YOU; and I will TAKE THE STONY HEART out of their flesh, and will give them an HEART OF FLESH.
There is absolutely no excuse that some of these traditions of men are being preached by the ones that claim to be prophets and elders of Jesus Christ. You sincere brothers that are receiving these traditions of men, please open your eyes unto the Word. These same problems were addressed by Paul when he addressed the Corinthians.
The Corinthian Church was on milk and unable to eat strong meat. Although the ones in the Corinthian Church spoke in tongues they were babies and did not have power in the Holy Ghost. This is still a tremendous problem today. Some that speak in tongues are ignorant thinking they are much further along in Christ Jesus than they are. They think they have it all when they have no more power to bring forth fruit in Christ Jesus than the ones who do not speak in tongues.
As a whole, it is a disgrace as to how childish and proud the ones are that speak in tongues. It appears that a lot of them do not display humility and love toward others that do not speak in tongues. Many of the ones that do not speak in tongues show more humility and strength in Christ Jesus than the ones that speak in tongues. Some that do not speak in tongues bring forth more fruit and have less pride. Satan speaks in tongues we had better know the truth about the gift of tongues.
On the Day of Pentecost all spoke in other tongues or languages. They all prophesied and all of the languages were understood. This is not taught in the Pentecostal churches. They did not speak in unknown tongues on the Day of Pentecost! They spoke in other languages.
I give all that read this article an opportunity to refute it paragraph by paragraph. For it is through the Word that the truth is to be established. I invite all to try and prove through the Word, line upon line, what the word really teaches about these topics as fact. I hope all will respond and think about what you are teaching. I look forward to your replies out of love for the truth.
God knows I love all so deeply in Christ Jesus but out of obligation, being a faithful minister, to my God I must sound. My duty and calling in Christ Jesus means more to me than any favor that I can have with men. You may think of me as you wish and God knows I want your fellowship. Yet you must know that I will not exchange popularity with men for truth, and disregard what the word teaches.
I hear so much false prophecy and tongues of Satan in the church today that it vexes my spirit in Christ Jesus. God has allowed, to a large extent, the sign seekers to be mocked by their false prophets and their babbling tongues. I am hard, THROUGH THE WORD, on men that call themselves apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. (1 Cor 14:37 KJV) If any man think himself to be a PROPHET, OR SPIRITUAL, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are THE COMMANDMENTS of the Lord. We need to speak up and not be soft spoken against the traditions of men that have infiltrated the church. I pray you sense the love in Christ Jesus that I have for his precious word, and every soul, God bless!
When the tabernacle of God, or the temple of God was built and completed the glory of God filled them. (Exo 40:34 KJV) Then a CLOUD COVERED the TENT of the congregation, and the GLORY OF THE LORD FILLED the tabernacle. (1 Ki 8:11 KJV) So that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud: for the GLORY OF THE LORD HAD FILLED THE HOUSE of the LORD.
We are the temple of God or the church. Every man was created to be the temple of God and was made for this purpose. The ones that choose to defile the temple and reject God will be destroyed. (1 Cor 3:16 KJV) Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? (1 Cor 3:17) If ANY MAN DEFILE THE TEMPLE OF GOD, HIM SHALL GOD DESTROY; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. Since we now are the temple of God and the spirit of God, or Holy Ghost is to fill us. There is no doubt when this happens that there will be a supernatural Holy Ghost experience.
God has filled his body (THE CHURCH) with his Spirit and PROMISES SIGNS will follow them. (Mark 16:17 KJV) And these SIGNS shall follow THEM THAT BELIEVE; In my name shall they CAST OUT DEVILS; they shall SPEAK WITH NEW TONGUES; (Mark 16:18 KJV) They shall TAKE UP SERPENTS; and if they DRINK ANY DEADLY THING, it SHALL NOT HURT THEM; they shall LAY HANDS ON THE SICK, and THEY SHALL RECOVER. Each and everyone of these signs have followed the church, not just one.
