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Indeed my Heritage is Beautiful To MeIndeed my Heritage is Beautiful To Me(Psalm 16:6b)(Psalm 16:6b)

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

Speaking in TonguesSpeaking in Tongues

• Paul Returns to EphesusPaul Returns to Ephesus

• The Misinterpretation of this The Misinterpretation of this PassagePassage

• What is The Baptism of the What is The Baptism of the Holy Spirit?Holy Spirit?

• What is Speaking in Tongues?What is Speaking in Tongues?

• What is the purpose of What is the purpose of Speaking in Tongues?Speaking in Tongues?

• Can All Christians Speak in Can All Christians Speak in Tongues?Tongues?

• Instruction for the ChurchInstruction for the Church

Paul Returns to EphesusPaul Returns to Ephesus

• Acts 19:1It happened that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul It happened that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the upper country and came to passed through the upper country and came to Ephesus…Ephesus…

• Acts 18:20-21When they asked him to stay for a longer time, he did When they asked him to stay for a longer time, he did not consent, but taking leave of them and saying, "I will not consent, but taking leave of them and saying, "I will return to you again if God wills," he set sail from return to you again if God wills," he set sail from Ephesus.Ephesus.

• We sometimes make knowing the Lord’s will this We sometimes make knowing the Lord’s will this mysterious mystical process, when in reality it is very mysterious mystical process, when in reality it is very practicalpractical

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Return to EphesusReturn to Ephesus

God Gives DesiresGod Gives Desires

• Philippians 2:13For it is God who is at work in you, both to will and For it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.to work for His good pleasure.

God Gives WisdomGod Gives Wisdom• James 1:5

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.reproach, and it will be given to him.



Return to EphesusReturn to Ephesus

God Gives DirectionGod Gives Direction

• Proverbs 16:9The mind of man plans his way, but the LORD The mind of man plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps.directs his steps.

• Acts 16:6-8They passed through the Phrygian and Galatian They passed through the Phrygian and Galatian region, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to region, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia; and after they came to speak the word in Asia; and after they came to Mysia, they were trying to go into Bithynia, and Mysia, they were trying to go into Bithynia, and the Spirit of Jesus did not permit them; and the Spirit of Jesus did not permit them; and passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas.passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas.



Misinterpretation of This PassageMisinterpretation of This Passage

• The rest of this passage is often misinterpreted to The rest of this passage is often misinterpreted to demonstrate that there is a separate “Baptism in the demonstrate that there is a separate “Baptism in the Holy Spirit” that takes place after you are born againHoly Spirit” that takes place after you are born again

• Acts 19:1Acts 19:1It happened that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul It happened that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the upper country and came to passed through the upper country and came to Ephesus, and found some disciples. Ephesus, and found some disciples.

• Not every disciple is a Christian, but every Christian is Not every disciple is a Christian, but every Christian is a disciplea disciple

• These men were disciples, but were they Christians?These men were disciples, but were they Christians?

Paul Asks Some Probing QuestionsPaul Asks Some Probing Questions

• Acts 19:2-3He said to them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit He said to them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" And they said to him, "No, we when you believed?" And they said to him, "No, we have not even heard whether there is a Holy Spirit." have not even heard whether there is a Holy Spirit." And he said, "Into what then were you baptized?" And And he said, "Into what then were you baptized?" And they said, "Into John's baptism." they said, "Into John's baptism."

• Q: Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you Q: Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?believed?

• A: No, We don’t know if there is a Holy Spirit.A: No, We don’t know if there is a Holy Spirit.

• Q: Into what were you baptized?Q: Into what were you baptized?

• A: Into John’s BaptismA: Into John’s Baptism


Paul Points Them to ChristPaul Points Them to Christ

• Acts 19:4Paul said, "John baptized with the baptism of Paul said, "John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in Him repentance, telling the people to believe in Him who was coming after him, that is, in Jesus." who was coming after him, that is, in Jesus."

• Paul proclaimed Christ to them from that starting Paul proclaimed Christ to them from that starting pointpoint

• Acts 8:35Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning from this Scripture he preached Jesus to him.from this Scripture he preached Jesus to him.



They Believe the GospelThey Believe the Gospel

• Acts 19:5-7When they heard this, they were baptized in the When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. And when Paul had laid his name of the Lord Jesus. And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began speaking with tongues and prophesying. they began speaking with tongues and prophesying. There were in all about twelve men. There were in all about twelve men.

• This was not a second and separate baptism of the This was not a second and separate baptism of the Holy Spirit – It was them receiving the Holy Spirit Holy Spirit – It was them receiving the Holy Spirit when they believed in Jesuswhen they believed in Jesus

• This also demonstrates God’s faithfulness – he This also demonstrates God’s faithfulness – he brings John’s disciples the rest of the message 25 brings John’s disciples the rest of the message 25 years lateryears later


The Baptism of the Holy Spirit?The Baptism of the Holy Spirit?

