Some say that the Bible does not talk a lot about speaking in tongues, but this is not true. Several passages directly talk about speaking in tongues, and in other passages, we understand from the context that this is the issue. In this session, we go through these passages.

Bible teaching by Ronald Gabrielsen, pastor of International Christan Fellowship Lublin

Some ridicule speaking in tongues as foolish, but it's not uncommon for God to take something powerful and present it in a packaged that might seem foolish to the natural mind. Something a childlike faith would easier receive than those who insist on staying within the boundaries of what the natural mind thinks is reasonable.

Bible teaching by Ronald Gabrielsen, pastor of International Christan Fellowship Lublin

Some ask if getting the Holy Spirit, when we get saved, is the same as being baptized in the Holy Spirit. But the Bible is clear that this is two different experiences that both are important for our spiritual growth. We need to be born again by the Spirit, having been made a new creation we need to burry the old "man," and we need to receive power to live the new life. 

Bible teaching by Ronald Gabrielsen, pastor of International Christan Fellowship Lublin

If the first disciples needed to wait for the Holy Spirit's empowerment, then we need it even more. The great commission is not only an assignment to go out and talk about the Kingdom of God, but also to demonstrate that the Gospel is more than empty words and theology.

Bible teaching by Ronald Gabrielsen, pastor of International Christan Fellowship Lublin

Many think Jesus did miracles because He was the son of God, but the Bible says Jesus stripped Himself of His Heavenly glory. In the Gospels, we see that it was the Holy Spirit that empowered Jesus, and that is why He could say that those who believed in Him would do the same work He did — because He knew the same Holy Spirit would empower them.

Bible teaching by Ronald Gabrielsen, pastor of International Christan Fellowship Lublin

Jesus said that when we receive the baptism in the Holy Spirit, we will receive power. The baptism in water is to burry our old life, and the baptism in the Spirit is to receive power to live the new life. The word baptism means to be immersed in something, so when John and Jesus were talking about baptism in the Holy Spirit, they talked about a radical and life-changing encounter.

Bible teaching by Ronald Gabrielsen, pastor of International Christan Fellowship Lublin

Teaching about the Holy Spirit, the focus is often on the gifts — or the outer manifestations. But there is also an inner work of the Spirit that provides a solid foundation for the external works. When Ezekiel prophesied about the new covenant, it is clear that God wanted to become intimate with Man again and that this new fellowship would change our behavior.

Bible teaching by Ronald Gabrielsen, pastor of International Christan Fellowship Lublin

The first disciple had the best Bible school anyone could have, with Jesus Himself as the teacher. But still Jesus told them to wait fulfilling the great commission, until they had been baptised with the Holy Spirit. When this happened there was a radical change in their life. Suddenly everything Jesus had been teaching them came alive.

Bible teaching by Ronald Gabrielsen, pastor of International Christan Fellowship Lublin

It started with an outpouring of the Holy Spirit that turned a scared group of disciples into bold witnesses for Jesus, willing to die for their faith. This turning-point in Acts chapter 2, empowered them to impact their surroundings everywhere they went . When we no longer have an impact on our surroundings, it is a clear sign that we need a new encounter with the Holy Spirit.

Bible teaching by Ronald Gabrielsen, pastor of International Christan Fellowship Lublin

This is the first session in a new teaching series on the topic of the Holy Spirit, and the baptism in the Holy Spirit. In this first session, Ronald shows that according to the Bible, the time we are in right now should be a time of outpouring. God has promised that in these last days, He wants to pour out His Spirit on all people.

Bible teaching by Ronald Gabrielsen, pastor of International Christan Fellowship Lublin