SERMON NOTESNOTES TAKEN FROM SERMONS BY PASTOR R. BRUCE MILLER
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6/13/21 Ministry of the Holy Spirit Rejoice because your names are written in the Lamb’s book of life! Your names are written in Heaven. The greatest joy is to know that we are at peace with God and that He is pleased with us! Today we come with a hunger for the word and to be led by Him and His holy Spirit and to know the things that God has prepared for us even this day. In the end, we want to be able to stand before Him and hear Him say, “well done, thou good and faithful servant.” We want to be faithful to Him and the only way to do that is to know Him by his word and by his spirit. Since the celebration of Pentecost a few weeks ago, we have been teaching concerning the person and ministry and person of the Holy Spirit And we’ve been sharing about the baptism and infilling the of the Spirit, about the person and work of Holy Spirit. Now we move on to discuss the power of the the tongue and the importance of knowing the power our tongue possesses. THE CREATIVE POWER OF THE TONGUE Know the importance of our tongue being submitted to God. If God can control our tongue, He can control our lives. If our tongue is out of control, our whole life is out of control. Proverbs 18:21 "Death and life [are] in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof." The creative power of the tongue becomes the destructive power when not in control of the Spirit pg.2 (Luke 6:45) Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. Speaking in tongues is one of the most controversial revelations in the body of Christ today. Here this quote from Dr. John ChaCha’s book, “Mastering Spiritual Gifts”: “speaking in tongues is a supernatural utterance that is given by the power of the Holy Spirit through the human voice and without the help of the conscience mind. The Holy Spirit takes the human mind and organs of speech and utilizes it to worship God or pray in a language that cannot be created, understood or perpetuated by the natural man….the meaning must be revealed by the same spirit by the gift of interpretation" Some feel it is for all Christians, others think it is for a chosen few, others think it was done away with long ago awhile others think it is of the devil, and so on. Some people oppose speaking in tongues by claiming that spirit filled tongue talkers are emotional, immature and carnal. They are, however, usually the most productive prayer warriors and soul winners in the body of Christ. "….It is a breakthrough into the spirit world. The only tool that can effectively tame the tongue, the most unruly member of the body.” Man can tame all wild animals but cannot tame his own tongue. (James 3:1-12) My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.3 Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.4 Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.7 Forevery kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind:8 But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.9 Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. 11,12,13 We bless God and curse man with the same tongue. No fountain can both yield salt water and fresh. One little spark/word has the power to do much harm or good. We have ben given the power to speak death or life! pg3 The importance of our tongue being submitted and under control of Holy Spirit. The tongue is out of control until it is controlled by Holy Spirit. If you can control your tongue, you can control your future. (Matthew 12:34-37) 33Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit. 34O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. 35A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. 36But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.37For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. Power to speak life or power to speak death. The Word talks about the tongue being like a fire. It can destroy many acres of forest land in a short time. Like the power of a match, One little spark has power to do much harm or one little word can bring much comfort. The tongue is out of control until under the control of the Holy Spirit. The power of the spoken word - it is important in order to have blessing as we stand in the presence of God. We will give an account of every word. Words have power, creative power of the spoken word.. This shows that words have power - We usually say something before you do something. We see examples of many in the book of Hebrews/the of fame or faith, who had confidence in God’s faithfulness. They stood on the promise of God and were delivered. We have been given power to speak life and cause things to spring forth in the spirit realm to be manifest in the natural realm. 