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1 | speaking in tounges | 1 Cor 12:30 | stjohn | 215157 | ||
Dear Mike, I don't see how you can say that speaking in tongues can lead anyone to Christ when, it is written: "Therefore if the whole church assembles together and all speak in tongues, and ungifted men or unbelievers enter, will they not say that you are mad?" 1 Cor 14:23 How does that glorify Christ? Thats not a hammer... it's a nut. John |
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2 | speaking in tounges | 1 Cor 12:30 | strts5 | 215158 | ||
John, That is funny! I should have clarified tongues plus interpretation or prophessy, sorry if that wasn't clear. I have seen plenty of nuts, there are LOTS of them, in fact I have acted like a nut in the past, but I grew up and matured. To clarify interpretation on tongues and prophessy only point to the cross of Jesus Christ. That is the litmus test, if Christ is not glorified it is a fraud, and I have heard my share of this. It is very sad. In Love, Mike |
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3 | speaking in tounges | 1 Cor 12:30 | stjohn | 215159 | ||
Hi Mike, I'm glad you can see some humor, thats very encouraging! :-) We should never take ourselves too seriously. May I ask, Mike, how many people you have seen lead to Christ by speaking in tongues? I have never seen this, nor have I heard of any genuine conversion by doing so. I have though, heard of and seen, many, by preaching the word of God in intelligible words, and there are many, many thousands, no, millions, that have been lead to Christ by, simply giving out His Word in a clear, understandable way; and the power of the Holy Spirit works miraculously through His Word to effect conviction of sin and, faith in the heart of the unbeliever, destined for hell without having heard God's all redeeming Word of truth; spoken in clear, understandable words. By the way, Paul never encourages anyone to speak in tongues. In fact, he does a very good job of discouraging it. In fact, though he may say he wished all would, (and though he doesn't condemn it, though I'd say he comes pretty close and as so many take out of context that he wishes all would) he goes on to say: he would rather speak five intelligible words, that edify, then five thousand in tongues. He not only discourages tongues, but also urges them to grow up and seek higher gifts. So I would contend that speaking in tongues is not for a, mature Christian, but, for an immature one, who's faith is weak and needs some kind of sign to build up their faith. I urge you to take Paul's advice. On that note, I think this thread has run it's course and, will respectfully bow out. If you feel you need the last word, please feel free, you may do so. An added note: The 'Hammer' my friend, Mike, is, Christ, preached in understandable words, and Him crucified, preached in understandable words. Not, tongues. Shalom and God bless John p.s. I've really enjoyed our discussion, Mike, you've been very graceful. Thank you. |
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4 | speaking in tounges | 1 Cor 12:30 | strts5 | 215163 | ||
word! (I believe thats the last one) | ||||||
5 | speaking in tounges | 1 Cor 12:30 | stjohn | 215168 | ||
:-) Welcome to the forum! By the way... |
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