Podcasts about tongues

Our church leadership is telling me that I don't have the Holy Spirit living in me, because I don't speak in tongues. Is that truly the main evidence of salvation? And what about praying in a heavenly tongue? I'm wondering about salvation and in particular, my father, who was raised Catholic. What is the bare minimum that saves a person? What role does water baptism play?

Verse by verse study through the book of Acts Chapter Ten and Verse Forty Six

Pentecost brings the promised Holy Ghost in Jerusalem, with real languages understood by Jews from many nations, preparing Peter's prophetic explanation from Joel.

Holy Spirit spoken word, tongues and interpretation, to Harvest Church of God, "I see your wanderings I see you afar off I see you in places of shame but yet I love you. I call to you I woo you with My grace and My Spirit, I know your hurts, I know your injuries, I know your past. But this day I am willing to accept you into My family as a loving kind Father that wishes to give you a future that is greater than your past, says the Lord."

Why would the Great Commission remain but the signs expire?

# The Christadelphians: #14a 'The Holy Spirit and Guidance' - Harry TennantIn this thought-provoking and insightful exposition, we delve into the scriptural teaching on the Holy Spirit—its purpose, its gifts, and its guidance for believers. This outstanding presentation by Harry Tennant reveals the biblical foundation for understanding how God's Spirit operated in the first century and how it continues to guide us today through His revealed Word.**What you'll discover in this revealing study:**- The historical fulfilment of the Spirit's outpouring at Pentecost- The purpose of spiritual gifts in establishing the early church- The scriptural evidence for the cessation of miraculous gifts- How to test spiritual claims against Bible teaching- The wonderful guidance available to us through Scripture aloneWe explore the crucial distinction between the miraculous gifts of the apostles and the enduring guidance found in God's written Word—a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. This is essential viewing for anyone seeking to understand the Holy Spirit's role in the life of a believer today.---## Chapters00:00 - Introduction: The Promise of the Holy Spirit00:34 - Pentecost: The Fulfilment of the Promise02:07 - The Apostles' Doctrine and Attesting Signs03:06 - The Need for Spiritual Gifts in the Early Church04:31 - The Distribution of Gifts Among Believers06:21 - The Cessation of Miraculous Gifts08:00 - Evaluating Modern Claims of Tongues and Healing10:28 - The Test of Bible Teaching12:51 - Testing the Spirits (1 John 4:1)13:54 - Doctrinal Errors Among Modern Movements14:42 - Claims to Special Guidance by the Spirit15:43 - The Bible: The Spirit's Book of Guidance16:34 - The Danger of Overriding Scripture17:20 - God's Promise to Those Who Love Him18:21 - Making Choices as Disciples18:49 - The Exercise of the Mind in Light of Scripture19:04 - Clear Bible Teaching on Choosing Rightly20:36 - The Bible: Our Divine Instructor21:05 - Prayerful Decision-Making Without Revelation21:57 - Paul's Commendation to the Word of Grace35:51 - Conclusion---## Bible Verses Referenced

"Words, Tongues, and Tone, Oh My!" (Some audience participation has been edited out)Adult Sunday School Class Description:The Bible never treats speech as morally neutral. Words reveal the heart, expose our idols, and demonstrate who or what we truly serve. We will seek to examine the theology of speech through Scripture and the practical framework of Paul David Tripp's War of Words. We will consider how sinful desires corrupt our communication, how self righteousness fuels conflict, and how the Gospel alone brings redemption to our words. This class aims to cultivate repentance, humility, and Christ like speech within the Church.

