TONGUES GIFT OF HOLY SPIRIT OR SPIRITUAL GIFT & INTERCEDING IN THE SPIRIT

.In everyday lives people deal with natural battles such as how they are going to pay for bills, rent/mortgages, food, cloths or maybe deal with health issues for themselves or loved ones. Sometimes a person might have to face abuse or loneliness. People from every nation have their cross/burdens to bare. As mentioned in some of the scriptures in a more recent post (June 11/09), Jesus can help us with those things if we will lean on him. It may not be in a way we would expect but, God our creator knows what we need before we ask. At this time I am talking to a person who is very angry with God because her life has not gone the way she wants it to go. Sometimes we bring on the things that have happened or that are happening to us. I am sure you have heard the saying that you reap what you sow. But, other times we don't ask for what we are getting. Either way, if we would just give it to Jesus and let him take over our lives. . . he would make things fall into place. Our lives are like a big puzzle. We don't know where all the pieces are suppose to go. God can arrange the puzzle so it all fits together. We just need to do the best we can in pleasing God according to his word or according to what you know is right until God shows us more. It is important that we keep our minds and heart open to the direction he wants us to go through prayer.
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 If you have Gods spirit within you, his spirit can intercede for you through tongues (utterance in the spirit) and maybe even intercessory prayer. Below I have chose to discuss the subject of tongues and intercessory prayer. Hopefully I can explain it in a way that is easy to understand.
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As you read the 3 verses below, you will discover that Jesus is mentioning about a promise he is going to give and instructs for these individuals to wait for it in Jerusalem. He also mentions that it is the Holy Spirit. . .

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Verse 49 of Luke 24 says:
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49) Behold, I (Jesus) send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high.”

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Verses 4 & 5 of Acts 1 which is continuing from Lukes writing says:

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4) And being assembled together with them, He (Jesus) commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for THE PROMISE of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me;

5) for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the HOLY SPIRIT not many days from now.
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What happened when the people received the Holy Spirit? I myself spoke in tongues when receiving it and saw MANY others likewise do the same. This was similar to what happened in Acts Chapter 2, 8, 10 & 19. God poured out the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, disciples and Mary the mother of Jesus (in the upper room); and in other instances the Samaritans, Jews and the Gentiles with tongues as the Holy Spirit gave utterance. Some people say that God was just speaking to the people in their language when it was first poured out but, when Peter spoke everyone knew what he said; therefore, the different tongues were not neccesary. The tongues was for a sign that Gods spirit was poured out. Also if you read Acts 2:38, Peter has called it a gift. Is this the same as the gift of tongues? Lets read and see.

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Acts 1: 13 - 15

13) And when they had entered, they went up into the upper room where they were staying: Peter, James, John, and Andrew; Philip and Thomas; Bartholomew and Matthew; James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot; and Judas the son of James.
14) These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers. 15) And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples (altogether the number of names was about a hundred and twenty),
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Acts 2: 4, 32, 33, 38 & 39

4) And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to SPEAK WITH OTHER TONGUES, as the Spirit gave them UTTERANCE.
32) This Jesus God has raised up, of which we are all witnesses.
33) Therefore being exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father THE PROMISE of the Holy Spirit, He poured out this which you now see and hear.
38) Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and YOU SHALL RECEIVE THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.
39) For the promise is to YOU and to YOUR CHILDREN, and to ALL who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.”
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Acts 8: 5, 17-19
5) Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them.
17) Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
18) And when Simon SAW that through the laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money,
19) saying, “Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”
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Acts 10: 1, 2, 44-46

1) There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment,
2) a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, who gave alms generously to the people, and prayed to God always.
44) While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word.
45) And those of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also.
46 For they HEARD them speak WITH TONGUES and magnify God.
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Acts 19: 1, 2 & 6

1) And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples
2) he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?”So they said to him, “We have not so much as heard whether there is a Holy Spirit.”
6) And when Paul had laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke WITH TONGUES and prophesied. 