We have been promised we will be filled with the Holy Ghost if we fully repent and are baptized in water in Jesus name. I want no doubt remaining in anyone's mind about what I am saying. Since our bodies are now the temple of God, when we are filled with the Holy Ghost there will be a Holy Ghost experience given to us that it has taken place. The infilling experience of the Holy Ghost will leave no doubt whatsoever that it has filled you. We are not to follow signs, but the signs are to follow us. This is an unquestionable fact that was promised by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Let us study the volume of the book to see how the prophets of old were filled with the Holy Ghost. Many think that there was no infilling of the Holy Ghost to the prophets of old, but first Corinthians chapter ten addresses this ignorance. Moreover, brethren, I would NOT THAT YE SHOULD BE IGNORANT, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; And were ALL BAPTIZED unto Moses in the CLOUD and in the SEA. Everyone should know that the cloud was the Holy Ghost, and the sea was the water.
Not all know that Jesus came in the volume of the book (WHOLE WORD OF GOD FROM GENESIS TO REVELATION). If you pull a thread in Revelation something in Genesis will pucker up. It is line upon line a woven work all the way through. Again one thread pulled does damage to the whole work. It is like the coat of Jesus: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. You cannot tear THE WORD into sections and expect it to remain perfect. (Heb 10:7 KJV) Then said I, Lo, I COME (in THE VOLUME OF THE BOOK it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God. Jesus came in the volume of the book (THE WORD). Then the word (VOLUME OF THE BOOK) was made flesh.
Most Apostolic do not have the revelation of THE WORD although they think that they do. (1 John 5:7 KJV) For there are THREE THAT BEAR RECORD in heaven, the FATHER, THE WORD, and THE HOLY GHOST: and THESE THREE ARE ONE. They do not include THE WORD as Christ Jesus, but see the coming of Christ only when he was born of a woman. (John 8:58 KJV) Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, BEFORE ABRAHAM WAS, I AM. Jesus was THE WORD that the Prophets of old were filled with. Then THE WORD, JESUS, was made flesh. This is how the church under the law brought forth the male child. (Rev 1:8 KJV) I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.
With all love, but in all truth, what lack of knowledge there is among the so called prophets of the Apostolic church. The inability of rightly dividing the word that Christ CAME AS THE WORD, and THEN THE WORD WAS MADE FLESH is HEART BREAKING to me. The doctrine of the church starting on the day of Pentecost and that tongues IS ESSENTIAL to SALVATION MUST BE CORRECTED. It was never taught by the Apostles, if it was then quote one verse.
We know as an Apostle the woman (CHURCH) gave birth to the male child. John explains this mystery. (Rev 12:1 KJV) And there appeared a GREAT WONDER IN HEAVEN; a WOMAN CLOTHED WITH THE SUN, and the MOON UNDER HER FEET, and upon HER HEAD A CROWN OF TWELVE STARS: (Rev 12:2 KJV) And she BEING WITH CHILD CRIED, TRAVAILING IN BIRTH, and PAINED TO BE DELIVERED. Christ was born IN THE FLESH under the law and under the old covenant. The WORD (THE CHRIST) was from the BEGINNING. He was the HOLY GHOST, WORD, LAW, made flesh and fulfilled.
The first place that I find in the word that it specifically states someone was filled with the spirit of God, or the Holy Ghost is in the Old Testament. The man's name was Bezaleel the son of Uri. (Exo 31:3 KJV) And I have FILLED HIM WITH THE SPIRIT OF GOD, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship. Wisdom and knowledge are listed as gifts of the Holy Ghost in the New Testament. All saints have been and are still Holy Ghost filled. No one could have been a saint, nor ever will be a saint without being filled by the spirit of God.
John the Baptist was Holy Ghost filled from his mother's womb under the law. (Luke 1:15 KJV) For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and HE SHALL BE FILLED WITH THE HOLY GHOST, EVEN FROM HIS MOTHER'S WOMB. Anyone that states the Holy Ghost did not come before the day of Pentecost to the ones under the law denies the truth of this verse, and makes THE WORD untrue.
I will strongly state no matter what you feel you cannot deny the word of God. There were saints under the law that were Holy Ghost filled. You can claim it was not the same spirit, nor the same infilling. I choose to believe the word. (Luke 1:15 KJV) For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and HE SHALL BE FILLED WITH THE HOLY GHOST, EVEN FROM HIS MOTHER'S WOMB.
