Thank you for remembering. Much has happened in each of our lives during those intervening years. God is good.

Regarding your comment about “every Spirit baptized person will eventually pray in tongues if they pursue this blessing.” Certainly , that seems to me to be a possibility. However, I would not be dogmatic on this issue for two reasons. (1) Paul, in addressing the diversity of spiritual gifts, indicates that the Spirit does not give to everyone the gift of tongues (I Cor. 12:30). (2) The distribution of gifts is the sovereign work of the Holy Spirit. Only He has clear insight into why the gift of tongues may be withheld. Certainly, it was Paul’s desire that everyone be able to edify himself through praying in tongues he is less than dogmatic that this would (or should) happen.

I will soon have a second edition of PR published. It will contain 40-50 pages of Addenda containing more scriptual insights, answers to questions and further explanatory details. The main body of the book remains essentially the same.

I still have many copies of the first edition to distribute. I have come to realize that I must have personal contact with ministers and churches in order to create desire to read the book. If you have any interest in being part of this
endeavor please let me know. The A/G pastor of one of the largest churches in the Dallas area wants to meet with me so I’m looking forward to that.

I’ll email you copies of short articles that I’ve written recently that will be in the 2nd edition.

Keepin touch. May God abundantly enrich your life with His presence.

Glenn

I am a Pastor now; I was traveling in full time evangelism back then. I just finished your book–couldn’t put it down. I believe every minister should read it. I was blessed by your life story and your theological position on tongues and the controversy over it being the initial evidence of the baptism in the Holy Spirit.

I, like you, have enjoyed this gift for 30 years now. The “unbeliever” that tongues was for, in my case, was me! I was a green southern Baptist preacher when I received the gift. It was proof to me that the Holy Spirit was personal, and the gifts were still in operation.

Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones has had an impact on my life concerning the baptism of the Spirit. He writes that the baptism of the Spirit is about power for an assignmemt and has nothing to do with holiness. He points out that holiness is dealt with in Ephesians 5:18 where we are commanded to be filled with the Spirit, and that all of the gifts in 1 Corinthians can be counterfeited, yet a holy life cannot. There are many baptisms in the Spirit, referring to Acts 2 and 4. The baptism in the Spirit is all about God. He chooses the place, the time, and the manifestation. The filling with the Spirit, “be filled with the Spirit…” is the responsibility of man. We do this through prayer, reading and studying God’s word, fellowship with believer’s, praying in the Spirit, Communion, ect.

I’ve never believed speaking in tongues was the initial evidence. I do believe every Spirit baptised person will eventually pray in tongues if they pursue this blessing. Anyway, I have rambled on too much. Just wanted to get your perspective on this thought.

Your book was a blessing, and I am sure I will re-read it many times and use it as a reference. Thank you for your boldness, your conviction and honesty, and thank you for your love for the body of Christ. I know you have paid a price for your convictions, but when I read your book I could see your gentleness and love for the Assemblies of God and for the church as a whole. Thank you!

In Christ,
Mike Stevens

Hope you are feeling better after the CFGC Conference. I sat right behind you and shook your hand when you completed your presentation. I was hoping to to talk to you, but you departed. I gleaned many great insights at the Conference.

I am from the Calvary Chapel line and serving in the Army Reserve. I would like to talk to you, if possible. It would be brief.

Blessings in Christ,
Verfnon Smith

I have completed an article for CURTANA. It’s about 2300 words. Shall I email it to you?

Warm regards,

Glenn

Thank you for your letter. It is obvious you haven’t read my book or you would know I submitted an official letter of resignation to my denomination over a year ago before I wrote my book. My district superintendent would not accept my letter and recommended to our national Hdq. office that my ordaination be continued through 2009. When I was writing my manuscript I told my DS that my book opposed our tradition that valid Spirit baptism must always be initially evidenced by speaking in tongues. I told him, “When I finish the manuscript, I will send you a copy before it is published. When you have read the manuscript
I think you will want another letter of resignation before it is published.”

I sent my beloved District Superintendent the manuscript and after he read it he sent me a note of thanks but he did not request another letter of resignation. I called him on the phone to remind him of my offer. I did not want him to be embarrased by my book and was fully anticipating sending a second letter of resignation. He blessed me and surprised me by saying, “Glenn, don’t resign. Our people need to read what you have written.” So I honored him and his request. However, the national office of the A/G has since applied pressure and I have again submitted a letter of resignation. It will be accepted I’m sure. I have transferred to another endorsing organization.

As one beloved leader in the Assemblies of God told me, “Assemblies of God ministers are afraid to participate in honest dialogue concerning their traditions.” I have found that to be true of many. Truth has nothing to fear and I am happy to dialogue about the position Scripture has led me take. Check out my website where you can order an inexpensive 20 page monograph that gives a Scriptural refutation of the traditional A/G position on this subject. Or read my book.

Your fellow pilgrim on the journey HOME,

Glenn Brown

This issue has been debated for generations.

However, I find it alarming that, while holding credentials with the Assemblies of God, you would publish a book which teaches against one of their cardinal doctrines, i.e., the Baptism in the Holy Spirit with the initial, physical evidence of the speaking in other tongues. Acts 2:4, 10:44-46; 19:1-6.

Don’t you think the ethical thing to do would be for you to join a church with which you agree? Or, is your desire to bring division within the Assemblies of God?

Sincerely,

Andy Harris

I’d be delighted to minister in WNY next year. I love to share what the Lord has made real to my heart. It seems to be resonating with many of my Pentecostal
brothers and sisters. Just let me know when. I think I told you I have two sisters in NYC and one in NJ so I get back East as often as possible.

I hope my monograph helped give a firm scriptural foundation to my understanding of tongues that accompany Spirit baptism. Many people find it difficult to relate to the Jewish culture 2,000 years ago.

May God grant you and Pam a blessed celebration of our Lord’s birth.

May God’s grace and peace be yours richly,

Glenn Brown

the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you
Mike Bowerman