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God is still pouring it out the same way. When you have repented and are ready to receive his spirit, you WILL speak in other tongues showing that you have the of the Holy Spirit but, it is not a one time thing. It must continue, as you must get to a place where you speak in tongues regularly when praying to God. It shows that you are in the spirit and you WILL know that you are linked with God when you do this.
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These people did not have the Holy Spirit until their experience in the upper Room in Jerusalem. Later, after the book of Acts, the gift of tongues (one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit) was talked about. The gift of tongues came AFTER the outpouring of his Holy Spirit. I have seen the spiritual gifts (tongues & interpretation, prophesy and others as well) in action. These were only to serve a temporary purpose. For example when God wanted to confirm what was preached over the pulpit or when he was trying to reach an individual/individuals. I believe that I was used once for the gift of healing but, it was only a temporary gift. It ceased.
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1 Corinthians 1:4-7

4) I thank my God always concerning you for the grace of God which was given to you by Christ Jesus,

5) that you were enriched in everything by Him in ALL UTTERANCE and all knowledge,
6) even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you,
7) so that you come short of NO gift, eagerly waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ. . .
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1 Corinthians 12:1-4, 7-14, 18, 25-31 1) Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant:

2) You know that you were Gentiles, carried away to these dumb idols, however you were led.
3) Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking BY THE SPIRIT of God calls Jesus accursed, and no one can say that Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit.
4) There are diversities of gifts, but the SAME Spirit.
7) But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all:
8) for to one is given the word of wisdom THROUGH the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the SAME Spirit,
9) to another faith by the SAME Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the SAME Spirit,
10) to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues.
11) BUT ONE AND THE SAME Spirit works ALL these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills. 12) For as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body, being many, are one body, so also is Christ.
13) For by ONE Spirit we were ALL baptized into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free—and have ALL been made to drink into ONE Spirit.
27) Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.
28) And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues.
29) Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of miracles?
30) Do all have gifts of healings? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret?
31) But earnestly desire THE BEST gifts.
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There is alot of confusion re the below 1 Corinthians 14. Paul is talking about 3 distinct situations:
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1. He who speaks in an unknown tongue edifies himself.

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2. If tongues is used in the gifts of the spirit with interpretation, it edifies the church.

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3. He who prophesies (gift of prophecy/preaching) edifies the church.

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1Corinthians 14:1,2,4, 12-25, 39, 40
1) Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
2) For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men BUT TO GOD, ...
4) He who speaks in a tongue edifies HIMSELF, but he who prophesies edifies the church.
12) Even so you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, let it be for the edification of the church that you seek to excel.
13) Therefore let him who speaks in a tongue pray that he may interpret.
14) For if I PRAY in a tongue, MY SPIRIT PRAYS, but my understanding is unfruitful
15) What is the conclusion then? I will pray WITH the spirit, and I will also pray with the understanding. I will sing with the spirit, and I will also sing with the understanding.
16) Otherwise, if you bless with the spirit, how will he who occupies the place of the uninformed say “Amen” at your giving of thanks, since he does not understand what you say?
17) For you indeed give thanks well, but the other is not edified.
18) I thank my God I SPEAK WITH TONGUES MORE THAN YOU ALL;
19) yet in the church I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I may teach others also, than ten thousand words in a tongue. 21) In the law it is written: “ With men of OTHER TONGUES and other lips I will speak to this people; And yet, for all that, they will not hear Me,” says the Lord.
22) Therefore tongues ARE FOR A SIGN, not to those who believe but to unbelievers; but prophesying is not for unbelievers but for those who believe.
23) Therefore if the whole church comes together in one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those who are uninformed or unbelievers, will they not say that you are out of your mind?
24) But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or an uninformed person comes in, he is convinced by all, he is convicted by all.
25) And thus the secrets of his heart are revealed; and so, falling down on his face, he will worship God and report that God is truly among you.
39) Therefore, brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and DO NOT forbid to speak with tongues.
40) Let all things be done decently and in order.