From the womb John was filled with the word to be a forerunner of Christ Jesus THE PROMISE SEED, or WORD that would be made flesh. When the WORD was made flesh, Jesus astonished them in the temple at a very young age. (Luke 2:46 KJV ) And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, SITTING in the MIDST of the DOCTORS, BOTH HEARING THEM, and ASKING THEM QUESTIONS. (Luke 2:47 KJV) And ALL THAT HEARD HIM were ASTONISHED at his UNDERSTANDING and answers. Jesus THE WORD is from Genesis to Revelation, but was made flesh in the middle.
If any of you have seen a bridge built, you know it is started at both ends and joined in the middle. This is how the church is placed together by Jesus Christ. Jesus is the center and heart of the church making it one body. The bridge when joined in the middle becomes one and the same bridge.
It is thought, BY THE ONES ON MILK, that no one was Holy Ghost filled until the day of Pentecost, THIS IS IGNORANCE OF THE TRUE DOCTRINE. The church that came through the wilderness finally gave birth, to the word being made flesh under the law, when conceived and birthed by the virgin Mary. It seems that most are not seeing past the veil, flesh of Jesus, and believe that his existence started at the birth of the flesh and not THE WORD. Maybe now you will see how the saints had Christ in the spirit, but had not received the promise of that WORD being made flesh. Do not be ignorant thinking these saints of old did not have Holy Ghost power through the WORD JESUS CHRIST.
Because of this verse being interpreted wrong many are fooled. (John 7:39 KJV) (But this spake he of the Spirit, which THEY THAT BELIEVE ON HIM SHOULD RECEIVE: for the Holy Ghost WAS NOT YET GIVEN; because that Jesus was not yet glorified. This states the Holy Ghost had not been given to the ones that BELIEVED ON JESUS AS THE MESSIAH. Everyone did not believe Jesus Christ was the Messiah. The ones that did believe Jesus was the Christ or Messiah would receive the Holy Ghost.
To prove that this verse above is only referring to the ones that believed on Jesus as the Messiah. We have these verses that state, as fact, the Holy Ghost was given to ones under the law. (Luke 1:41 KJV) And it CAME TO PASS, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and ELISABETH WAS FILLED WITH THE HOLY GHOST: (Luke 1:67 KJV) And his father ZACHARIAS WAS FILLED WITH THE HOLY GHOST, and PROPHESIED, SAYING. These verses absolutely prove some under the law were Holy Ghost filled. If you do not acknowledge this you make THE WORD of God a lie.
These other verses in the New Testament further testify that the prophets of old were Holy Ghost filled. (1 Pet 1:11 KJV) Searching what, or what manner of time THE SPIRIT OF CHRIST WHICH WAS IN THEM DID SIGNIFY, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow. (1 Cor 10:1 KJV) Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our FATHERS WERE UNDER THE CLOUD, and ALL PASSED THROUGH THE SEA; (1 Cor 10:2 KJV) And WERE ALL BAPTIZED UNTO MOSES in the CLOUD and in the SEA; (1 Cor 10:3 KJV) And DID ALL EAT THE SAME SPIRITUAL MEAT; (1 Cor 10:4 KJV) And DID ALL DRINK THE SAME SPIRITUAL DRINK: for they DRANK OF THAT SPIRITUAL ROCK THAT FOLLOWED THEM: and that ROCK WAS CHRIST.
Brothers the spirit of Christ which was in them is stated in first Peter. They also ate and drank of the same Holy Ghost that we have, and Paul plainly states this. From these verses there is no way that anyone can deny that they had the SPIRIT OF CHRIST IN THEM, THE SAME DRINK, THE SAME MEAT which is the SAME ROCK JESUS CHRIST THE HOLY GHOST. Paul plainly states he would not have you ignorant to this one plain and simple fact.
