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Hello. I am very familiar with A/G doctrine and teachings. I have attended an A/G church and been in leadership in A/G churches for most of my adult life, although I am not presently in teh A/G (no reason ... found another good church).
One difficulty I have with A/G teaching is with speaking in tongues. I do pray in tongues on an almost daily basis, and have since I was a child. My question is, why does the A/G place such importance on this gift? The bible actually sayse very little about it. No more than prophecy, healing, wisdom, etc.
So why the preocuppation with tongues?
Thanks, and God bless
Mike
Hi Mike
Pentacostal churchs place an emphasis on tongues because it is the initial evidence of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. praying in tongues edifies the believer, that is, it builds up spiritually. AOG church's I am associated with don't place undue emphasis in tongues so it might be a local thing. Tongues is one of the gifts and has a very powerful purpose as a prayer language not recognised by many. Ephesians 6 says to pray in the Spirit and as part of the armor of God Prayer in the Spirit is very important.
You do need to realise that the Bible says very little about many Christian doctrines. Many teachings originate in just one verse. The Gifts of the Spirit are not mentioned by Paul often, but the reality is they are mentioned and they do exist.
We need to make sure we major on the important things, Jesus.
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Brian Thompson
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I am able to discuss the beliefs of the pentacostal movement and place them in context with the Word of God. I am also able to assist those who wish to lead small groups.
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I have been a a Christian since 1978 and part of the pentecostal movement since 1987 and have been part of the ministry team in my local church. I also have experience in Church administration and am trained in theophostic ministry. I am author of the book Revival ~ a different perspective
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