4 The bible shows the very nature of our God. We are created in His image, after His likeness. We have been given the power and authority to confess and decree and command things to be done. To speak and cause things in the spirit realm to be manifest in the natural realm. You can frame your life by your words. Jesus said "My words they are life" Life in the spirit: allow our tongues to be filled with the word of God. (John 10:10) I came that you might have life and that more abundantly. (1Peter 3:10) He that will love life and see good days (Psalm 34) desire to have long life will refrain his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking guile. Don’t speak loss, etc. be confident in the fact that God has begun a good work in you and will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ Take thoughts captive Cast down imaginations and every high thought, speak life Powerful weapons of the word. Heb.11:3 “Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.” The Initial sign of baptism in HS - (Acts 2:4) THEY WERE ALL FILLED AND BEGAN TO SPEAK IN TONGUES AS THE SPIRIT GAVE UTTERANCE 1COR 14 ROM 8:16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: HOLY SPIRIT HELPETH OUR INFIRMITIES WE KNOW NOT HOW TO PRAY FOR AS WE OUGHT WE SPEAK MYSTERIES UNTO GOD BUILD UP YOURSELF IN THE HOLY GHOST LUKE 11 EVERYONE THAT ASKETH RECEIVETH, IE: A SON ASK HIS FATHER FOR A FISH, BREAD, 1 COR 12 NO MAN SPEAKING BY THE SPIRIT CALLS HIM ACCURSED POWER DUNAMOS – DYNAMITE MIRACLE WORKING EXOUSIA LEGAL AUTHORITY BY A HIGHER POWER JOHN 1:10 LUKE THE WORLD KNEW HIM NOT AS MANY AS RECEIVED HIM, TO THEM GAVE HE POWER BORN OF GOD NOT OF MAN NOR THE WILL OF MAN WHOSOEVER CALLS ON THE NAME SHALL BE SAVED 1COR 13 LOVE God saw what he wanted and spoke. You can speak in agreement with the word of God. He had a plan Jeremiah – "before you were conceived, I saw you and ordained you… He had a plan Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. We must speak in agreement with what Holy Spirit is doing. “I came that you might have life and that more abundantly. REMEMBER JOHN 15:26 THE COMFORTER: WHEN HE COMES JOHN 4 WOMAN AT THE WELL ISA 12:1 Although you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you have comforted me. WELLS OF SALVATION JOHN 7:37,38 On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, "Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. 38Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them." JUDE KEEP YOURSELVES IN THE LOVE OF GOD PRAYING IN THE HOLY GHOST I Peter 3:10 he that will love life and good days keeps his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking guile 5 Hebrews 3:12 beware brethren lest there be found in you an evil heart of unbelief Believe the report of the Lord and speak life! The power of the spoken word Baptism I the holy spirit is the initial evidence that God wants control of your tongue. Just like one little helm/stearing wheel on a massive ship, your tongue can direct your life in the direction it is supposed to go and you will reach your destination in peace. God’s words are spirit and life (Romans 12) present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable…be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. (Romans 6:11) Consider yourself dead unto sin and alive to Christ Your body is the dwelling place of Holy Spirit. He is God dwelling in you. If he lives in you he has the right to speak! He is God! The Holy Spirit speaks a language you do not recognize, beyond your natural reasoning and ability. His spirit bears witness with your spirit. Speaks on your behalf. Lets you know you are a child of God. God gave gifts unto men. Not only the 5 fold ministry gifts, but the 9 gifts of the Holy Spirit and the 9 Fruit of the Spirit. There is a balance between the character and the charisma/power. Gifts of Healing, working of miracles, discerning of spirits, tongues and interpretation of tongues, word of wisdom, word of knowledge, gift of faith. There are 9 gifts of the spirit as well as 9 fruit of the Spirit. 9 recognize power, 9 recognize character. There is a balance between the power gifts and the character gifts. Fruit of the spirit - (love, joy, peace, gentleness, goodness, longsuffering, faith, meekness. Joy, longsuffering, etc.) (Galatians 2:19 - 21) Romans 6 our bodies have become the dwellingplace of HS Gal 3:20 9 For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God. 20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. 21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain. We are not our own – our bodies are a dwelling place. He is dwelling in us by his spirit carrying out the work He said “when the comforter is come, He will glorify him and the power of His name. Now that you are saved, recognize that your body is an instrument and the members of your body should be submitted for the glory of the lord. Romans 6:12 12Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires totally surrender our bodies to the leadership of the Holy Spirit Most of all the tongue must line up with the will of Gode. 6 (1 Cor 6:19,20) 19What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 20For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. Corinthians 6:10 10Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. 1 Cor 3:16-18 Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in your midst? 17If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy that person; for God's temple is sacred, and you together are that temple. 18Do not deceive yourselves. If any of you think you are wise by the standards of this age, you should become "fools" so that you may become wise. You cannot violate this covenant. You have been made one with him.Know that your body belongs to Him and you are not your own. In the new covenant the spirit of God dwells in us! (John 14:14-17)` 15“If you love me, keep my commands. 