• What then is the baptism of the Holy Spirit if it is What then is the baptism of the Holy Spirit if it is not some separate experience?not some separate experience?

• Acts 1:4-5

Gathering them together, He commanded them Gathering them together, He commanded them

not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for what the not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for what the

Father had promised, "Which," He said, "you Father had promised, "Which," He said, "you

heard of from Me; for John baptized with water, heard of from Me; for John baptized with water,

but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not

many days from now." many days from now."



• Acts 2:38

Peter said to them, " Repent, and each of you be Peter said to them, " Repent, and each of you be

baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the

forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the

gift of the Holy Spirit.gift of the Holy Spirit.



• Ephesians 1:13-14

In Him, you also, after listening to the message of In Him, you also, after listening to the message of

truth, the gospel of your salvation, having also truth, the gospel of your salvation, having also

believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy

Spirit of promise, who is given as a pledge of our Spirit of promise, who is given as a pledge of our

inheritance, with a view to the redemption of inheritance, with a view to the redemption of

God's own possession, to the praise of His glory. God's own possession, to the praise of His glory.



• Romans 8:9

However, you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, However, you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit,

if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you, but if if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you, but if

anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he

does not belong to Him.does not belong to Him.

• 1 Corinthians 12:131 Corinthians 12:13

For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one

body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or

free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit.free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit.


What is Speaking in TonguesWhat is Speaking in Tongues

• This is now the 4This is now the 4thth time we read an account of time we read an account of people being baptized in the Holy Spirit and/or people being baptized in the Holy Spirit and/or Speaking in tonguesSpeaking in tongues

• We have 4 historical accounts in the book of Acts, We have 4 historical accounts in the book of Acts, 3 chapters of an Epistle written to a church that 3 chapters of an Epistle written to a church that was abusing the Spiritual gifts, and a few Old was abusing the Spiritual gifts, and a few Old Testament prophesies to build our doctrine on.Testament prophesies to build our doctrine on.

• ““Speaking in tongues is prayer or praise spoken in Speaking in tongues is prayer or praise spoken in syllables not understood by the speaker.” syllables not understood by the speaker.” (Wayne (Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology)Grudem, Systematic Theology)


• Tongues: Tongues: γλῶσσαγλῶσσα glō's-sä the tongue, a member glō's-sä the tongue, a member of the body, an organ of speech; a tongue, the of the body, an organ of speech; a tongue, the language or dialect used by a particular people language or dialect used by a particular people distinct from that of other nationsdistinct from that of other nations

• This word would be better translated other This word would be better translated other languages then other tongueslanguages then other tongues

• The term “other tongues” makes it seem The term “other tongues” makes it seem somewhat mysterious or mysticalsomewhat mysterious or mystical

• Other tongues is simply speaking in a language Other tongues is simply speaking in a language unknown to the speaker.unknown to the speaker.

What is Speaking in TonguesWhat is Speaking in Tongues• It is prayer or praise to GodIt is prayer or praise to God

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



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

• Prayer or praise spoken in languages not known to Prayer or praise spoken in languages not known to the speakerthe speaker


The Purpose of Speaking in TonguesThe Purpose of Speaking in Tongues

• A sign to unbelievers, a means of personal edification A sign to unbelievers, a means of personal edification

and a means of edification to the church and a means of edification to the church (with interpretation)(with interpretation)

• 1 Corinthians 14:20-221 Corinthians 14:20-22

Brethren, do not be children in your thinking; yet in evil Brethren, do not be children in your thinking; yet in evil

be infants, but in your thinking be mature. In the Law it be infants, but in your thinking be mature. In the Law it

is written, "BY MEN OF STRANGE TONGUES AND BY is written, "BY MEN OF STRANGE TONGUES AND BY

THE LIPS OF STRANGERS I WILL SPEAK TO THIS THE LIPS OF STRANGERS I WILL SPEAK TO THIS

PEOPLE, AND EVEN SO THEY WILL NOT LISTEN TO PEOPLE, AND EVEN SO THEY WILL NOT LISTEN TO

ME," says the Lord. So then tongues are for a sign, not ME," says the Lord. So then tongues are for a sign, not

to those who believe but to unbelievers... to those who believe but to unbelievers...

Tongues as a SignTongues as a Sign

• We must understand that the book of Acts is a book of We must understand that the book of Acts is a book of

transition.transition.

• Acts 2 - A sign to unbelieversActs 2 - A sign to unbelievers

• Acts 8 - A sign that Samaritans were part of the ChurchActs 8 - A sign that Samaritans were part of the Church

• Acts 10 - A sign that Gentiles were part of the ChurchActs 10 - A sign that Gentiles were part of the Church

• Acts 19 – A sign to the unbelieving Jews at EphesusActs 19 – A sign to the unbelieving Jews at Ephesus

• A witness to the unity of Christ’s ChurchA witness to the unity of Christ’s Church

Tongues as a Means of EdificationTongues as a Means of Edification

• 1 Corinthians 14:4, 12-13

One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but one One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but one

who prophesies edifies the church. who prophesies edifies the church.

