The Revival: The Primary Cause in The Spread In Pentacostalism

The Azusa Street Revival was a historic Pentecostal revival meeting that took place in Los Angeles, California and is the origin of the Pentecostal movement. It was led by William J. Seymour, an African American preacher. It began with a meeting on April 9, 1906, and continued until roughly 1915.

The revival was characterized by ecstatic spiritual experiences accompanied by miracles, dramatic worship services, and speaking in tongues. The participants were criticized by the secular media and Christian theologians for behaviors considered to be outrageous and unorthodox, especially at THAT time.

Today, the revival is considered by historians to be the primary catalyst for the spread of Pentecostalism in the 20th century.

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Baptism of the Holy Ghost

The baptism of the Holy Ghost is the birth of the Spirit (John 3:5). This spiritual baptism is necessary to put someone into the kingdom of God (God's church, the bride of Christ) and is evidenced by speaking in other tongues (other languages) as the Spirit of God give utterance.

It was prophesied by Joel (Joel 2:28-29) and Isaiah (Isaiah 28:11), foretold by John the Baptist (Matthew 3:11), purchased by the blood of Jesus, and promised by Him to His disciples (John 14:26; 15:16). The Holy Ghost was first poured out on the Day of Pentecost upon the Jews (Acts 2:1-4), then upon the Samaritans (Acts 8:17), and later upon the Gentiles (Acts 10:44-46; 19:6). "The promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call" (Acts 2:39).

Tongues

Speaking in other tongues as the Spirit of God gives utterance is the manifestation God has given as the definite, indisputable, supernatural witness or sign of the baptism of the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:4; 10:46; 19:6).

It was prophesied by the prophet Isaiah as the rest and the refreshing (Isaiah 28:11-12), foretold by Jesus as a sign that would follow believers of the gospel (Mark 16:17), and experienced by Jews and Gentiles alike.

The gift of "divers kinds of tongues," mentioned by Paul in I Corinthians 12:1-12 and concerning which he gave regulations in I Corinthians 14:1-40, is given by both for self-edification (I Corinthians 14:4) and for the edification of the church (I Corinthians 14:27-28).

In church meetings the gift of tongues is used to give a public message, and it is to be interpreted. Since this gift can be misused in public, it needs proper regulation (I Corinthians 14:23-28). Not all believers exercise the gift of tongues, which is different in function from tongues given by God as the initial witness of the baptism of the Holy Ghost.

Paul said, "Forbid not to speak with tongues" (I Corinthians 14:39) and "I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all" (I Corinthians 14:8). Who dares to teach or preach to the contrary?

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Let’s Worship Together…

Let’s Worship Together…

“Glory to God. God bless all of you.”

We would love for YOU to join and invite YOUR family members to join us as well.

Sunday mornings at 11 AM, we offer services where all are welcome.

Also, Sunday School starts at 10 AM.

Enjoy our radio show on 1400 or 1410 A M Stations for Sanford Residents and those living in listening range around Central Florida.

Our Address
301 San Marcos Ave, Sanford, Florida 32771

Founded
Opened on September 18, 2011

Phone
(407) 302-4772


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Since its humble beginnings the Higher Heights Deliverance Ministry has focused on bringing the connection with YOU to God to ensure success for YOUR life.  Our Apostolic Faith leadership in the community of Sanford, Florida have looked to the doctrines outlined in Seymour's editions of the Apostolic Faith papers printed in 1906 through 1908. As Trinitarians, their doctrinal position centered on a born-again experience, supports the Wesleyan teaching of holiness (Christian perfection), and stresses the need of sanctified believers to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit.


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