The Speaking in Tongues Controversy: The Initial Physical Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit Debate

What others are saying... As an AG minister I was especially interested in Dr. Walstons discussion of this topic. I found his arguments lucid biblical exegetical and convincing. Rev. Kevin Potts Ph.D. Candidate Chaplain Dr. Walston has thrown a big wrench into my tongues-as-evidence doctrinal gears. I am now working through what I thought was a foundational doctrine that I also thought was settled long ago. This book should be required reading for people on both sides of this issue. Dr. Denny Nissley AG minister Director of Christ in Action Ministries Many books and articles have been written in defense of speaking in tongues as the unmistakable physical evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit. Through his careful and thorough analysis of the Pentecostal texts in the Book of Acts Dr. Walston is challenging this view. This book is beyond doubt one of the most thought-provoking analyses on this theme I have ever read. Nils-Olov Nilsson Th.D. Swedish Missionary and Theologian with the Swedish Pentecostal Movement Rick Walston is founder and president of Columbia Evangelical Seminary. He pastored for two decades in both Assemblies of God and independent churches. His educational background includes a D.Min. in pastoral studies and a Ph.D. in New Testament theology.