As an ex-Jehovah's witness I'm really thankful for your videos. They help to remove the wrong teachings I grew up with. Thanks.

1Co13:1 "If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal." God led me to this verse 15 years ago when my hipster friends were going to a "Real Church" where they spoke in tongues. My Grandmother told me on many occasions that if I wanted to learn about God to read the Bible and let no one tell me what it says. So that is what I did at age 24 when I gave my life to Jesus Christ! Every time I was getting ready to read the Bible I prayed for understanding: knowledge, wisdom and discernment (when I visited different Churches). My point is I trusted God when He led me to this Bible verse AFTER I had visited one of those Churches where most people spoke in tongues. I understood WHY Paul said what he said about speaking tongues in Church and an unbeliever walks in and think everyone is crazy! and so scare them off. (It should rather be done either alone or in a prayer group of Believers) One night my hipster friends invited me over for they wanted to lay their hands on me so I could receive the gift. On my way there I prayed for discernment. Shortly after I arrived they laid there hands on me in prayer and speaking in tongues and nothing happened 5 minutes passed by.... nothing. 10 minutes....nothing...20. NOTHING. So they figured God did not want to give me the gift of tongues. I left disappointed bc I sorta wanted to. HOWEVER, I desired nothing more than wisdom and understanding of His Holy Word (later found God had given me the gift of teaching when God led me to a local nondenominational Women's Bible Study). So I let the desire of the gift of tongues go. A few years later I had fell into a deep depression and I had always hid in my bathroom and cried so my husband and sons could not hear me. One night I cried out to the Lord in such anguish that I could not speak any words and suddenly I felt something on the tip of my tongue, it was a feeling and I heard The Lord tell me to open my mouth and begin to speak and something (Holy Spirit) took over and I heard what sounded like gibberish coming out of me. I began to feel the peace that passes all understanding cover me little by little until I was fully covered and my tears gone!!! Praise Jesus!!! The next day I opened my Bible and right away He took me to ......... "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God." Romans 8:26-27 Ever since, I have felt that same feeling on my tongue like when I see an accident on the road and especially when I do not know what to say! I had learned prayer is one of our BIGGEST WEAPONS in this spiritual war we are in every day and I asked God, at some point I cannot think of anymore words to say! And then He spoke to my heart & told me THAT is when we let the Holy Spirit intercede for us. I had not begun with a mile long comment in mind but the Holy Spirit took over! I hope & pray someone reads this & it produces a HUGE BREAK THROUGH for someone! In the MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS CHRIST I ask for your break through & for your prayer language to rest upon your tongue and empower (edify) you TODAY IN OUR LORD JESUS NAME I PRAY, AMEN!!! P. S. In what language do the Angels pray?

2 For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries. 3 But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men. 4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church

I started speaking in tongues last quarter 2016 and I have seen a great difference positive in my life and relationship with our God. Your guest just concentrated on one of the diversities of tongues. There are actually four diversities of tongues (1) Tongues for Interpretation (1st Corinthians 14:5). This is the one he mentioned where Paul says it's better one keeps shut if no interpretation by either the person speaking or another and particularly in a public place or assembly , church (2) Tongues for intercessional groaning. (Roman's8:26). In this type we. stand in the gab for our family, friends, church, city nation. The Spirit can also lead us to intercede for someone or situations we know nothing or are unknown to us. It's in form of a deep intense groaning. (3) Tongues as a sign for unbelievers: (1st Corinthian 14:22, ) This was the power of God experienced by the 120 believers on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2: 4-11). Jesus Christ also mentioned this in Mark 16:17 "these sign shall follow those that believe heal the sick , speak in tongues........" This flow of power transcends ones intellect and language barrier and you begin to witness or preach about our Lord Jesus Christ in the native or local language of your host . (4) Tongues for personal edification (1st Corinthians 14:4). Also Jude vs 20. This is where you release your tongue to the Holy Spirit and unlike the other diversities, you are in control of this. We speak divine secrets and mysteries to God. Can speak at anytime, anywhere or length of time. Your guest spoke about the confusion or rejection of this great gift, the problem is from knowledgeable people like your guest who decide to add or take away from the Bible, the word of God, because they don't exercise or have this gift. 10 out of 10, those that have problem with this gift DONT SPEAK IN TONGUES. Desire it earnestly and ask God John 14:13 and Luke 11:13. To God, this gift of tongues is not any different from raising the dead or healing the sick, it all comes down to our receiving by faith and releasing our selves to the Holy Spirit. Also, I encourage us to try and get the book by Dave Robertson "The walk of the spirit the walk of power." there are free online copies . And in contrary to what your guest says people actually spoke in tongues the heavenly language in Old Testament Genesis 5 the tower of Babel. Tongues is the language of all possibilities, God himself said nothing could have stopped them building the tower into the heavens and had to withdraw the language. Zephaniah 3:9 also talked about the restoration of this heavenly language. So it was actually a means of communication and a group of people actually spoke this language. We are lucky and privileged to have this grace gift now, before the restoration in his time.

