Teaching Articles

By Mel C. Montgomery

   SPEAKING IN TONGUES:

Speaking in Tongues is the Doorway to the Holy Spirit's Power.  (Please read this first). 

 

 Tongues Throughout Church History.  Examines ancient Christian documents for the statements of Early Church fathers about speaking in tongues.

 

Tongues:  Prayer Language vs Public Gift.   Shows from the Scriptures the distinct differences between these two manifestations of speaking in tongues

 

Paul's Experience with Speaking in Tongues.    A direct, Scriptural examination of the Apostle's personal experience with tongues and his instructions for us today.

 

Speaking in Tongues at Samaria.  A look at the ministry of Phillip the Evangelist and of James and John at Samaria

 

Cornelius the Gentile Speaks in Tongues.  A study of the Holy Spirit falling upon the Gentiles, and the accompanying sign of speaking in tongues.

 

Tongues:  Ecstatic vs Inspired.  Critics say that tongues are ecstatic.  Are they right?

Is Speaking in Tongues Always a "Sign to the Jews?"  Exposing a common unscriptural teaching.

 

Did/Does Speaking in Tongues Occur Only in "Known Languages?"  Another common erroneous teaching.

 

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 OBJECTIONS TO TONGUES

 

A Message to Anti-Tongues Christians.  A word from me to you

 

Common Objections to Tongues Refuted.  The anti-tongues arguments do not survive Scriptural examination.

 

The Three Greatest Errors of the Anti-Tongues Message.  More erroneous anti-tongues teachings refuted.

 

"Charismatic Chaos" Refuted.  The ultimate anti-charismatic book is shown by a respected theologian to be poorly reasoned at best.

 

The Boogeyman Called "False Tongues."  More anti-tongues absurdity exposed.

 

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 THE HOLY SPIRIT

The Holy Spirit From Moses to Pentecost.  Everything you ever wanted to know about the work of the Holy Spirit from the days of Moses to Pentecost.

 

Laughing in the Spirit.  The controversial manifestation.  Is it of God or not? A common sense, historical examination of this move of God's Spirit.

 

Ye shall be Witnesses Unto Me.  Jesus said it, but what does it actually mean?

 

A New Pentecost?  Observations on several developments that seem to be pointing to God giving us a new Pentecostal outpouring.

 

Imparting Spiritual Gifts Part I  How did the Faith Giants receive the gifts and anointings they walked in?

 

Imparting Spiritual Gifts Part II  Are spiritual gifts imparted through the laying on of hands?

 

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 PROPHETIC MINISTRY

 

My Message to the New Prophetic Move.  A message from my heart to yours.

 

Genuine Prophetic Ministry Principle #1  A study of the first principle given in Scripture by which we can discern true prophetic ministry from false ones.

 

Genuine Prophetic Ministry Principle #2  A study of the second principle given in Scripture by which we can discern true prophetic ministry from false ones.

 

Learning About Prophecy From the Apostles.  The Apostles exemplify genuine prophetic principle number three.

 

Learning About Prophecy From Agabus.  This prophet from the Book of Acts demonstrates genuine prophetic principle number four.  

 

The God-Given Ministry of False Prophets.  The latest cessationist argument is that God no longer sends true prophets, but He does send false ones.  (No, I'm not kidding).

 

Recognizing the Prophets of Balaam.  There is a vast difference today between the Prophets of Balaam and the Prophets of God.

 

"Are There Still Apostles Today?"  If there are still apostles today, what do they look like?

 

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 CHARISMATIC REFORMATION

 

 This is Slop and I'm Not Gonna Eat it Anymore!   A comical introduction to the subject of needed Reformation. 

 

Ministry or Industry?  How have things reached the state they have reached?

 

Is the Word of Faith Message Heretical?  Well?  Is it?

 

God's True Laws of Financial Prosperity.  Is what is being preached by many preachers the whole story about financial prosperity? 

 

Glory or No Glory.  Many are prophesying that greater Glory is all that we need, and it is right around the corner.  Is this what we need?

 

Corrections Have Begun in the House of the Lord.  Painful, but true.

 

Corrections Continue in the House of the Lord  A follow up article to "Corrections Have Begun in the House of the Lord," and the "Time of Correction" prophecy.

 

Why Did The "Prosperity Gospel" Fail at ORU?

How could this have happened?

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Dr. Charles Goodwin

 

My Invitation to Dr. Goodwin 

 

The Dialogue Begins...