Is the gift of "SPEAKING IN TONGUES" fully Biblical ?

Question

Is the gift of "SPEAKING IN TONGUES" for all Christians ?

If a Christian does not have this gift are they looked down upon as less "holier" or less of a Christian than those that do ?

Is this gift primarily manifested by certain denominations ?

Is it an unequal yoke for a Christian who is Baptist to marry a Christian that is Pentecostal ?

Should I, as a Baptist Christian, feel left out because Pentecostals have the gift of speaking in tongues ?

dave

ADDED >>> Can anyone state that they know of a single person who has been given the gift of speaking a foreign language which they never knew, as a gift of THE HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD ?

FOREIGN LANGUAGE is one of the Earth bound nations of today.

I am tempted to put this to a vote.

The problem with that is I never get a good vote.

I will pick one and somebody will be disappointed.

1 Corinthians 13:1

If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. (NASB)

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. (NKJV)

我 若 能 說 萬 人 的 方 言 ， 並 天 使 的 話 語 ， 卻 沒 有 愛 ， 我 就 成 了 鳴 的 鑼 ， 響 的 鈸 一 般 。(CUV)

Answer 1

Brother Dave, I would first say in love, begotten, not created because this is the only way I could beseech you to rethink a previous matter. As for speaking in tongues, what a great tool of more division amongst the brethren! I do believe that all the gifts that were in operation in biblical accounts are still in operation. Paul addressed the matter of speaking in tongues but he did make clear that in church to keep order, there should always be an interpretation, but when he referred to speaking in the tongue of angels, what could he have been referring to but a prayer language? That type of praying is travailing prayer, in moanings too deep for words. I do not believe that tongues is the only manisfestation of the infilling of the Spirit, or baptism of Fire, in fact I believe that many prayer warriors of all faiths are praying in the Spirit without an unknown word passing their lips. One charismatic missionary that I was blessed to meet and had no reason to doubt, said that in one instance while in China, he had a word of knowlege in Chinese that was interpreted by a Chinese brother in the faith. He said it had never happened again, though he had questioned the Lord as to why just that one time. I feel so inferior to many of the Christians that I have been blessed to know that have never spoken in tongues and in fact many of them believe contrary to what I interpret on the subject. Nevertheless, all of these things shall pass away, except love, thus says the Word. As for unequally yoked, I agree with most of the Christians posting that it has nothing to do with denomination. I do however believe that deep calls to deep, and a man and woman should be committed at a companiable depth. Some are content to warm a pew and throw a cake at a bake sale. You, my brother, would not be content yoked to such a one. You have many good answers to ponder. I hope we are not deleted before you address this totally Christian discussion!

Answer 2

1) Is the gift of "SPEAKING IN TONGUES" fully Biblical ?
yes

2) Is the gift of "SPEAKING IN TONGUES" for all Christians?
yes.

the apostle Paul said that the only tongues that isnt for all christians is the public ministry kind.
while Jesus said that speaking in new tongues is for all who believe.

3) If a Christian does not have this gift are they looked down upon as less "holier" or less of a Christian than those that do?
not that i know of, and i really wouldnt care if some did

4) Is this gift primarily manifested by certain denominations?
yes but there are also those among every denomination that do

5) Is it an unequal yoke for a Christian who is Baptist to marry a Christian that is Pentecostal ?
no. the concept of unequal yoke refers to a christian marrying a none christian

6) Should I, as a Baptist Christian, feel left out because Pentecostals have the gift of speaking in tongues ?
no.. i dont have the public gift of speaking in tongues either and it doesnt bother me a bit
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to 1saintofGod:
if you want to let someone know what you believe then dont send it to me in an email, just type it out and submit it for everyone to read, like everyone else does :^)
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Answer 3

Dave, while speaking in tongues is mentioned in the New Testament, it's highly debatable whether the New Testament gift is the same as what is typically practiced in Pentecostal or Charismatic churches today. Most of what I hear today are vocal cadences and do not resemble any type of language. I've known, and continue to know people who are obviously filled with the Holy Spirit and exhibit the fruit of the Holy Spirit while not speaking in any language other than their own. Scripturally, to be unequally yoked refers to marriage between a Christian and a non-Christian. If God has given you peace about marrying someone, God bless both of you.

Answer 4

Act two speaks in element of individuals who acquired the Holy Spirit and started to talk in different tongues. The 3 matters that happened on that day (the speeding wind, seen flames resting on every believer, and speakme in different tongues) are not ever spoken of in combination at every other time. This is also why a few so strongly consider that speakme in tongues isn't for our day. It could have been simply at the moment because the Holy Spirit started being the Helper for the human race. I belong to a Bible church. I realize that speakme in tongues isn't a aspect of our church. But, I additionally realize that there are a few participants of this church that experience the "reward of tongues". I consider that it used to be quite often for a time and a rationale. I additionally consider that if any individual has the reward of tongues (Paul in Corinthians) it will have to not ever be practiced with out an interpreter. That is scriptural. You must be very cautious of "speakme within the spirit" and that you're now not misinform by way of a spirit that's now not of God. Speaking in tongues is a reward. Not all could have it. Not all will use it. I requested for it as soon as in a major trouble and truthfully in a surgical procedure ready room did certainly pray within the spirit. I have not ever skilled it once more. We aren't to impeach God. He is better than all people. My backside line notion is that it IS a reward and that if everybody in a church is "speakme in tongues" that it's complicated and now not edifying any individual. As the bible says, it is sort of a noisy gong. There need to continually be an interpreter.

