The Holy Spirit #7: This message emphasizes that praying in the Spirit or the speaking in tongues, is a vital tool for the believer to be "Spiritually emerged" and empowered to act as Jesus in the world today [1 John 4:17]. Drawing on Biblical examples as Jesus, Mary, the Samaritans in Acts chapter 8, and the Gentiles in Acts chapter 10, I argue that the baptism of the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues are essential for today. According to Mark 16:17, those who believe "shall speak with new tongues" as a physical evidence of being overwhelmed by God's power. This practice allows the logos Word of God to become personified within the Christian, transforming their actions into expressions of pure love and helping them take dominion over the world's forces.

I outline specific reasons for praying in the Spirit, primarily focusing on a Spiritual edification and supernatural communication where the human spirit speaks "mysteries" or divine secrets directly to God [1 Corinthians 14:2, 4]. I also present speaking in tongues as a means to tame the tongue, which James chapter 3 suggests allows a believer to control their entire soul and body, and eliminate selfishness by praying according to God's will rather than limited human understanding [Romans 8:26]. Furthermore, the message highlights how this example provides a "refreshing" and rest during times of distress [Isaiah 28:11-13] and builds up the believer on their "most holy faith" and help "keep yourselves in the love of God" (Jude verses 20 & 21). Ultimately, while these gifts edify the individual and the church through interpretation, they must always be exercised in an orderly fashion and rooted in the love of God, as taught in 1 Corinthians chapter 13 & 14. Join me as we cover these Scriptures for your edification in the Spirit. Selah!

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