What does it mean to speak in tongues? What does the Bible say about it? · How can I experience it for myself?
Many people have questions about how the Holy Spirit can work in their lives—especially when it comes to speaking in tongues. In An Essential Guide to Speaking in Tongues, Ron Phillips explains the gift of tongues and unfolds fresh revelation and comprehensive biblical support for the practice along with powerful illustrations from his own life.
As a Spirit-filled Southern Baptist pastor, Phillips brings a welcome balance to the topic, helping you to understand that speaking in tongues is a blessing of God that gives you the ability to boldly approach God’s throne with the Holy Spirit’s power and language
If you ever wondered what the big deal is about speaking in tongues, or not, this book gives the point of view of each side of this debate.
Ron Phillips is on the yes and Amen side of the controversy. I found the book easy to read, easy to understand, and very interesting as he goes into the Biblical history of the practice as well as it's use in the New Testament church of today.
He feels that the Holy Spirit is the "missing person" in the typical church experience today. "He is seldom worshiped and often ignored". That statement resonated within me as I have visited many churches while searching for the "right fit" for me as the result of many geographical moves; and I have found the Holy Spirit mentioned only in the Apostles Creed in many of them. I was very interested in reading this book to find out the pros and cons of experiencing this gift of the Holy Spirit.
So if you are interested in figuring out for yourself what this practice is all about, I recommend this book to you as informative, and instructive, if not altogether unbiased..
Ron Phillips is senior pastor of Abba’s House in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Under his ministry, this church has experienced tremendous growth and has exploded into new realms of renewal and spiritual awakening. His weekly television and daily radio programs are broadcast worldwide and are available on the Internet. He is a sought-after speaker and the author of numerous books, including Our Invisible Allies and Everyone’s Guide to Demons and Spiritual Warfare.Visit the author's website.
Reviewed by Michele
***Special thanks to Anna Coelho Silva | Publicity Coordinator, Charisma House | Charisma Media for sending me a review copy.***
3 comments:
thank you so much for this wonderful review. I have often wondered. I have often witnessed individuals speaking in tongues and wondered. Thank you again for this valuable lead.
When I was in high school I visited my best friend's church and saw someone speaking in tongues for the first and only time. For some reason it made me uncomfortable, although today I'd probably find it more intriguing and curious. Interesting book and a great review!
My parents had friends whose sister attended a church where they spoke in tongues. Thanks for the information on this interesting topic.
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