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Talk 3 The Right Use of Interpretation of Tongues Hello again. Welcome to Talk 3 in our series on NT Guidelines for Small Group Meetings. Last time, our subject was speaking in tongues and its right use in our meetings. We saw that we should not speak in tongues loudly unless it's for interpretation and that it must only be spoken loudly if someone is there to interpret it. So today we'll be looking in more detail at the important gift of interpretation of tongues. Apart from two references in chapter 12 (v10 and v30), our main source of material for understanding this gift is found in 1 Corinthians 14, so it would be good to have your Bible open there. In this talk I will: ·      Examine the references to interpretation of tongues ·      Discuss certain practical issues that arise from this ·      Finish with a brief summary. A.     References to interpretation of tongues 1 Corinthians 12:10-11, 30 10 …and to still another the interpretation of tongues. 11 All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he determines. 30 Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? These verses make clear that not everybody has this gift. Each gift is given as the Holy Spirit determines. (By the way, speaking in tongues in verse 30 refers to its use in church, not to its private use as prayer with one's spirit). 1 Corinthians 14:5 The person who prophesies is greater than the person who speaks in tongues, unless they interpret so that the church may be edified. This verse reveals the purpose of the gift – the edification of the church. As we saw in our last talk, prophesying is preferable to speaking in tongues because prophecy edifies the church whereas speaking in tongues does not, because no one can understand it (2). However, if speaking in tongues is interpreted, it can edify the church, in which case it is as valuable as prophecy. But this need not mean that it's necessarily the same as prophecy. We will discuss this in more detail in a moment. 1 Corinthians 14:13 In verse 12 Paul tells the Corinthians to try to excel in gifts that build up the church. This gives the reason for what he says in verse 13. Anyone who speaks in a tongue should pray that they may interpret… Why? Because the only way that speaking in tongues will edify others is if it is interpreted. Notice too that the verse does not mean that all interpretations should be given by the person who has spoken in tongues. The interpretation may very well be given by someone else. To allow someone other than the speaker in tongues to interpret means that more people are participating in the meeting, something Paul is keen to encourage, as the next passage makes clear. Verses 26-28 26 What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. All of these must be done for the strengthening of the church. 27 If anyone speaks in a tongue, two – or at the most three – should speak, one at a time, and someone must interpret. 28 If there is no interpreter, the speaker should keep quiet in the church and speak to himself and God. Verse 26 is the key verse upon which this series is based. It gives clear guidance on the sort of things we should expect in our meetings. Notice that tongues and interpretation are included in what Paul is recommending. But note the use of the word if in verse 27: If anyone speaks in a tongue… This shows us that Paul does not automatically assume that there will be speaking in tongues in the meeting. The things mentioned in verse 26 are not obligatory ingredients for every meeting. They are the kind of things to expect, but not necessarily in every meeting. The manifestation of spiritual gifts will vary from meeting to meeting as the Spirit leads. The main point is that whatever is taking place, everything must be done for the strengthening of the church. So, if anyone speaks in tongues, what should happen next? Paul is quite clear on this: If anyone speaks in a tongue, let it be by two or at the most three people. And let one person interpret (my translation). This doesn't refer to private use of tongues in church, which is allowed, provided it's done quietly, speaking to yourself and to God (28). It refers to the use of tongues for the purpose of interpretation, because Paul says, Let one person interpret.  So, during the course of a meeting, no more than three people should speak in tongues with a view to interpretation. Another practical issue that we will need to consider in due course is how to understand and apply the final part of verse 27, which NIV translates as, Someone must interpret, but which KJV translates this as, Let one interpret (my emphasis), which is the literal translation of the Greek word that Paul uses here. That's why, in the translation I offered earlier, I translated it as Let one person interpret. But this doesn't mean that Paul is saying that if there are two or three utterances in tongues, the same person should give the interpretation for all of them. But more on this in a moment. Finally, Paul's use of the word interpreter in verse 28 is interesting. He says: If there is no interpreter, the speaker (in tongues) should keep quiet in the church and speak to himself and God. The term interpreter clearly indicates that those who exercised the gift of interpretation were seen as permanently possessing the gift. If that were not so, how could the speaker in tongues know whether there was an interpreter present or not? A person who has interpreted once can be expected to do so again. So, if we want to speak in tongues publicly, we need to check that there's an interpreter present. And if there is, we are free to go ahead. Obviously that places a serious responsibility on the interpreter to be ready to interpret at any time, because we do not know when someone is going to speak in tongues. To know more about receiving spiritual gifts, you might like to visit my website (www.davidpetts.org) and listen to two short podcasts I gave in February 2019 (podcasts 018 and 019). B.     Practical issues arising from Paul's teaching         i.            The form the gift should take – prophecy or praise? There's no time to go into much detail about this now, but I have said a bit more in WYCT pp77-79 and more still in Body Builders pp141-144. However, the short answer is this. As we saw last time, tongues can take the form of prayer or praise or giving thanks. So, if the gift of interpretation enables us to understand what is being said when someone speaks in tongues, it follows that the interpretation should take the same form as the tongue, whether prayer, or praise, or thanksgiving etc. But what about 'messages' in tongues where the interpretation sounds like a prophecy? Those who take the view that interpretation should take the form of a prophecy base their argument on 14:5 where Paul says: The person who prophesies is greater than the person who speaks in tongues, unless they interpret so that the church may be edified. The argument goes like this. Prophecy edifies the church. Interpretation edifies the church. Therefore, the interpretation of tongues equals prophecy. But there is a logical flaw in this argument. It's like saying, Tea is a drink. Coffee is a drink. Therefore, tea equals coffee! Paul says that both prophecy and interpretation edify the church, but that does not necessarily mean that they do so in the same way. If, for example, interpretation were to take the form of praise, rather than prophecy, wouldn't it edify the church? And who is not edified by the psalms of praise? I have personally been greatly edified by both forms of interpretation. However, other people insist on praise interpretations and base their argument on the NIV translation of 14:2, which reads: For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God. Indeed, no one understands him… So, it is argued, if the tongue is to God, the interpretation must be to God, in the form of either praise or prayer. However, a more literal translation would be: For the person speaking in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him… (my translation). This makes clear that the reason for saying that speaking in tongues is to God is that no one can understand it. When the disciples spoke in tongues at Pentecost, did it not speak to men? And why was this? Because they understood what was being said. It follows, therefore, that if tongues in church can be understood through the use of the gift of interpretation, it can most certainly speak to us. So in my view both praise and prophecy style interpretations are legitimate manifestations of the gift, and we should accept and encourage both.      ii.            Two or at the most three… The meaning is clear, but what should we do if someone brings a fourth utterance in tongues? Should it be interpreted? Of course, this is unlikely to happen if the church has been taught how spiritual gifts should be operated in our meetings. However, if it does happen, what should we do? My view is that it should be interpreted because this would be more edifying for the church which is the basic principle behind Paul's teaching in this passage. For more detail on this, please see WYCT pp79-80.        iii.            'Let one person interpret' (v27) I said earlier that the Greek in verse 27 is best translated as, Let one person interpret. This in fact reflects how the Authorised Version translates it and, as a result, some churches have taught that, if there are two or three utterances in tongues, the same person should give the interpretation for all of them. This is a valid application of what Paul is saying, but I think it more likely that his intention is to say that each utterance in tongues needs only one person to interpret it. The unruly members of the Corinthian church needed to hear this. C.     Summary 1.     Everything we do in church should be edifying to others. 2.     Tongues edifies you, but it doesn't edify others, unless it's interpreted. 3.     So, the purpose of the gift of interpretation is to edify the church. 4.     Tongues may take the form of prayer or praise or prophecy, so interpretations may take any of these forms. 5.     We should not speak loudly in tongues unless there is an interpreter there. So we need to be sure there's an interpreter there before we speak out loudly in tongues. 6.     If we speak in tongues aloud in church, we should pray for the gift of interpretation, bearing in mind that it's not given to everyone. 7.     If you have the gift of interpretation, you have a responsibility to interpret. 8.     Tongues and interpretation should occur no more than two or three times in each meeting. 9.     Only one person should interpret each message, but it doesn't have to be the same person each time. 10. Since it's so important for tongues in church to be interpreted, we should all wait for the interpretation to be given before doing anything else (like leading in prayer etc.). D.    Questions for discussion 1.     Why do you think we should all wait for the interpretation to be given before doing anything else? 2.     Someone speaks out loud in tongues, but no one else interprets it. You have interpreted tongues in the past, but you don't feel you have the interpretation of this time. What should you do? Hint: See my personal testimony about this, in WYCT pp.81-83 or Body Builders, Ch. 8. 3.     Do we need to alter our group's way of doing things to make way for the operation of gifts like tongues and interpretation (and indeed other gifts of the Spirit)?