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Not only will you speak in tongues when you get in the spirit, you will also groan because sometimes you need to intercede for yourself or others. In Romans this is called groanings that can't be uttered. Many times I begin my prayer speaking to Jesus, God's spirit takes over, I speak in tongues and then I feel heavy in the Spirit causing me to groan. When this scripture was mentioned in the bible, it was AFTER the outpouring of his spirit just as when it talks about spiritual gifts.
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Romans 8: 26 & 27
26) Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
27) Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
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Now for all of you who have it, below is an article about a lady that started interceding as soon as she had the above experience of receiving Gods spirit. God was pleased that she was yielding to the Holy Spirit by interceding but, told her that there was a part of her walk with him that he desired and that was to be intimate with him. . . .
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FORGOTTEN ABOUT INTIMACY?

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.....I began to travail only two days after receiving the baptism of the Holy Ghost. . . I thought something was wrong with me. . . Id never heard anyone do what I had just done. . . I mean for 30 minutes or so I groaned & wailed loudly in the privacy of my bedroom. . . I went straight to HIS WORD & asked HIM point blank what it is I had just done. . . My bible fell open to Romans 8. . . "With groanings the spirit makes intercession. . . cuz we don't know what to pray for but HE does. . . " (I'm paraphrasing of course). . . From then on that has been one of my major callings. . . to travail & intercede for souls & for the church of the living God & for me & my husband's ministry. . . .....It wasn't until much later (15 years later) (& this happened only a few weeks ago-in January of 2009) I was speaking to the ladies at a place where my husband & I had went to preach revival & during the worship before I got up to speak the Holy Ghost came all over me & began to speak to me as an individual. . . The Lord began to to tell me that I was a vessel that HE had used mightily  how by my travail I had helped to birth many many souls into HIS kingdom. . . & by my intercessory prayer & the ability to do war in the Spirit that I had literally destroyed kingdoms that Satan had been able to construct & how I had freed many from bondage & from strongholds.

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......But HE said. . . "You Lack Intimacy With Me!" . . . HE then began to tell me how after HE uses me to do whatever. . . Birthing, Spiritual Warfare, Intercession, etc. . . Whatever it was HE who decided to use me to do. . . I would simply get up & think in my own self, "Well I've done what I'm suppose to do. . . " & then go off without taking time for intimacy with HIM. HE then told me. . . "This is why so many times you go into almost a burn out mode. . . Kind of like Elijah in that cave. . ." HE said its because you have lacked that intimacy with me. . . It is in that intimacy you find strength to go on into the next battle. . . HE even said that David never fought one battle until he spent time with me on that hill side. . . .....I'm guilty as charged Bro & Sis Warriors! You know just because HE uses us mightily doesn't mean we have done all that we need to do. . . Its NOT US doing the praying anyway. . . We are just mere vessels that HE'S using for HIS PURPOSE! In fact if you think about it WE NEED that intimacy probably more than the average saint or minister. . . We've got to have strength for that battle. . . Just as the Lord impressed me with David. . . HE'S so right. . . I was under the misconception that just because HE used me that I went somewhere deep in HIM. . . But the real depths come from intimacy. . . But if we don't learn to tarry in HIS PRESENCE after the battle. . . We will get burned out just like Elijah in that cave. . . & the Lord will have to come stand at the mouth of our caves and ask, "Elijah What Are You Doing?".

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By: Sharon L. Hebert
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I REALLY do need to work on being more sensitive to the spirit that God can use me re his spiritual gifts, but also I need to be MORE intimate with my precious Jesus, how about you??

