FACTS....Its not gibberish it's and they only say that bc they have been taught through .their religious upbringing that tongues are this n that..thats why folks that have never been churched come and hear the gospel and do what the Bible says as Peter preached in Pentecost, they repent, they get baptized for the remision of their sin and get filled with the Holy Spirit..these folks recieve it with no problem. But the churched ,those who have been taught in cessationist teachings refuse to believe and or teach these things and even preach against it, after the Apostles died, so for them this was just for that period of time..but do we not need the power of the Holy Spirit now?? the church needs His Power and everything the Bible promised that come with it to equip the saints. GBU.

AMEN!

I disagree with categorical setup of this.I believe they're all one.Countless times i've experienced when you pray in tongues 1 Cor 14:2, people in different languages can recieve gift of interpretation.For example theres been times in prayer meetings where people pray in tongues and a foreign serbian woman started speaking to someone else after prayer in serbian assuming the person spoke in serbian.But god gave gift of interpreation in that moment to speak to her through tongues.Also this makes Acts more clear because it said different people heard their own languages(So suggests one movement of words uttered rather than a tongue speaking direct to different people).Also some mocked saying they were drunk because they didnt receive interpretation so was hearing the 1 Cor:14:2(mysteries) so thought it was gibberish.So this implies Apostles were also coming out praying and people from different languages started hearing their own language and god communicating to them.(prophetic tongues). But some didnt receive gift of interpretation so started mocking them saying they were drunk because they only heard unintelligble language.If someone has gift of interpretation, alot of them say when you hear it, it's worship to god but can also be prophetic God giving a message prophetically through tongues where he's speaking for everyone to hear.

Yep

@@hende8445 it’s not my categorical setup, it’s listed as this in 1 Corinthians 14. You just have to read down further. 1 Corinthians 14:4 “He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.” Who does it edify? Does that say himself? Now go to verse 5. You should also understand what Paul is trying to teach these people. They’re getting wild and out of order, so he’s trying to wrangle them back in and bring back in order. 1 Corinthians 14:5 I wish you all spoke with tongues, but even more that you prophesied; forth he who prophesies is greater than he who speaks with tongues, unless indeed he interprets, that the church may receive edification. Paul is trying to say if you speak in tongues in church pray for interpretation so it can edify the whole church, not just one person. This chapter and the chapter before is about edifying the church as a whole, not just yourself. I have done all three. You can tell the difference when you speak in tongues if an interpretation will follow afterwards. The whole church can usually tell the difference. God doesn’t just make you go into things blind. The Holy Spirit leads and guides and you just follow His leading. In the beginning of 14 it specifically says it’s between the one praying in tongues and God. Go further down and it says tongues can be used for the edification of the church and equal with the gift of prophecy if it’s interpreted. That leaves one more use for tongues… the one left is tongues that’s in a language you do not know but needed to for ministering. It’s not rocket science and can clearly be seen.

UPCI represent!

Are you going to the next NAYC?

I’m in the boat with you brother. Also went back and forth on it until I read what Paul said about it. I know it’s something personal between the individual and God. I’ve been reminded of the time when I was first born again and God would visit me in my room, on the floor as I talked to him; He would engulf me in the Holy Spirit as if I was in a bubble where nothing bothered me, I felt complete peace, like you said, I didn’t want it to stop. I know it was a taste of heaven. It happened many times during my prayer before bed. I would go to the bathroom and look in the mirror and my face glowed like Moses’ face described in the scriptures. I wouldn’t be surprised if God granted me the gift of tongues but I was not given that. I was given silence and pure peace. All I had in my mouth was praises and the truth of the Word. I btw do speak multiple languages. Needless to say, it is between you and God and I accept that in this debate.

Amen, very similar story for myself- how I got filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in tongues also.

Bullshit and you know it.

So what you are saying is that i and George dont have the faith so God has not manifested His glory to us?

Pray for me. I go back and forth on this topic and it brings me a lot of confusion and stress frankly. I've asked God for clarity for years. I've voiced my concern and arguments that it is used incorrectly in modern church to my pastor and elders. I am not in unbelief on this totally but there's surely some doubt.

So your claim is that you need to believe in something for it to happen, even though there are plenty of people that supposedly speak in tongues and they don't even know the gospel. If they did, they wouldn't be making the claim that you aren't saved unless you can speak in tongues. Maybe they aren't even communicating with the Holy spirit at all but something else. The whole thing seems off to me.

@@otallono can you be saved without believing it?

