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Baptism in the Holy Spirit (Part 1)
Foundations of the Christian FaithSteve Gregg
In this segment, Steve Gregg discusses the baptism in the Holy Spirit and examines the biblical terminology used to refer to this phenomenon. Gregg explores the common question of whether speaking in tongues is the initial evidence of being baptized in the Holy Spirit, and uses passages from the book of Acts to illustrate the relationship between the Holy Spirit and baptism. He also emphasizes the importance of seeking the truth about this topic from a Biblical perspective. Overall, Gregg provides a thought-provoking and informative discussion on the baptism in the Holy Spirit.
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