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Christian Heritage Church

Explore the biblical passage of Acts 19:1-7 to understand the concept of the baptism of the Holy Spirit, speaking in tongues, and its significance in the Christian faith. Discover the purpose and role of the Holy Spirit in believers' lives.

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  1. Christian Heritage Church Indeed my Heritage is Beautiful To Me (Psalm 16:6b)

  2. Acts 19:1-7 It happened that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the upper country and came to Ephesus, and found some disciples. He said to them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" And they said to him, "No, we have not even heard whether there is a Holy Spirit." And he said, "Into what then were you baptized?" And they said, "Into John's baptism." Paul said, "John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in Him who was coming after him, that is, in Jesus.“ When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began speaking with tongues and prophesying. There were in all about twelve men.

  3. Speaking in Tongues • Paul Returns to Ephesus • The Misinterpretation of this Passage • What is The Baptism of the Holy Spirit? • What is Speaking in Tongues? • What is the purpose of Speaking in Tongues? • Can All Christians Speak in Tongues? • Instruction for the Church

  4. Paul Returns to Ephesus • Acts 19:1It happened that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the upper country and came to Ephesus… • Acts 18:20-21When they asked him to stay for a longer time, he did not consent, but taking leave of them and saying, "I will return to you again if God wills," he set sail from Ephesus. • We sometimes make knowing the Lord’s will this mysterious mystical process, when in reality it is very practical

  5. Return to Ephesus God Gives Desires Philippians 2:13For it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure. God Gives Wisdom James 1:5But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

  6. Return to Ephesus God Gives Direction Proverbs 16:9The mind of man plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps. Acts 16:6-8They passed through the Phrygian and Galatian region, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia; and after they came to Mysia, they were trying to go into Bithynia, and the Spirit of Jesus did not permit them; and passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas.

  7. Misinterpretation of This Passage The rest of this passage is often misinterpreted to demonstrate that there is a separate “Baptism in the Holy Spirit” that takes place after you are born again Acts 19:1It happened that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the upper country and came to Ephesus, and found some disciples. Not every disciple is a Christian, but every Christian is a disciple These men were disciples, but were they Christians?

  8. Paul Asks Some Probing Questions Acts 19:2-3He said to them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" And they said to him, "No, we have not even heard whether there is a Holy Spirit." And he said, "Into what then were you baptized?" And they said, "Into John's baptism." Q: Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed? A: No, We don’t know if there is a Holy Spirit. Q: Into what were you baptized? A: Into John’s Baptism

  9. Paul Points Them to Christ Acts 19:4Paul said, "John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in Him who was coming after him, that is, in Jesus." Paul proclaimed Christ to them from that starting point Acts 8:35Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning from this Scripture he preached Jesus to him.

  10. They Believe the Gospel Acts 19:5-7When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began speaking with tongues and prophesying. There were in all about twelve men. This was not a second and separate baptism of the Holy Spirit – It was them receiving the Holy Spirit when they believed in Jesus This also demonstrates God’s faithfulness – he brings John’s disciples the rest of the message 25 years later

  11. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit? What then is the baptism of the Holy Spirit if it is not some separate experience? Acts 1:4-5Gathering them together, He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for what the Father had promised, "Which," He said, "you heard of from Me; for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now."

  12. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit? Acts 2:38Peter said to them, " Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

  13. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit? Ephesians 1:13-14In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation, having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is given as a pledge of our inheritance, with a view to the redemption of God's own possession, to the praise of His glory.

  14. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit? Romans 8:9However, you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you, but if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him. 1 Corinthians 12:13For 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.

  15. What is Speaking in Tongues This is now the 4th time we read an account of people being baptized in the Holy Spirit and/or Speaking in tongues We have 4 historical accounts in the book of Acts, 3 chapters of an Epistle written to a church that was abusing the Spiritual gifts, and a few Old Testament prophesies to build our doctrine on. “Speaking in tongues is prayer or praise spoken in syllables not understood by the speaker.” (Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology)

  16. What is Speaking in Tongues Tongues: γλῶσσαglō's-sä the tongue, a member of the body, an organ of speech; a tongue, the language or dialect used by a particular people distinct from that of other nations This word would be better translated other languages then other tongues The term “other tongues” makes it seem somewhat mysterious or mystical Other tongues is simply speaking in a language unknown to the speaker.