Awesome! I learned so much from this ministry that I enables me to see how Awesome our Lord Jesus Christ is. Grace be with you!

I never really took tongues that seriously but I was fasting and worshipping God and I felt the spirit all over me and I started speaking in tongues there is more to it... it took all doubts away I may have been hoarding about God. But it hasn't happened again only once. he only let me so it once. when it happened I told him I ran out of words while worshipping. it was AMAZING. just confused as to why I can't do it again. this happened a week ago.

WARNING!! This is why we, as Christians we need to discern and check every ‘fact’ that is shared for accuracy. The word ‘tongues’ as in Acts 2 and in EVERY verse bar one (well get to that) is as he says, ‘ ...from the Greek word ; ‘glossa’. (1100 in Strongs Exhaustive Concordance) HOWEVER, the meaning is and I quote: “the tongue, by implication a language’ (specifically, one NATURALLY UNACQUIRED); tongue.” How do you speak in a tongue/language without naturally acquiring it? Now with that Incredibly vital question comes others that rise up if you read 1 Corinthians 13:1 (tongues of angels) , 1 Corinthians 14:2, 56 (there are more) in the context that ‘Bob’ - sorry can’t remember his name - has spoken of? And the other Scripture - the ‘bar one’ above ? Well that ‘tongues’ is 2084 (Strongs) - ‘heteroglossos’ and comes from 1100 (naturally unacquired) and 2087 ( heteros) meaning ‘different’. They come together to mean ‘foreigner’ and ‘other tongued’ . This may seem that it is simply talking about people who are speaker all other languages. However in the context of 1 Corinthians 14:22 Paul is giving discourse to the understanding or explaining that tongues is for a ‘SIGN’ to the unbeliever. That word ‘sign’ is, (from the Strongs) again, 4592 - ‘semeion’ - means “An indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally - miracle, sign, token, wonder” Now, if the person is speaking tongues in their own natural language, what is that a ‘sign’ of? That he is fluent in his own language? (That wouldn’t have given me a sign of God back in the day, what about you?) Using the meanings of these words indicate that the signs are something supernatural and miraculous and a wonder. That’s God’s department And has to indicate a supernatural language. WE HAVE TO ASK OURSELVES these questions and study the word, go back to the Greek, and read scriptures in context using other scriptures to confirm or deny the truth of our thoughts. This is what makes a good student of the word. Do we Want to ‘present ourselves to God as one approved’ because we have correctly handled the word of truth? Or are we willing for opinions to be handed to us on a plate and accept them without question.the truth? Because the bottom line is these two men have STOLEN AWAY FROM YOU the miraculous power of speaking in tongues and the power and the fullness of JESUS’ own words that He spoke to believers in Acts 2:7,8. STUDY THE TRUTH

Thank you so much for helping understand about the actual significance of tongues.I had never understood it well.You made a good point when you said people think they have graduated to speak in tongues.And now I'm seeing a whole new perspective which is the truth and I love it.Its amazing

Best is to ask Holy Spirit to teach you. People can be very persuasive of their interpretation of the word of God.

Well done. After reading many many commentaries on this topic, i decided to study scripture alone.. I came to my own conclusions and have only found 2 other sources that discovered the same things as i had . You are one of them and also the late Spiros Zodhiates. When i share these things with others they think i am some sort of heretic. Its too bad that people don"t just take Scripture as it is written rather than take in what others think. I also apreciate your talk concerning "The Private Prayer Language" I say "Good Job"

perfect explanation. God bless you brother.After a long time am listening to true answer for this question. Thanks.

