0785 The Tongues of Fire

THE TONGUES OF FIRE

Encounter of the cross leads to experience of the Pentecost My holiness is the foundation for Holy Spirit

“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen” 2 Cor.13:14

The Love of God Restaurant chips and salsa are not the meal No amount of love from family and friends will replace the need for the love of God Eros - sexual (love of the body) Phileo - friendship (love of the soul) Agape - unconditional (love of God - not because we are lovable but He is loving) The Grace of Jesus Justice is getting what you deserve Mercy is not getting what you deserve (no ticket) Grace is getting what you don’t deserve (5k given) Earn a wage, win a price, deserve an award! It’s more than that. Feeding homeless vs feeding homeless who robbed you. Story of Alexander “Copper coin would suit the beggar’s need but gold coin suit Alexanders giving” First murder was because of how God blessed someone. Your blessing will be someone’s test. You don’t lose friends, you just find out who your real friends are God gives grace not the needy but to the humble The Fellowship of the Holy Spirit You can’t have relationship with someone you don’t talk to How to speak in tongues? 1. Relax (“sitting” Acts 2:2) 2. Tongues are not just for praying (“to speak with other tongues” Acts 2:4) 3. The Holy Spirit gives utterance, but we speak in tongues (“they were filled and began to speak” Acts 2:4) 4. Don’t be distracted by those who don’t understand (“others mocking” Acts 2:13)