• Speaking in Tongues FAQ
• Quick Bible Question & Answer
• Christian Viewpoint
• Editorial: The Beast out of the Sea
• E-pistles: 'How do you pray in the Spirit?'
• Evangelism Tip: Your Secret Weapon
• The Top E. W. Kenyon books
• Pocket and Purse Bibles

Introduction

'Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.' Holy Bible, Ac. 2:33 NIV

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You will find whatever question you have about Tongues answered in this month's chunky FAQ. And if it isn't, all you have to do is ask at our Quick Q&A fast food centre.

We give you the opportunity to air your views on Christian topics in an environment safe from the unpleasantness of greasy forums.

E-pistles explains what 'praying in the Spirit' means, and relates to another powerful Evangelism Tip.

Britain has the world's largest database of genetic information of its population, and is giving unprecedented dictatorial powers to its leader. It's a trial run for the AntiChrist, and coming your way soon. Are you ready?

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Speaking in Tongues FAQ

What is it, what is it for, and do you really need it?

God offers wonderful gifts that revolutionize disciples of Christ.

Wherever they embrace the Baptism in the Holy Spirit and use the gifts, the church grows.

But false teachers have spread much error concerning tongues. This question and answer session cuts through the confusion to help you understand what God says about it.

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Is the death penalty biblical... Can smokers be saved... Will you pray for my healing?

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Editor's Perspective

The Beast out of the Sea

Even the spiritually dead can discern the march of the Beast occurring. Humanists point to the 'decay of democracy', and the theft of 'cherished freedoms', but what is happening is End Times Bible prophecy being fulfilled before our eyes.

It is by turns, both thrilling, and appalling.

God said at the time of His second coming the world will be ruled by a ruthless dictator. The AntiChrist will rise to power by stealth, corruption, and intrigue. (Dan. Chs. 7,11) He will have complete control of nations, energy, food, water, and commerce; everyone who is not born of God will worship him. (Rev. 13)

So today, we see a repeat of the subversion of social democracies that took place in Franco's Spain, Mussolini's Italy, and Hitler's Germany.

Flushed with the shambolic 'success' of their crude criminal invasion of Iraq, the US cult leaders abandoned America's Bill of Rights in 2005, with barely a whimper of protest from their brainwashed subjects, and cowed 'free' press.

Just as significant is the current disassembling of any vestige of liberty in the United Kingdom, typified by the Orwellian, 'Legislative and Regulatory Reform Bill', soon to be rubber-stamped by Parliament.

In effect, the new law will allow the incumbent Prime Minister to sidestep parliamentary oversight, change any aspect of the Constitution, and rule by decree from Downing Street.

It is a watershed warning in the unveiling of the AntiChrist, because if they get away with it in England, they can do it anywhere.

The introduction of ID cards in Britain, and formation of a genetic database, are two sinister steps toward totalitarianism.

Swipecard chips are an integral tool of the AntiChrist. They will link to the National Identity Register, a database containing unlimited details of your life and movements.

For starters, it will have your iris scans, fingerprints, financial dealings, and health data. If you refuse to be fingerprinted you will be fined 2,500 pounds.

Scanning ID cards will be essential at cigarette, and alcohol vendors to verify age. Similarly, to register an internet connection, or cellphone, use your bank, open an account at at supermarket, and get a driving licence, you will have to have the new ID card.

This is being introduced under the guise of anti-terrorist measures, so anyone refusing to comply is implicitly a 'terrorist'.

Punters lose cards, so Mark of the Beast ID chips will be conveniently implanted under the skin of the wrist or forehead. This is already happening voluntarily in the US, Mexico, Spain, and elsewhere.

God told us in Rev. 13 it would come to this, and it is taking place in your lifetime. Be alert!


Colin Melbourne

The Best E. W. Kenyon Books

Kenyon has inspired many tremendous Christians through his anointed books; F.F. Bosworth, T.L.Osborn, Daisy Osborn, Kenneth Hagin, and Ken Copeland amongst others.

There's one or two small things he didn't get quite right, but they're obvious, and pale to insignificance in the shadow of the mighty revelation of Christ's finished work that Kenyon unveils.

Start with his 'Two Kinds of Faith' and you will see why we thank God for this man's ministry

E-pistles

Subscriber's Q & A: What is praying in the Spirit?

Great question, based on Eph. 6:18

Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.

It is true to say that it includes praying in accordance with God's will, so it can be taken as praying the Word of God. Many Christians pray the Scriptures, adapting them personally.

For example pray 1 Jn. 2:12 like this:

"Lord, you write to me, your dear child, because my sins have been forgiven on account of your Name."

Agree with that Gospel fact, embrace it, and thank Him. You can live for eternity on this single sentence. I treasure it. It's certainly praying in accordance with God's will, but it falls far short of praying in the Spirit.

It is actually praying with your mind.

Praying in your mother tongue is praying with your mind.

Praying in tongues is praying in, or with, the Spirit.

The Holy Spirit makes this clear in a chapter He devotes to tongues, writing through Paul,

If I pray in a tongue my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful. So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind. 1 Co. 14:14-15

It is when you allow the Holy Spirit to pray through you in tongues that you pray in the Spirit, and allow Him to use you fully.

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Power Evangelism Tip

Your Secret Weapon

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit makes a huge difference to your witnessing and evangelism. The miraculous will be more in evidence, your words will carry greater anointing, and you will have inner knowledge of how to proceed.

This last one is a secret weapon, and it works like this...

You're hungry for souls, and eager to do some evangelising, but don't know where to begin.

Get filled with the Holy Spirit, and then pray something like:

"Lord, lead me to a person who is ready to receive you, and show me what to do. Thank you for promising to help me in my weakness, and by the Holy Spirit, I can do whatever you command, for your Glory. In Jesus Name."

Then believe, begin to pray in tongues, and simply go out making yourself available for the Lord to use, and keep praying quietly in tongues.

When you learn to follow your spirit (your heart, not your mind) the Lord will use you in wonderful ways, because;

...the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will. Ro. 8:26b-27

Time and again, you will find Jesus presenting you with perfect divine appointments, He will give you just the right words to say, and His Spirit will come upon those willing to listen. It is wonderful because it feels effortless, and invigorating, as it ought to, because He is doing the work through you.