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Although I agree with your conclusions on some of things in the OP, I think you've made a HUGE assumption here that isn't substantiated. Verse 3 says "A woman", not "THE woman [who was protected, or had the child, or from earlier in the book, etc]". To me, that is far from a firm foundation...

My very first statement is really important...that the thread would likely seem strange (be a mystery) if a person hasn't yet been baptized with the Holy Ghost. In Acts 19:2 Paul asks a group if they have received the Holy Ghost yet, and they honestly answer that they don't really know what he...

@Wansvic Sigh... working non-standard shifts can mess with your sense of when I did what. Bible studying Luke 3 was last night. It stood out because of the "vipers" aspect I was already thinking about. But my memory of when I started the email might be skewed. (just trying to be honest...

@Wansvic I should also give credit where credit is due. Glory goes to God for having my newly-baptized coworker ask about the passage in Luke last night, making sure I'd notice what was important for the topic today. Which actually means it was yesterday morning when I'd started thinking...

I was thinking about that this morning in terms of Matthew 13:47-48 (and others) and didn't think it fit: "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: [48] Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the...

You may have quoted the sentence correctly but missed the point of what was said. The following quote is where you make a wrong assumption of what I said. That quote was YOUR conclusion, not mine... and is nearly the opposite of what I was saying. What I said is that being filled with the...

Yes that is true. Whatever responsibility God gives us, we have the ability to refuse to do it. And the "baptizer" cannot force baptism upon someone and expect it to work, because of Mark 16:16: "He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved but he that believeth not shall be damned" [even...

Thanks for your reply, @ChristianTonyB I agree with your definition of Baptised with the Holy Ghost. This isn't an argumentative point but rather clarifying question on what you suggested about being FILLED. If we are wanting to fulfill Paul's command to be filled with the Spirit.. How...

Did I say I was sinless in the flesh? Nope. Did I say anyone was sinless in the flesh? Nope. (excepting Jesus from conception to ascension) Did I say anyone is able to stay sinless in the flesh from X date until Jesus returns? Nope. I know there's a doctine out there that says once a person is...

Think about it. If God gave speaking in tongues... Which he did. And it doesn't edify the group...which it doesn't. Then it HAS to have benefit for the individual...which it does. It edifies the individual. 1 Cor. 14:4 It is praying in the spirit. 1 Cor. 14:4 It (the spirit praying) prays...

Two aspects to consider when asking yourself "Is speaking in tongues necessary?" The Spirit wants to pray. Speaking in tongues is speaking unto God (1 Cor. 14:2). Prayer in tongues is prayer in the Spirit. (1 Cor. 14:14) That's why all 120-ish on the day of Pentecost started speaking with...

You don't need a crowd at all. Paul and Silas baptized the jailor and his family in the middle of the night. Baptism is a witness indeed per 1 John 5:8. Onlookers are optional. Love in Jesus, Kelby

That is such a good point. Love in Jesus, Kelby

@CS1 , In effect, I apologize for any offenses my mistakes and weaknesses have caused, and ask for forgiveness for any/all wrongdoings I've done. And I mean that sincerely. Yet that is not the same as suggesting I see error in my stance about speaking in tongues (at this time). You don't have...

I err (in interactions with others) as coming across judgmental or arrogant. I see in myself a need for an improvement in social graces and communication. I err (in interactions with myself) by failing to recognize when to let go of focus, and replace it with something "fun". (allow myself joy)...

I'll hopefully get back to answering this when I get a few free hours, but I'll say this for now. I don't take what you've said personally. I might be what they call thick-skinned in that area. (NOT easily offended) The delay in my reply is due to schedule. My hesitation to reply is due to my...

I said nothing about "worshiping the gifts". I laid out the biblical statement that speaking in tongues is.... prayer IN THE SPIRIT"... and asked if there are any other biblical statements that say ANY other action qualifies as praying in the spirit. Love in Jesus, Kelby

@Wansvic John 20:23 is simply another wording of the "Go and baptize" portion of those commandments. He tells them 'whose soever's sins ye remit, they are remitted and whose soever's sins ye retain they are retained" because he's making it clear that if they don't baptize (as they are...

No. (this is where I could have been more clear) John 20:22 is simply a different wording of Acts 1:4&5 and Luke 24:49. Jesus is commanding them to receive the Holy Ghost once it's poured out. Love in Jesus, Kelby

You've got the same challenge as what was presented to Beckie... Before you could discount the ONE thing that IS directly stated as qualifying, you'd have to prove there is another. And I'll say this the same way it was presented to us many years ago. "You don't know what you got." (even...