Thank you. I have never said that a person does not speak in tongues or cast out devils by the power of the Holy Spirit.
I was simply saying not all Christians do!!!
It is wrong for Jesus - reins for ever to say that we all shall, as in the way He put it;- shall means definitely will!!!
There are Christians who definitely won't speak in tongues and they will be in Eternity with our Lord and Saviour!!
To clarify the reason for my stance on this subject;
I don't believe Christians have to speak in tongues and I believe that any sincere person who calls on the Lord and believes will be saved without condition of displaying spiritual gifts. I believe the gift you provide your neighbor and the love you give your brother will be far more beneficial then picking up snakes, kicking demons butts or speaking in tongues.
I totally agree with Cliff and at the same time I will stand up for my brothers and sisters who do not witness such spiritual gifts
Church we have brothers and sisters hurting and needing things from us without having them have to believe that by coming to Christ they also have to pray in tongues and work out the mystery to it all. I say we stick to the simple things and cook our neighbors meals, give to the poor, mow our sick peoples lawns. Be faithful in these things before believing we can ever be humble enough to show our spiritual gifts. Do what Jesus done isn't that what Christianity is? Being Christ Like
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