Susan,<br><br>My pastor says that many people who are Pentacostals have certain practices in their worship services that resemble the Bible's account of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. It is by design and it's purpose is to raise one's awareness of the Holy Spirit's presence. Is it really the work of the Holy Spirit? People get caught up in the emotional aspects of this and think that it is the Holy Spirit's activity.<br><br>I have some friends that are Pentacostals and I have been to a couple of their worship services. The services I've been to are very emotional but not very strong preaching nor sound doctrine. <br><br>Somehow I don't see Piper and Grudem in this camp. What I've read by them is sound. However I haven't read their thoughts on the continuing of signs and wonders today. This has my interest and I intend to read more on this.<br><br>Wes

When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died, my richest gain I count but loss and pour contempt on all my pride. - Isaac Watts