When we study the infilling of the prophets of old with the Holy Ghost there were always signs. When God filled the seventy elders he took the same spirit that Moses had and GAVE IT to them (MAKING IT A GIFT). (Num 11:25 KJV) And the LORD came DOWN IN A CLOUD, and spake unto him, and TOOK OF THE SPIRIT THAT WAS UPON HIM, and GAVE IT unto the SEVENTY ELDERS: and it came to pass, that, when the SPIRIT RESTED UPON THEM, they PROPHESIED, and DID NOT CEASE. When these men were filled with the Holy Ghost they PROPHESIED as did Zacharias. The Holy Ghost took control of their tongues as it did on the day of Pentecost and they prophesied as the spirit of God gave them utterance. They prophesied in their own tongue there was no need for other tongues. These were not Jews gathered together from every nation.
The prophets that Saul was with were Holy Ghost filled and prophesied. (1 Sam 10:5 KJV) After that thou shalt come to the hill of God, where is the garrison of the Philistines: and it shall come to pass, when thou art come thither to the city, that thou shalt meet a company of prophets coming down from the high place with a psaltery, and a tabrets, and a pipe, and a harp, before them; and they shall PROPHESY.
Saul also was Holy Ghost filled and prophesied before he went back on God. Saul was a very humble man to start with. King Saul became proud just as many have today. I am afraid we have too many Saul's' in the pulpits today and not enough David's. God has made many men kings, but because they are lifted up in pride as Saul was, these men now get their power from Satan and appear as ministers of light, or great spiritual kings. (1 Sam 10:11 KJV) And it came to pass, when all that knew him beforetime saw that, behold, HE PROPHESIED among the prophets, then the people said one to another, What is this that is come unto the son of Kish? Is Saul ALSO AMONG THE PROPHETS?
The plan of salvation for the church, under the new covenant, was given on the Day of Pentecost. This plan is stated by Peter when he said: (Acts 2:38 KJV) Then Peter said unto them, REPENT, and be BAPTIZED every one of you IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST for the REMISSION OF SINS, and YE SHALL RECEIVE THE GIFT OF THE HOLY GHOST. Peter gave all of the keys to the kingdom of God when he prophesied this.
The plan of salvation for the church under the old covenant was given to Moses. This plan of salvation brought them to the cross were THE WORD (CHRIST JESUS MADE FLESH) shed his blood for all. Do not forget there also was a plan of salvation given to Noah. The true saints of God realize that there is only one church, one baptism, one word, one spirit, one Father, and one Lord God Almighty. (Deu 6:4 KJV) Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is ONE LORD:
It has been very rare for me to be in an Apostolic meeting; where it was not stated that tongues was the evidence of the Holy Ghost. If this doctrine had been part of the original doctrine of the apostles. This doctrine would have been included as part of the plan of salvation and preached just as openly by them. It would have been stated in at least one of the twenty seven books of the New Testament. It is not there one time, and this doctrine is ignorance of the truth.
Just as the church beginning on the Day of Pentecost is TRADITIONAL DOCTRINE, so is the doctrine of tongues being the evidence of the Holy Ghost. Where does it state tongues is the evidence of the Holy Ghost? You will find it in the same verses that state there are three Gods, none exist.
I ask, "Where are the true prophets of God?" Paul point blank tells us what guidelines we are to go by if we think our self a prophet. (1 Cor 14:37 KJV) If any man THINK HIMSELF TO BE A PROPHET, or SPIRITUAL, let him ACKNOWLEDGE that THE THINGS THAT I WRITE unto you ARE THE COMMANDMENTS OF THE LORD. (1 Cor 14:38) But IF any man be IGNORANT, LET HIM BE IGNORANT. (1 Cor 14:39) Wherefore, brethren, COVET TO PROPHESY, and FORBID NOT TO SPEAK WITH TONGUES.
I must ask a question to all that use ACTS 2:38 as the plan of salvation. Is there anything lacking that must be added? Does it explain what a man should do in order to be saved? Does it say speaking in tongues is essential for salvation?
I contend that absolutely nothing needs to be added and certainly we should not take away from this great plan that God himself ordained. Peter under the direct anointing of God PROPHESIED the plan of salvation completely and did not leave out anything that needs to be added by you or me.