@otallono I totally apologize if I made it sound like that at all. I certainly do not in any way think that people who pray in tongues are better in any way than people that don't. I don't think you have to pray in tongues to be saved. Let's look at like this... if I were the enemy of your soul, the last thing I would want is for you to learn who you really are, and to walk in the full authority that you have been given by the Father. So, I would attack those things that are important, and make them controversial.... starting with your supernatural ability to pray. I'm definitely no scholor. If your struggling with it (like I did) and your sincere about knowing, ask Holy Spirit and He will show you. He's a total gentleman. God bless

@@ZachMillar While it may be true that often times you believe in it before you walk in it. that isn't really always true, just sometimes. Other times, people walk in something, or do something, and then later go back and discover what they even did. For instance, God can heal someone regardless of what you believe. You can pray with 0 faith and belief and He will still heal someone. And you can be baptised , in the spirit, without believing or understanding it. But I do agree, that typically the order goes believing and then seeing.

@@otallono if a reply begins with, "So," you can be sure it's going to be a strawman.

What do you mean by intellectualism?

This was such a beautiful answer! 🙏🏿

Perfectly said !

eh, unfortunately most people thinking they are "speaking in tongues" are just saying nonsense and gibberish.

​@@sunshine69962interesting comment. How would you even know that?

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facts bro!! that rivers of living water is REAL!

Stop taking Scriptures out of there context to support ungodly things. I promise you the judgement will not be good for any of you. You take those scriptures and use them for self ratger than what he is talking about.

@@KoreshDabar-YHWHbenYisrael You are correct with taking scriptures out of context but you are not correct on how judgement works. We're all guilty of breaking God's law. If you are guilty of one, you're guilty of all of them. You are not more righteous than the person taking scriptures out of context. We're saved by faith alone. If this person doesn't have that, well that's a separate issue between him and God.

Speaking in tongues is speaking in an actual language not some spiritual unknown language. Re-read it from the KJV John 7:37-38 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.

Could u explain to me whats the point of speaking in a language that u don't know? Like why some ppl kinda flex it ion really see how does that make u "more blessed"

​@@jesusmaza4580 Because it's not a flex but rather a gift from the spirit. So it's not something we force ourselves but rather something that is given to us as a prayer language and groening's of the spirit as scripture points out.

I can speak in gibberish anytime I want as well.

​@@Penndreicexactly

Wow I just had an intense Holy Ghost encounter as I read your post ☝️🔥🔥🔥 He spoke to my heart those verses are about praying in tongues 🔥💕 and praying in tongues is real !! thx u fr posting those 👍

@@AmranShah you should go see a psychiatrist

Amen I pray in tongues as well it’s very edifying as Paul says!

But it is God's desire that we ALL do so! It is a gift for everyone. I would that ye all spake with tongues..." 1 Corinthians 14:5 KJV

​@@jaschagollub4816That is Paul talking, but please, finish the verse.

That is so awesome!!!

About two months ago, I had a profound experience while fasting. One of my purposes for fasting was to receive the Holy Spirit, as God had promised. On the second day, which I dedicated to speaking to God about His promise of the Holy Spirit, I began praying at around 10:14 a.m., earnestly seeking to be filled with the Spirit of God. About five minutes into my prayer, nothing happened, and I started to feel discouraged, thinking maybe this wasn't for me. Still, my faith in God remained strong, though I thought it might not be His will to fill me with the Spirit to the point of speaking in tongues. I stopped praying and went on KZfaq to read about other people's experiences with receiving the Holy Spirit. While I was happy for them, I felt unsatisfied and disappointed. As I was about to leave the room, I felt hurt, questioning why I, as a child of God, hadn't received a promise meant for all His children. In a moment of spiritual determination, I decided I wouldn't leave the room until God filled me with His Spirit. I began praying again, weeping bitterly and telling God I couldn't be His child if His promise wasn't fulfilled in me. As I repeatedly said, "Give me your Holy Spirit," after about eight repetitions, my tongue suddenly changed to gibberish. I could no longer speak English clearly, and the words coming out of my mouth were incomprehensible to me. Despite my efforts to correct my speech, my tongue kept getting distorted, and I panicked, fearing I would never speak properly again. I knew what I wanted to say in my heart, and my brain understood it, but my words came out as gibberish. Eventually, I had to cover my mouth with my hand to stop speaking because I couldn't close my mouth while longing to receive the Holy Spirit. I fell to my knees on the bed, feeling weak as if my energy was drained, but my spirit was incredibly energetic and satisfied. I knew instantly that God had answered my prayers, and I started laughing and crying with excitement, thinking, "What was that?" A thought came to me to stand up and praise God. As I stood and waved my hands, saying, "Thank you, Jesus, for giving me your Holy Spirit," my tongue changed again, and I started speaking in gibberish uncontrollably. I covered my mouth again, feeling both excited and satisfied. Since then, I haven't experienced it again, possibly out of fear of doubting God's work. However, I am now satisfied and have noticed a profound understanding of scripture when I read or listen to the Bible. When I pray, I often feel as though God is right there, listening to what I'm saying.

