Amongst Christians today, we can find a renewed interest in the Holy Spirit. Baptism with the Holy Spirit is no longer preached exclusively in Pentecostal churches. The Promise of our Lord Jesus Christ is given to every Christian. There were three distinct manifestations of the Spirit's outpouring on the Day of Pentecost. The third was an internal manifestation that was experienced personally.
Many people seem to lack understanding concerning the issue of speaking with tongues.
Some think it is unnecessary to speak with tongues in order to be baptized with the Holy Spirit, but this is not the Biblical teaching. In the Early Church the evidence of receiving the Holy Spirit was speaking with tongues. Since the truth of the Gospel cannot be changed, this same criteria should also be used in Christian churches today. Unfortunately, the Baptism with the Holy Spirit is not taught in every church because there is some lack of understanding concerning its importance. Many think that since we are saved by grace through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, baptism with the Holy Spirit is not essential for salvation.