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Introduction
The subject of tongues is just like any other doctrinal study.
Many churches teach many different things.
Such diversity invariably leads one to ask the question: “How do I know which church and which teaching is right?”
Obviously, differing views cannot contradict each other and both be right.
They may both be wrong, but it is impossible for opposing views to both be right.
The key to distinguishing truth from error must be found in the Word of God.
Indeed, that is exactly where it is found.
In Jesus’ prayer in John 17:17, He said “Thy Word is Truth.”
The Apostle Paul instructed us that, when necessary, we are to “Let God be true, but every man a liar” (Romans 3:4).
The Bible is the only unbiased source of absolute truth.
Therefore, all of our beliefs and doctrines must be founded upon Scripture.
Another important fact for our consideration is the difference in interpretation.
It is often noted that two people can read the same scripture and yet come to varying conclusions.
While this may be true, that is not the way God intends for it to be.
Our source of truth, the Word of God, plainly tells us that no scripture “is of private interpretation” (II Peter 1:20).
Since “all scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable” (II Timothy 3:16), we must accept God’s interpretation of His Word and align our ideas and doctrines with Him.
As we enter into this study, let us know and understand that God is sovereign – He is not required to answer to any man.
Whatever He chooses to do, and however He chooses to do it, is not for us to question.
He is not obligated to limit His expectations for us to our human understanding.
Rather, we are obligated to “search the scriptures” (John 5:39) until we come to a proper understanding of His will for us.
Furthermore, let us undertake this study with a realization that His Word will judge us in the last day (see John 12:48).
SPEAKING IN TONGUES DEFINED
Acts 2:1-12
The first recorded incident of people “speaking in tongues” took place on the Day of Pentecost, fifty days after the Jewish Passover (at which time Jesus had been crucified).
When this occurred, the Bible says the amazed onlookers from sixteen different nations cried, “We do hear them speak in OUR TONGUES the wonderful works of God.”
What was obviously occurring was that those who had just been filled with the Holy Ghost were speaking in known languages.
They were not taught these languages, and did not speak them by their own ability or knowledge, but rather they “began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them UTTERANCE (the ability to speak).”
I Corinthians 13:1
Here the Apostle Paul mentions speaking in the tongues (languages) of MEN and of ANGELS .
Evidently some who speak in tongues do not necessarily speak in a language recognized by man.
I Corinthians 14:2-4
This passage identifies what may be a third classification of tongues, called UNKNOWN tongues.
This may also be simply another way of describing the tongues of angels mentioned in chapter 13.
It should be evident, however, that tongues do not have to be a language that can be understood on earth in order to be genuine.
One thing that is clear is that genuine “tongues” are NOT understood by the one speaking.
SPEAKING IN TONGUES PROPHESIED IN THE OLD TESTAMENT
Isaiah 59:20-21
The Redeemer seems to be making a connection between His Spirit that will come upon us and His WORDS which He will put in our MOUTH.
Isaiah 28:11-12
Here we find that stammering lips and another tongue are said to be the REST God will give to the weary.
SPEAKING IN TONGUES PROPHESIED IN THE NEW TESTAMENT
Matthew 11:28
Jesus promised REST to those who are weary.
Isaiah has already informed us what that means – it means to speak with tongues!
Mark 16:16-17
Jesus tells us two important things about believing.
First, it must be accompanied by baptism in order for us to be saved.
Second, when we believe, we should speak with NEW TONGUES .
John 3:3-8
In mentioning and explaining the new birth, Jesus said we are to be born of water and Spirit.
He went on to compare being born of the Spirit to the wind.
He stated that, while we may not understand everything about the Spirit or the wind, there is one thing they have in common – you will always HEAR THE SOUND .
He said, “So is everyone that is born of the Spirit.”
There must, then, be an accompanying sound to every spiritual birth.
Romans 8:16
Paul said that the Spirit itself BEARS WITNESS that we have become children of God.
Therefore, the sound of which Jesus spoke must be the witness of which Paul speaks.
SPEAKING IN TONGUES FULFILLED IN THE NEW TESTAMENT
Acts 2:1-4
When these 120 were born of the Spirit, they began to SPEAK WITH TONGUES as the Spirit gave them the ability to speak.
Here is a sound – a witness – just as Jesus and Paul said there would be.
Acts 2:33
Peter said that the promise of the Holy Ghost was an experience which the crowd could both SEE and HEAR.
Acts 2:37-39
In response to the question, “What must we do?”,
Peter explained that a person must repent, be baptized (born of water) in the name of Jesus Christ, and receive the Holy Ghost.
NOTE: We have already seen that the Holy Ghost was an experience that could be heard, and what was heard originally was speaking in tongues.
Now we learn that this same promise is for ALL that are AFAR OFF , even as many as God shall call.
Acts 8:14-18
Although the Bible does not explicitly state that the Samaritans spoke with tongues, it does let us know that something miraculous accompanied this birth of the Spirit.
We understand this through the fact that Simon the Sorcerer SAW that the Holy Ghost was given through the laying on the apostles’ hands.
Acts 10:1-6, 44-48
Although Cornelius was a very religious man, the angel said there was more for him to do.
He sent for Peter, who began preaching to Cornelius and his household.
Suddenly the Holy Ghost came upon them.
Peter and those with him knew this had happened, “for they heard them SPEAK WITH TONGUES .
Acts 19:1-7
These were believers, disciples, and followers of John the Baptist, by whom they had been baptized.
After being re-baptized (this time in the name of Jesus Christ), they received the Holy Ghost.
The immediate evidence is found in the fact that they SPOKE WITH TONGUES and prophesied.
I Corinthians 14:18
In Acts 9, we find the story of the Apostle Paul’s conversion.
Ananias prayed for him to receive the Holy Ghost, and there is no record there that he spoke with tongues.
However, Paul plainly writes to the church at Corinth that he is thankful he SPEAK WITH TONGUES more than any of them.
Obviously Paul had experienced the same witness – the same sound – that everyone else who is born of the Spirit experiences.
I Corinthians 14:22
Jesus said in John 3:8 that everyone who is born of the Spirit would have an accompanying sound.
Paul said in Romans 8:16 that everyone who is a child of God would have a witness from the Spirit.
Now we see that TONGUES are given for a sign, further proving that this practice is the fulfillment of what both Jesus and Paul said would come to pass.
WHY DID GOD CHOOSE TONGUES?
James 3:4-8
While man has the ability to tame beasts and control large vessels, James said no man can control or tame his own TONGUE .
What better way for God to show the recipient – and the world – that He has taken control of a person’s entire life than to control the one thing that person cannot control on his own?
SPEAKING IN TONGUES AND THE GIFT OF TONGUES
I Corinthians 12:7-11
Here is a list of the nine gifts of the Spirit.
Along with “divers kinds of tongues,” we also find the word of wisdom, the word of knowledge, FAITH , gifts of healing, working of miracles, prophecy, discerning of spirits, and interpretation of tongues.
We should readily recognize the fact that there is a difference between the gift of faith and faith that is necessary for salvation.
This is true inasmuch as we know that “Without faith it is impossible to please God” (see Hebrews 11:6), yet not every man has the gift of faith.
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