Bedrock #8 – The Initial Physical Evidence
March 12, 2025 / Pastor Tom Van Kempen / Oxford Assembly of GodI. Why does “speaking in tongues” get a by some in the Christian community?
1. Historically tongues has been
1) The initial outpouring was ridiculed and mocked
2) Mainstream Christianity first rejected the Pentecostal movement.
3) Today, the terms pentecostal and “speaking in tongues” have negative connotations
2. Some have had a personal experience in the church
1) Uncontrolled behaviors
2) Judgmental attitudes
2) Manipulative tactics
3. has been labeled as truth
1) Some teach that tongues have ceased
2) Some teach that speaking in tongues is demonic
3) Some teach tongues is limited to a few
4. paralyzes our pursuit
1) Fear of the unknown
2) Fear of sounding silly
3) Fear of losing control
II. What happened on the Day of ?
Acts 2:1-2 (NKJV) When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.
1. A day of
1) The Passover points to the crucifixion of Jesus
2) Firstfruits points to the resurrection of Jesus
3) Pentecost points to the birth of the church & end time harvest
2. A day of
1) Joel’s prophecy
2) Isaiah’s prophecy
3) Jesus’ prophecy
3. A day of
1) The room is filled
Acts 2:3-4 (NKJV) Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
2) The people are filled
III. What does it mean to in tongues?
1. Those who were filled spoke a
2. Those who spoke voiced language
1) A human language unknown to the speaker
2) An angelic language
3) A divine language known to God
3. Those who spoke were speaking a language
IV. Are there different for using a spiritual language?
The GIFT of spiritual language
1. Limited in distribution
2. For public use
3. For the edification of the church
4. As a sign to the unbeliever
The GRACE of spiritual language
1. Unlimited in distribution
2. For private use
3. Edification of self
4. A sign of supernatural
5. A form of prayer
6. An empowerment for worship
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