16And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. In the Old testament, God would come down once a year and manifest himself upon the prophets, kings, judges for a season and come upon them but not dwell in them. Jesus told his disciples that now the spirit will come upon you and dwell in you. The veil that separated man from God has been rent. NO longer does God dwell in the temple only, but with man. If the spirit of God dwells in you, glorify God in your body and in your spirit which are His. Speaking in tongues is paramount. Our tongue has the power of death and life! Tongues is the most important aspect of our life in the kingdom. Initial evidence was tongues - 5 aspects from the scriptures “it is the initial sign accompanying the baptism of the Holy Spirit throughout the book of Acts. Manifestation of speaking in tongues – ministry of tongues in private prayer language, in congregation 1.(1Cor 14) ministry of tongues Prophecy - Gift of tongues in ministry, tongues with interpretation The day of Pentecost - (Acts 2:1) example of tongues initial evidence spoke the language of the people in their native language Worshipful type tongue, warfare, changes with the situation Holy spirit prays for us out of our spirit as we open our mouth and allow him to speak (Romans 8) we know not how to pray as we ought. Baptism after the new birth experience (Acts 8:14) when the apostles in Jerusalem heard, they were saved, believed and were baptized in water ** Then Simon the sorcerer saw – they had received physical manifestation evidence Saul encounters Jesus on the road to Damascus (Acts 9:17) God spoke to Ananias to lay hands on Saul so that he could receive his sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit It was expected of believers to be filled with Holy Ghost 7 (1Cor 14) Although it doesn’t say he spoke, later Paul says “I speak with tongues more than you all…” (Acts 14:13-15) 13 Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret. 14 For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. 15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also. “Don’t call what I have cleansed unclean” 4-(Acts 10:44) Peter spoke the word and Holy Ghost fell upon them as they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God. To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. 44While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. 45And 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. 46For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, 47Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? (Acts 19:2-7) when Paul came to the coast of Ephesus, He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost. 3 And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism. 4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. 5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied. We have an ear to hear and to exercise the gift and benefit from the relationship we have with Him. The more you exercise this gift of tongues, the more of the other gifts will be manifest in your life. Be faithful in the little things and He will make you ruler over much. Proverbs 18:21 Death and life [are] in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. The creative power of the tongue becomes the destructive power when not in control of the Spirit, page2 Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost. 3 And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism. 4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. 5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied. 7 And all the men were about twelve. Speaking in tongues is one of the most controversial revelations in the body of Christ today. Dr. John ChaCha’s book, “Mastering Spiritual Gifts”: “speaking in tongues is a supernatural utterance that is given by the power of the Holy Spirit through the human voice and without the help of the conscience mind. The Holy Spirit takes the human mind and organs of speech and utilizes it to worship God or pray in a language that cannot be created, understood or perpetuated by the natural man….” …the meaning must be revealed by the same spirit by the gift of interpretation Some feel it (tongues) is for all Christians, others think it is for a chosen few, others think it was done away with long ago awhile others think it is of the devil, and so on. Some people oppose speaking in tongues by claiming that spirit filled tongue talkers are emotional, immature and carnal. They are, however, usually the most productive prayer warriors and soul winners in the body of Christ. ….It is a breakthrough into the spirit world. The only tool that can tame the tongue, the most unruly member of the body.” Man can tame all wild animals but cannot tame his own tongue. One little spark/word has the power to do much harm, death or life, the power to speak pg3 The tongue is out of control until it is controlled by Holy Spirit. If you can control your tongue, you can control your future. The importance of our tongue being submitted and under control of Holy Spirit. (Matthew 12:33-36) 33Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit. 34O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. 35A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. 