In traditional Pentecostal theology the only acceptable evidence of Spirit-baptism is tongues. This creates a theological and practical problem for many. First, those who are unfamiliar with Pentecostal theology presume that the absence of Holy Spirit baptism means that a person does not have the presence of the Holy Spirit in their life without speaking in tongues. These people rightly believe that they received the Holy Spirit at conversion. Read John 3:1–8 and answer the questions below. How