Resorting to ridicule speaks volumes about one's character or lack thereof. A better approach would be to back up your understanding with actual scripture.
As far as your noting the persecution scripture, the actual word will be the final judge as to who it pertains to.
As far as your noting the persecution scripture, the actual word will be the final judge as to who it pertains to.
You need a proper foundation laid in Christ to be a believer.
Jesus endured the cross. Jesus bled and died to forgive your sins. The promise of eternal peace is after this life. We are expected to serve Christ through suffering not some fantasy claim of swooning in tongues and speaking completely apart from knowledge of what is said. It is just as bad as claiming water baptism saves.
For the cause of Christ
Roger