FIREY DARTS: Link to the Roman Empire Site

. Hello Gods dearest. How are you today? Do you have the victory over satans fiery darts today? Remember, when he starts condemning you, that you already have had many victories and the battle you are fighting is going to be over SOON as God IS in the overcoming business. This fight will be Gods if you keep giving your battles to him. Through Jesus name baptism, his spirit AND the word you can win!!!
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II Corinthians 10:3-6
[3] For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
[4] (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
[5] Casting down arguments, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
[6] And having in a readiness to REVENGE all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled. I heard this once, that we can revenge what we have done wrong by making up for it with right things. If you have repented (which means turned your back on sin or wrong doings), YOU ARE ALREADY ON YOUR WAY!!!! KEEP IT UP!!!
Ephesians 6:10-18
[10] Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. [11] Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the scheming tricks of the devil.
[12] For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
[13] Therefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
[14] Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, A breakdown of the girding up of your loins:

http://www.realarmorofgod.com/gird-your-loins.html and having on the breastplate of righteousness (Gods righteousness and living righteously);
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In order for the breastplate of righteousness to work, The breastplate was constructed of strips of metal fastened together by leather. This was the standard issue to legionnaires during the reign of Augustus. The piece of equipment weighed 20 to 30 pounds and its design was to protect the vital organs. When the legionnaires shield or sword failed to stop the enemies darts or swords, the breastplate would deflect their weapons.

Righteousness is represented as a breastplate providing essential protection for the most vital organs; the main one being our spiritual heart. The breastplate of righteousness is forged by a combination of the perfect righteousness God imparts to us and our obedience to his commands for righteous living (walking in holiness by forsaking sin). We are to maintain its upkeep in our daily walk.

**Our obedience is important because it proves that our hearts are in agreement with God and that our faith is genuine. We are to understand that IT IS NOT OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS, but His.

with the preparation (Preparation: the work or planning involved in making something or somebody ready) of the gospel (good news) of peace;

When we live a righteous life; our vital organs are protected from enemy attack. For example, the Christian who knows the word of God (Sword of the spirit) and has great faith (shield of faith); but lives ungodly, he or she is open to enemy attack, regardless how well the other pieces of equipment are used. That person has put down the breastplate of righteousness; therefore, their vital organs are exposed to attack.
[15] And your feet shod (Shod/dress: to put on clothes (in this case shoes) appropriate for a particular occasion.) -That being a Christian & saving the loss.

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The Shoes or sandals of the Roman soldier were no normal footwear. Great care was taken by Rome to supply the soldiers with appropriate footwear for their assignment. Their shoes (or boots) consisted of an elaborately cut and laced sandal of which the sole was layered of metal and leather with ‘hob nail’ spikes extending one-half inch, to in some cases ‘inches,’ from the sole to plant into the ground to keep them from being moved. Some had toe spikes and or built-in spurs with which to do damage to the enemy. The uppers of the sandals were often armored by small overlapping pieces of metal riveted to the leather straps. In addition, attached to the uppers of the sandal were removable metal greaves that extended up over the kneecap protecting the knees, shins and ankles.
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**Those spikes on the bottom of these shoes were also useful to stop the soldiers from slipping when they are walking on all kinds of terrain. Now if you STUDY the gospel you are going to know the roots of the gospel - the death (repentence, burial (baptism) & resurrection (receiving the Holy Ghost with the initial evidence of speaking in tongues). Through preparation or study you will be able to fight and you will have less chance of slipping when the enemy comes against you.**
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Before you go somewhere, you have to make preparation to dress and equip yourself for the occasion, climate and terrain. If you are going downtown, are you going to put on your mountain climbing boots, leather shorts, backpack and climbing gear? If you are going into the jungle swamps, do you wear your arctic parka, insulated long underwear and snowshoes? The same kind of preparation is required concerning the gospel. Which shoes do I need? How should I prepare them?

[16] Above all, taking the shield of faith, with it you SHALL be able to quench ALL the fiery darts of the wicked.

60”x30” rectangular shield made of six layers of thick animal hide specially tanned and woven together making them as tough and durable as metal yet relatively light weight. The leather shields could be soaked in water before battle so that in the event the enemy would rain fiery projectiles on them, the fire would be extinguished on impact.

