The bible says that in the last days there will be horrible persecution for followers of Christ. I never thought that I would be around to see how normal society is complete bitter and hateful towards believers--especially Pentecostal believers. So what is it that has stirred up so much emotion lately.
Well, it's no secret that the "pentecostals" have always been the black sheep of Christianity. Even fellow believers are seemingly out to get pentecostals.
The term pentecostal is basically given to label those that identify with the accounts of Acts chapter 2. Those in the upper room were baptized with the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, hence the name Pentecostals.
Why do we scare society so much. What is it about us that is so offensive. So we speak in tongues. The disciples spoke in tongues, Paul spoke in tongues. Paul even said "I wish everyone spoke in tongues".
My purpose is not to debate and defend "pentecostalism". I am simply trying to live up to the lifestyle the Bible teaches. Pentecostalism, speaking in tongues, or whatever you want to call is not just a fad for me. It is an experience that I would not trade for anything.
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