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January 25, 2007

> Question:
>
> hello "Pastor" I had a question. You say that speaking in tounges is not
> essential for salvation right? And you also say that the Holy Ghost is
> recieved by "accepting Jesus as your pesonal savior."

Hi Shirina,

Thanks for writing. Both the things that you reference are correct. Speaking in other languages was never taugth by the apostles as a thing of salvation. And, yes, when you receive Jesus Christ as your personal Savior, it is His spirit that comes into your heart. The Holy Spirit and the Spirit of Jesus are dealt with as the same thing in the new covenant.

> Doesnt the Bible say that the evidence of the Holy Ghost is tounges, and
> since the HOly Ghost is vital for salvation shouldnt speaking of
> tounges?

Nowhere in the Bible does it ever say that the evidence of the Holy Ghost is tongues. You are probably heard this so much that you've accepted it as a true statement. It is totally a false statement. You may wish to search this our for yourself.

> i have beevr read in the Bible that by just "accepting" Jesus as your
> savior is when God dwells in you.

Then you have not read your Bible careful enough. The Bible plainly teaches that when we receive Jesus Christ as our Lord, that is the moment that the Holy Spirit seals us and enters into our heart. Read Ephesians 1:13,15. There are many other Scriptures I could point out, but just think about what Paul is saying here.

> And i do not also beleive merely reading the Bible is sufficient to
> understand it I believe praying for God to show you the scripture and
> give the understanding. Not anyone can just read the Bible and
> completely understand it, I believe prayer is essential to understanding
> of God and his word.

I don't disagree with you, Shirina. God's people need to not only read the Scriptures, and pray, but they also need to be under proper teaching.

I have a special email conference that is set up for people who are questionning Pentecostal doctrines. We have over 100 members. You are welcome to consider joining. If interested go to this site:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DepartingUPC/

Keep in mind that we only accept members who have concerns over certain doctrines of the UPC or other Apostolic groups.

> I felt the need to say this in reply to the message because of my
> conviction not what people have told me that is posted on your site. Im
> sixteen years old in a middle easter family who does not believe. You
> dont have to reply i just wanted to tell you my opinion. Thank you! God
> Bless, Shirina

I really appreciate you talking with me. And I respect your thoughts. Please let me know if you feel like I can help explain things better.

You are so young. The Lord has a lot to share with you.

I send you my blessings,

In the name of Jesus,

Buddy

Bro. Buddy Martin - Ask the Pastor

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Lawrence "Buddy" Martin
email: Bro.Buddy@ChristianChallenge.org
Web: http://www.ChristianChallenge.org

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