Subject: josiebible, where does it say we can ask |
Bible Note: Hi Searcher, They are different in function, but not different in meaning. By that I mean both chapters are speaking of and teaching about the proper use of tongues. For instance look at 1 Corinthians 14:5 5 Now I wish that you all spoke in tongues, but even more that you would prophesy; and greater is one who prophesies than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may receive edifying. Look at the second part of this verse. Let me paraphrase to convey the interpretation..Greater is the message of prophesy (because it is clearly understood) than tongues UNLESS the tongues are interpreted..then they are equal with prophesy because the message in tongues is clearly understood. But what I want you to see is that Paul said UNLESS meaning all tongues may not be interpreted. 1 Corinthians 12:10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: Now look at verse 14 and 15 14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful. 15 What is the outcome then? I will pray with the spirit and I will pray with the mind also; I will sing with the spirit and I will sing with the mind also. