The Promise of the Father: An Introduction to the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and the Gift of Tongues

By Roderick L. Evans

The ministry of the Holy Spirit is the prominent feature of the New Testament church. In the Old Testament God promised that His Spirit would be outpoured upon all flesh. On the day of Pentecost, God’s promise was fulfilled. In the pages of this book, the dynamics of the promise of the Father; that is, the baptism of the Holy Spirit and the gift of tongues will be explored.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Abundant Truth Publishing
• Release date: Jun 17, 2020
• ISBN: 9781601413093

Roderick L. Evans

Roderick Levi Evans is an author, bible lecturer, and Christian apologist. He is the founder of Abundant Truth International Ministries: a prophetic and a Christian apologetic ministry with the commission to defend, equip, and contend for Christ’s Kingdom. He is a prolific author, having written numerous books on topics such as Christian orthodoxy, leadership, worship, spiritual gifts, and other areas of Christian thought and practice; as well as, articles, blogs, sheet music, and poetry.He travels nationally and internationally proclaiming the message of the Christian faith, equipping the Body of Christ for service, and imparting prophetic revelation through seminars, conferences, revivals, and other sacred services. His desire is to see the Church perfected through the truth of God revealed in Jesus Christ. He and his family reside in Elizabeth City, NC.

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THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE GIFT OF TONGUES

Written by: Roderick L. Evans

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The Promise of the Father

An Introduction to the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and the Gift of Tongues

Copyright ©2020 by Roderick L. Evans

ISBN 13: 978-1-60141-309-3

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Contents

Introduction

1 – The Promise of the Father

The Ministry of the Holy Spirit

The Promise of the Father

The Foreshadowing of the Promise

2 – The Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Three Designations, One Event

The Promise Fulfilled

The Doctrine of the Baptism of the Holy Ghost

3 – Physical Manifestations &the Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Physical Manifestations in the Old Testament

Physical Manifestations in the New Testament

4 – The Gift of Tongues

What is the Gift of Tongues?

Prayer

Prophecy

Praise

The Interpretation of Tongues

5 – Questions & Answers

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Introduction

The promise of the Father was the fulfillment of God’s prophecy through Joel. One result of the Spirit’s coming would be prophetic revelation and the manifestation of dreams and visions. We discover from Paul’s discussions of the gifts in I Corinthian 12 that the Spirit is responsible for the dispersion of the gifts. In the Abundant Truth Spiritual Gifts Series, we will examine the gifts of the Spirit and their operations in the New Testament Church.

In this publication:

In this book, we will discuss the fulfillment of Joe’s prophecy at the Spirit’s outpouring on Pentecost. Since that day, the ministry of the Holy Spirit is the prominent feature of the New Testament church. In the pages of this book, the dynamics of the promise of the Father; that is, the baptism of the Holy Spirit and the gift of tongues will be explored.

-1-The Promise of the Father

In the beginning, God created the cosmos and all the elements contained therein. He spoke the word and by His power everything came into existence. The Book of Genesis reveals the agent of God’s power, the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit was given regard in the first verses of the scriptures along with God. This reveals the importance of His work in God’s eternal purposes. He is highlighted at the inauguration to demonstrate that He