Prophecy???

[Kelly]

Does it really say it is the Least of all the spiritual gifts, or are you just saying that because it's listed last? I understand that it's one of the only gifts that doesn't necessarily aid others in their walk with God (except for when it's interpreted), but it is still a deep connection between you and God.


And also, I don't see why you guys say Pentecostals focus to much on Speaking In Tongues. I wouldn't say my church is like that in any way. I've been to several church of God's that I could say the same thing about. There have been few sermons that I have heard preached on Speaking in Tongues.

I can say that I experienced a huge change in my life when I received the holy spirit. The biggest difference (besides my prayer life) is that I feel way more convicted about things that I never would've before. Sometimes at just the thought. The holy spirit comforts and helps make your walk with God more.. well... holy. Maybe the preachers you are referring to just want everyone to experience this wonderful comforter as well... It doesn't make it right, i guess, but maybe that's the reason it is "pushed" so much.

[metalman]

Does it really say it is the Least of all the spiritual gifts, or are you just saying that because it's listed last? I understand that it's one of the only gifts that doesn't necessarily aid others in their walk with God (except for when it's interpreted), but it is still a deep connection between you and God.

Read the Bible list of gifts...there is a specific order to it, thats not random, and there is a purpose. The fact tongues is a "lesser" gift then apostleship or prophecy although a fact, is less important then the PURPOSE for ALL gifts.
This is where churches err.

I understand your view of tongues "not aiding others in their walk", thats in keeping with customary pentecostal theology, I am sure no doubt you were taught that by honest sincere people HOWEVER I don't find that to be in keeping with Biblical theology. Therin lies the problem.

[metalman]

So what are you saying? What do you think that the purpose of the Holy Spirit is?

Very good question. I must go now...but I will give an answer to that when I return later today. I look forward to others answers to that as well.

[Kelly]

Sorry, I deleted it cuz it looked as though it was directed to Romeo. Anyways, my question still stands...
"What is your opinion of why God gave us the Holy Spirit?"

[Romeyo07]

Does it really say it is the Least of all the spiritual gifts, or are you just saying that because it's listed last? I understand that it's one of the only gifts that doesn't necessarily aid others in their walk with God (except for when it's interpreted), but it is still a deep connection between you and God.


And also, I don't see why you guys say Pentecostals focus to much on Speaking In Tongues. I wouldn't say my church is like that in any way. I've been to several church of God's that I could say the same thing about. There have been few sermons that I have heard preached on Speaking in Tongues.

I can say that I experienced a huge change in my life when I received the holy spirit. The biggest difference (besides my prayer life) is that I feel way more convicted about things that I never would've before. Sometimes at just the thought. The holy spirit comforts and helps make your walk with God more.. well... holy. Maybe the preachers you are referring to just want everyone to experience this wonderful comforter as well... It doesn't make it right, i guess, but maybe that's the reason it is "pushed" so much.

Does it say it, no, not directly...however Paul does say that of all of them, it is better to have the others than this one. Not to discredit it, but to show that so much more can come from the others than this one. If I speak in tongues, I benefit from it (most of the time), but if I can teach (for example), many others benefit from it.

BTW, you received the holy spirit when you accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior. You may have experienced the gift afterwards though. That's another issue with the Pentecostal Church...but I don't want to jump into Pentecostal bashing.

[Kelly]

BTW, you received the holy spirit when you accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior. You may have experienced the gift afterwards though. That's another issue with the Pentecostal Church...but I don't want to jump into Pentecostal bashing.

I said that wrong. Our church has taught us that. We believe that Speaking in Tongues is just "evidence".

And I totally understand that- the fact that teaching or prophecying helps others when speaking in tongues only helps me (unless interpreted). I have already said that.