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1 | define speaking in tongues. | 1 Corinthians | dennis3202 | 70680 | ||
In reference to your use of 1 Cor 13:11... why then does Paul say in 1 Cor 14:18 that "I thank my God I speak with tongues more than you all?" Obviously then he still spoke in tongues at the time of his writing, so speaking in tongues would not be regarded by him as "speaking as a child". Understand that I am not taking the verse out of context, because I know that his message was to convey that in the church it is better to speak for people to understand than in a tongue that people will not understand; however, it does give evidence that Paul continued to speak in tongues. Just a though- God bless, Derek |
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2 | what is speaking in tongues? | 1 Corinthians | dennis3202 | 70679 | ||
Hi John, As I am also searching for an answer to the question of speaking in tongues, I am interested to read your views. I have a couple of questions though, because I am not yet convinced that tongues were meant only for the early church and do not apply to us today. In response to your use of 1 Corinthians 13:8-- I don't think that this can be successfully interpreted to mean that tongues have passed away. First of all, knowledge has not passed away, so why should we assume that tongues has? Also, 1 cor 13:10 goes on to say that "But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away." Verse 12 also says "For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know jsut as I also am known." So the time when these things such as tongues and konwledge will pass away seems to be referring to when we will see God face to face, not now. Also, you mentioned that it would be unscriptural to say that tongues-speaking is anything but a known language. However, 1 cor 13:1 refers to speaking "with the tongues of men and of angels", implying that one can speak in a tongue unkown to men, that of angels. Please let me know what you think, I have been pondering this issue for a long time and have not yet been convinced on either side. I did think the quote of 1 Cor 12:13 was good, i have never thought of it in this context. God bless, Derek |
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3 | tongues w/o interpretation | 1 Corinthians | dennis3202 | 70678 | ||
Hi Debbie, It is interesting to hear your description of tongues, b/c I also attend a pentecostal church. However, many times people in my church, including elders, speak in tongues without giving any interpretation. I think the general idea is that when you speak in tongues you are praying directly to God, without your mind getting in the way essentially, so you are always praying the will of God. So praying in tongues is seen as almost better than praying "regularly". Is this a sin? I keep going back to the portion of 1 Corinthians which gives guidelines for speaking in tongues in church. Also, my church believes in the speaking of tongues as the sign that you have been "baptized with the Holy Spirit". I have never fully understood this, because I believe that the Holy Spirit comes into a person at salvation. I would love to hear your views and comments on these issues! Thanks and God bless, Derek |
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