Tongues on Fire a touch from god overview Tongues on Fire is a must-read for those who want to experience the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the gift of speaking in tongues. Authored by Pastor Leslie Barnett who writes from experience having been involved in the 1970s “New Prophecy Movement.” Pastor Barnett’s story begins with 18th century evangelist John Wesley, who paid heed to visions and supernatural encounters that occurred in the lives of Methodists of his day. Throughout his life he gathered stories of how God was revealing Himself in the lives of His people, and gave much thought to their meaning. The author explains; that in the 1970's when the Holy Spirit was being poured out with the speaking of tongues families were reunited, long-severed friendships reconciled and hearts flowed together in true fellowship in the Lord. However in spite of overwhelming evidence of the resurgence of the new prophecy movement, Cessationists believe that in comparison to the apostolic age, today's tongues is just devilish mumbo jumbo. A claim they say is backed up by the exclusion of the long conclusion of Mark chapter sixteen in the Codex Sinaiticus. The author explains; that the Australian Christian churches (ACC) when merging Assemblies of God (AoG) with the New Apostolic Reform movement brought with them prophets who prophecy without need for tongues interpretation. Worse, the "speaking in tongues" is no longer exercised in main worship services but relegated to the back room ~leaving many classical Pentecostals to question: "where has the public acknowledgment of Mark 16:17 gone?" To sum it up the problem Leslie had this to say: • " The very soul of Christ's church, embodied in prophetic utterances, discernment, worship, healing, deliverance and hospitality has slowly diminished leaving a lifeless institutionalised religion with highly paid men. ( 2 Timothy 3:1-3) among Pentecostal and charismatic worship services”— says Pastor Barnett. Leslie explains how the New Apostolic Reform movement is causing a schism within the Assemblies of God churches prompting concern that this may emulate the second century Montanist movement when prophecy became presumptuous by self appointed apostles, prophets, and prophetesses. Pastor Barnett exposes many who claim to be God’s anointed and dismisses the notion that a third wave outpouring of the Holy Spirit is very much alive due to the many ethical problems facing the Pentecostal church in our day. To sum up the problem Leslie had this to say: “The very soul of Christ’s church, embodied in prophetic utterances, discernment, worship, healing, deliverance, and hospitality has slowly diminished leaving a lifeless institutionalised religion with highly paid works of men.” (2 Timothy 3: 1-3). Of special interest is chapter seventeen were Pastor Barnett provides a spiritual explanation as to why Brett Peter Cowen was involved in one of Australia’s most horrendous crimes against Daniel Morcombe and how it may have been avoided. And in chapter twenty five how a couple survived 9/11 by obeying God rather than man. Last but not least is chapter thirty three which is dedicated to “the Mysterious Messengers”-the angels of God, who have played a vital role in producing this work.INTRODUCTION With politics aside, Pastor Leslie's book focuses on his experience having been involved in the 1970s with the AoG Assembles of God and in the 1990s with the Australian Christian Churches. Of special interest is Chapter fourteen which explains why "Home Church" is becoming popular. And Chapter seventeen speaks about the importance of tongues discernment when addressing the "Demonic Realm" ~as exampled by Brett Peter Cowen and Frank Houston. Last but not leased is chapter thirty three which is dedicated to “the Mysterious Messengers”- the angels of God, who have played a vital role producing this work. A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR Dear reader, Welcome to the world of apologetics. By choosing this publication you must be a person who is searching for answers . I commend you for your curiosity and openness in desiring to learn more about the one true God whom you serve. I pray that that in reading this book your eyes will be open and your ears attuned in unveiling of the mysteries of the Godhead bodily. The King James Version of Matthew 13:16 puts it nicely; o “But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear.” disclaimer Regardless of whether you are an advocate or a critic of Pentecostalism my intention in writing this book isn’t to judge or condemn any religion by exposing what I believe to be theological errors. On the contrary, I have no animosity toward my fellow Christians, only gratitude for the opportunity to learn from their many diverse tenets. reviews • “Thank you, Pastor Leslie, for the encouragement and teaching on true prayer. Praying without ceasing --some days I seem to be doing that, as you describe.”