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This Southern Mysteries Classic revisits a chilling historical true crime case from the Kentucky mountains. In February 1933, a church service ended with the death of 72-year-old Lucinda Mills. Nine of her relatives were jailed and accused of murder, while the national press labeled the case a human sacrifice. Decades later, the question remains: what really happened inside that cabin? Join the Community on Patreon: Want more Southern Mysteries? You can hear the Southern Mysteries show archive of 60+ episodes along with Patron exclusive podcast, Audacious: Tales of American Crime and more when you become a patron of the show. You can immediately access exclusive content now at patreon.com/southernmysteries

There is a distinction between the public gift of tongues and private prayer in tongues. In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul is discussing ministry gifts given to different members of the church for the benefit of the body, which is why not everyone is called to speak in tongues publicly, just as not everyone is an apostle, prophet, or teacher. In 1 Corinthians 14, however, Paul describes a personal use of tongues in which believers speak directly to God and edify themselves. While public tongues in a church gathering must be accompanied by interpretation to benefit others, private tongues can be practiced freely as a form of personal prayer and communion with God. __________ 1 Corinthians 12:27–30 NLT, 1 Corinthians 14:18–19 NLT, 1 Corinthians 14:26–28 NLT, 1 Corinthians 14:1–4 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Many Pentecostals and charismatics claim that a natural part of the Christian life is to experience a "second baptism" of the Holy Spirit - but is this modern teaching true or is it a form of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit? Even more importantly, what is the true ministry of the Holy Spirit? Is it to cause men to babble and faint and tell the future, or to make men Holy as God is Holy?In this episode of The Conquering Truth, we trace the roots of Pentecostalism from John Wesley's Holiness movement through the teachings of Parham and Seymour and examine how the "second work of grace" and "entire sanctification" theories have led to a theology and practice that replaces the Spirit's work of true holiness with mystical experiences, chaos, and even physical foolishness.By looking at scriptures like Acts 1, 1 Corinthians 14, and John 16, we contrast the "spirit" of the Charismatic movement—which often exalts disorder and pride—with the true Holy Spirit, who is the Spirit of Truth, Wisdom, and Order. The Holy Spirit was sent to give power to the church for the spread of the Gospel and the work of the ministry, and to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, not to make a mockery of the faith through barking or hysterical laughter.At The Conquering Truth, we believe that theology drives the world. Join us as we dismantle the errors of Pentecostalism and point back to the sufficient, transforming power of God's Word.Timecodes00:00 Blaspheming the Holy Spirit10:05 Tongues for Unbelievers15:08 Biblical Prophesy21:12 Mocking God34:44 Christ on the Holy Spirit43:47 Running to Destruction52:00 World Transformation01:03:45 Conformed to Christ01:10:15 Bringing into OrderProduction of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCPermanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Gabriel Hudelson

