Yes, and it changed the way I looked at everything around me. Reality then became God and His kingdom and everything about this earth became subject to change.
2006-07-06 11:22:36
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answered by tobinmbsc 4
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Let's begin with a definition. The word "tongue" in the Bible simply means "a language."
God gives all the gifts of the Spirit to fill a practical need. What was the need for tongues?
Jesus told His followers, "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost." Matthew 28:19. This command posed a problem. How could the apostles go out preaching to all the world when they spoke only one or two languages? After all, Jesus' disciples were very bright, even though most of them were not formally educated. In order to fulfill the great commission, He promised to give them a unique gift from the Holy Spirit. It was a miraculous, supernatural ability to speak foreign languages they had not formerly studied or known for the purpose of spreading the Gospel.
The day of Pentecost was a Jewish holy day that fell 50 days after Passover. Devoted Israelites would come from all over the Roman empire to worship in Jerusalem. God chose this timely opportunity to bestow this gift of tongues upon the disciples so they could preach to the visiting Jews in their native languages. At least 15 different language groups were represented in the crowd that day (Acts 2:9-11)! As a result, thousands of these visitors were converted. Then, after Pentecost, they in turn carried their new faith home to their respective countries.
See link for more info on this:
2006-07-06 16:13:06
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answered by Damian 5
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If you mean speaking of tongue, then it wasn't the Holy Spirit, for the Bible says in Acts 2:4-6 "and they all became filled with Holy Spirit and started to speak with different tongues, just as the spirit was granting them to make utterance.
5. As it was, there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, reverent men, from every Nation, of those under Heaven. 6. So, when this sound occurred, the multitude came together and were bweildered, because EACH ONE HEARD THEM SPEAKING IN HIS OWN LANGUAGE.
And it goes on to describe how these people were just Galieleans who were usually unable to do this. So the point is, on Pentecost, God gave the gift of tongues (languages) to spread the message of Christs sacrifice THROUGHOUT the world to all the "men, from every Nation, of those under Heaven." If He could confound the languages at Babylon, He could certainly give the gift of understanding them.
Or if you meant, that you received confirmation of your Faith through Baptism then I'm so happy for you and I hope that you continue in your happiness!!! Good luck to you and remember that NOTHING is impossible to overcome when you have hope, if not for this life, then for the NEXT one with Gods grace!!!
2006-07-06 16:22:12
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answered by AdamKadmon 7
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yes, I have been baptised by the Holy Spirit, and given the gift of speaking in a prayer language, or tongues. It is wonderful to be able to live powerfully through Jesus, with the promise of the Holy Spirit. Be blessed, in Christ Jesus.
2006-07-06 16:14:16
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answered by 2ndchhapteracts 5
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yes. Its pretty awesome.
However, just because people haven't doesn't mean they don't have the holy spirit. Its just a sign--he can manifest himself in lots of different ways
2006-07-06 16:12:26
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answered by theua_s 2
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yes, I have been baptized in the holy spirit
2006-07-06 16:12:13
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answered by Anonymous
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yes I have
the utterance is tongues...
you now have a heavenly language
2006-07-06 16:10:57
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answered by shiningon 6
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I believe what you experienced was real. I know that at my first communion on the day of my Salvation, God spoke to me.
You may read my testimony at:
http://pages.zdnet.com/mikevanauken/mikesinternetoutreach/id109.html
All honest seekers welcome
2006-07-06 16:13:58
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answered by IdahoMike 5
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no but they say in your injeel that thee evidence were the tongues
2006-07-06 16:10:46
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answered by Asad Hassan 2
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Once, when I was tripping on acid
2006-07-06 16:10:37
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answered by Anonymous
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