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One of the spiritual gifts mentioned in the New Testament is the gift of tongues. Tongue-speaking, or glossolalia, is an individual's supernatural ability to speak in a language never before learned. It may be a known earthly language or an unknown heavenly language.And God has appointed these in the church . . . varieties of tongues (1 Corinthians 12:28).Different Purposes
Therefore tongues are for a sign, not to those who believe but to unbelievers (1 Corinthians 14:22).Means Of Prayer
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 (1 Corinthians 14:2).Channel
For he who prophesies is greater than he who speaks with tongues, unless indeed he interprets, that the church may receive edification. But now, brethren, if I come to you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit unless I speak to you either by revelation, by knowledge, by prophesying, or by teaching? (1 Corinthians 14:5,6).In the Book of Acts we find accounts of tongue-speaking which gave evidential value of the message of Christ (Acts 2:10).
I wish you all spoke with tongues (1 Corinthians 14:5).But he also warned against the misuse of the gift:
I thank my God that I speak with tongues more than you all (1 Corinthians 14:18).
But now, brethren, if I come to you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you unless I speak to you either by revelation, by knowledge, by prophesying, or by teaching? (1 Corinthians 14:6).Guidelines
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