1 Corinthians 14 verse 14 - For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth

Yes C DRoz thanks for your inspiring detailed follow up. Yes I agree about being careful about pride as I mentioned before esp about tongues since they are the least of the gifts. However as you mentioned if it is God's will that they be interpreted since prophecy which is a superior gift could come forth. Thus one body many members different gifts all relient and yet empowering others! Great description of the proper use of tongues in your church! All the stories you shared are believable since they are based on scripture which is the main purpose of prophesy yet with some future event reassurance! You are authentic since all those experiences were clarified in a deacon's message last weekend entitled the Gospel of the kingdom. This included 1 corith. 14:39-40 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. Let all things be done decently and in order. So everthing you shared makes biblical sense. However the tongue maybe a prophesy perhaps to me. God has shown me through a vision after praying for discernment about attacks from spirits esp Levianthian and Jezebel. I believed I shared that previously with you. About meditating on things in regard to Gods word and a vision as I looked up of a cloud opening up showing a KJV bible opened on a podium to Isaiah 27:1: In that day the Lord with his sore and great and strong sword shall punish leviathan the piercing serpent, even leviathian the dragon that is in the sea. The sword could mean the word of God. Leviathian stands for the enemy of Gods people. The serpent represents Satan. The term sea usually means people hence amongst people perhaps God's people. Despite what some churches believe, yes it is possible for a christian to not only be oppressed by demons but also possess. So the vision could be prophesy. The tongue utterances may be a prayer both to God on my behalf but also a prophesy to me for reassure and comfort. Hence that is why I prayed as instructed by St. Paul in 1 Corith. 14:13 Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret. That is the only way I will know if this tongue is prophesy to me for an answer to spirit warfare. I do not worship again in a church where members presently have the gift of tongues or interpretation. I am trying to get a feel for their gifts since they should be all discernable by a mature Christian full of the holy spirit. Recently all of us have been all praying for a fresh anointing of the holy spirit as you encouraged to be more successful in ministry and spirit warefare. I will certainly keep you updated because of your concern, sharing, and understanding. We are infact traveling to a church retreat for a week in Christmount N.C. Let's see how the Holy spirit moves. So please pray for traveling mercies, intimate fellowship, spiritual growth, and yes strong anointing of the Holy Spirit with prophesy to edify the church. I also want you to pray according to God's will about the manifestation of my tongue as mentioned in 1 Corith 14:22- Wherefore tongues are a sign, to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but them which believe. IThis is a scripture that some just read,some just throughout, some just ignore. I seek understand so as to proper application so perhaps a foreign person who is lost may hear the message that could make them respond to the Gospel promise through Jesus Christ. You made a strong statement that is so true many in churches are lost or lukewarm. For only those that perserve to the end will be saved. That is the seed of the woman the remnant church that keeps the commendments of God because they have the testimony of Jesus Christ. The woman of Revelations 12:17 being the apostate church not only the papacy but also other demonization whether they speak in tongues or not. Let us then be the church of Philadelphia and ultimately the church of Smyrna who will be persecuted and even executed for their faithfulness to Christ. Thanks much!

I agree that yes in Acts tongues was used to communicate the gospel with other nations (Acts 2). However 1 Corinthians chapter 14 clearly explains that there are other purposes to the gift of tongues. When Paul explains to speak in a ‘tongue’ that others understand, he merely means speaking in their language. Paul does suggest that tongues covers earthly languages alone. For in 1 Corinthians 13:1 he is pointing out that it is also an angelic language.Therefore, we are unlikely to always understand what is being said when one does speak in tongues. (Please note that chapter 13 in 1 Corinthians is mainly teaching the importance of love. It is not disputing the purpose of tongues) So, it is therefore clear that tongues can indeed be used for someone to build themselves up spiritually (not to be interpreted - 1 Corinthians 14:2) and can also be used to build the church up (this is where interpretation happens 1 Corinthians 14:3).

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I love your guys' shows! I disagree with some of your points in this video but hey, same body of Christ.

Glory to God,the pray language, I'm now more convince of him then ever. Thanks

Concerning what Paul said in 1 Cor.13:1 as many are citing. Paul here is using 3 hypothetical questions to make his point Check the 3 out again He"s not saying this is possible, but stating "even if these were possible, but have not love...you got nothing. I agree with some who have commented that angels spoke in known languages when they spoke. Paul is just saying "Big deal" if you think you have something. Also, concerning "interpretation". If you have someone in your church speaking french, you need to interpret so all can benefit. Again just read it as Paul wrote it. . And don"t forget that Paul was writing to correct things in "this" church including what they "thought" was "spiritual" . This is what is happening in our churches today concerning these things. Once again history repeats itself.....Read it as he wrote it.

Whoever is satisfied with Mr. Todd Wagner's answer on Speaking in Tongues has not thought critically. According to Mr. Wagner, Gift of Tongue is human language. But according Paul, when he talks about speaking in Tongue is some chapter (which I can not remember right now), he states clearly that if anyone one speaks in tongues in congregation, there should be a translator, otherwise he should speak with himself. So my question is, if Tongue is a human language, why do we need a translator? Brothers and Sisters, this topic has actually divided the church with difference in opinion.

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Great teachings from you dears. Amen

Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit. New Living Translation For if you have the ability to speak in tongues, you will be talking only to God, since people won't be able to understand you. You will be speaking by the power of the Spirit, but it will all be mysterious. English Standard Version For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. Berean Study Bible For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men, but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries in the Spirit. Berean Literal Bible For the one speaking in a tongue speaks not to men, but to God. For no one hears, but in the Spirit he utters mysteries.

great teaching! thanks pastor for this. the reason why many people don't understand his teaching is because they only read what they can understand in the bible, and conclude that's the fact ... sad to say, many heresy came from that attitude towards bible ..

