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    Why is praying in tongues necessary?

    It seems TheLearner is claiming that anyone who speaks in tongues are... "... them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter..." thus claiming we are demon possessed, and delving into the occult. Demonstrating that nothing has been "learned" by the OP in eight pages.
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    Why is praying in tongues necessary?

    Do we have to speak in tongues? No, we don't "have" to, we "get" to.
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    Why is praying in tongues necessary?

    How does that work? In what way did the Holy Spirit speak to them? Acts 13:2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
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    Why is praying in tongues necessary?

    My questions are still valid, but mostly rhetorical. (hopefully you know what a rhetorical question is) Does Robertson speak in tongues? Is Robertson speaking from the POV of a Cessationist? His commentary seems to indicate that he does not speak in tongues; and that he doesn't believe anyone...
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    Why is praying in tongues necessary?

    Point of view.
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    Why is praying in tongues necessary?

    Does Robertson speak in tongues? Is Robertson speaking from the POV of a Cessationist? This would be like me telling you all about what it's like to visit Paris based on the travel brochure. Wouldn't you rather hear from someone that has actually been to Paris? My pet peeve is folks that...
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    Why is praying in tongues necessary?

    Now that was FUNNY! lol
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    Why is praying in tongues necessary?

    These things are easier to understand from an experiential perspective, But... The "gift" of tongues (prophetic prayer language) that you are referring to is #3 in the list below. The personal prayer language (#1) would be what was received in Samaria, Ephesus and at the house of Cornelius...
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    What do we have in common?

    Shouldst I havest variance with thee and lovest thou not? (at the command of Christ our Lord)
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    What do we have in common?

    I guess we have nothing in common then. How can that be? Certainly not the pattern of the early church. Scripture below. This thread was launched on Saturday at 8 PM (my time) Here we are at 8 AM (my time) on Monday. Acts 2:44 All the believers were together and had everything in common.
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    Speaking in tongues

    Even Jesus couldn't heal the sick as a matter of his own free will. We need to watch for what God is doing and partner with Him. John 5:19 Jesus gave them this answer: “Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the...
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    Why is praying in tongues necessary?

    Tongues (a personal prayer language) is typically the gateway to the other manifestation gifts. It confirms the baptism with the Holy Spirit.
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    Why is praying in tongues necessary?

    Five Different kinds of tongues 1) Personal prayer language - Speaking to/with God 2) Intercessory prayer language - Praying for others in the Spirit 3) Prophetic prayer language - Addressing the whole church/preferably with interpretation 4) Singing in the Spirit - Singing in...
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    Why is praying in tongues necessary?

    Wow. What a great personal testimony. Thanks a million for sharing that with us. I have rarely heard testimony of the rushing wind. So good to hear again. Wow. Just, wow!
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    What do we have in common?

    We call ourselves Christians. Is that it? Is that all we have in common? Shouldn't the definition of Christian indicate a vast commonality? We disagree about many things. On what can we agree? If responders could each provide one thing we agree about. That would be great. Extra points for...
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    God LIED!

    This is so typical of the personal attacks that come against anyone who "dares" to stand on the complete work of the vicarious atonement of Christ. Romans 4:4-5 Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift but as an obligation. 5 However, to the one who does not work but trusts...
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    God LIED!

    Right, that's a good example. You understand that canines are teeth, right? lol
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    God LIED!

    Were the Ten Commandments engraved in letters on stone? If so, this says they were the transitory ministry that brought death and condemnation, that has no glory now. 2 Corinthians 3:6-11 He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the...
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    God LIED!

    You understand that a totem pole is an idol, right? lol
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    God LIED!

    What do you recommend?