Many Pentecostals and charismatics claim that a natural part of the Christian life is to experience a "second baptism" of the Holy Spirit - but is this modern teaching true or is it a form of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit? Even more importantly, what is the true ministry of the Holy Spirit? Is it to cause men to babble and faint and tell the future, or to make men Holy as God is Holy?In this episode of The Conquering Truth, we trace the roots of Pentecostalism from John Wesley's Holiness movement through the teachings of Parham and Seymour and examine how the "second work of grace" and "entire sanctification" theories have led to a theology and practice that replaces the Spirit's work of true holiness with mystical experiences, chaos, and even physical foolishness.By looking at scriptures like Acts 1, 1 Corinthians 14, and John 16, we contrast the "spirit" of the Charismatic movement—which often exalts disorder and pride—with the true Holy Spirit, who is the Spirit of Truth, Wisdom, and Order. The Holy Spirit was sent to give power to the church for the spread of the Gospel and the work of the ministry, and to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, not to make a mockery of the faith through barking or hysterical laughter.At The Conquering Truth, we believe that theology drives the world. Join us as we dismantle the errors of Pentecostalism and point back to the sufficient, transforming power of God's Word.Timecodes00:00 Blaspheming the Holy Spirit10:05 Tongues for Unbelievers15:08 Biblical Prophesy21:12 Mocking God34:44 Christ on the Holy Spirit43:

In this episode we are joined by author, pastor, and theologian Dr. A.J. Swoboda to talk about the need for being teachable (something many of us are lacking at times, if we are honest with ourselves!) and his new book from @zondervanreflective8962 "A Teachable Spirit", which is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Teachable-Spirit-Learning-Strangers-Absolutely/dp/0310153433/ More resources from A.J.: * Tongues and Trees: Towards a Pentecostal Ecological Theology - https://www.amazon.com/Tongues-Trees-Pentecostal-Ecological-Theology/dp/1905679297/ * Slow Theology - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slow-theology-simple-faith-for-chaotic-times/id1556188087 ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - https://www.zazzle.com/discipledojo ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***Dojo Donor Patches: If you are a monthly donor and would like an iron-on DiscipleDojo patch, supplies are limited so message JM directly via the contact page at https://www.discipledojo.org/contact ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownup's Table” over at www.facebook.com/groups/grownupstable ------ Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org

"Words, Tongues, and Tone, Oh My!" (Some audience participation has been edited out)Adult Sunday School Class Description:The Bible never treats speech as morally neutral. Words reveal the heart, expose our idols, and demonstrate who or what we truly serve. We will seek to examine the theology of speech through Scripture and the practical framework of Paul David Tripp's War of Words. We will consider how sinful desires corrupt our communication, how self righteousness fuels conflict, and how the Gospel alone brings redemption to our words. This class aims to cultivate repentance, humility, and Christ like speech within the Church.

Holy Spirit spoken word, tongues and interpretation, to Harvest Church of God, "I've sent My word to your weary heart for I know the low place of the pit. But I declare to you it is not your grave it is your victory. Fight and prevail for I am with you even in the low place and I will give you victory, says the Lord."

