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1 | what is the importance of tongues? | Acts 2:4 | kalos | 148278 | ||
Tim: You write: "Overall, one's outlook will depend upon one's position regarding tongues in general." Exactly! This is where we agree. :-) A long time ago I posted the following: The doctrine of speaking in tongues is unique in that every person in the world has some bias regarding this doctrine, one way or the other, based on experience or the lack of it. What I mean is that every person reading this either has or has not experienced speaking in tongues. I will be the first to acknowledge that we base doctrine on Scripture and not on experience. Yet it seems to me that whether one has experienced speaking in tongues would have some influence on his understanding and interpretation of the doctrine. Some have told me the same could be said of any doctrine. I would have to disagree. Most of us have not experienced death, heaven, hell, resurrection, the Rapture, etc. Therefore, the presence or absence of experience has virtually no bearing on how one interprets these doctrines. But, I don't see how anyone writing or teaching on the subject of tongues could be totally uninfluenced by whether or not he himself had spoken in tongues. This is merely an observation. I am not here arguing for or against the cessation of the gift of tongues. Kalos P.S. Although I am not arguing it, I do NOT believe in the cessation of the gift of tongues. What has been my personal experience? In the words of the apostle Paul, "I thank God that I speak in tongues..." (1 Cor. 14:18 ESV) |
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2 | what is the importance of tongues? | Acts 2:4 | Morant61 | 148284 | ||
Greetings Kalos! Thanks for sharing my friend! I think that it is possible, but it takes great care and discipline. One must avoid going beyond what Scripture actually says. I have seen arguements on both sides of the issue that seem to have been made out of whole cloth! :-) So, for instance, while I personal believe the famous reference in Rom. 8 may be a reference to 'tongues', it is by no means certain. So, I would never us this verse as proof of anything concerning tongues. I might raise it as a possibility, but that would be all. One also must let go of emotion concerning the topic. This is such an emotional issue, and both sides generally feel attacked if someone disagree with them. Emotion simply confuses the issue. :-) As always, Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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