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Feb 2, 2023 · In other words, unlike the ancient Judaeans who often linked tongues with angelic languages, medieval church figures such as Hildegard von Bingen and Thomas Aquinas thought tongue-speaking involved commonly used, interpretable languages.
- Engrid Barnett
Aug 1, 2023 · The first is that Paul says tongues are edifying for the individual. As a Christian, I certainly wanted everything the Holy Spirit had available to me. Second, the apostle says he wishes all the Corinthian Christians speak with tongues. Even though he also expresses his preference for prophecy, he still asserts his desire that all speak in tongues.
- Acts 2:4. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.
- Mark 16:17. “And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues.”
- 1 Corinthians 14:2. 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.
- 1 Corinthians 14:23. If, therefore, the whole church comes together and all speak in tongues, and outsiders or unbelievers enter, will they not say that you are out of your minds?
Today some Protestant churches believe that speaking in tongues is still a gift from the Holy Spirit. However, other Protestant churches reject this idea, believing the gift of...
Feb 27, 2024 · Glossolalists believe that speaking in tongues is a charismatic gift of the Holy Spirit that is either as an earthly language - previously learned or not - or an unknown, heavenly language. Some people, especially in apostolic and Pentecostal churches, believe in a personal prayer language.
Feb 22, 2024 · Speaking in tongues is a form of communication with God. It is a prayer, and doing so speaks directly to God alone. According to 1 Corinthians 14:2, “For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit.”
Aug 13, 2023 · Those who believe this is an instance of glossolalia in the Bible say that two miracles took place: The disciples were speaking in angelic tongues, and each person heard the message in his native language. However, Ben Witherington III contends that just one miracle occurred.
