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I've admired Elliott and the other missionaries, as well as their families, since I first read "Through Gates of Splendor". Inspiring examples of people willing to obey Christ, no matter what the cost.

While these passages, as well as the others you posted show the origins of how the Gospel spread throughout the world, I believe Jesus was telling the disciples that the Gospel would spread throughout the Roman Empire within their lifetime. The passages you shared strongly support the view that...

This hasn't even been fully investigated yet. Just more race-based politics.

I believe Israel is the "they" referred to. The passages seems to speak of how Israel rejects salvation by faith, which is where the quote from Ps 19:4 comes in. The context made me think of Romans 1:18-20, which says that God's righteousness has been revealed throughout the entire world...

There are two words used for "earth" in the NT. "Oikumene" means "the inhabited earth", which is how they reference the Roman Empire. "Kosmos" is used to indicate the entire world. In Luke 2:1, Caesar Augustus decreed that a census be taken of all the earth. Obviously, Augustus did not want a...

Agreed, this is definitely not an exact replica of the Pentecost experience. However, the conversations seem to have given God glory. Good question regarding how they realized they were hearing in their native language. I wonder how many conversations they had before they made the...

You make a good point, @Hark. It's ironic that spiritual gifts that once edified the Church now divide us. Even "Spirit-filled" believers (Pentecostals, Assembly of God, etc.) should acknowledge that not all have any gifts (1 Cor. 12:28-30). Often, when they focus too much on tongues...

Likewise, I appreciate the way we can have a civil discussion about our different views. Different views divide Christians far too often, which must sadden our Lord. I look forward to talking to you in greater detail. Blessings upon you and your household, Brother.

I figured as much. Fortunately, this is not a "salvation" issue. While the Scriptures are inspired, our views and interpretations of them are not. I totally respect your views. Our unity is in Christ, not tongues.

That passage refers to dead idols vs a living God. While this relates to false prophets such as Joseph Smith, what does it have to do with a Biblical manifestation of tongues and interpretation?

No so, Brother. I have personally witnessed manifestations of tongues, interpretations of tongues, and prophecies. Members of my immediate family have spoken in unknown tongues. The experience that @gb9343 described fits right in with Acts 2. The thread asks the question - Where does this...

Likewise, I've heard of similar stories of people communicating to each other in languages which they did not know. It certainly fits the description of Acts 2:5-12. As a disclaimer, I also believe in the present day use of the Gifts of the Spirit from 1 Corinthians 12-14. That is, the gifts...

Are you referring to a specific promise? According to Genesis 12:1-2, God promised great land, to make Abram a great nation, and great blessings. As @Aaron has pointed out, the "great nation" promise has been fulfilled in Christ. In Genesis 15:18-21, God made a covenant with Abram, promising...

I believe you, and I also believe that demonic activity is a lot more prevalent today than most Christians realize. The dangers of the occult are often minimized as the stuff of fiction or "harmless" games like Ouija boards. It seems obvious to reject music that is rebellious. I also reject...

My apologies. I didn't read your response as closely as I should have.

In post # 73, you object to using instruments in worship music if there is any question of whether God would approve it. Who is going to play worship music that they think God might disapprove of? That leaves us with aceppella music only - right? Are you in the Church of Christ? I believe...

What exactly are you calling for Christians to do regarding instrumental music then? Do a lot of research to make sure the music doesn't have voodoo origins? Getting back to Armstrong's "Wonderful World", I truly can't imagine any problem with that, nor a lot of other easy-listening blues.

Specifically what music is to be rejected? All Blues and Rock music? What about when music forms merge? Right now, the only music that I know to reject is just music that I don't like. I like some of Louis Armstrong's songs (especially "What a Wonderful World"), and some of the old Blues...

A quick internet search shows that Blues Music has Hoodoo roots. However, it seems that a lot of Blues music has nothing to do with voodoo. On another note, even the music of some popular hymns had their roots in tavern songs. Aside from a lot of research, wouldn't you have to listen to the...

How do we know which music is occult? Most of us have never participated in any kind of occultic practices, so we don't know anything about the music they play. I know that we shouldn't listen to music that glorifies Satan and demons, or to music that attacks or mocks God and the Bible...