The Gift of Tongues – part 1: Definitions and History
February 22, 2019Podcast: Play in new window | Download
(Ruach HaKodesh, Session 11a)
This session of the Ruach HaKodesh series takes a closer look at the gift of tongues. This gift is a fascinating topic that interests a lot of people, but it has also been a source of much division. As we embark on this journey, we hope to tackle some of the following questions:
- What exactly is the gift of tongues?
- What is the purpose of the gift of tongues?
- Did anyone speak in tongues before Acts 2?
- Is the gift of tongues for believers today, or did it cease after the time of the apostles?
- Is the gift of tongues for all believers, or only some?
- Is the gift of tongues practiced by the modern tongues movement the same as the Biblical gift of tongues?
In this episode, we begin by defining some terms and then take a whirlwind tour through the history of Christian interpretation and practice on this subject. This is meant to introduce us to some of the varying positions out there before we dive into some critical Scriptural passages on this gift in the next three episodes.
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Only the Holy Spirit and His Mighty Presence is genuine in this gift of tongues. Giving God praise in all things spiritual and leading by the “Promises of God,” ” I will sent the Comforter, the Holy spirit, to be made known until I return for the Church (Christians saved by my grace and power of repentance, forgiveness and grace.” God’s goodness and grace are to be told among the nations. Amen and praise to Him, Creator of the heavens and the earth and all living things. Amen