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→Questions New Believers Raise About Their Salvation: Changed - Baptism in the Holy Spirit to Baptism of the Holy Spirit
:''Surely I can't have been saved because x has not happened?
::This is most commonly heard in Churches with a strong focus on [[Baptism in of the Holy Spirit]] and [[Speaking in Tonguestongues]], first re-read [http://www.bible.org/netbible2/index.php?book=1co&chapter=12 1 Corinthians 12] and rest assured that a) there is no distinction given to [[Speaking in Tonguestongues]] over other gifts b) gifts are given by the Spirit as he decides for the common good, if we expect all Christians to exhibit the same gift then we are attempting to take control away from the Spirit c) See 1 Corinthians 12:27-31 clearly Paul thought not all would [[Speaking in tongues|speak in tongues]]. Please, relax and let the Holy Spirit rule in your life, [[spiritual gifts]] are not signs of [salvation] (more accurately maybe they could be called signs of calling and responsibility).
:''I don't feel any different, have I really been saved?
:''If I am saved why are my prayers not being answered?
::Salvation is not a bargain with God, but an acceptance of his [[grace]]. It does not elevate us to being equals with God or allow us to make demands on him. Look at [[Prayer]] and [[HowTo How to Pray]] for some help on the nature of prayer and how God answers.
:''I am still doing y, so have I been saved?