If tongues is the Holy Ghost and must be spoken by a believer then the complete plan of salvation was not spoken in Acts 2:38. God, nor Peter needs our help to explain what Acts 2:38 says. I myself am afraid to add to Acts 2:38 what is not stated. Some need to write another Bible like the Mormons did if they are going to add to THE WORD. Does that make you mad? I hope it will make you think! Brothers I love you! quit preaching opinions that are never stated, and preach THE WORD.
Acts 2:38 does not say repent, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in tongues. How many times have I heard this added by Apostolic men. Now I believe I will speak boldly here. When you repeat Acts 2:38 and add these words to it. You are adding to the scripture OUT OF IGNORANCE.
The Holy Ghost (SPIRIT OF GOD) which is essential to salvation is necessary, but no one sign is essential or necessary for salvation. There is no doubt however that signs will follow. The WORD is essential and necessary for salvation, because only through the WORD being preached can a man be saved. (1 Cor 1:18 KJV) For the PREACHING OF THE CROSS is to them THAT PERISH FOOLISHNESS; but unto us which ARE SAVED it is the POWER OF GOD. (1 Cor 1:21 KJV) For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God BY THE FOOLISHNESS OF PREACHING to save them that believe.
PREACHING - 2782. kerugma, kay'-roog-mah; from G2784; a proclamation (espec. of the gospel; by impl. the gospel itself):--preaching. 2784. kerusso, kay-roos'-so; of uncert. affin.; TO HERALD (as a public crier), espec. DIVINE TRUTH (the gospel):--preach (-er), PROCLAIM, publish.
PROPHESY - 5012. naba', naw-baw'; a prim. root; to prophesy, i.e. SPEAK (OR SING) BY INSPIRATION (in prediction or simple discourse):--prophesy (-ing) make self a prophet.
Peter foretold you and I what would take place if we repented and were baptized in Jesus name. Peter stated and promised as a fact that we would receive the sweet and Holy Spirit of Christ Jesus. (Mat 7:22 KJV) Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not PROPHESIED IN THY NAME? and in thy name have CAST OUT DEVILS? and in thy name done MANY WONDERFUL WORKS? Many will go to hell that appear to work the gifts of God. These men speak in tongues, prophesy, and appear to have the gift of healing. None of these signs are evidence of the Holy Ghost. (2 Th 2:9 KJV) Even him, whose COMING is after the WORKING OF SATAN with ALL POWER AND SIGNS AND LYING WONDERS.
Now Jesus promised once we received his Holy Spirit that these signs would follow us. It does not state one particular sign, but it states all of these SIGNS shall follow the believers, or church. It does not say every sign will follow every believer. When the believers of the Messiah received the Spirit of God there were signs and wonders, but none of these signs were the Holy Ghost. However these signs were of the Holy Ghost.
There were cloven tongues as of fire that sat upon them, they spoke in tongues, they prophesied, they cast out devils, three thousand were cleansed of devils and added to the church. Let us address these signs that follow the church.
1. They shall cast out devils is a sign, but it is a gift to the person that was set free from that devil.
2. They shall speak with new tongues. I believe this means other tongues, or a tongue of cleanliness, being renewed and tamed. Just as tongues deals with the tongue so does PROPHESY AND MAGNIFYING. When you are Holy Ghost filled the tongue of confusion (BABBLE) will cease and the Holy Ghost will take control. (James 3:8 KJV) But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. (Acts 19:6 KJV) And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with TONGUES, and PROPHESIED.
Tongues is not the only thing that deals with the tongue. The tongue has to be touch by the Holy Ghost. (Joel 2:28 KJV) And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will POUR OUT MY SPIRIT UPON ALL FLESH; and YOUR SONS AND YOUR DAUGHTERS SHALL PROPHESY, your OLD MEN SHALL DREAM DREAMS, your YOUNG MEN SHALL SEE VISIONS. God will absolutely take control of a man's tongue.
New - 2537. kainos, kahee-nos'; of uncert. affin.; new (espec. in freshness; while G3501 is prop. so with respect to age):--new. 3501. neos, neh'-os; includ. the comp. neoteros, neh-o'-ter-os; a prim. word; "new", i.e. (of persons) youthful, or (of things) fresh; fig. REGENERATE:--new, young.