36But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.33Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit. 34 O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. (James 3:1-12) My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.3 Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.4 Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.7 Forevery kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind:8 But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.9 Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be Bless God and curse man with the same tongue. No fountain can both yield salt water and fresh. Power to speak life or power to speak death. The word talks about the tongue being like a fire. Can destroy many acres of forest land. Like the power of a match, One little spark has power to do much harm or one little word can bring much comfort. The tongue is out of control until under the control of the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 12:33-37) 33Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit. 34O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. 35A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. 36But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. 37For by thy words thou shalt be justified and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. The power of the spoken it is important in order to have blessing as we stand in the presence of God. We will give an account of every word. Words have power, creative power of the spoken word.. This shows the words have power, we usually say something before you do something. Gives us the Hebrews the hall of fame or faith, had confidence in God’s faithfulness, they stood on the promise of God and were delivered. Given power to speak life and cause things to spring forth in the spirit realm to be manifest in the natural realm. 4 The bible shows the very nature of our God. We are created in His image, after His likeness. We have been given the power and authority to confess and decree and command things to be done. To speak and cause things in the spirit realm to be manifest in the natural realm. You can frame your life by your words. life in the spirit, allow our tongue to be filled with the word. I came that you might have life and that more abundantly 1Peter 3:10 he that will love life and see good days Psalm 34 desire to have long life will redrain his o=tongue from eil and his lips from speaking guile. Don’t speak loss, etc. be confident in the fact that God has begun a good work in you and will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ Take thoughts captive Cast down imaginations and every high thought, speak life Powerful weapons of the word. 11:3 “Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.” Initial sign of baptism in HS Acts 2:4 THEY WERE ALL FILLED AND BEGAN TO SPEAK IN TONGUES AS THE SPIRIT GAVE UTTERANCE 1COR 14 ROM 8:16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: HOLY SPIRIT HELPETH OUR INFIRMITIES WE KNOW NOT HOW TO PRAY FOR AS WE OUGHT WE SPEAK MYSTERIES UNTO GOD BUILD UP YOURSELF IN THE HOLY GHOST LUKE 11 EVERYONE THAT ASKETH RECEIVETH SON ASK A FISH, BREAD, A 1 COR 12 NO MAN SPEAKING BY THE SPIRIT CALLS HIM ACCURSED 2 POWER DUNAMOS – DYNAMITE MIRACLE WORKING EXOUSIA LEGAL AUTHORITY BY A HIGHER POWER JOHN 1:10 LUKE THE WORLD KNEW HIM NOT AS MANY AS RECEIVED HIM, TO THEM GAVE HE POWER BORN OF GOD NOT OF MAN NOR THE WILL OF MAN WHOSOEVER CALLS ON THE NAME SHALL BE SAVED 1COR 13 LOVE God saw what he wanted and spoke. You can speak in agreement with the wore of God. He haw a plan Jeremiah – before you were conceived, I saw you and ordained you… He had a plan We must speak in agreement with what Holy Spirit is doing. “I came that you might have life and that more abundantly. REMEMBER JOHN 15;26 THE COMFORTER: WHEN HE COMES JOHN 4 WOMAN AT THE WELL ISA 12:1 Although you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you have comforted me. WELLS OF SALVATION JOHN 7:37,38 On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, "Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. 38Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them." JUDE KEEP YOURSELVES IN THE LOVE OF GOD PRAYING IN THE HOLY GHOST I Peter 3:10 he that will love life and good days 5 Keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking guile Hebrews 3 beware brethren lest there be found in you an evil heart of unbelief Believe the report of the Lord and speak life! The power of the spoken word Baptism I the holy spirit is the initial evidence that God wants control of your tongue. Just like one little helm/stearing wheel on a massive ship, your tongue can direct your life in the direction it is supposed to go and you will reach your destination in peace. God’s words are spirit and life (Romans 12) present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable…be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. (Romans 6:11) Consider yourself dead unto sin and alive to Christ Your body is the dwelling place of Holy Spirit. He is God dwelling in you. If he lives in you he has the right to speak! He is God! The Holy Spirit speaks a language you do not recognize, beyond your natural reasoning and ability. His spirit bears witness with your spirit. Speaks on your behalf. Lets you know you are a child of God. God gave gifts unto men. Not only the 5 fold ministry gifts, but the 9 gifts of the Holy Spirit and the 9 Fruit of the Spirit. There is a balance between the character and the charisma/power. Gifts of Healing, working of miracles, discerning of spirits, tongues and interpretation of tongues, word of wisdom, word of knowledge, gift of faith. There are 9 gifts of the spirit as well as 9 fruit of the Spirit. 