Why We Should Pray in the Spirit
1) | MARK 16:17 | Signs follow - a promise from the Lord. |
2) | 1 CORINTHIANS 14:5 | Paul wanted everyone to speak in tongues. |
3) | ACTS 2:4; ACTS 10:45-46; ACTS 19:6 | Proof of Holy Spirit Baptism. |
4) | ACTS 2:11 | They speak the wonderful works of God. |
5) | ACTS 10:46 | They magnify God. |
6) | 1 CORINTHIANS 14:2 | Whosoever speaks in tongues speaks to God directly. |
7) | 1 CORINTHIANS 14:4 | They edify the speaker. |
8) | 1 CORINTHIANS 14:14 | Prayer in tongues is spiritual prayer. |
9) | 1 CORINTHIANS 14:15 | They can be a spiritual song. |
10) | 1 CORINTHIANS 14:16 | Also shows your thankfulness. |
11) | 1 CORINTHIANS 14:16-17 | Also shows praise to God. |
12) | 1 CORINTHIANS 14:22 | They are a sign to the unbeliever! |
13) | 1 CORINTHIANS 14:18 | Paul spoke in tongues more than all!! |
14) | 1 CORINTHIANS 14:26-27 | They are part of a fellowship meeting. |
15) | 1 CORINTHIANS 14:39 | They are NOT to be forbidden! |
16) | 1 CORINTHIANS 14:5 | Assembly also edified - after interpretation. |
17) | ISAIAH 28:11-12 | Rest and refreshing - cf. ACTS 2:11-13 |
18) | ROMANS 8:26 | Prayer in tongues helps our problems/weaknesses. |
19) | JUDE 20 | Builds the faith of God in us. |
20) | ZEPHANIAH 3:9 & ROMANS 15:6 | Enables worship in purity and unity. |
"GOD IS A SPIRIT: AND THEY THAT WORSHIP HIM MUST WORSHIP HIM IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH."
JOHN 4:24