[17] and take the helmet of salvation (which protects the mind from Satans mind games)

The helmet was the most noticeable piece of armor. It was often ornate, intricately decorated and plumed with brightly dyed feathers or horsehair. Some parade dress helmets had course horsehair plumes that would extend to the waist. The Roman helmet was designed so that blows from sword, hammer or ax could not pierce it but would be deflected and yet allow the soldier maximum visibility.

and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God (Jesus always spoke the word to fight temptation of the devil and so can we):

The sword of a Roman soldier of that day, was a feared weapon. Short, lightweight and well balanced, it was quick and deadly. The two razor sharpened edges of the broad blade could easily slice a roast. And, the flared and tapered point was designed to easily penetrate and disembowel the enemy. It was well known that if a Roman soldier ever unsheathed his sword -- he would use it.

[18] Praying always with all prayer and supplication (a humble and sincere appeal to God who has the power to grant a request) in the Spirit, and watching with all perseverance (steady and continued action or belief, usually over a long period and especially despite difficulties or setbacks) supplication for all saints . . . Also (if you are baptized in Jesus name for the remission of sin Acts 2:38), when you fall, you can plead Jesus' blood and keep going. God does not remember the sins that are under his blood so Satan does not have a leg to stand on. . What does plead mean? This is how you can look at it. . . .God is the judge, you are in his court of law, and Satan is the accuser of your sin or wrong doing. You have been baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of your sins. 1. Offer argument in support of something: You argue a case against Satan in support of yourself in Gods court of law. 2. You use a reason or circumstance to excuse your sin: The waters of baptism (represents the blood that was shed on the cross), excused your sin. . 3. Innocence is declared: You plead NOT GUILTY because there is no evidence (your sins were washed away) in response to a charge or charges in the court of Gods law. . . Phillipians 4:13 . I can do ALL things THROUGH CHRIST which STRENTHENS me.

 NO contest. 

IT IS THROWN OUT OF COURT!!!! yAAAAAYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

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PS:  Adding this really good  link of a message my pastor preached Oct 5/11 that talks about "putting on the armour of God".  (If you can't get it check the sermons on this site: http://www.truthchurch.com/ ) 

Here is the message: 

LOSING IS NOT AN OPTION

Blessings

C

THE DIET OF GODS WORD: Linked to an excellent PODCAST!

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How blessed I am to have a healthy diet of Holy Ghost anointed rich preaching!!! I thank God for a pastor that is sensitive to Gods voice. Pastor King truly has a link with the Almighty! He is totally in tune with God. Many times I have come across people who ask me to go to their church and check it out but, I am so full from the feast at my house (Gods church) I have no appetite for food from elsewhere.

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My diet consists of the following:

• anointed worship.
• pre-service prayer (to get my spiritual antennas up).
• prayerful preaching (sometimes with heaviness and many tears from the burden to reach people).
• no omissions of the Bible (even though it might step on toes).
• the voices of other men (the five fold ministry).
• no compromising teaching.
• humbleness to listen to God and be used as a vessel to speak Jesus' heart's desires.
• willingness to help us to know the very depths of the Bible.
• many teaching materials such as historical, quoted, various Bibles etc. (to get across what is needed).
• setting no time limits when God is doing something.

Now after saying all this I think of where Jesus was talking to his disciples and said in John chapter 6:

[63] It is the spirit that quickens; the flesh profits nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. . . . .

[67] Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will you also go away?

[68] Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.

With the above verses in mind, I can only go where I know that I am hearing all the words of eternal life for they do give me complete nourishment and therefore am very careful about where I go to hear the word of God preached. I know I am not going to be lacking spiritual food if I continue to sit under the feet of pastor King (or a preacher who believes all the truth) as long as he continues to be under the anointing of God and preaches all the Bible. So forgive me if I don't go to other churches. They just won't do it for me although if they preach ONE God, Acts 2:38 salvation, separation and holiness (everything that is required) that is another story.

If you want to know the stuff that I believe, check out http://truthchurch.com/page.php?ID=13. This will show many scriptures that backs the plan of salvation and the other things mentioned. Also, if you are hungry for more, we have an awesome Bible study (403-282-0238).