  17. What is Speaking in Tongues It is prayer or praise to God Acts 2:7-11They were amazed and astonished, saying, "Why, are not all these who are speaking Galileans? "And how is it that we each hear them in our own language to which we were born? "Parthians and Medes and Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the districts of Libya around Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs - we hear them in our own tongues speaking of the mighty deeds of God."

  18. What is Speaking in Tongues 1 Corinthians 14:13-17Therefore let one who speaks in a tongue pray that he may interpret… Otherwise if you bless in the spirit only, how will the one who fills the place of the ungifted say the "Amen" at your giving of thanks, since he does not know what you are saying? For you are giving thanks well enough, but the other person is not edified. Prayer or praise spoken in languages not known to the speaker

  19. The Purpose of Speaking in Tongues A sign to unbelievers, a means of personal edification and a means of edification to the church (with interpretation) 1 Corinthians 14:20-22Brethren, do not be children in your thinking; yet in evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature.  In the Law it is written, "BY MEN OF STRANGE TONGUES AND BY THE LIPS OF STRANGERS I WILL SPEAK TO THIS PEOPLE, AND EVEN SO THEY WILL NOT LISTEN TO ME," says the Lord. So then tongues are for a sign, not to those who believe but to unbelievers...

  20. Tongues as a Sign We must understand that the book of Acts is a book of transition. Acts 2 - A sign to unbelievers Acts 8 - A sign that Samaritans were part of the Church Acts 10 - A sign that Gentiles were part of the Church Acts 19 – A sign to the unbelieving Jews at Ephesus A witness to the unity of Christ’s Church

  21. Tongues as a Means of Edification 1 Corinthians 14:4, 12-13One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but one who prophesies edifies the church. So also you, since you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek to abound for the edification of the church. Therefore let one who speaks in a tongue pray that he may interpret.

  22. Can All Christians Speak in Tongues? 1 Corinthians 12:28-31And God has appointed in the church, first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, various kinds of tongues. All are not apostles, are they? All are not prophets, are they? All are not teachers, are they? All are not workers of miracles, are they? All do not have gifts of healings, do they? All do not speak with tongues, do they? All do not interpret, do they? But earnestly desire the greater gifts. And I show you a still more excellent way.

  23. Instruction to the Church 1 Corinthians 12:1-2Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware.  You know that when you were pagans, you were led astray to the mute idols, however you were led. – keep them in perspective 1 Corinthians 12:4-7Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. There are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons. But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.

  24. Instruction to the Church 1 Corinthians 12:26-27And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. Now you are Christ's body, and individually members of it. – it’s not about you – we’re connected 1 Corinthians 12:31But earnestly desire the greater gifts. And I show you a still more excellent way.

  25. Instruction to the Church 1 Corinthians 13:8-12Love never fails; but if there are gifts of prophecy, they will be done away; if there are tongues, they will cease; if there is knowledge, it will be done away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part; but when the perfect comes, the partial will be done away. When I was a child, I used to speak like a child, think like a child, reason like a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things. For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face…

  26. Instruction to the Church 1 Corinthians 14:26-28What is the outcome then, brethren? When you assemble, each one has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation Let all things be done for edification. If anyone speaks in a tongue, it should be by two or at the most three, and each in turn, and one must interpret; but if there is no interpreter, he must keep silent in the church; and let him speak to himself and to God.

  27. Instruction to the Church 1 Corinthians 14:29-33Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others pass judgment. But if a revelation is made to another who is seated, the first one must keep silent. For you can all prophesy one by one, so that all may learn and all may be exhorted; and the spirits of prophets are subject to prophets; for God is not a God of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints. 1 Corinthians 14:39-40Therefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak in tongues. But all things must be done properly and in an orderly manner.

  28. Speaking in Tongues • 1 Corinthians 14:12So also you, since you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek to abound for the edification of the church. • 1 Peter 4:10As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

  29. Christian Heritage Church Indeed my Heritage is Beautiful To Me (Psalm 16:6b)

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