You were dreaming

@@NdifrekeEkim quit stopping it lol. You asked for it and when He gave it to you, you covered your mouth. Seek Him again and don’t be scared. Let Him speak and let it not be hindered by fear. God totally understands though brother and definitely won’t restrict you from it. If you think that was tough, trying having Him speak to you giving prophetic words. That pushed my faith and sanity.

Amen! I also speak in tongues its genuinely fascinating

Jesus did not pray in tongues. Jesus followed the Holy Spirit perfectly. If we always knew what to pray, we wouldn't need tongues. We don't always know, but Jesus did. It's something to attain to for sure. However, in the meantime, tongues are phenomenal.

Tongues were a sign gift to gentiles and to fulfill prophecy….. why are you guys running around boasting in your” gifts “ you should check out the scriptures and not your experiences

You assume Jesus didn't speak in tongues because it never directly gets spoken about in the Bible. Yet I can tell you He did and He did all the time. In order to be a teacher to His disciples, He would have had to show them all the gifts in action. Where did He show the disciples how to speak in tongues? First you need to know what speaking in tongues actually is. It's not babbling gibberish. The answer can be found in Acts 2, speaking the wonderful works of God. Now, can you find where Jesus does this? All over the place! Also, Jesus mentions to His disciples that they will be able to speak in new tongues. People gloss over this. But there is something interesting here. The word "new". If there is a word "new", then that means there must be "old" tongues. But we never see that phrase in the Bible anywhere. It makes sense to believe that things spoken that aren't of the spirit of God are "old" tongues. They don't necessarily have to be negative or bad words or phrases, but just things spoken that aren't wonderful works of God.

@@Spirit-FilledMindset you really need to learn about proper hermeneutics. Tongues means languages….. so if (to fulfill part of the prophecy in Joel) Jesus said you will speak in new languages that doesn’t imply old languages…… how are you reading your bible my friend? Also there is this glaring problem with every single instant of what you call tongues comes back as nothing but gibberish….. which the word in scripture never meant gibberish.

Speaking tongues is a fantasy, the holy spirit platonically communicated with God and prays for you without producing any sound. Someone should elaborate on why in any case would God need you to speak another language when prayer is always the same no matter the language

Das tun ebenso Schamanen! Bitte erkundige dich!

God is not the author of confusion. Tongues are an actual language not some unknown sounds. I was coerced to speak in tongues and after studying scripture I stopped. It is not biblical. It was a sign for the Jews and was Always an actual foreign language

@@NewLifeinChrist2605 actually it is in the Bible and I can provide scriptures if you like ?

@@NewLifeinChrist2605 and it was even considered a gift in the New Testament if you spoke in tongues. Cause the gentiles started to speak in tongues and people where confused why they were but that’s because the Holy Spirit gifted them to speak in tongues . It’s in the scriptures

@@davidreyes4424 yes it was sign to the Jews and it was an actual language not some unknown babble. God gave us language for a reason and that is to speak to Him not in some confusing unknown language. Many new age occult religions have a similar 'tongue' to this babble you speak of and it sounds exactly the same

His Grace must not have been sufficient for the apostles.

@@user-bx6ej2de2m What an an odd response considering what the apostle paul says in 2 corinthians 12.

Amen

It's all about the Blood

@@Shredheadhas nothing to do with this Paul is talking about hardships Gods grace is sufficient enough to go through the hardships we go through

It’s not necessarily a lesser gift. KJV translates that portion badly where it says “that rather prophesy” . The actually translation means “in order to prophesy”.. meaning the speaking in tongues helps and gives you the ability in order to prophesy to be able to edify the whole church

Not everyone who claims to speak in tongues can speak in tongues though. How do you know if it is genuine? There is a youtube clip of Kenneth Copeland speaking in tongues and it doesn't sound genuine to me.