Ryan Pineda and cohost Brian Davila sat down with Bruce Mejia for a wide-ranging discussion on Israel and dispensationalism, church authority and sola scriptura, Catholic and Protestant doctrines, end-times theology, spiritual gifts, and how Christians should interpret and apply the Bible in modern culture.⁣⁣Connect with Bruce - ⁣https://www.instagram.com/wild_olive_tree/?hl=en⁣https://www.youtube.com/@PASTORBRUCEMEJIA⁣__________⁣If you'd like my team to run your marketing & sales department to scale your business, apply here https://www.pinedapartners.com⁣⁣Join our private mastermind for elite business leaders who golf. https://www.mastermind19.com⁣⁣Want to be featured on the Wealthy Way Podcast? Apply here https://www.wealthyway.com⁣⁣If you want to start your real estate investing business, we'll give you 1:1 coaching, seller leads, software, & everything you need. https://www.wealthyinvestor.com⁣⁣Tired of paying so much in taxes every year? We'll give you strategy, tax prep, and accounting all in one place. https://www.taylor-tax.com⁣⁣Join free Bible studies and workshops for Christian business leaders. https://www.tentmakers.us⁣__________⁣⁣Chapters:⁣01:26 - Israel, Zionism & Dispensationalism⁣05:24 - Are Jews Still Chosen?⁣11:13 - Church History vs Scripture⁣19:39 - Can Anyone Interpret Scripture?⁣25:35 - Christianity vs Islam⁣31:03 - King James Only & Church Culture⁣32:49 - Women, Leadership & Church Roles⁣39:11 - How To Choose A Church⁣46:00 - End Times Timeline Explained⁣1:03:14 - Premillennialism vs Postmillennialism⁣1:11:15 - Hell, Judgment & Eternity⁣1:13:23 - Infant Baptism & Catholic Traditions⁣1:15:25 - Birth Control & Family Size⁣1:20:12 - Eucharist and Communion Debate⁣1:29:24 - Spiritual Gifts, Tongues & Miracles

Isaiah 28 is one of those passages that we might not know well, yet speaks directly to our day (and the coming Day of the Lord). Join us as we study Isaiah 28 and learn about how tongues (and languages) tie into God's message of His kingdom.  Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon just in time for the Genesis relaunch in January! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: www.keychapters.org. Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OqbnDRrfuyHRmkpUSyoHv Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/366-key-chapters-in-the-bible/id1493571819 YouTube: Key Chapters of the Bible on YouTube. As always, we are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from Feedspot.com. Also for regularly being awarded "Podcast of the Day" from PlayerFM. Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.   

Let us get into the theological sleight of hand used to explain how Paul wrote regarding tongues in 1 Corinthians and discover the truth about what the text is saying!#podcast To watch this episode of TRUTH TALK check out our YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@truthtalkpodOTHER SOCIAL MEDIA podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/truth-talk/id1604450094 https://open.spotify.com/show/5NH25dFDo5Im2ndsR94bEBhttps://www.instagram.com/truthtalk.podcast

“On the day Pentecost was being fulfilled, all the disciples were gathered in one place. Suddenly they heard the sound of a violent blast of wind rushing into the house from out of the heavenly realm. The roar of the wind was so overpowering it was all anyone could bear! Then all at once a pillar of fire appeared before their eyes. It separated into tongues of fire that engulfed each one of them. They were all filled and equipped with the Holy Spirit and were inspired to speak in tongues—empowered by the Spirit to speak in languages they had never learned!” - Acts‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬-‭4‬ ‭TPT‬‬

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“On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting. Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them. And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability.”- ‭‭Acts of the Apostles‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬-‭4‬ ‭NLT

