It is true that in the past true Cristians were able to do so by means of Holy Spirit. But today, speaking in tongues is characteristic of someone who is possesed by demons. In the past Christians used to speak in tongues with the purpose of declaring Jesus' teachings to people of the nations, but today What is the purpose of speaking in tongues if the people witnessing such events cannot understand what is being said? And what is more important, the moral conduct of those people who speak in tongues is alienated from Bible principles. these so called Christian churches are involved in politics and warfare when Jesus clearly stated that true Cristians "are not part of the world just as I am not part of the world" John 17: 16. So how could the Holy Spirit operate in such people who support war if they do not obey what the Bible says? "No manslayer has everlasting liferemaining in him" I john 3:15. "But wheter there are tongues they will cease" 1 Corinthians13: 8
2007-03-12 15:35:34 · 16 answers · asked by The Most Beautiful Men 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The speaking in toungue was designed specifically to help grow the early Christian congregation and it served it's purpose beautifully. If you look at the account in acts a small group of 120 were granted holy spirit and as a result wre able to speak to the people of about 15 different regions in their own language. They were understood.. they spoke in KNOWN languages, including Greek. That is no longer the case today.
What God uses now to draw people is another product of his Holy Spirit.... His Word the Bible.
2007-03-12 15:44:13 · answer #1 · answered by Q&A Queen 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes of course there are many of us who do. We are happier and more self actualized humans than any other group of people. We freely express our love for God.
Many people believe that tongues are a language of the angels but sometimes people have heard an obscure known language coming from someone with this gift, that the speaker had no way of knowing how to praise God in this language.
I know that for me, It is a personal prayer language that gives me peace when I pray in it. Also, if I have no idea how to pray I just let the Holy spirit pray for me. I have experienced many amazing insights into peoples lives that have helped them, that came to me while praying for them in Tongues.
2007-03-12 15:40:48 · answer #2 · answered by Makemeaspark 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the divine sense of the term as pictured in the NT, all even of different languages understood when they were praying in tongues in the upper room. Tongues(like Physical baby talk to the Spirit) can come forth while praying and one leaps into the Spirit where our words become less and our Spirit eye talk becomes more. (hope this is understandable)
2007-03-12 15:48:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To answer your question, Yes the Holy Spirit does enable people to speak in tongues in modern times. Its biblical according to the book of 1&2 Corinthians. You said they will cease. But nobody knows when that is. Only God does! I know tongues exist because i've seen it happen in person even though many are against it and don't want to believe it. I do!
2007-03-12 15:40:19 · answer #4 · answered by jrealitytv 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think it would help you if you would stop scripture jumping and grasp the concepts of what you are reading. Yes people of God do speak in tongues in 'modern' or todays' times. And they are people of God. When one speaks in tongues, they are talking directly to God. If there is an interpreter in the room, then they can tell others what is being said. That is why the Word of God says that we should pray that God gives us these gifts. One reason being that when we witness these events, if we don't understand, then we won't get jealous and allow satan to get in us and make us bad mouth these people. The Word of God says that His people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. May God Bless U.
2007-03-12 15:45:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has been proved that people do speak in other tongues - real languages - in modern times. One famous singer was heard speaking Greek by someone who knew Greek, but the singer did not know Greek. I personally know a man that spoke Spanish and was understood by a Mexican, but the man speaking Spanish did not know Spanish.
"when that which is perfect is come, that which is in part shall be done away" - that which is perfect has not come yet.
You can say it doesn't happen all day long, but you can't stop it from happening.
2007-03-12 15:42:30 · answer #6 · answered by supertop 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Jesus said died so that we could do what he did, miracles-gift of healing, and we would prophecy, he said that he would send the holy ghost-gift of tongues, I guess your saying the holy ghost is limited and so is the cross because you misunderstand 1 Cor, 13:8. Is the cross limited in its power to save, no, then why is the holy ghost limited in the gift of tongues???
2007-03-12 15:51:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the Holy Spirit still enables people to speak in tongues today ..just like in the past....some will tell you it is of the devil but they are worng.....I speak in tongues and have received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit....it is for all today...
2007-03-12 15:42:13 · answer #8 · answered by shiningon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes and as spoken by others here we are smart and happy and love love love Jesus. We are ready to die for Him.
We will do anything for our God. How could we refuse Him who would give us such lavish gifts.
2007-03-12 15:50:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speaking in tongues is alive and well in modern day churches.
2007-03-12 15:40:12 · answer #10 · answered by MoPleasure4U 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