3. They shall take up serpents is stated, but usually JUST SPIRITUALLY INTERPRETED. Paul took up a deadly serpent in the book of Acts and lived. It was a sign to the barbarians and they thought Paul was a god. It was a gift of God to Paul when he felt no harm and lived. I have knowledge of this same event taking place while a saint was hunting and he suffered no harm.
If you have to speak in tongues in order to have the Holy Ghost. Then you absolutely have to handle snakes. Thank God! we do not have to do either one. I want every sign to follow me that God will allow. All of these signs have followed and still follow the believers which is the church.
4. If they drink any deadly thing it shall not harm them. I find no record in the Word where this happened, but believe that someone in the church has witnessed this. I have heard, Saint John, according to history was poisoned and was not harmed.
5. They shall lay hands on the sick and they shall recover. It is a wonderful sign of God to see someone healed of a disease, but what a wonderful gift of God to the one who is healed.
Signs are tied to the gifts and are of the Holy Ghost, yet they are not the evidence of the Holy Ghost, or are they the Holy Ghost. All of the above signs, EACH AND EVERYONE, are also lying signs of the false church and the Antichrist. If these signs are evidence for one, then they are evidence for all. Jesus said, "these signs shall follow them that believe." Jesus did not say these signs as evidence shall follow them that believe. Jesus knew that there would be the same signs done by the Antichrist. Because of this reason he explained that a good tree, TRUE BELIEVER, would bring forth only good fruit. This is the only true evidence of the Holy Ghost.
Simply stated any of the above signs can be of Satan. Because of this we are told an evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign. True Christians do not seek and follow signs, but the true signs follow them.
May we rightly divide the Word of God and never add to it. When Acts 2:38 states: Repent and be baptized in Jesus name for the remission of sins and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, it means what it says, no more and no less. Peter said it all and does not need us to add opinions that are never stated as fact.
Jesus stated how that we would know who had his spirit. It is a fact he said we would know them by their fruit. The fruit of the Spirit is the only true evidence. (Mat 7:20 KJV) Wherefore by THEIR FRUITS YE SHALL KNOW THEM. It takes time to know those who labor among you. (1 Th 5:12 KJV) And we beseech you, brethren, TO KNOW THEM which LABOUR AMONG YOU, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you.
Let us not get puffed up thinking we have the right to change THE WORD. I will wax bold again and say this strictly to the ones who think that they are prophets. God used an ass and a cock chicken to speak through. What makes me sad is that I see too many today getting within themselves acting like hard headed DONKEYS and strutting and crowing like ROOSTERS. These false teachers compare themselves with one another teaching the doctrine of men and not THE WORD of God.
Some of you men do not even believe that God has delivered unto the saints the pure word of God. Jesus is THE WORD and there will always be a pure version of THE WORD. Man does not have the power to do away with THE WORD WHICH IS JESUS THE CHRIST. The book of Revelation is the Revelation of Jesus Christ. Carnal men do not know enough about this book to be able to change it. (Heb 13:8 KJV) Jesus Christ the SAME YESTERDAY, and TO DAY, and FOR EVER. These men cannot get past the flesh, and do not have faith that God is able and faithful unto the true saints to keep us in the true WORD. Now THE WORD is made flesh in us.
If tongues was the evidence and Messianic doctrine it would have been preached by an apostle. This message never was preached by anyone and was never taught in the specific kingdom doctrine by Jesus nor any apostle. However the Messianic apostolic doctrine of the Godhead is precisely stated and documented to prove itself.
It does not surprise me that most think that all must have their own tongue, song, testimony, and edification. Paul addressed this when he wrote to the Corinthians that were on milk as the apostolic are on now. The Apostolic of today are like the Jews in Paul's day. Most Apostolic need a sign and that sign is tongues.
Jesus rebuked the Jews for needing a sign. (Mat 12:38 KJV) Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, WE WOULD SEE A SIGN FROM THEE. (Mat 12:39 KJV) But he answered and said unto them, An EVIL AND ADULTEROUS GENERATION SEEKETH AFTER A SIGN; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:
It makes me sad that the ones who call themselves prophets do not heed the direct teachings of Paul concerning tongues. If there is unbelievers there should be interpretation. (1 Cor 14:27 KJV) If any MAN SPEAK IN AN UNKNOWN TONGUE, let it be BY TWO, or at the most BY THREE, and that BY COURSE; and LET ONE INTERPRET.
