Godhead

The Godhead is the divine essence and fullness of God's character and attributes. The Bible teaches that there is one God (Deuteronomy 6:4). He is Spirit (John 4:24), and He has manifested Himself in the flesh as Jesus Christ (1 Timothy 3:16).

Jesus

It is the name that literally means "Jehovah Savior," or "Jehovah has become our Salvation." In the New Testament, it is the supreme name by which God revealed Himself when He came in flesh. It is "the only name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved" (Acts 4:12). Paul commanded, "Whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus" (Colossians 3:17).

Repentance

Repentance is defined as a change of mind that brings about a change of behavior. It is the first step in the three-point plan that Peter gave when sinners asked at the close of his message on the Day of Pentecost, "What shall we do?" Repentance is a turning away from sin, a death to sin. By repentance, we identify with the death of the Lord (see Luke 13:3, Acts 2:38, 17:30, Romans 6:1-2, 2 Peter 3:9).

Baptism of the Holy Ghost

The baptism of the Holy Spirit can be defined as being immersed in the Spirit of God. It is the birth of the Spirit and thus, a vital part of entrance into the kingdom of God (see John 3:5). The initial evidence of the baptism of the Spirit is speaking in other tongues (languages) as the Spirit gives utterance (Acts 2:4). The Holy Ghost was first poured out on the Day of Pentecost on the Jews (Acts 2:1-41). Later, the Samaritans received this experience (Acts 8:17) and then the Gentiles (Acts 19: 44-46, 19:6). This blessed experience continues to be available to all believers.

Tongues

Speaking in tongues means speaking miraculously in a language unknown to the speaker. It occurs as the Spirit gives utterance (Acts 2:4), not by human learning or limitation. There are two major functions of speaking in tongues in the New Testament Church:

Speaking in tongues is the manifestation God has given as the definite, indisputable supernatural witness or sign of the baptism of the Holy Ghost (see Acts 2:4, 10:44-46, 19:6).

Speaking in tongues is one of the gifts that can be given to believers after the initial baptism of the Holy Ghost (1 Corinthians 12:1-10). The apostle Paul explained that tongues is given both for self-edification (1 Corinthians 14:4) and edification of the church (1 Corinthians 14:27-28). In a church meeting, the gift.