What is Tongues, and How do I learn to speak in them?
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· 16 viewsOne of the most untaught an controversial subjects in the modern church is "speaking in tongues" some accuse speakers of it as being unruly, or even demonic. But what does the Bible have to say about it?
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What is Speaking in tongues
What is Speaking in tongues
Good morning and happy Victoria day long weekend.
So grateful you were able to join with us today, Either in person or online!
We are continuing our Living the supernatural Lifestyle series, and it would be completely irresponsible to ignore speaking in tongues in this series.
One of the most untaught a controversial subjects in the modern church is "speaking in tongues"
some accuse speakers of it as being unruly, or even demonic.
But what does the Bible have to say about it?
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I remember a few years ago we took the kids to Fairmont for Spring break.
When we were at the hot springs, and waiting for the girls to get ready after a relaxing soak.
There were 2 guys also waiting. I took notice of their conversation and began to listen in.
hey its not eaves dropping in a public space…just saying
I devised that one was a Seminary student and the other a high school teen.
The subject of speaking in tongues came up and my ears perked up.
The seminary student went on to say. tongues only shows up in 3 places in the bible and one of the places Paul says “If I” so he’s not even saying He does!
It took every ounce of self restraint not to say something, but lucky for me Shirl and the girls came out of the changeroom
What I really wanted to say to him was. HOW MANY TIMES DOES THE BIBLE HAVE TO SAY IT BEFORE YOU BELIEVE IT !
The Bible talks about tongues more than 3 times
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In fact the Greek words xenoglossia (ziːnəˈɡlɒsiə) glossolalia (glos·so·la·li·a)
are used 35 times.
xenoglossia
The bible uses the word xenoglossia translated as "speaking in tongues" as occurring at three major turning points in the early Christian movement:
Pentecost,
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance.
the first outreach to Gentiles,
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who were listening to the message.
All the circumcised believers who came with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also.
For they were hearing them speaking with tongues and exalting God. Then Peter answered,
and the baptism of some followers of John the Baptist.
And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began speaking with tongues and prophesying.
and the baptism of some followers of John the Baptist.
Its believed xenoglossia is used when the listeners understand the words being spoken.
in comparison 1 Corinthians Paul uses the word glossolalia
And appears to reference when the listener does not understand the words and needs to be interpreted.
I believe this is where alot of misunderstanding arrives in the Church.
2 different greek words, both translated into the same english set of words
Ill
Story of early Pentecost......revival of speaking in tongues
Early pentecostal missionary believed they would learn the language when they stepped on the shores
We know the bible teaches about speaking in tongues, we know the early church practiced it. We know all throughout church history it was practiced.
We know the bible teaches about speaking in to
We know its use was amplified during the Pentecostal movement
We know denominations that practice it are the fastest growing denominations
Still many Christian are opposed to speaking it, and even allowing others to speak it
Ill of Scott
A few years ago I had a member in the church want to meet with me about
speaking in tongues in the service.......
But all things must be done properly and in an orderly manner.
You should not allow that person to speak in tongues in the service!
did you know the context of that passage....you should read it
Therefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak in tongues.
1 cor 14:39
The funny thing is is passage many use to dissuade people from practicing tongues
But Paul is not doing that. rather He is saying Prophesy is better than tongues in a church gathering, so everybody understands what’s going on.
Pursue love, yet desire earnestly spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
For one who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God; for no one understands, but in his spirit he speaks mysteries.
But one who prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and consolation.
One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but one who prophesies edifies the church.
Now I wish that you all spoke in tongues, but even more that you would prophesy; and greater is one who prophesies than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may receive edifying.
But now, brethren, if I come to you speaking in tongues, what will I profit you unless I speak to you either by way of revelation or of knowledge or of prophecy or of teaching?
Yet even lifeless things, either flute or harp, in producing a sound, if they do not produce a distinction in the tones, how will it be known what is played on the flute or on the harp?
For if the bugle produces an indistinct sound, who will prepare himself for battle?
So also you, unless you utter by the tongue speech that is clear, how will it be known what is spoken? For you will be speaking into the air.
There are, perhaps, a great many kinds of languages in the world, and no kind is without meaning.
If then I do not know the meaning of the language, I will be to the one who speaks a barbarian, and the one who speaks will be a barbarian to me.
So also you, since you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek to abound for the edification of the church.
Therefore let one who speaks in a tongue pray that he may interpret.
For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.
What is the outcome then? I will pray with the spirit and I will pray with the mind also; I will sing with the spirit and I will sing with the mind also.
Otherwise if you bless in the spirit only, how will the one who fills the place of the ungifted say the “Amen” at your giving of thanks, since he does not know what you are saying?
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1 Cor 14:
For one who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God; for no one understands, but in his spirit he speaks mysteries.
For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.
1 Cor 14:
Video Speaking in tongues - what happens in the brain - discovered by radiologist.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pQ_1U1il_M
One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but one who prophesies edifies the church.
Therefore let one who speaks in a tongue pray that he may interpret.
For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.
Video Speaking in tongues - what happens in the brain - discovered by radiologist.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pQ_1U1il_M
How do I speak in tongues?
“These signs will accompany those who have believed: in My name they will cast out demons, they will speak with new tongues;
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance.
And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began speaking with tongues and prophesying.
Being filled with the Holy Spirit vs speaking in tongues.