Tongues are languages not gibberish you see in church

​@@4ft3rburn3rPaul said in corinthians (I think) that whether he speaks in tounges of angels or of men he doesn't know

And that it is better to speak to 5 words with my mind than 10000 with a tongue. Why because when you speak gibberish you are just making noise with no edification none for you or others.

Speaking in tongues just means speaking in a different language. Unless you have someone else to interpret, you shouldn't say anything. What most likely is the case that people are experiencing is called ecstatic prayer (to be very charitable about it, it could just as easily be prelest). It's a form of religious ecstasy, found in many religious traditions but including Christianity.

You understand that humans can go into trance like states in pretty much every belief system? This is the most made up one though. Like handling serpents is absolutely insane as well.

@@nadaproblem3023 you probably dont speak it righ?

@@nadaproblem3023you speak like you know all things of religions. Tell me how you know. What led you to the truth that nobody else can seem to find?

​@@joshlane724 Einfach einmal nachforschen, Schamanen betreiben ebenso die Zungenrede wie sie Charismatiker betreiben. Welcher Geist gibt einem da die Power und Motivation?!

Shamans do the same! Please inquire! This power does not come from God or good angels!

Amen!!

He is also a disciple of a false teacher. Benny hinn

It's the holy spirit praying God's perfect will through you, for you

How do you know you are not channeling a demon and the demonic spirit is cursing Jesus through your mouth ?

@@josephvanwyk2088 do you think when u ask God for the Holy Spirit and the gift of tongues, a demon would rather be given to you to curse Christ? Jesus asked the people if you being evil don’t give stones and serpents to ur children when they ask how much more will God give u the Holy Spirit when u ask Him? My brother think carefully on the question I asked earlier and u will realise that ur thinking is flawed. U might have probably allowed the devil to deceive u to think ppl are rather speaking demonic and cursing Christ just because they don’t understand what they are saying. No don’t do that!!! We are called to live by faith not by fear or uncertainty.

@@fost5956 My dear friend, Let me assure you God wants you to speak in your NORMAL tongue so that both you and Him hears what you are communicating. And further more don't confuse people who seeks the truth by yelling nonsense words trying to convince them the Holy Spirit is speaking through you. STOP THIS. Rather speak clearly and communicate clearly how Jesus can save their souls. We as Christians need to stop being so dumb hey.

@@josephvanwyk2088 you can’t assure me nothing. Go back and read your Bible .. God is Holy and everything that comes to Him has to be holy. If you think your human language that is corrupted is enough to communicate to Him then stay with that mind of yours. Me and my house hold will continue to enjoy this blessing of the gift

cite the verse that you can determine spiritual gifts yourself

Exactly. Just like it states in 1 Corinthians, if you are speaking in a language unknown to man without an interpreter, you are speaking in gibberish/crazy talk. I know a group of "Christian men" who get together and do this with no interpreter, therefore, according to Scripture, they are speaking gibberish. God, Jesus Christ, has a purpose for everything given to us. Not to just stand/sit there and speak gibberish that nobody understands.

@@johnmackie94981 Corinthians 14:1

Personal prayer time is where one needs no interpreter and is where the individual exercise of the gift of tongues would be practiced. If you are in a group setting, one should not attempt to speak in tongues recklessly, but you should not strive to quench the Spirit either. And yes, you can exercise spiritual gifts- "the spirit of the prophet is subject to the prophet," after all.

“He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭14‬:‭4‬ ‭KJV‬‬ It’s not all for the edification of the church. People pray to edify themselves too. AND it is not gibberish, please when reading the bible take time and meditate on what you are reading. Because it’s God that gives the gift of tongue and it’s a gift given to man by the Holy Spirit. And praying in tongue is the perfect prayer, as the Holy Spirit makes intercession for us according to the will of God. “Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭26‬-‭27‬ ‭KJV‬‬ When I was going to a very hard time and I didn’t know what to pray, and I was tired of praying…. I took out Romans 8:26-27 and I said to God this is what your word says, help me. And so He did. “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭7‬ ‭KJV‬‬ God Loves You

Amen brother and you do have the Holy Spirit in you and you are saved after being born again. End of story anyone who is telling you that you need to speak in tongues to be saved is speaking a false doctrine. And will be judged accordingly. Speaking in tongues is a gift. Just like the gift of prophecy. Not everyone has the gifts but everyone who is baptized and believes in their heart that Jesus Christ is the son of god is saved. John 14 : 6 “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

They just didn’t pay attention to the Bible Paul said do all prophesy do all speak in tounges no

Amen! We are all different mebers os the same body

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Interpretation necessity Is only if one is speaking in toungues in a group or audience as a message from God to them ,then there's the order & need for Interpretation or if you're alone speaking and the Interpretation is one for u then God will grant it if the person is at the level yet to be able to recieve Interpretation

There are different kinds of tongues. A person one and a group one. For edification for yourself, or edification for the church body, depending on which one.