Talk 2 The Right Use of Speaking in Tongues Welcome to Talk2 in our series on NT Guidelines for Small Group Meetings. We started last time by suggesting that 1 Corinthians 14:26 should be taken as a serious indication of the sort of thing God wants to happen when we meet. Let me remind you what it says: What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. All of these must be done for the strengthening of the church. We then did a quick survey of chapters 12 and 13 to see how they might influence our understanding of this verse. Today we're going to talk about speaking in tongues which was very important in the life of the early church and is still a very valuable gift today. So we'll be talking about why it's so important both in our personal prayers at home and in our gatherings. And we'll finish by looking at 1 Corinthians 14 and seeing what Paul has to say about exactly how it should be used when we meet together. A.    The importance of tongues 1.     Its importance in the early church a.     As we all know, speaking in tongues was the first spiritual gift that the disciples were given when they were filled the Spirit on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4). empowering them for service (Acts 1:8). [For more on this, please see A New Dimension – how to be filled with the Holy Spirit (details on my website – www.davidpetts.org]. b.     After Pentecost, when others received the Spirit, it was the first manifestation recorded after the Spirit came upon them (Acts 10:44-46, Acts 19:1-6). c.      This was almost certainly because speaking in tongues was to become an important part of a Christian's prayer life, enabling them to pray with their spirit (1 Corinthians 14:14), but more of that in a moment. 2.     The value of the gift today Speaking in tongues was a valuable gift in New Testament times and it's just as valuable today: a.     It can be used as a powerful sign to unbelievers as happened in Acts 2 and led to some 3000 people becoming Christians. b.     It is an important aspect in our private prayer times c.      It can be a blessing in church when it is accompanied by the gift of interpretation, which will be the subject of out next talk. So let's now turn to 1 Corinthians 14 and see what Paul has to say about the use of tongues in our private prayer times, before we turn to its use in our meetings. B.     The use of tongues in private Consider the following: 2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries with his spirit.   4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.   14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful. 15 So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind. 16 If you are praising God with your spirit, how can one who finds himself among those who do not understand say "Amen" to your thanksgiving, since he does not know what you are saying? 17 You may be giving thanks well enough, but the other man is not edified.   So when we speak in tongues: ·      we don't know what we're saying (14), ·      but we're speaking to God (2) ·      which may be prayer (14-15), or praise (16), or giving thanks (16-17) to God, ·      and in doing so we're edifying ourselves (building ourselves up spiritually) (4). This is probably why in 2 Timothy 1:6-7 Paul says: 6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline Every time we speak in tongues in our prayer time we are fanning into flame the gift of God that we received when God gave us the Holy Spirit. So speaking in tongues is a great thing to do in private, but what about in our meetings?     C.     The right use of tongues in our meetings 1.     Edification – the underlying principle It's clear that Paul valued very highly his ability to speak in tongues. In verse 18 he says: I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you. This was because it enabled him to pray with his spirit rather than just praying with his mind. But please note what he says in verse 19: But in the church I would rather speak five intelligible words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue. So, although he spoke in tongues a great deal when he was not in church – that is, when he was in private – he did not do so in public. He  is much more guarded about the use of tongues in church. Look at verses 3-5 again: 3 But everyone who prophesies speaks to men for their strengthening, encouragement and comfort. 4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church. 5 I would like every one of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may be edified. He wants everyone to be able to speak in tongues, but it has no value in church if it's not interpreted (v5). Tongues are unintelligible unless they are interpreted and without interpretation the speaker is just speaking into the air (9).  But when interpreted they can fulfil a similar function to prophecy, which also edifies the church (4) bringing strengthening, encouragement and comfort (3). We'll come back to that in our next talk when we consider Paul's teaching on the gift of interpretation of tongues, but for now it's enough to note that what's important is: whatever we do in our meetings should be for the edification, strengthening, encouragement and comfort of those present. For example, Paul is concerned about what happens if unbelievers come into our meetings.. He deals with this in verses 21-25 where it's clear that, despite the miracle that happened at Pentecost where speaking in tongues led to the conversion of some 3000 people, far from expecting unbelievers to come to faith when hearing speaking in tongues, Paul thinks it more likely that they will conclude that the Corinthians are out of their mind! Why did he think this? Perhaps because situations like the day of Pentecost are very rare. On the vast majority of occasions, it's not likely that any foreigner will recognise their language when we are speaking in tongues. So Paul advises caution. On the basis of all this, it's better, in my view, to consider the use of tongues as a sign to unbelievers as something exceptional. Having said that, verses 21-25 are extremely difficult because they contain an apparent contradiction and have long been a source of debate among scholars. We don't have time to go into them in now, but if you want to see a possible solution, please read WYCT pp. 66-68. The main point is this: Whatever we do in our meetings we should always be sensitive to the needs of others, especially if there are newcomers present. You may be worshipping well, but if others are not helped by it, you are not acting in love! (My  paraphrase of verse 17). In the context Paul is talking about tongues, but the principle surely applies to everything  we do in our meetings! 2.     Paul's teaching on how to apply this principle Despite Paul's clear teaching that prophecy is preferable to tongues (1-5), he by no means discourages the use of tongues in church. He expects speaking in tongues to be a regular part of the worship of the church (26) and it is certainly not to be forbidden (39). However, the key to its use in church is that it needs to be interpreted so that everyone may be edified. In fact, in verse 28 he tells us that If there is no interpreter, the speaker should keep quiet in the church and speak to himself and God. This suggests that the personal use of tongues in church is not prohibited, but it must be done quietly as it will edify no one except the speaker (cf. 4). Speaking out loud in tongues, therefore, is to be strongly discouraged unless it is intended that it be interpreted, and that of course will require someone with the gift of interpretation to be present. This may, of course, be the person who has spoken in tongues, as in verses 12-13 Paul encourages those who speak in tongues to pray for the gift of interpretation: So it is with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church. 13 For this reason anyone who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret what he says. So, if you want to speak out loud in tongues and don't have the gift of interpretation, you  must first make sure that someone is present who does, and, if you're not sure, you must speak quietly to yourself and to God (28). There's just as much blessing in speaking in tongues quietly as in speaking loudly! However, if an interpreter is present, you may speak out loud in tongues with a view to its being interpreted for the edification of the church. But this is subject to the following conditions: If anyone speaks in a tongue, two, or at the most three, should speak, one at a time, and someone must interpret (27). So please, if someone speaks out loud in tongues in a meeting, wait until it's interpreted before you say anything. D.    Summary Speaking in tongues is the ability to speak a language we have never learned. It may be expressed in a variety of ways, including, prayer, praise, thanksgiving etc. When we speak in tongues it's our spirit that is praying, not our mind. God gives us this gift to help us edify ourselves – to build ourselves up spiritually. It is also given so that when it's interpreted it will edify the church. It can also be used as a sign to unbelievers when, as at Pentecost, they understand the language that is being spoken.   We should expect this gift to be in operation in our meetings, but it should be used quietly if it is not for interpretation. It must only be spoken aloud if an interpreter is present, and it must be used only two, or at the most three, times in a meeting. We will consider this further in the next talk when we examine Paul's teaching on the gift of interpretation. For more on this, please see WYCT Ch. 5.   But there's much more that could be said, and, if you have a copy, you might like to read Chapter Eight of my book Body Builders – Gifts to make God's people grow.   E.     Questions for discussion   1.     If you do not yet speak in tongues, bearing in mind its value in prayer, do you feel you would like to? Have you ever prayed for this gift?   2.     If you do speak in tongues, how much use do you make of it in your personal prayer life?   3.     In church or in your small group, do you always consider the edification of others before you take part?   4.     How best could we make use of this wonderful gift (tongues) in our small group meetings?

