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Well I'm almost afraid to ask this because of the way things can be misunderstood and taken the wrong way, but I'm just curious....the Bible is pretty plain that when the apostles and their followers were filled with the holy sprit and spoke in tongues in the early church it was so that when they preached, people from other lands could understand them in their own native language; it also ...

Quote: Originally Posted by Rouster Now, if that was the purpose as the bibles states that it was, what is happening today when folks speak in tongues and they are not preaching to folks from other lands so that they can hear the gospel in their own tongue? Speaking jibberish to call attention to themselves....

It will be explained to you in three different ways in modern full gospel churches. One will be the way you explained it,like at Pentecost..."They were all amazed that they all heard in their own language ,but they were from Galilee"Or something to that effect.Modern churches will also prolly witness to you about their missionarys occasionally getting in the spirit and speaking directly to ...

Quote: Originally Posted by Rouster Well I'm almost afraid to ask this because of the way things can be misunderstood and taken the wrong way, but I'm just curious....the Bible is pretty plain that when the apostles and their followers were filled with the holy sprit and spoke in tongues in the early church it was so that when they ...

Get him Chris!

I've been told that if you don't speak in a tongue you are not saved. BALDERDASH!!!!!!! The Bible lists spiritual gifts and their importance to the church and the Kingdom. I have seen people begging for tongues and constantly hunting and searching for them. Me personally, I would rather speak a word of prophecy, or something else that is spiritually "gifted". Actually I want what God wants for ...

I am not nearly as educated on this subject as I would like to be. My “ spiritual father ” is in the process of teaching me concerning this subject. He asked me to not teach on this subject until Jesus released me to do so. What I can do is tell you that “ tongue s” is taught by many to be a single spiritual gift, this is where a lot of confusion comes in. From what I’ve learned so far, speaking...

I totally understand that you need not be "gifted" with tongues to be saved and enter the Kingdom. On another note I know of a young man who was asked if he was saved. Did he know for sure he was going to be with God if he died. He said he wasn't sure of his salvation, but he could speak in tongues. SAY WHAT?!?!?!?! There are tongues that are counterfeit as well. Rangerdave hit it precisely and ...

Quote: Originally Posted by Rouster Well I'm almost afraid to ask this because of the way things can be misunderstood and taken the wrong way, but I'm just curious....the Bible is pretty plain that when the apostles and their followers were filled with the holy sprit and spoke in tongues in the early church it was so that when they ...

Man I got up this morning hoping to add a little bit, but ya'll done said it all.