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Eugene, I dont know how to test if I have received Him. I believe I have. You could probably ask me some more specific questions because then I can also be more sure.
I see that you are moderator on this site. I accidentally double posted it because the site was slow to react during that time. If you can you could merge my 2nd post with this one.
th1b.taylor I am not so strict on it because after all I belong to God and not to myself so I want to keep it open for Him to decide but I thought that I would like to get started praying in tongues because seeing that work in me would give me more boldness and confidence. Then I could use gift of prophesy and word of knowledge and gift of healing. My hope is that I could use these gifts to deal with those who cant come to God because they dont believe that spiritual realm exists. I mean my point is no to make some show off but rather that if I run into some serious doubter I might encourage him with deeds if he says that he dont believe in word.
Brother,Eugene, I dont know how to test if I have received Him. I believe I have. You could probably ask me some more specific questions because then I can also be more sure.
I see that you are moderator on this site. I accidentally double posted it because the site was slow to react during that time. If you can you could merge my 2nd post with this one.
th1b.taylor I am not so strict on it because after all I belong to God and not to myself so I want to keep it open for Him to decide but I thought that I would like to get started praying in tongues because seeing that work in me would give me more boldness and confidence. Then I could use gift of prophesy and word of knowledge and gift of healing. My hope is that I could use these gifts to deal with those who cant come to God because they dont believe that spiritual realm exists. I mean my point is no to make some show off but rather that if I run into some serious doubter I might encourage him with deeds if he says that he dont believe in word.
Dear Brother @LPTSTR, you seek a good thing to not only enable your understanding, but to use in edifying others.
That shameful and yet life changing moment at the same time, when you ask somone to pray for you and he tells you to give up the sins that you have not had courage to even mention to anyone.... I personally didnt think of word of knowledge ans some indicator that I know more than normal people do. I would say that there is much for me to discover.I assume you have been around people who use the gifts or are around people who use the gifts?
I have friends who can pray and talk in tongues every time they want. Who have had many wonderful experienced in theyre lives trough gifts of HS.Are these folks around you now, that could help you?
Well it's sad topic for me. I go to baptist church but due to my time schedule I only get there once per month or even less. I really wish my life would change. It's not that I dont want to go or am too lazy to go.What Church do you go to?
def: HS = Holy Spirit
Thanks for your advise, is anyone willing to pray for these things?
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Thanks for your advise, is anyone willing to pray for these things?
Der brother mike, Bible tells us to pray for gifts of spirit, you are telling me the opposite - you tell me not to pray.
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Don't test. I am convinced, just by reading your posts, that you ARE one of His children.Eugene, I dont know how to test if I have received Him.
It IS up to Him, not you or me. Your heart is in the right place, and your will to serve and help others is admirable.th1b.taylor I am not so strict on it because after all I belong to God and not to myself so I want to keep it open for Him to decide
That won't work, those who dont' believe won't believe even after such a demonstration. REMEMBER what happened with Jesus Himself? Oh sure, many believed, but many MORE assumed that He was tricking them.but I thought that I would like to get started praying in tongues because seeing that work in me would give me more boldness and confidence. Then I could use gift of prophesy and word of knowledge and gift of healing. My hope is that I could use these gifts to deal with those who cant come to God because they dont believe that spiritual realm exists. I mean my point is no to make some show off but rather that if I run into some serious doubter I might encourage him with deeds if he says that he dont believe in word.
Is it so always? I have heard that some people after they get healed on streets and asked if they want to follow Christ have said yes.That won't work, those who dont' believe won't believe even after such a demonstration.
For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. 1 cor 12;13 the moment your saved the holy spirit come in to your heart . being filled with the spirit is not about all the gifts but a relation ship .jesus said seek ye first the kingdom of GOD and HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS and all these things will be added . imo tongues is a gift the LORD will give it to you as he desires to { If He wants you to have those gifts, you will.} amenThis desire has been to me all the time but in last 2 days it has got strong. Please pray for me.
Amen!For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. 1 cor 12;13 the moment your saved the holy spirit come in to your heart . being filled with the spirit is not about all the gifts but a relation ship .jesus said seek ye first the kingdom of GOD and HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS and all these things will be added . imo tongues is a gift the LORD will give it to you as he desires to { If He wants you to have those gifts, you will.} amen
With human nature being what it is, we can only speak in generalities. There are those who will come to Christ simply after talking to you once, IF you hit a nerve with them.Is it so always? I have heard that some people after they get healed on streets and asked if they want to follow Christ have said yes.
Could you explain this responsibilities more a bit? Did you mean that God would expect more of me when I have these gifts or that I might try to save someone with my own strength and then be disappointed? I mean if I would get all 9 gifts today and not use these in any of situations where I could have used them would I go to hell for that?You mean well, but you are taking on responsibility for things that are not yours