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Northwest Bible Church - April 26, 2020 - Book of Acts - Alan Conner

Acts 19:1-7

The Disciples of John the Baptist

Intro

A. THE DISCIPLES’ FAITH AND BAPTISM (Acts 19:2-7).

1. The nature of their faith (Acts 19:2).

2. Ignorance of the Holy Spirit (Acts 19:2-3).

3. Paul preaches Jesus to them and they are baptized in Jesus’ name (Acts 19:4-5).

4. They receive the Holy Spirit and speak with tongues and prophesy (Acts 19:6).

a. Acts 2 - Pentecost - HS given to Jews

b. Acts 8 - HS given to Samaritans.

c. Acts 10 - HS given to Gentiles.

d. Acts 19 - HS given to John’s disciples

B. DOES THE BIBLE TEACH A SECOND BLESSING (PENTECOSTIALISM)?

1. The Pentecostal/Charismatic view.

2. These “disciples” of John were not Christians (Acts 19:2).

C. THE NATURE AND USE OF THE GIFT OF TONGUES.

1. The nature of the gift of tongues is speaking in an unlearned human language.

a. Acts 2:4, 6, 8-11 -
 b. 1 Corinthians 12-14.

2. Restrictions on the gift of tongues.

a. Not all had the gift of tongues. 1 Cor. 12:3

b. Limited in number in the local church. 1 Cor. 14:27

c. Must be interpreted or to remain silent. 1 Cor. 14:27-28

3. The purpose of the gift of tongues.

a. Not the sign of the baptism with the Holy Spirit. 1 Cor. 12:13.

b. To edify the church when interpreted. 1 Cor. 14:2-17.

c. To judge unbelievers. 1 Cor. 14:21-25.

Application: Using our tongues today. Eph. 4:29

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