tongues as “the initial physical evidence of baptism of the Holy Spirit.” Taking up “second work” theologies from their Wesleyan heritage, which emphasized an experience of grace and sanctification subsequent to and distinct from salvation, “classical” Pentecostal theology identified this as baptism in the Holy Spirit “evidenced” by speaking in tongues—though they also emphasized the continued manifestation of all the gifts of the Spirit. And all this energizing of the Spirit was directed toward
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