The novice and young in Christ I can understand their being ignorant about these traditions of men. However the leaders should not be blind and on milk about these traditions also. Let the true prophets proclaim the truth about these issues.
I know you will lose fellowship with some, but Jesus was not in agreement with the majority of the religious believers in his day either. Why are most of you receiving the doctrine of men and not the WORD? (1 Cor 14:5 KJV) I would that YE ALL SPAKE WITH TONGUES, but RATHER THAT YE PROPHESIED: for GREATER is he THAT PROPHESIETH than he that SPEAKETH WITH TONGUES, except HE INTERPRET, that the CHURCH MAY RECEIVE EDIFYING.
Praise God for all of the signs that follow the Israel of God. Stop teaching the doctrine of tongues being the evidence of the Holy Ghost which was started by the Pentecostal Revival of men at Auzula Street. Jesus did not use the High Priest and the Pharisee system of his day. The last day message for the saints is not going to come out of a group of men that are hanging on to false religious teachings of MEN'S TRADITIONS.
Most of you are either in a denomination, or have come out of one. There is blinding Trinity doctrine in everyone of the oneness organizations. Trinity is the mother of every denomination in America. Every denomination has its roots from Trinity, including the Apostolic.
There is more revelation than just the Godhead. Most do not realize that THE WORD is the HOLY GHOST and CHRIST JESUS. The Word is the Holy Ghost that the old testament prophets were filled with. Then THE WORD OR SEED was made flesh as promised by God.
If you are not filled with THE WORD, WHICH IS THE HOLY GHOST OF TRUTH, you had better do some more studying of THE WORD. It is the ANOINTING OF THE WORD through the spirit, or PROPHESYING (PREACHING) that saves souls. (1 Cor 14:3 KJV) But he THAT PROPHESIETH SPEAKETH UNTO MEN TO EDIFICATION, and EXHORTATION, and COMFORT.
In the spirit of Christ Jesus I pray that you open your eyes and see! He that speaks in a tongue that is not understood (UNKNOWN) edifies himself. (1 Cor 14:4 KJV) He that SPEAKETH IN AN UNKNOWN TONGUE EDIFIETH HIMSELF; but he that PROPHESIETH EDIFIETH THE CHURCH. Unknown tongues period! should not be spoken in front of an unbeliever unless there is interpretation.
Not many of the Apostolic even come close to preaching what happened on the day of Pentecost, concerning tongues. These other tongues (NOT UNKNOWN TONGUES) carried the Word of God through prophesy to the house of Israel. All of these other tongues were understood and gave EDIFICATION to Christ Jesus and the church. These other tongues were not babble, or of Babylon.
Everywhere Someone Was Holy Ghost Filled (Luke 1:15 KJV) For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he SHALL BE FILLED WITH THE HOLY GHOST, EVEN FROM HIS MOTHER'S WOMB. Does anyone want to change THE WORD and say that this did not take place?
(Luke 1:41 KJV) And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: Does anyone want to say that there are more than one Holy Ghost and that Elisabeth was filled with a different spirit than what we receive?
(Luke 1:67 KJV) And his father ZACHARIAS WAS FILLED WITH THE HOLY GHOST, AND PROPHESIED, saying, Again does it, or does it not say Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost?
(Luke 2:25 KJV) And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. You will find in Acts 19 that it states the Holy Ghost come upon them. The Holy Ghost revealed itself by being upon them in the Old Testament and the New Testament.
(Acts 2:4 KJV) And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and BEGAN TO SPEAK WITH OTHER TONGUES, AS THE SPIRIT GAVE THEM UTTERANCE. These also prophesied in tongues to the nation of Israel to fulfill the prophesy of Isaiah and Joel. (Isa 28:11 KJV) For with STAMMERING LIPS and ANOTHER TONGUE will he SPEAK to THIS PEOPLE. The Holy Ghost spoke words (TO ISRAEL) of understanding through the ones on the day of Pentecost. GOD spoke in tongues that were understood and prophesied unto the ones that was there. (Acts 2:16 KJV) But this is that which was SPOKEN BY THE PROPHET JOEL; (Acts 2:17 KJV) And it shall COME TO PASS IN THE LAST DAYS, saith God, I WILL POUR OUT OF MY SPIRIT UPON ALL FLESH: and YOUR SONS AND YOUR DAUGHTERS SHALL PROPHESY, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: All of these that the spirit was poured out upon prophesied in other tongues being understood. If this is not true then Joel and Isaiah lied.