You have many great videos and have helped me greatly! Thank you for this because it is so annoying when people try to make you feel inferior to them. They say they can speak in tongues and I have had people actually tell me to just start making sounds and I will receive this gift. Why if God wants me to have this gift, why do I have to walk around making crazy sounds. To be honest the word was practice. Practice, that insulted my Intelligence and I would think Our Lord would also be insulted by such a suggestion..,

Speaking in tongues is not defined by the Bible as a man speaking in a language unknown to him, that others around him will understand. However, it could happen that way, as it did on the day of Pentecost of Acts 2. Speaking in tongues everywhere in the Bible, is about a man speaking in a language he does not understand, whether or not others around him, understand it or not.

Thanks for Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth, 2Timothy 2:15. I'm saddened seeing so many Charismatic/Pentecostal Christians and congregations make SO MUCH STRANGE NOISE and UNBIBLICAL noises/sounds which has no meanings and cause chaos to the sound minded believers everywhere. They think by doing this Chaotic practice, they are more spiritual and holy than other believers. Members of Assemblies of God Churches are the majority in this nonsense practices.!!

The thing I wonder about then is why does it say that no more than 2 or 3 people should be speaking in tongues and that you should only speak in tongues if there's someone there to interpret what your saying because if speaking tongues was speaking in other languages than what would be the purpose of having someone interpreting tongues if the tongue speaker can just speaking in the native language of the audience?

Well said brother's

A lot to think of here, now to go check things out like the Berean Christians.

I Respectfully disagree. However may God continue to bless you. I pray that the Holy Spirit overflow within you, touch you and give you His true revelation pastor. Tongues is a heavenly prayer language. Baptism in the Holy Spirit! A gift from the Holy Spirit. Do not just accept every teaching as absolute truth. 😇

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there's someone gifted people can interpret in speaking tongue. in my case, i have my own speaking in tongue and i can speak other tongue who is speaking if i hear it...I doubt that man in vdeo will not baptize yet with holy spirit and fire.

He is wrong on this. The tongue is unknown. Minister Harrison

Awesome! I always had a question mark over my head and prayer when I would 'pray in tongues'. This makes so much sense! And now I kind of feel silly 😜

So which tongues did Paul speak in that he used to build up and edify his own spirit?

Pondering 1 Corinthians 14:23 So if the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in tongues, and inquirers (unlearned) or unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your mind? So... Imagine walking into a Church today of about, let's say 100 people and there were some English speaking people, some Spanish speaking people, Chinese and so forth and they were all praising God in their own language. Would you think they had all gone mad? Okay, same scenario but instead of everyone praising God in their own language, they are speaking what some believers call "Prayer language" or the "tongues" (gibberish) like these gentlemen are speaking of. Would you think they had all gone mad? Now in the first scenerio I can see people hearing a crowd of 4-5 people praising God in their own language as being a bit confusing to hear, however, would you think they all lost their minds? Just a thought... Would love to hear your opinion! Praise Jesus!

It’s a sign to unbelievers who hear the gospel spoken in their language by a person who is not of their race. It could be an English speaking person who, through the spirit can speak the gospel in Cantonese to a person from China. That would convince the Chinese person this is from God. It never meant to serve you in your private prayer language. There is no scripture that supports that idea which is so popular today. It’s also never seen in Christianity until much later on. Another thing that is disturbing about the speaking in gibberish tongues, is that satanic and other cults like Santeria, and voodoo use the same type of excited gibberish language. It’s clearly not a discernible language and has been used by cults and satanists .

Thank you... Best explanation ...

Really well done!

I recommend reading the book "The New Birth" by David K Bernard

Great video.

If the purpose of tongues was primarily to evangelize people in their native language, why do the only instructions about it regard its use in the church? And why would Paul say there needs to be an interpretation if someone speaks in tongues? If tongues was for the random church visitor who spoke a different language, then they wouldn't need an interpreter to understand it.

there is always someone claiming to know the scriptures better than anybody and the gift of tongues is one subject they love. i wonder if they could explain how come an arab guy could understand Perry Stone (when he was in israel; the video is somewhere on you tube) in his own dialect, even though Perry was praying in tongues? i think it's another mystery from the Bible that we cannot explain.

well said

When one is speaking in tongues, the common, the usual, the norm, is that nobody around who hears it, will be able to understand what is being said. This is why we have the manifestation known as interpretation of tongues, whereby a man may first speak in tongues, and then give the gist, the substance of what he has just said in the tongue, in a known language of him and the majority of the rest of the people present, which will be a word of edification, with exhortation and comfort, by the words the Holy Spirit teaches. Though the spoken tongue, will not be understood by the man speaking, and will usually not be known by anyone present, he will be able to give the interpretation of that tongue, in the known language of both himself and the majority of the people present, through faith in God, the leading of the Holy Spirit, and through the ability of the Spirit of God inside him, which will be the manifestation of interpretation of tongues.

Also, Peter preached in his own tongue and everybody understood. With no sign of interpretation. They all had a common tongue therefore the reason they spoke in tongues was not to hear the word of god.