Answer 5

yes, the gift of tongues is biblical - check the Old Testement

the gift was available to all Christians

the gift did not make one Christian any better than another

certain denominations today claim to have the gift of tongues, but i believe that they are misguided. i'll explain this further on ...

your yoke should not be uneven if you both believe in God, and that His Son Jesus Christ died for your sins. Your denomination shouldn't really matter

And finally (whew!) you should not feel left out because ....

This gift was given by God to help spread His word to people in different lands. He gave certain Christians (based on what? His will, I guess) this gift so they could share the word with those who spoke another language. Since that is not necessary in today's world, i feel that God doesn't work this way anymore. There aren't any references to speaking in tongues in the New Testement.

why to certain people claim to have this gift? IMHO they are so carried away with worship and praise, and this is an outlet for the intense feelings they have. And look at it this way: if God gave someone today the gift of tongues, wouldn't He likewise give someone in the crowd the gift of translation? Why would He give someone a message from above that no one else could understand?

Love your Pentecostal wife as you love yourself and pray without ceasing - your marriage will be blessed and prosper

Answer 6

Hi Dave,

Yes, speaking in tonges, xenolalia - as in an actual language, is biblical.

The Pentecostal "glossolalia" which is "happy babbling" is NOT biblical.

Yes, they do look down on those who "don't have the gift." Even though the bible specifically says not all have this gift.

Some even go so far as to say unless you have this gift you are not saved.

No Christian should look down on another for not having this gift or that. It is utterly UNChristian. But sadly, it happens quite a bit.

I would not generalized so far as to say a Baptist should not marry a Pentecostal. Not all Baptists are alike. Not all hold the same beliefs. Not all Pentecostals are alike. Not all hold the same beliefs.

It might work out just fine. You and yours might very well BOTH be good Christians and as such willing to work with each other to obtain greater states of holiness.

Pray about it.

Answer 7

Dave, it is biblical. It's not for all. Each individual were given different gifts from the Holy Spirit. A Christian who will think of his brother or sister less holier because of lack of this gift is being judgmental. Most Christians abuse this gift by being too proud about it. Remember, God knows the heart of each man and humility is a virtue. You should not feel that you're being left out if you don't have this gift. You have your own gift and I prefer the gift of healing than speaking in tongues but I can only accept what was given to me. Shalom!

Answer 8

In respone to your questions, i offer the following:

1. Yes. Read in Acts about the day of pentecost and you'll see how those in the Upper Room "spake in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance."

2. Yes. Acts 2:39 says, "For the PROMISE IS UNTO YOU AND TO YOUR CHILDREN AND TO THOSE WHO ARE AFAR OFF (descendants) even as many as the Lord our God shall call."

3.They are not less of a Christian. Only regarded as one who is still seeking that gift.

4. It seems to be manifested only by denominations who seem to embrace the doctrine, but as was quoted above, ALL of us can have it.

5. No. The "unequally yoked" are believers and unbelievers. Though the Bible does say that the husband or the wife can sanctify one another if they truly have a change of heart.

6. No. Once again, the promise is unto all of us! If you truly desire the gift, seek God with all your heart and strive to understand it and exercise it!

Answer 9

Speaking in tongues is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. It is a tool used to deliver messages from God. One person receives the tongues, another receives the gift of interpretation. It is not a requirement to receive either of these gifts. But an Honor. Unequal yoke refers to a Christian marrying a non Christian. Pentecostal people receive these gifts because they are open to them.

Answer 10

While the gift of tongues is indeed scriptural, nowhere in the Bible does it say that ALL believers would speak in tongues, nor does it say this particular gift would be a "sign that one is saved". Paul even indicated that the gift of tongues was of lesser importance than other gifts (read I Corinthians 12-13).

Many people claim to speak in tongues, but it is doubtful that these are legitimate experiences. The Word of God indicated that the gift of tongues was a sign TO THE JEWS, to substantiate the Gospel being preached to them. In every single case, the gift was the ability to speak in FOREIGN tongues unknown by the speaker. Not once did anyone speak in a non-human language, nor was tongues ever considered some angelic "prayer language".

The purpose of the gift of tongues was to put God's seal of approval on the Gospel. Since tongues is no longer necessary to substantiate Scripture, it is my belief they no longer exist. In fact, once the church was firmly established, Christians ceased to even speak in tongues and it wasn't until the 19th century, under the influence of several influential Baptist ministers who left the church, that the "gift of tongues" was revived.