When we repent of sin, we identify with Christ in his death (a kind of death to self, death to our own will, wants, and desires).
When we are baptized in Jesus name, we identify with Christ in his burial. We are buried with him in baptism.
When we receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, we identify with Christ in His resurrection. We rise to walk in newness of life.
10 Keys—to receiving the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking with other tongues:
1. Know—it is the will of God for you to receive the Spirit according to the Scriptures! I John 7:38-39
2. Repent —by determining to turn from sin to God. Then be baptized in the name of Jesus! Acts 2:36–39
3. Obey —the Word of God with a willing heart as it is revealed to you day by day! Acts 5:32
4. Ask —for the Holy Spirit, trusting God will give something good, not something evil! Luke 11:9–13
5. Pray—earnestly, believing you will receive this glorious gift you desire from God! Mark 11:24
6. Allow —others to pray with you, exercising the practice of “laying on of hands!’ Acts 19:1–6
7. Praise—the Lord with all your heart for the promise of His presence in your life! Luke 24:49–53
8. Believe —you will receive the promise. You cannot earn it by doing good works! Galatians 3:2,11,14
9. Expect —the Spirit to fall any time, especially when the Word of God is preached! Acts 10:44–48
10. Speak —boldly whatever language the Spirit miraculously imparts! Acts 2:4
“And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” Acts 2:4
The baptism of the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking with other tongues is a thrilling Bible experience!