TRUE SPEAKING IN TONGUES IS...YOU SPEAK AND ALL HEAR AND UNDERSTAND IN THEIR OWN LANGUAGE! THATS WHY ITS A GIFT AND A MIRICLE! NOBODY CAN SPEAK IN TONGUES!! NOT SINCE THE DECIPLES!!!!!!

Speaking in tongues: 1. KJV Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. 2. KJV Mark 16:17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 3. KJV Acts 2:11 Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God. 4. KJV Acts 10:46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. 5. KJV Acts 19:6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied. 6. KJV 1 Corinthians 12:10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: 7. KJV 1 Corinthians 12:28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. 8. KJV 1 Corinthians 12:30 Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? 9. KJV 1 Corinthians 13:1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. 10. KJV 1 Corinthians 13:8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. 11. KJV 1 Corinthians 14:5 I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying. 12. KJV 1 Corinthians 14:6 Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine? 13. KJV 1 Corinthians 14:18 I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all: 14. KJV 1 Corinthians 14:22 Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe. 15. KJV 1 Corinthians 14:23 If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad. 16. KJV 1 Corinthians 14:39 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. Other verses with the word tongues: 1. KJV Genesis 10:20 These are the sons of Ham, after their families, after their tongues, in their countries, and in their nations. 2. KJV Genesis 10:31 These are the sons of Shem, after their families, after their tongues, in their lands, after their nations. 3. KJV Psalm 55:9 Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and strife in the city. 4. KJV Isaiah 66:18 For I know their works and their thoughts: it shall come, that I will gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come, and see my glory. 5. KJV Acts 2:11 Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God. 6. KJV 1 Corinthians 14:21 In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord. 7. KJV Revelation 7:9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; 8. KJV Revelation 10:11 And he said unto me, Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings. 9. KJV Revelation 11:9 And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations shall see their dead bodies three days and an half, and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves. 10. KJV Revelation 13:7 And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. 11. KJV Revelation 17:15 And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the whore sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues. meaning of the word from original srcipture: 1100 ???ssa glossa {gloce-sah'} Meaning: 1) the tongue, a member of the body, an organ of speech 2) a tongue 1a) the language or dialect used by a particular people distinct from that of other nations The meaning of the word tongues from original scripture is the language or dialect used by a particular people distinct from that of other nations. Most verses in the Bible when using the word clearly state this is what it means. It also always uses the word tongues in plural. When i hear people this day in age speaking in tongues, it always sounds like the same incoherent babbling. It sounds like no real language, or any language created by God. 1 Corinthians 14:22 Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe. Speaking in other tongues was for non believers to show them a miracle. When non believers see incoherant Babbling, it does the complete opposite. If they were to speak another language in a day where nobody was bilingual, it would show them a miracle. To show them incoherant babbling that sounds like a baby learning to speak would do the opposite of what God gave the gift for. A verse that explains this is KJV 1 Corinthians 14:23 If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad. It should not be a language nobody can interpret either. How can one interpret an unknown language? 11. KJV 1 Corinthians 14:5 I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying. If you speak in tongues, somebody would be able to interpret it knowing both languages. Nowhere does it say you will speak a non existant language that not one human can comprehend. I got my answer two times when I prayed about this. Both times, I asked the Lord to allow me to speak in tongues if it was his will. Both times my tongue went limp, and I could not speak. This is what made me go to scripture, and see what it had to say. From my analyisis of scripture it was given to us during a time that believers only could speak one language. Every other time the Bible speaks of tongues it speaks of foreign language, not incoherant babbling nobody can understand, and would be totally useless if not harmful to onlookers. The only thing I suggest is praying about it, and asking the Lord yourself after reading all scripture speaking of it. Read it again after you pray too. I got my answer, but I would rather you ask the Lord yourself. He will not lead you astray. Show less REPLY

No. I disagree with you.

why would some people think the disciples were drunk?

I have this gift but can’t pray infront of others because I cannot interpret it but I’m still praying for interpretation🙏🙏

I'm not a tongues user but I associate with several of them. I agree mostly with you but here are some points where I think you're not quite accurate: 1. Only in Acts 2 is it pretty clear that the languages spoken are human languages. Everywhere else it isn't specifically stated. It's reasonable to assume they were, though. 2. Tongues were not always for unbelievers. In Acts 10 it seems at least part of the reason tongues were given was a proof for the Apostles that Gentiles could receive Christ. 3. Not sure you commented on this point but just because someone can start and stop the tongue at will doesn't necessarily mean that he/she can understand what they say when they say it. Thus the need for interpreters and Paul's comment in 1st Corinthians 14:14 that even the speaker didn't understand what he himself said. This struck me as weird but upon reflection I guess it doesn't prove what sort of tongue is being spoken either way. God could make my mouth speak French words without letting me understand French.

