Is speaking in tongues the sign of the baptism of the Holy Ghost?

1. TONGUES A SIGN?
OF THE SPIRIT
By George Duke

2. • At the age of 11 years old I attended the First
Baptist Church in Flomaton, Alabama. I wish to thank
them for teaching me to study the bible. It was
during the study of the bible that I came across
Mark 16 verse 16 where it states that these signs
shall follow those that believe. One of the signs was
they shall speak with a new tongue. I asked the
Sunday School teacher what this meant and after a 2
week wait I asked him again after he had concurred
with the Pastor of the church. His answer was “You
do not curse or talk nasty anymore”. Sounded ok at
the time but years later I attended a church where I
heard them speaking in tongues. I remembered my
earlier search for an answer and here it was. Years
later I was to see my wife filled with the Holy Ghost
and speak in tongues when it happened. Days later
because she had never heard of speaking in tongues
she called a Sister and asked her what had happened

3. 1ST BIRTH WE ARE BORN IN THE FLESH
Lamentation
s 5:7 Our
fathers have
sinned, and
are not; and
we have
borne their
iniquities.

4. A NEW BIRTH COMMANDED

5. John 3:5 Jesus answered,
Verily, verily, I say unto
thee, Except a man be
born of water and of the
Spirit, he cannot enter into
the kingdom of God.6 That
which is born of the flesh
is flesh; and that which is
born of the Spirit is spirit.7
Marvel not that I said unto
thee, Ye must be born
again.

6. ONE MUST HAVE FAITH TO RECEIVE
THE NEW BIRTH
Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to
please him: for he that cometh to God must believe
that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that
diligently seek him.

7. In Order to Know what the
New Birth entails
We must know what God is?

9. Acts 2:1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with
one accord in one place.2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven
as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were
sitting.3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it
sat upon each of them.4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and
began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
1ST CHURCH ESTABLISHED

10. PETER WAS
GIVEN KEYS
TO KINGDOM
OF GOD
THIS IS THE REASON THAT HE WAS THE SPOKESMAN IN ACTS 2

11. Acts 2:37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and
said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall
we do?38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of
you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall
receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Baptism in Jesus
Name
Promise to receive
the GiftKNOW theHAVE RECEIVED
HOW DOES ONE
of THEY Holy
QUESTION ?
Ghost
THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY GHOST? IS THERE
A SIGN?

12. Mark 16:17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In
my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new
tongues;

13. TWO OR MORE WITNESSES
3 ACTUAL ACTS 2
ACTS 10
DESCRIPTIONS ACTS 19
GIVEN OF THE
OUTPORING OF
THE
HOLY GHOST
Acts 2:1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with
one accord in one place.2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as
of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.3
And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon
each of them.4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to
speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance

14. TWO OR MORE WITNESSES
3 ACTUAL ACTS 2
ACTS 10
DESCRIPTIONS ACTS 19
GIVEN OF THE
OUTPORING OF
THE
HOLY GHOST
cloven tongues
Acts 2:1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with
one accord in one place.2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as
speak with other
of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.3
And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon
tongues
each of them.4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to
speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance

15. TWO OR MORE WITNESSES
3 ACTUAL ACTS 2
ACTS 10
DESCRIPTIONS ACTS 19
GIVEN OF THE
OUTPORING OF
THE
HOLY GHOST
Acts 10: 44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all
them which heard the word.45 And they of the circumcision which believed
were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles
also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.46 For they heard them speak
with tongues, and magnify God.

16. TWO OR MORE WITNESSES
3 ACTUAL ACTS 2
ACTS 10
DESCRIPTIONS ACTS 19
GIVEN OF THE
OUTPORING OF
THE
HOLY GHOST
magnify God
Acts 10: 44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all
them which heard the word.45 And they of the circumcision which believed
speak with tongues
were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles
also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.46 For they heard them speak
with tongues, and magnify God.

17. TWO OR MORE WITNESSES
3 ACTUAL ACTS 2
ACTS 10
DESCRIPTIONS ACTS 19
GIVEN OF THE
OUTPORING OF
THE
HOLY GHOST
Acts 19:1 And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed
through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples,2 He said unto
them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have
not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.3 And he said unto them, Unto what
then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism.4 Then said Paul, John verily
baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on
him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.5 When they heard this, they were
baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the
Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.

18. TWO OR MORE WITNESSES
3 ACTUAL ACTS 2
ACTS 10
DESCRIPTIONS ACTS 19
GIVEN OF THE
OUTPORING OF
THE
HOLY GHOST
Acts 19:1 And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed
through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples,2 He said unto
them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have
prophesied
not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.3 And he said unto them, Unto what
then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism.4 Then said Paul, John verily
spake with tongues
baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on
him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.5 When they heard this, they were
baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the
Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.

20. JESUS IS HERE TODAY IN SPIRIT AND KNOCKS ON OUR DOOR
HOW LONG HAS HE STOOD AT OUR DOOR AND KNOCKED

21. The Caterpillar is entombed and then is transformed into a
Butterfly
The New birth gives us Spiritual power to be transformed
from this Life unto Eternal Life with Jesus Christ

22. NEW BIRTH
PLACES OUR
NAME IN THE
BOOK OF LIFE
AND PLACES
US IN THE
BRIDE
OF CHRIST

23. Romans 8:9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit,
if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the
Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.

24. WHAT HAPPENS TO THOSE NOT BORN AGAIN?

25. Revelation 20:12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God;
and the books were opened: and another book was opened,
which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which
were written in the books, according to their works.

26. CAN WE PRAY FOR YOU
TO RECEIVE HIS SPIRIT

27. ? IS SPEAKING IN TONGUES
•
REAL?
I have learned. that you can't base an opinion on something just because it's never happened to you.
Just because it's not happening to me doesn't mean it's not real or that others are faking it. We are so
quick to judge at times and so quick to shut God out and God never gets a chance to do in us what he
always wanted to. We have replaced something that's real with a judgment or a false accusation.
• 1. What is speaking in tongues ? - Speaking in tongues merely means to speak in another language
(earthly or heavenly that is not your native tongue.
• 2. Is tongues for today? - God is the same yesterday-today-& forever. Jesus came to earth and
established the New Testament church and in that church they spoke in tongues and were baptized in
water in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Acts 2:38 1 Corinthians 14: 39 reads - "Do
not forbid speaking in tongues."
• 3. What’s the point of speaking in tongues? - Well, the bible says: 1 Corinthians 14:4 - "The one who
speaks in tongues builds up himself." Now what better statement is that! So if I don't speak in tongues I
lack the edification I really need everyday. It builds up your spirit man within to speak in tongues.
• 4. Do people fake it? - Yes. People fake salvation, people fake their prayers people fake who they
really are when they go to church on Sunday. So yes-some people may fake it. Kids can fake it
because they see another sibling receive it and the attention they get . But that's not for us to get
caught up in. I know in my spirit what is right and I know because the spirit of God gives me
discernment to those things
• 5-Can Satan cause people to speak in tongues? Yes he can especially if one is not sincere or has not
truly repented of their sins.