9 recognize power, 9 recognize character. There is a balance between the power gifts and the character gifts. Fruit of the spirit - (love, joy, peace, gentleness, goodness, longsuffering, faith, meekness. Joy, longsuffering, etc.) (Galatians 2:19 - 21) Romans 6 our bodies have become the dwellingplace of HS Gal 3:20 9 For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God. 20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. 21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain. We are not our own – our bodies are a dwelling place. He is dwelling in us by his spirit carrying out the work He said “when the comforter is come, He will glorify him and the power of His name. Now that you are saved, recognize that your body is an instrument and the members of your body should be submitted for the glory of the lord. Romans 6:12 12Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires totally surrender our bodies to the leadership of the Holy Spirit Most of all the tongue must line up with the will of Gode. 6 (1 Cor 6:19,20) 19What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 20For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. Corinthians 6:10 10Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. 1 Cor 3:16-18 Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in your midst? 17If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy that person; for God's temple is sacred, and you together are that temple. 18Do not deceive yourselves. If any of you think you are wise by the standards of this age, you should become "fools" so that you may become wise. You cannot violate this covenant. You have been made one with him.Know that your body belongs to Him and you are not your own. In the new covenant the spirit of God dwells in us! (John 14:14-17)` 15“If you love me, keep my commands. 16And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. In the Old testament, God would come down once a manifest himself upon the prophets, kings, judges for a season and come upon them but not dwell in them. Jesus told his disciples that now the spirit will come upon you and dwell in you. The veil that separated man from God has been rent. NO longer does God dwell in the temple only, but with man. If the spirit of God dwells in you, glorify God in your body and in your spirit which are His. Speaking in tongues is paramount. Our tongue has the power of death and life! Tongues is the most important aspect of our life in the kingdom. Initial evidence was tongues - 5 aspects from the scriptures “it is the initial sign accompanying the baptism of the Holy Spirit throughout the book of Acts. Manifestation of speaking in tongues – ministry of tongues in private prayer language, in congregation 1.(1Cor 14) ministry of tongues Prophecy - Gift of tongues in ministry, tongues with interpretation The day of Pentecost - (Acts 2:1) example of tongues initial evidence spoke the language of the people in their native language Worshipful type tongue, warfare, changes with the situation Holy spirit prays for us out of our spirit as we open our mouth and allow him to speak (Romans 8) we know not how to pray as we ought. Baptism after the new birth experience (Acts 8:14) when the apostles in Jerusalem heard, they were saved, believed and were baptized in water ** Then Simon the sorcerer saw – they had received physical manifestation evidence Saul encounters Jesus on the road to Damascus (Acts 9:17) God spoke to Ananias to lay hands on Saul so that he could receive his sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit It was expected of believers to be filled with Holy Ghost 7 (1Cor 14) Although it doesn’t say he spoke, later Paul says “I speak with tongues more than you all…” (Acts 14:13-15) 13 Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret. 14 For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. 15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also. “Don’t call what I have cleansed unclean” 4-(Acts 10:44) Peter spoke the word and Holy Ghost fell upon them as they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God. To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. 44While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. 45And 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. 46For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, 47Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? example 4: (Acts 19:2-7) when Paul came to the coast of Ephesus, he asked,”, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost. 3 And he said unto them, Unto what then were you baptized?” He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost. 3 And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism. 4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. 5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied. We have an ear to hear and to exercise the gift and the relationship we have with Him. The more you exercise this gift the more of the other gifts will be manifest in your life. Be faithful in the little things and He will make you ruler over much.
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