Curriculum
Course 09 · 7 study hours
New Birth, Holy Ghost, and Tongues
Follow Jesus’ water-and-Spirit command, the promise of the Holy Ghost, and the observable reception pattern in Acts.
Reading at Level 1: Elementary through high school wording. The course order stays the same; the lesson guide and tests adjust to this level.
Core claim
The new birth includes water and Spirit, and Acts repeatedly presents speaking in tongues as the initial outward sign of receiving the Holy Ghost.
What you will be able to do
Observable outcomes, not vague familiarity
- Interpret born of water and Spirit in the whole New Testament.
- Trace the promise of the Spirit into Acts.
- Distinguish initial sign, private prayer, and congregational gift.
- Explain ongoing Spirit-filled life through fruit, gifts, power, and holiness.
Course lessons
Read, work the Scripture lab, then complete the check
01Born of Water and SpiritJesus requires a birth from above that brings cleansing, renewal, and entrance into God’s kingdom.02The Promise and Reception of the SpiritThe prophets promise an outpouring, Jesus commands waiting, and Acts records believers receiving God’s indwelling power.03Tongues as the Initial Outward SignActs 2, 10, and 19 repeatedly connect Spirit reception with inspired speech that observers can recognize.04Initial Sign, Prayer, Congregational Gift, and FruitThe New Testament describes several functions of Spirit-inspired speech and measures mature life by fruit, order, love, and service.
Cumulative course exam
8 questions · 80% mastery mark
The exam uses the selected understanding level. Level 1 focuses on core recognition and clear explanations; Level 2 and 3 add more synthesis and teaching practice. Retakes preserve your highest score.