You must ask yourself - What are spiritual gifts? Why does God give them to born again believers? What is the purpose? Can a spiritual gift be taught? Is the spiritual gift of tongues, the ability for one to speak a language unknown to them but known/understood language by another? Is this known language documented/taught by the people group that speaks it? In contrast, what about one that prays in an unknown language that is not documented nor clearly understood by others. Should it be considered a gift of language (tongue - G1100 glossa) as defined previously? What passages would one use to validate their theology/doctrine? Remember, the passages should be clear to support clear doctrine, not our feelings or experiences. Also remember, we will be judged how we use/apply scripture. We do not want to lead any astray by false theology/doctrine. Validation - Scripture usually has many interpretations by readers but ONE true intent by God. If you do not know/understand the root language of a passage you will have a very difficult time reading a translation and understanding the original intent in the Greek (New Testament). Also, if you do not know the complete New Testament you will have a difficult time understanding context and true intent. Reference a Greek lexicon to begin to unpack a passage and/or a Biblical scholar to capture the literal intent of a passage. For reference - do a study to understand the difference in the meaning of the word "believe" in John 3:16 and James 2:19 - Even the Demons believe and shudder. The same Greek word G4100 pistueo is used in both. Blessings to all as you live to glorify God and help others do the same just as our Lord Jesus Christ did.

When I pray in tongues I'm like a heat seeking missile. I hit my target 100% of the time. I never miss by God's grace when I pray for a particular situation. When I pray with my mind;it's over in 5 minutes or less because my mind is limited. In my spirit with the Holy Spirit I can pray endlessly.

There are different kinds of tongues! There is a tongue that is prophetic and needs to be interpreted. There is a tongue of worship, singing in the Spirit. There is a tongue for intercession when you pray for people or situations you don't know about with your understanding. Lastly, there is a tongue that is your own personal prayer language that edifies you in your spirit man! The Lord speaking through Paul says, "I would that YOU ALL speak in tongues!" Because of what I see in the word, all of these different forms of tongues with the exception of the prophetic tongues, ( used to edify the church ), all other tongues God intends for all! Why would Jesus not want you to be edified or to worship with your tongue or interceed with your tongue? " Forbid not the speaking in tongues!"

I believe if we are to receive the holy gift it will be a language that everyone will understand what the spirt is saying

Can you explain Mark 16 18 and what it means to an everyday believer? And what does it mean to a person who says he has the gifts of the holy spirit, or fruits of the holy spirit, which is more common, as a sign that they do have the holy spirit?

I have seeing billion people speaking in tongues stop ignoring accepted as part of the truth for the Bible says so. The biptize with the Holy spirit gives to the believer to speak unknown tongues for the spirit is praying amen!

Is there anywhere in the Bible where it says that praying in the Spirit, can not, or should not be sometimes referred to as a "private prayer language"? Any verse at all? I've never seen it. I have seen it said that where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

I know Todd sounds very clear in stating that “Tongues” is not a spiritual language but that’s definitely not clear biblically . 250,000,000 Pentecostals disagree with Todd’s view and also use scripture to support their view on this as well . I’m NOT saying that I disagree with Todd I’m just saying it’s a problem, biblically and it’s not clear.......✌🏼

My biggest problem with the Charismatic movement is in evaluation of the "fruits" of its practice. "Pragmatically", this could put me outside "scripture alone" insistence; but, I don't see any good fruits with modern day "Pentecostal" practice - the gifts they typically emphasize. I find the whole of the Charismatic movement an embarrassment in the proclamation of the gospel. It does seem as "strange fire", cultic hysteria, subjective teaching and practice of deluded leadership to an easily deluded mass. I am depressed and sickened by the whole of it. Finally, let me say I speak as one who was a minister in the largest Pentecostal denomination in the world for six years. I was inundated with Pentecostal teaching and practice for over twelve years. One of the saddest days of my life was when I prayed that I could not travel that path anymore. I knew the scorn I would receive from family and friends as I could no longer support that teaching and practice.

thank you

Totally Fallse teaching.1 Corinthians 14 (KJV) - 4: He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.

It started with JESUS I think in Matthew with the young girl got sick and JESUS spoke in tongues. Anytime you read where it says bing interprets.

this man is right in what he is saying ... unknown tongues benefits who other than you. not only that but there is mention of Angelica tongues and known tongues in the Bible do you research about this on your own time buy the Hebrew and Greek words to these days in the Strong's Concordance. ask yourself this question if you're speaking known tongues who will I benefit God, me ,or the unbeliever the answer to that is all three number one it benefits guide because you have brought someone to him number to it benefits you because you are being obedient and will be rewarded for your obedience number 3 it benefits the unbeliever because now his soul is being saved by listening to minister to him in his native language. now ask yourself this question if I am babbling and speaking in unknown tongues or as you would say Angelica times how is that benefiting God the unbeliever or me .... the answer to that is no one. because when you are speaking in Angelica tongues or as it is said unknown tongues you do not know what you are praying for nor what you are saying to God or asking him for that matter and the unbeliever that is watching you speak in this unknown tongue do not even know what you are saying they're for leaving him Clueless ...doubting ..and also feeling inferior because he cannot obtain what you have or supposedly think you have. and it is not beneficial to God because he cannot speak to you in that language because it is babbling nor are you bringing your soul to him but you are more so deterring unbeliever from believing in the first place. I have saw the rubbish of what people who so-called speak in unknown tongues done to people who has visit their Church and they want to be saved but since they don't speak in tongue they can't be saved or it is fake little lost souls is shameful because of this

Go to Roman's 8:26 groanings that can not be uttered.

