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Speaking in tongues was a spiritual gift in the Apostolic Church of the 1st century A.D. Today, speaking in tongues is very prevalent in Pentecostal churches and the Charismatic movement. However, this is a false gift. On the Day of Pentecost, speaking in tongues were known languages. Speaking in tongues was a gift that ceased… Continue reading Symbolism of Tongues

Speaking in tongues was a spiritual gift in the Apostolic Church of the 1st century A.D. Today, speaking in tongues is very prevalent in Pentecostal churches and the Charismatic movement. However, this is a false gift.  At the Day of Pentecost, speaking in tongues were known languages. This sign was used in order that the… Continue reading Purpose of Speaking in Tongues

In Acts 18-19, there is an important passage concerning the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. When Apollos came to Ephesus, the ‘believers’ were only baptized in water, but were not ‘saved’ yet. But, when Paul arrived later, they were baptized in the Holy Spirit and were saved by the power of God. This passage is… Continue reading Apollos, Paul and Baptism in the Holy Spirit

In Acts 8, Simon the Sorcerer believed in Jesus Christ. However, he was not saved. Simon desired the Baptism of the Holy Spirit so that he could perform signs and wonders. This was evidence that he was indeed not saved. The example of Simon the Sorcerer continues to occur today. Many believe in Jesus Christ… Continue reading Simon the Sorcerer

An important plank of Pentecostal doctrine is that the Baptism in the Holy Spirit occurs after salvation. One of their arguments to support this is that the disciples were already saved prior to their baptism in the Holy Spirit.  However, when the Bible is closely examined, we find that the disciples were ‘saved’ when they… Continue reading When were Jesus’ Disciples Saved?

Pentecostals / charismatics believe that only they can be ‘Filled with the Holy Spirit’. This is not correct. They believe that only they are ‘Baptized in the Holy Spirit’. Pentecostals and Charismatics understand this to be a higher level of being a Christian. In particular, they believe that Baptism in the Holy Spirit means to… Continue reading Filled with the Holy Spirit

Pentecostals and Charismatics usually believe that the meaning of ‘Baptism in Fire’ is that of an emotional / passionate desire for God. However, when the Bible is carefully examined, that is not a correct understanding. The Bible teaches that God’s people being in fire points to the trials they will endure as a Christian for… Continue reading Baptized in Fire

Pentecostals and Charismatics believe that being ‘Baptized in the Holy Spirit’ results in a higher level of being a Christian. In particular, they believe that Baptism in the Holy Spirit means to be specially endued with the power of the Holy Spirit to enable signs and wonders. However, signs and wonders ceased when the New… Continue reading Baptism in the Holy Spirit

The Day of Pentecost is an important element of Pentecostalism and the Charismatic movement. It is important because it was the day that the Holy Spirit was sent to dwell in the disciples of Jesus Christ (Acts 2).  But, Pentecostals and Charismatics inappropriately emphasize the signs and wonders that occurred that day (i.e., speaking in… Continue reading Day of Pentecost

Although Pentecostals and Charismatics are very prevalent in Christianity, the signs and wonders that they believe in are false.  Signs and wonders belonged to the Apostles who saw and heard Jesus Christ (2 Cor 12:12, Heb 2:3-4).  But, true signs and wonders ceased upon completion of the New Testament. However, apostolic signs and wonders were… Continue reading Are there Apostles Today?