the final authority is God, let's prove what you have raised. Philippians 2:6 "Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God". this is scriptural. now may I ask, what is the form of God? answer, his nature which is Spirit.
G3444 μορφή morphe (mor-fee') n.
1. form.
2. (intrinsically) fundamental nature.
KJV: form
Root(s): G3313
the million dollar question is what kind of nature do the Lord Jesus have? answer, "the EQUAL nature". and how is that accomplish? answer, the root of G3444 μορφή morphe tells us. which is
G3313 μέρος meros (me'-ros) n.
1. a portion. 2. a share.
now we have the answer, the Lord Jesus is the "Equal" share as the root of morphe states. now, being being the "EQUAL" share, how do we identify it. answer "another" G243 allos. is this in God creation? YES, listen Adam/Man is ANOTHER of himself.
H120 אָדָם 'adam (aw-dawm') n-m.
ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.).
KJV: X another, + common sort, X low, man (mean, of low degree), person.
do you see it now?" another" is the key, that's why God is a Plurality of HIMSELF. now understand JesusIsFaithful, G243 allos states that this numerical difference is of the same "SORT". look up "sort", and you will find that this numerical difference, this EQUAL SHARE is in the same group, same class, and the same kind. other words the God class. not a separate PERSON but the EQUAL SHARE, of the sme PERSON.
Now I went to the final authority, the scriptures.
God's nature is not just Spirit since for the act of creating man, this was asked by God for man to be created in their image, and when God performed the act, He did so as the Triune God where 3 Witnesses were needed to establish a word in creation in creating man in His image. God followed the law established for mankind in establishing a testimony or a word.
Remember... "Who, being in the form of God..." suggests what? God has a form. So His nature is not just Spirit.
Now I ask you to go before that throne of grace for help, because you are not only wrong about this, but being in a church that preaches receiving the Holy Spirit separate from salvation with the evidence of tongues, shows a war of principality & spiritual darkness you are under that you are being prevented from seeing the truth in His words; all of them and so you need His help & His wisdom to set you free & deliver you out of this apostasy.
Here is the reproof against receiving the Holy Spirit separate from salvation with the evidence of tongues.
2 Thessalonians 2:13 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: 14 Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
You really need the Lord Jesus Christ's help to go beyond your supernatural experiences to understanding His words as kept in the KJV Bible.
John 8:30 As he spake these words, many believed on him. 31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free....36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
Don't pray in tongues; pray normally to Jesus Christ at that throne of grace. Trust Him to be your Good Shepherd in helping you to follow Him.
2 Timothy 4:18 And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
I cannot help you. But Jesus Christ can.