Galatians 5:22

i can't argue with that but i doubt. John the baptist said in matthew3:11 i baptize with water those who repent but there's someone coming greater he will baptize you with the holy spirit and with fire.In book of acts. in the day of pentecost when the disciple's gathered everyone's present was filled with the holy spirit and began speaking in other languages.Acts2:3(nlt) then,what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them..you can't speak in tongue if you are not filled by the holy spirit.If you are speak with tongue your already baptized with the spirit and fire and i believe that praying in tongue is powerful that satan did not know/intercept of what you are praying for.That's the wisdom given to me by holy spirit. SHALABA SHABA SHALA SHALOM SHALOM HASHARABA SHABA SHARA

Yes, God is not the author of confusion. What do you suppose might have happened on Pentecost, if the languages (the tongues) that God gave those Galileans, were some languages none of the people around would have been able to understand? I'm glad he gave them different tongues, languages, and that those languages were among the different languages the people present commonly spoke, so they could give their testimony of what exactly happened that day.

Galatians CH 5 v 17-21

This man if off.

So after your conclusion on answering the question addressed, The question has to be asked ... What is the biblical evidence of the indwelling Holy Spirit ?

Well how can someone who never know how to speak in tongues made up a fake tongue it doesn't make sense. If speaking in tongues was not mentioned in the bible then why does anyone believe it. It is also mentioned in the bible if someone speak in tongues n no one can interpret then they should be silence and each one should pray n ask god to give them the ability how to interpret the unknown laguage that someone speaks. So my understanding of the scripture when it says that speaking in tongues is for the unbelievers is this, if someone come in your church n hear someone speaking in tongues they will not understand because only god will understand that persons spirit unless someone has a gift to interpret things. So speaking in tongues is for the unbelievers because they do not understand the things n the heavenly language that people speak but it doesn't mean that speaking in tongues is not from god. What abt the time of pentecost, when this people speak in tongues, did the bible says it's evil or not from god?.not at all. Let the scripture reveal scripture not by anyones wisdom n strength it does'nt work at all that's where we find n end up in confusion. Jesus says if we know how to give good gift to our children, how much more the father give to those who ask him? No one asks for a bread n then god give them a snake. So no one prays for a gift of tongues nn god gives them a language of evil. Let the bible b true n let god b true n every man a liar.

He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church. 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.

Read the entire 1 Corinthians 14

I don't know why its so hard for so many to understand, tongues = known languages not gibberish.

God gives us the holy spirit to die to ourselves. i spoke in tongues when i was baptized in the Holy Spirit. and paul describes tongues as being unknown tongues. i believe many people have there own fleshly version of tongues taught by men but there is a true tongues the spirit gives if you truly want to know about it seek God for it. Man will just confuse you

There are other tongues mentioned in Acts two and unknown mentioned in 1 Corinthians... we have access to both Though I speak with tongues of men and angels, but have not love, I have become as sounding brass or a clanging cymbal.” ( 1 Corinthians 13:1) “Therefore tongues are for a sign, not to those who believe but to unbelievers…” (1 Corinthians 14:22) - Men & angels are two differ languages .... Paul’s letters were not just descriptive but prescriptive... That’s why we read them today because all of his letters to the church relates to something that is happening in today’s time. The apostles work and letters were blue prints. We are descendants of these churches . He’s simply saying they’re prescriptive because he wants them to be. Stand in the faith and don’t be fooled. If you don’t believe me, test what I’m saying. You will see. What can’t be proved through talking will be proved when the presence of God overtakes you

Do either one of you speak in tongues?

I've been to one of those cult churches where everyone was falling on the floor and babbling gibberish. Sorry, that isn't any holy spirit that is the devil. I got the hell out of there

Wrong. Clearly this man does not have the gift of tongues. If tongues is always a “dialect” as this man is talking about then why does Paul talk about the gift of interpretation? When tongues is spoken it’s not always a known tongue or language.

The Bible could not be more clear. If there's no one to translate when someone is apparently speaking in tongues then it's not from God. Speaking in tongues is to edify the church. If no one is there to translate what the speaker is saying then there's no benefit, therefore it's not God speaking.

A new language from God.