So also you, since you are zealous of spiritual gifts, So also you, since you are zealous of spiritual gifts,

seek to abound for the edification of the church. seek to abound for the edification of the church.

Therefore let one who speaks in a tongue pray that he Therefore let one who speaks in a tongue pray that he

may interpret. may interpret.


Can All Christians Speak in Tongues?Can All Christians Speak in Tongues?

• 1 Corinthians 12:28-31

And God has appointed in the church, first apostles, And God has appointed in the church, first apostles,

second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then

gifts of healings, helps, administrations, various kinds of gifts of healings, helps, administrations, various kinds of

tongues. All are not apostles, are they? All are not tongues. All are not apostles, are they? All are not

prophets, are they? All are not teachers, are they? All prophets, are they? All are not teachers, are they? All

are not workers of miracles, are they? All do not have are not workers of miracles, are they? All do not have

gifts of healings, do they? All do not speak with tongues, gifts of healings, do they? All do not speak with tongues,

do they? All do not interpret, do they? But earnestly do they? All do not interpret, do they? But earnestly

desire the greater gifts. And I show you a still more desire the greater gifts. And I show you a still more

excellent way. excellent way.


Instruction to the ChurchInstruction to the Church


Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want

you to be unaware. You know that when you were you to be unaware. You know that when you were

pagans, you were led astray to the mute idols, however pagans, you were led astray to the mute idols, however

you were led. – you were led. – keep them in perspectivekeep them in perspective


Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. And Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. And

there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord.

There are varieties of effects, but the same God who There are varieties of effects, but the same God who

works all things in all persons. But to each one is given works all things in all persons. But to each one is given

the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.





And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with

it; if one member is honored, all the members rejoice it; if one member is honored, all the members rejoice

with it. Now you are Christ's body, and individually with it. Now you are Christ's body, and individually

members of it. – members of it. – it’s not about you – we’re connectedit’s not about you – we’re connected

• 1 Corinthians 12:31

But earnestly desire the greater gifts. And I show you a But earnestly desire the greater gifts. And I show you a

still more excellent way. still more excellent way.





Love never fails; but if there are gifts of prophecy, they Love never fails; but if there are gifts of prophecy, they

will be done away; if there are tongues, they will cease; will be done away; if there are tongues, they will cease;

if there is knowledge, it will be done away. For we know if there is knowledge, it will be done away. For we know

in part and we prophesy in part; but when the perfect in part and we prophesy in part; but when the perfect

comes, the partial will be done away. When I was a comes, the partial will be done away. When I was a

child, I used to speak like a child, think like a child, child, I used to speak like a child, think like a child,

reason like a child; when I became a man, I did away reason like a child; when I became a man, I did away

with childish things. For now we see in a mirror dimly, with childish things. For now we see in a mirror dimly,

but then face to face…but then face to face…



What is the outcome then, brethren? When you What is the outcome then, brethren? When you

assemble, each one has a psalm, has a teaching, has a assemble, each one has a psalm, has a teaching, has a

revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation Let all revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation Let all

things be done for edification. things be done for edification.

If anyone speaks in a tongue, it should be by two or at If anyone speaks in a tongue, it should be by two or at

the most three, and each in turn, and one must interpret; the most three, and each in turn, and one must interpret;

but if there is no interpreter, he must keep silent in the but if there is no interpreter, he must keep silent in the

church; and let him speak to himself and to God. church; and let him speak to himself and to God.


• 1 Corinthians 14:29-331 Corinthians 14:29-33Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others pass Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others pass judgment. But if a revelation is made to another who is judgment. But if a revelation is made to another who is seated, the first one must keep silent. For you can all seated, the first one must keep silent. For you can all prophesy one by one, so that all may learn and all may prophesy one by one, so that all may learn and all may be exhorted; and the spirits of prophets are subject to be exhorted; and the spirits of prophets are subject to prophets; for God is not a God of confusion but of prophets; for God is not a God of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints. peace, as in all the churches of the saints.

• 1 Corinthians 14:39-401 Corinthians 14:39-40Therefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, Therefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and and do not forbid to speak in tonguesdo not forbid to speak in tongues. But all things . But all things must be done properly and in an orderly manner. must be done properly and in an orderly manner.

Speaking in TonguesSpeaking in Tongues

• 1 Corinthians 14:121 Corinthians 14:12So also you, since you are So also you, since you are zealous of spiritual gifts, zealous of spiritual gifts, seek to abound for the seek to abound for the edification of the church. edification of the church.

• 1 Peter 4:101 Peter 4:10As each one has received a As each one has received a special gift, employ it in special gift, employ it in serving one another as serving one another as good stewards of the good stewards of the manifold grace of God.manifold grace of God.

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