There are times in many church services when many people pray to God at the same time in English (or whatever languages people speak at the church), and nobody insists that all of the English prayers be articulated individually for the whole congregation to hear. Tongues can be the same way: individuals praying directly to God without any intent of bringing the rest of the congregation into their personal prayer conversation. The type that calls for an interpretation is when someone speaks out loudly in a tongue so that it captures the attention of the congregation. Then it is good to pray for the interpretation.

If people can’t even understand what they’re saying, how do they know if it’s for the congregation or not? Your argument doesn’t make sense.

@midnighthymn - there is usually a sense in the volume and intensity of the way the person is speaking that clues others in that it's not just a private message to God. I'm not sure how much is just us reasoning and how much is discernment, but people seem to generally come to a consensus about it pretty quickly. It might be something you need to experience for yourself to understand.

”For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.“ ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭14‬:‭14‬ ‭

Yes, one is legit and one is demonic

@@Blade_98 imagine calling anything from the Holy Spirit demonic 🤦‍♂️

​@@Blade_98 what you just said is what is known as blaspheming the Holy spirit! Be careful what you say and who you judge. You do not know what you are saying; you have no knowledge on this topic.

​@@kylo-sis1406i think we should be very careful when talking about blasphemy against the Holy Spirit though i agree that it was a bit harsh. Blessings!

Exactly my stance too!!!

He does say there needs to be a interpreter in the context of other people being present. If you are speaking a "language" that cannot be interpreted then you are going against the bible.

@@johnmackie9498 Wrong interpretation.

@@davidc4233 cite me the historical interpretation instead of your subjective opinion

Jude 20

Old Testament. Tongues is not for us.

@@Blade_98 would you like to provide any Biblical truth to your comment?

@@Blade_98 we have a never changing God, just because is the old testament doesent mean is not for us or where in the new testament says this ?

​@@Blade_98the Bible says these signs shall follow the believers, they shall speak with New tongues...unless you know more than Jesus

Yeah, no, that's not what that scripture means- you also neglected to quote the rest of it, which goes on to say: "When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love." Do you "know as you are known?" Do you have the full reflection of God's glory? No? Then we have not received "the perfect" yet.

There are several purposes to speak in tongues, pray in tongues, and sing in tongues. The first instance was for others to hear in their own language - they must have heard in their own languages. Theres the formal church service for everyone (with interpretation) - which almost always is just hearing from the Lord and not hearing the tongues in your language. There’s also “praying in tongues” which is the most perfect prayer between you and the Lord. I’ve also prayed in tongues and wrote down the message I heard inter-audibly. There’s also “singing in tongues” which I use sometimes to sing along to music. Have faith, believe, ask, seek, knock to the Lord and you WILL receive the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and be clothed with power to be a blessing to others exercising many (if not all) the spiritual gifts.

You are right. That is exactly the purpose of it. When the apostles spoke in tongues they spoke and other cultures were shocked because they spoke their language. It does not mean speaking incoherently like all these people are stating.

​@@lescobrandon1638Not really, if you read the Bible, "he that speaks in tongues speaks mysteries and speaks to God" also says that tongues are a more of personal first "he that speaks in tongues edifies( builds) himself up". Firstly it was a sign on Pentecost and also a gift to believers, Jesus said "these signs shall follow them that believe...they shall speak New tongues" brother I recommend that you study more of this in Corinthians or tapes (Kenneth having, Andrew Wommack) KZfaq,

Is it tongues, or is it just you saying a load of mumble words like a lot of these so called Christians do. I have seen videos where they can speak in tongues whenever they feel like it.

no you dont lolll

Really? Do you talk gibberish or do you know different languages?

​@@paulrussell6495I don't know whether you're Christian or not, but you'd be surprised by how many people can actually speak tongues, but haven't discovered it yet. Don't call people "so called Christians" because you've seen their sinful side. No one is perfect except for Jesus, so these "so called christians" can be like the tax collectors and prostitutes that Jesus ate with, for he is with the people that want to be with him, not people that think they're perfect.

​@@calebfredrick2006 how do you know? You are 18, so I know you haven't been to many churches that speak tongues, so you want to judge someone who claims to speak tongues

that's not true with EVERYONE but it can appear that way because some have presented speaking in tongues in that way. but that doesn't speak for the mass

Exactly. Thank you!