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In this Adventure in Etymology we find out what links the words tongue and language. A tongue [tʌŋ] is a flexible muscular organ in the mouth that is used to move food around, for tasting and that is moved into various positions to modify the flow of air from the lungs in order to produce […]

For this episode, we sit down with acclaimed cartoonist and graphic novelist Anders Nilsen to discuss his remarkable career and the ambitious graphic novel, Tongues. Known for award-winning works such as Big Questions, Dogs and Water, and The End, Nilsen shares how Tongues represents the culmination of years of artistic growth, blending mythology, philosophy, and deeply personal storytelling into his most expansive project yet. Along the way, we explore his creative process, the challenges of long-form comics, the influence of grief and personal experience on his work, and why he continues to push the boundaries of what comics can achieve as an art form. You can follow Anders on his site, andersbrekhusnilsen.com, and on Instagram @andersbrekus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"Words, Tongues, and Tone, Oh My!" Adult Sunday School Class Description:The Bible never treats speech as morally neutral. Words reveal the heart, expose our idols, and demonstrate who or what we truly serve. We will seek to examine the theology of speech through Scripture and the practical framework of Paul David Tripp's War of Words. We will consider how sinful desires corrupt our communication, how self righteousness fuels conflict, and how the Gospel alone brings redemption to our words. This class aims to cultivate repentance, humility, and Christ like speech within the Church.

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What if speaking in tongues is more than a spiritual gift—what if it's a bridge to the supernatural life God has for every believer? In this message, we'll explore the biblical purpose of tongues, how it strengthens our relationship with God, and why it remains relevant today. Discover how this powerful gift can deepen your faith, increase your sensitivity to the Holy Spirit, and open the door to greater encounters with God's presence.

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Why do Pentecostals speak in tongues, and what does the Bible actually teach about this gift?In this message, Pastor James Douglas brings biblical clarity to one of the most misunderstood subjects in the church. Discover the purpose of speaking in tongues, the difference between salvation and the baptism in the Holy Spirit, and how this gift strengthens believers in prayer, faith, and spiritual warfare. Whether you're curious, skeptical, or seeking more of God's presence, this teaching will help you understand the heart of a Father who gives good gifts to His children. Support the show

What is the purpose of speaking in tongues? Why did the Apostle Paul place such importance on praying in the Spirit? In this message, we explore the biblical purpose of tongues, the power of Pentecost, and how praying in the Spirit builds us up, reveals God's mysteries, and helps us walk in His divine purpose. The disciples were transformed after Pentecost. Peter went from denying Jesus to boldly preaching the gospel with power. The same Holy Spirit that empowered the early church is available to believers today. God desires for us to move beyond lukewarm Christianity and into a deeper relationship with Him through the power of the Holy Spirit. Discover how praying in tongues strengthens your spirit, aligns you with God's will, reveals spiritual mysteries, and prepares you for the destiny God has ordained for your life. Scriptures Referenced: • Mark 16:7 • Acts 2:1-4 • 1 Corinthians 2:1-14 • 1 Corinthians 14:2 • 1 Corinthians 14:4 • 1 Corinthians 14:14 • 1 Corinthians 14:18-21 • Romans 8:26 • Isaiah 28:11-12