—Christina, of Adelaide SA. • “The church is a training ground? -It sure is!” Pastor Barnett I am going to read your book a second time. I personally am being led deeper into the Spirit of Pentecost. I can’t explain this to family and friends. Your book has given me much to think over. I attend an AOG megachurch. But where has their public acknowledgment of the ministry of the Spirit gone?” —Pastor Dan, of Minnesota USA. • “I love the prayer lines—it is wonderful to pray, occasionally in tongues, with anonymous brothers and sisters in Christ.”—Peter, of Sydney Australia. Contents Chapter 1 Technology the Age of Knowledge .................................1 Chapter 2 Can the Church Ever Unite? .........................................4 Chapter 3 Tongues – The Sign of a Believer ...................................6 Chapter 4 What Cessationists Say About Tongues ..........................9 Chapter 5 Are Apostles / Prophets Relevant to the Church? ..........16 Chapter 6 Seven Facts about the New Prophecy Experience ..........36 Chapter 7 Codex Sinaiticus Denies Tongues .................................39 Chapter 8 Is Speaking in Tongues Demonic? ..................................44 Chapter 9 The Spiritual Awakening . ............................................48 Chapter 10 God’s Full Measure Flourished .......................................53 Chapter 11 Are Anointed Gifts Irrevocable? .....................................58 Chapter 12 Who are Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing . ...........................62 Chapter 13 Where is the Perfect Church? . .......................................66 Chapter 14 Institutionalised Church Vs. Home Church ..................70 Chapter 15 Testing the Spirits ...........................................................81 Chapter 16 Can a Church Become Contaminated? ...........................85 Chapter 17 Using the Gift of Discernment .......................................89 Chapter 18 Where is the Third Wave Outpouring? ..........................97 Chapter 19 The Counterfeit Tongue ...............................................105 © Pastor Leslie Barnett 2020. No part of this book is to be copied without prior consent of the publisher except for brief quotations with acknowledgment of source . https://newprophecymovement.com.au Chapter 20 Touch Me Not! ................................................................109 Chapter 21 Healing and Deliverance ..................................................112 Chapter 22 My Encounter with an Angel ...........................................123 Chapter 23 Conclusion. .....................................................................130 Chapter 35 MyTestimony..................................................................135 CHAPTER 1 Technology the Age of Knowledge Dear reader, would you not agree that in this technological age of knowledge and enlightenment, ignorance can be no excuse for anyone who is literate? (Ephesians 5:7) As in keeping with the prophecy in Daniel 12:4, starting at Pentecost 33 CE man’s understanding of scripture began to increase. Church historians tell us that early church fathers such as Irenaeus, Tertullian, Eusebius, Chrysostom of Constantinople and Augustine of Hippo were among many who experienced the baptism of the Holy Spirit speaking in tongues in accordance with 1 Corinthians 14. But by the end of the fifth century due to schism within the church these gifts waned. It was during this period of time that due to the lack of scholarship, textual flaws in the reproductive process of the original text lead to erroneous interpretations which continued on into the medieval period. Many of these errors became dogmas rendered from the apocrypha and the infamous Alexandrian text which, according to church law, were only available to authorized persons. 1 PAStor LESLIE Barnett John Wycliffe defied Catholic law. But in the thirteenth century John Wycliffe defied Catholic law by mak- ing copies of church documents. With the help of his followers, called the Lollards, his assistant, Purvey and many other faithful scribes, Wycliffe pro-duced dozens of English manuscript copies of the scriptures. They were translated from the Latin Vulgate, which was the only source text available to Wycliffe at the time. The Pope was so infuriated by his translation of the Bible into English, that he ordered his bones to be dug-up, crushed, and scattered in the river forty-four years after Wycliffe’s death! Not long after Wycliffe came John Hus who actively preached that peo-ple should be permitted to read the Bible in their own language in opposition to the edict of the Roman Catholic Church that threatened