Private prayer language for the individual Soldier of Christ but what about collective as the body of Christ? What does it mean when the language of angels will be spoken and not using it in an open door setting, maybe setting a space for it to happen like in corporate prayer among the saints? Tho, I don't know, and something about an interpreter of the prayer spoken? I am not sure where the word says stuff about that too. In any case avoiding division in the Body over such things is sad, it's good to talk about and not hold to tight to an idea Going right to the Source. His Words in the Bible. Thank you for telling Truth like it is and not what you or I might think Truth is when questions come up.

Tongues was not a sign of judgment. Judgment was never the subject when the real gift of tongues was given. NEVER!! AAAUGHH!!! You are missing the whole point of Paul's use of Isaiah in 1 Cor.14. You are not even in the ball park.

There is no such thing as a tongue which is completely unknown by everyone, all beings, without exception. Somewhere, somebody understands that language, for God understands everything the Holy Spirit gives. God knows all languages, even if they are no longer spoken naturally among men, or even if they would not be spoken today by angels, though they at one time might have been.

The gift of tongues was the 120 on pentecost had the ability to speak and understand all languages on earth. That's because Jesus said to preach the gospel ........... To the entire earth. No one has the "gift of tongues " today for with our technology it wouldn't be needed. We do have unknown tongues. Which can be spoken in church, with interpretation. Also the unknown tongue can spoken to God in our private prayer life.

Well intended, but so sad.... this is so wrong, and taught by men who do not even speak in tongues nor have received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit (other video). This is why they are teaching these things from their own personal opinion without any actual experience with the Holy Spirit. I went to a church for years that taught like this, until I actually received the BOTHS at someone's home group.... I couldn't believe what leaders in the church were unwilling or unable to teach about these things because of lack of first-hand knowledge.

Real truth Real quick, the Bible tells us that everyone who is baptised with the Holy spirit will speak in tongues. In every Biblical account of people being baptised with the Holy Ghost, they all spoke in tongues. Jesus said the believers shall speak in tongues. Please note, they weren't preaching the gospel in tongues, in Acts 2: 4--11. Tongues that are a foreign language as in Acts 2, are just ONE of the EIGHT supernatural operations of tongues. You are showing your ignorance of the Bible AGAIN l

I disagree with this. I pray in tongues to be more intimate relationship with God. I do it because I choose too not because I had some miraculous breakthrough. Wrong teaching. I pray God gives this guy a breakthrough of understanding and revelation

#GiftOfTongues;what does that even mean😯😐😕😞!? im not a christian..... im very clueless.

Excuse me i don't know what type of organization you are I watch your videos are good except one of this think I have to stand up for the truth Mr.Senior Pastor Todd Wagner Watermark community church there you have big mistake for not accepting this truth and God gaves Gift of speaking in tongues. You have to know that! The greatest Satan's weapon uses against to ignore the believer in Christ because God truly gives gift of speaking in unknown tongues here is Bible evidence: Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying. Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret. I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all: How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret. But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. Let all things be done decently and in order. 1 Corinthians 14:1‭-‬5‭, ‬13‭, ‬18‭-‬18‭, ‬26‭-‬29‭, ‬39‭-‬40 KJV

To C DRoz Yes I do believe if you are First Assembly of God that you are in one accord certainly as a major denomination. I am leaving it open to the Spirit precept of conviction of the holy spirit first for repentence and need to follow Jesus Christ as savior and Lord then the receiving the Holy vs being filled with the holy spirit being verified by speaking in tongues when baptized. Yes water baptism full emergence is biblical correct. I was not speaking in tongues then when baptized but several years later at a charismatic bible prayer mtg in my friends church. What is you take on that brother? Remember tongues are the least of the spirit gifts but all are important and should be known and utilized ASAP per scripture for the edification of the church, and the glory of God. Since scripture notes clearly that tongues (in greek) are dialects for the non believers that come to our churches. This scripture is quoted by not really understood. To me the utterance is to proclaim the power of God to his glory through the grace offered in the gospel of Jesus Christ. That had to be the reason why jews from every nation in Jerusalem during the Pentocoast ( Shavuot) yes 3000 acknowledged Jesus Christ as their redeeming messiah! They were the first harvest of souls So I am waiting and praying for that person to walk into our small nondenominational church to be save and be part of yhe remnant church of Jesus Christ. We only had one baptism since I have been attending in the last 2 yrs.. From previous church ministry experience the least We had in 1 yr. was 2 to 3. So I hope I have a biblical tongue and if so that God would use it to further his kingdom. But that remains to be seen for not my will but thy(his) will be done.Amen. Thanks for engaging with me!

1 Corinthians 14:2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit. At 4:55 he said tongues means the exact same thing every single time in Corinthians which is a know language. He lied to everyone who has watched this video.

Tongues are sign to unbelievers

Wow totally disagree with this.

please people read your bible and be careful what you hear. Very nice man with good intentions but......

Read the Bible , this teaching is not biblical. This speaker is not filled with the Holy Spirit

Hes wrong , Praying in unkown tongues is real .