(Acts 4:31 KJV) And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all FILLED WITH THE HOLY GHOST, and they SPAKE THE WORD OF GOD WITH BOLDNESS. The Holy Ghost is for power!
(Acts 8:17 KJV) Then LAID THEY THEIR HANDS ON THEM, and they RECEIVED THE HOLY GHOST. (Acts 8:18 K JV) And when SIMON SAW that through laying on of the apostles' hands THE HOLY GHOST WAS GIVEN, he offered them money. It does not say what Simon saw, but I will admit that he did SEE something. No one knows for sure what Simon saw, or heard! If you think it was tongues then that is an assumption. The fact is that it does not state it was tongues.
(Acts 10:44 KJV) While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. (Acts 10:45 KJV) And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was POURED OUT THE GIFT OF THE HOLY GHOST. (Act 10:46 KJV) For they heard them SPEAK WITH TONGUES, AND MAGNIFY GOD. Here they did speak in TONGUES and MAGNIFY God. Magnify means to declare something great. In order to declare something would you not think they would have been understood? Neither you nor I can say for sure what they done accept they magnified God by speaking in tongues.
(Acts 13:52 KJV) And the disciples were FILLED WITH JOY, and WITH THE HOLY GHOST. Joy is a great gift of the Holy Ghost. It is our strength and is part of the kingdom of God. (Rom 14:17 KJV) For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and JOY IN THE HOLY GHOST.
(Acts 19:6 KJV) And when Paul had laid his HANDS UPON THEM, the HOLY GHOST CAME ON THEM; and they SPAKE WITH TONGUES, AND PROPHESIED. This is exactly what happened on the day of Pentecost.
Brothers some of you have a revelation of something that is not stated in THE WORD but it is your opinion. This is the same way that the TRINITARIANS prove the TRINITY. You have no more proof that tongues is essential for salvation than the TRINITARIANS have to prove their faith in three Gods.
Evidence is indisputable proof for all when used in the same application. In any court the same evidence will prove all guilty, or all innocent. The fruit of the spirit will do this for all that have the spirit of Christ Jesus, signs do not.
I am not trying to win any popularity contest. I do not have fellowship with Trinitarians because of my faith in the oneness of God. I lose fellowship with the Apostolic denominations because I know that tongues is not taught as being essential to salvation in THE WORD. Tongues can only be one of the initial signs of the filling of the Holy Ghost.
My only motive is to return true believers to the original MESSIANIC APOSTOLIC DOCTRINE THAT WAS TAUGHT by the Apostles. My writings are free and I charge nothing. I will allow God to choose between what I say and what the other prophets say. God and he alone will ordain what he will bless and what he will curse. I speak in tongues and by your own words this should be the evidence of the Holy Ghost. If you say that I have not the Holy Ghost then you make your own doctrine a lie.
In Christ Jesus I will know them that labor and bring forth fruit unto perfection. (John 15:2 KJV) Every branch in me that BEARETH NOT FRUIT HE TAKETH AWAY: and EVERY BRANCH THAT BEARETH FRUIT, HE PURGETH IT, that it MAY BRING FORTH MORE FRUIT. Through and by the grace of Jesus Christ I have baptized people through out this old world in Jesus name. I believe that I have seen most of the miracles in THE WORD performed at least once in Christ Jesus' blessed ministry. I give all glory to the sweet holy WORD, Jesus Christ.
I believe this writing will cost me fellowship with some of you that read this, and I truly will hate that. I pray that you will study this and I pray God will open all eyes unto truth. (Prov 11:30 KJV) The FRUIT of the RIGHTEOUS is a TREE OF LIFE; and HE THAT WINNETH SOULS IS WISE.
DANIEL