PLEASE someone answer my question about the holy spirit ?

You might find this podcast helpful: http://www.reasonablefaith.org/defenders-1-podcast... That's a recording of Dr. William Lane Craig's lecture on the Holy Spirit. He gives a thorough, clear, (and orthodox) account of what the Bible says about the Holy Spirit - who He is, what He does, how we relate to Him, etc. ; I've listened it a number of times and found it very helpful, not just on the theoretical level of doctrine, but in practical application as well.

I won't pretend to know much about the Pentecostal church, since I've never attended one of their services. All I know is that, while most denominations typically focus mostly on the first and second members of the Trinity, the Pentecostals put a huge emphasis on the third. While it's true that the Holy Spirit is said to indwell, empower, and work through those who wish to do God's will, to enable them to do what they couldn't do on their own, I think the vast majority of denomenations would say this probably would not involve causing large groups of people on a daily basis to flail about in a potentially dangerous way, or fall to the ground and pass out, or erupt into incoherent fits of noise.

Though the Bible does describe certain such things, it does not, to my knowledge, say anything to indicate that this is a common or ongoing occurrence. Moreover, I have a hard time imagining that that would be something the Holy Spirit would be concerned with, since such wild erratic activity would seem to be at odds with the sort of transformation of moral character and cultivation of biblical virtues which God wills for all people. It also seems at odds with our entering into fellowship with God and recognising Him as our moral authority and trustworthy guide: I would feel a bit reticent to follow after a guide who frequently facilitates the sort of dionysian spontaneity which (apparently) is characteristic of Pentecostal services. But of course I could be entirely wrong about all of that, I'm a student of philosophy not theology. Hopefully Craig's lecture will bring you some clarity on these issues.

The Holy Spirit is not the author of confusion. While there is sound Biblical basis for speaking in tongues as a gift of the Holy Spirit, there is no basis for "falling out" whatsoever. Some will justify it by Paul's experience on the road to Damascus, but you'll remember Paul had a great spiritual awakening too - a vision and and a call to a powerful ministry. My advice to you, go somewhere else where the focus is on the Lord's word and not on emotionalism, which won't benefit you one bit when hard times fall

First of all Holy Spirit should always be capitalized and he is not an "it". He is

the third part of the Godhead.

The bible says that the Holy Spirit does things in order and does not cause anxiety.

Some people are more demonstrative with their reactions to the Holy Spirit. How

genuine those actions may be can only be determined by God.

If you feel uncomfortable in that environment, you should pray about it and ask God

to direct you to where he wants you to be. Who knows; he may want you there for

a purpose.

Rev. 16:13

And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet.

In the last days, demons deceive through the counterfeit tongues movement in charismatic and pentecostal churches.

If you read the first chapters of the book of Acts, the gift of tongues was a real language that people understood.

If you want the most from the Word of God, study Seventh-day Adventists.

rock concerts are the same , the holy spirit does not happen to arrive in crowds like that, he chooses people individually, as he did when choosing the apostles, paul , mary

They're doing what they think God wants them to do, and/or behaving the way they think the other people in the place expect them to behave.

Get on up, get on out, and find a church where the people are not acting as silly as your current bunch.

carlito...while speaking in tongues is biblical, paul explains in 1 cor 14 it should be done descently and in order. it would appear that there is lacking some order in your church. why not check out some others where you could be more comfortable. if you need help, let me know. chrislandwer@yahoo.com

Early in his ministry, Jesus directed his disciples to preach the good news of God’s Kingdom to the Jews only. (Matthew 10:6; 15:24) As a result, the disciples rarely set foot outside of areas predominantly inhabited by Jews. But that would soon change.

Shortly after his death in 33 C.E., the resurrected Jesus commanded his followers to “make disciples of people of all the nations.” He also told his followers that they would be witnesses of him “to the most distant part of the earth.” (Matthew 28:19; Acts 1:8) Spreading the good news to that extent would require the use of many tongues other than Hebrew.

However, many of those early disciples were “unlettered and ordinary.” (Acts 4:13) How, then, would they be able to preach in distant lands where languages were spoken that they may never have heard of, let alone learned to speak? Holy spirit empowered some of those zealous preachers with the miraculous ability to preach fluently in languages they had never before learned to speak.

Thus, the gift of tongues served two vital purposes. First, it provided a sign as evidence of God’s backing. Second, it was an effective tool to help the first-century Christians fulfill their commission to preach to people of many languages. Does the speaking in tongues done in many churches today accomplish these purposes?

Where would you post a sign to benefit as many individuals as possible in your community? Inside a small building? Of course not! The account of the day of Pentecost tells us that a “multitude” of passersby observed the sign provided by the disciples’ miraculous speaking in tongues. Why, as a result, “about three thousand souls were added” to the Christian congregation on that day! (Acts 2:5, 6, 41) If people today claim to speak in tongues but do so within the confines of a church building, how can the practice serve as a public sign to multitudes of unbelievers?

God’s Word mentions fornication and other “works of the flesh” as being opposed to the operation of holy spirit, adding that “those who practice such things will not inherit God’s kingdom.” (Galatians 5:17-21) If you observe people of questionable morals speaking in tongues, you might rightly wonder, ‘Would it not be inconsistent—even misleading—for God’s holy spirit to be bestowed on individuals who persistently engage in conduct that God’s own Word condemns?’ That would be like installing a street sign that directs traffic the wrong way.

What about the other purpose of the gift of tongues in the first century? Does the speaking in tongues practiced in churches serve as a tool for preaching the good news to people of different languages? Recall that observers who were in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost 33 C.E. were from many lands, and they clearly understood the languages miraculously spoken by the disciples. In contrast, those who speak in tongues today usually utter speech that is unintelligible to any listener.

Clearly, modern-day speaking in tongues is very different from the gift of holy spirit given to Jesus’ early followers. In fact, there is no reliable record of anyone receiving that same miraculous power since the death of the apostles. This is not surprising to Bible readers. Regarding the miraculous gifts, including that of speaking in tongues, the inspired apostle Paul prophesied: “They will cease.” (1 Corinthians 13:8) How, then, can one discern who has the holy spirit today?

Jesus well knew that the gift of tongues would cease relatively soon after the formation of the Christian congregation. Shortly before he died, Jesus mentioned a timeless sign, or mark, that would identify his true followers. “By this all will know that you are my disciples,” he said, “if you have love among yourselves.” (John 13:35) In fact, in the same verse where God’s Word foretold that the miraculous gifts would eventually cease, it says: “Love never fails.”—1 Corinthians 13:8.

Love is listed as the first of nine aspects of “the fruitage,” or product, of God’s holy spirit. (Galatians 5:22, 23) So those who truly have God’s spirit—and hence God’s backing—would show genuine love for one another. In addition, the third aspect of the spirit’s fruitage is peace. Thus, those people who today have holy spirit would be committed to peace, earnestly seeking to rise above bigotry, racism, and violence.

Also, recall Jesus’ prophecy recorded at Acts 1:8. He foretold that his disciples would receive power to be witnesses of him “to the most distant part of the earth.” Jesus also indicated that this work would continue “unto the end of the world.” (Matthew 28:20, King James Version) Hence, this international preaching work would continue to be an identifying mark of those who are truly empowered by holy spirit.

Toke deeper.

It ain't real....and you are dealing with crazy people.