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Listen to a sermon by Bishop Mosa Sono, preached on the 31st of May, 2026, titled: The Benefits Of Tongues In Our Devotional Lives. Connect with us on the following platforms: FaceBook: Grace Bible Church International, X handle: @GBC_intl, Website: www.gracebiblechurch.org.za

Why is there such a variety of tongues in the animal kingdom? CrowdScience listener Dale has observed that his dog's tongue is different from his and so is his cat's.  He'd like to know the reason. Caroline Steel visits London Zoo in the UK to find out more about the different types of tongues - from giraffes and birds to lizards. She talks to evolutionary biologist Kurt Schwenk, who explains that the development of tongues made it possible for animals to make the leap from the sea to life on land. Fish could rely on water to help them swallow food, but air and gravity required a whole different mechanism for having dinner. But why is there such a variety of tongues between species - from the forked tongue of a snake to the rough tongue of a cat? And does it all come down to our diets? Researcher Callum Ross reveals how he's pioneered a new technique for investigating how animals use their tongues when they eat and drink, and why tongues are so important for swallowing. Presenter: Caroline Steel Producer: Jo Glanville Editor: Ben Motley (Photo: Giraffe licking its lips - stock photo - Credit: laurenepbath via Getty Images)

Otha and LaRonna Turnbough from Lionheart Church join Rebecca & Jonathan to unpack the deeper dimensions of the Christian life – from secrets to prayer and fasting to supernatural encounters, mysteries about the rapture, raising Spirit-filled children, and what it really means to pursue God wholeheartedly. If you've ever felt like there's “more” to your walk with God, this conversation will equip you to grow in maturity, discipline, and fight for spiritual breakthrough.

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What is the purpose of speaking in tongues throughout the book of Acts? What does its presence in Acts 10:34-11:30 signify? In this episode, Emma Dotter explores how speaking in tongues was purposeful in the book of Acts. Tongues signified the spread of the gospel beyond the Jewish people to the Gentiles. She also discusses the difference between descriptive and prescriptive texts in Scripture and provides insight into applying these passages today. // RELATED JOIN THE JOURNEY EPISODES:  S4:267 Acts 9-11 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s4-267-acts-9-11/id1600151923?i=1000735699050) // WHAT IS JOIN THE JOURNEY? Join The Journey is a realistic daily Bible reading plan that helps followers of Jesus at Watermark Community Church and beyond enjoy abiding in Jesus together. Join The Journey Jr. is designed to help parents guide their kids in Bible reading through interactive and age-specific lessons. In 2026, we're studying the book of Acts—one passage per week. For another year, teaching on Sunday will align with each week's passage. Then, for the next six days, we'll return to the same passage with fresh focus, exploring insights about who God is and how we can enjoy him more deeply. Monday through Saturday, we'll approach the same passage from a different perspective each day—whether observation, interpretation, prayer, or another spiritual practice—to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for God's Word. Then, watch or listen to the video podcast to tackle the week's toughest verses and discover key historical, theological, and practical insights. Daily Bible lessons for adults: https://jointhejourney.com Daily Bible lessons for parents and families: https://jointhejourney.com/jr Weekly Bible podcast for kids: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...  // MORE RESOURCES FROM JOIN THE JOURNEY:  Digital Bible study resources: https://jointhejourney.com/resources Previous years' print curriculum: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Waterma... Contact the Join The Journey team: jointhejourney@watermark.org  

Gavin Ortlund explores whether all Christians should speak in tongues, examining key biblical passages on spiritual gifts and the work of the Holy Spirit today.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth.Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/X: https://x.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/

5/24/26 A day that is widely celebrated as the "birthday of the Christian Church", Pentecost is a wildly bizarre story that is often overlooked simply because people are so familiar with it.  This week's service just so happened to fall on pentecost and it was a great day to be at HoF...we hope you dig it!

The world once shared a single language—and a single goal. But when human pride took center stage, God stepped in and changed everything. Dr. McGee takes us to the Tower of Babel and explains how the confusion of languages reshaped humanity's story. Along the way, we're reminded why unity without God never lasts—and how God's purposes move forward even when human plans fall apart.

Awaken begins a new series called "Beyond the Map" where we will explore places in scripture where the Spirit seems to be leading the followers of Jesus outside their categories for understanding God into a more expansive way of thinking and behaving. Pastor Micah starts with Pentecost Sunday and Luke's reworking of old stories in a new context.

Is the gift of tongues for every believer? Does it prove we are truly saved? Do believers still sin? What "laws" do we have written on our hearts? My fellow pastors advise me to teach more on obedience. What are your thoughts?

Friends, we've come to the great Solemnity of Pentecost, which is, along with Christmas and Easter, one of the most important feasts of the Christian year. It is the celebration par excellence of the Holy Spirit. It is also the birthday of the Church—and we are meant to see ourselves in the readings for today.