Yes, and in none of these things does he say one should not speak in tongues, or that speaking in tongues in one's personal prayer time was bad. In public, speaking in tongues requires an interpretation in order for it to edify the Church, which the Corinthians weren't doing.

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Look into 1 Corinthians 13 1-10. You're right. At the same time, everyone won't speak in tongues because it's a gift that the Holy Spirit gives. Everyone won't have the same gift. Also, out of all the gifts, the greatest of them all is love. God bless you, brother.

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@@akeemt149 Ask the Lord in faith (and keep on asking) and He will give you all the spiritual gifts!

True , but I bet if we did it coupled with Bible reading daily over time we would put away those sins because our minds are changed about them? Course that takes discipline . I suppose that is where the word disciple comes from , to follow the disciplines of christs teaching 🤷‍♂️

"The gifts of God are without repentance" gifts don't mean maturity. Get in line with God, sin shall not have Dominion over you because you're not under law but grace, grace awekens us to righteousness in Christ!

Very cool, thanks for sharing

⁠​⁠@@daniel28527Thank you for taking the time to read it.

Bro, who cares

Bro it’s demonic

@@Blade_98it’s biblical

@@Blade_98tongues are not demonic. They can be operated in the flesh (I point to the Corinthian church), but tongues are scriptural and still in use today (I do as well). I read nothing in Paul’s writings that tells me tongues are a dead gift.

Tongue in the bible just means languages.

@@nsbm159 So it's like if we speak English we should never call Jesus Yeshua, etc. We must speak the language we know.

Probably referring to the exile in Babylon...

@@nadaproblem3023 First Corinthians 14:14 reads, "For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful." This verse is generally understood in the context of speaking in tongues and the importance of understanding what one is saying in prayer or worship. It's not typically interpreted as referring to the exile in Babylon. The exile in Babylon is a historical event in the Old Testament, while First Corinthians is a letter in the New Testament written by the apostle Paul to the church in Corinth.

@@nsbm159if you replace tongue with language… what would that verse mean? How can you speak in an actual language you don’t know… and if you did wouldn’t it be just as crazy as speaking in a language that doesn’t exist?

Amen brother. The only reason people get thos idea is because they want to feel a supernatural expression of god. They also point out 1 corithians 14:2, but their understanding is wrong. That is why you continue reading till verse 6 and understand that it's about edifying each other not just yourself.

Paul says "forbid not speaking in tongues" he also says " he that prays in tongues builds himself up" also "he that prays in tongues speaks mysteries and speaks to God" I guess Paul knew more than you lot.

Some churches serve false truth/incorrect teachings of God. Some do think that there are some people who might pretend or think they can speak in tongues just because it is mentioned in the Bible. However, speaking in tongues is an actual divine gift given by the Holy Spirit and there is interpreter for that God given language.

@@LuvNikNac it’s not just people’s perception that people pretend to speak in tongues. It’s factual. Even if it’s a gift, which I’m sure not all theologians would agree that it is in the present day, there are churches I’ve personally walked into where every single person in the congregation was speaking in tongues. So you’re going to tell me the entire church is gifted in tongues? Nah that’s the Pentecostal church right there. Many of which these churches will say you’re not saved unless you speak in tongues. One thing I have noticed about Christianity is that people blindly follow teachings without knowing there are so many differing view points on theology. Many of the western Christian cultures teachings on Christianity are wildly inaccurate and a misrepresentation of the Bible.

I never seen any☠️

You lot lost the plot Paul tried to explain. An interpreter was needed when a message was given out to the congregation, imagine a preacher giving out a whole sermon in tongues without anyone understanding, that was his point BUT where you fell off is that he meant tongues were personal first between you and God,in 1 Cor he says "he that speaks in tongues does not speak to men but to God and also speaks mysteries" also " he that speaks in tongues builds himself up" it was beneficial for the body. It's not a guarantee that you're saved but will help you to live Powerful on Earth as a believer ( Jesus says these signs shall follow them that believe,..they shall speak New tongues) get in line with the word and stop rumbling on things you don't understand. With love😊

Not everyone will be blessed with that gift though, including me.

Amen true

Josiah, it isn’t “the” evidence. Be really careful saying that man it is scripturally inaccurate. It’s real but it isn’t the evidence.

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@@AzTG09it’s not a gift, everyone that is filled with the Holy Spirit can do it.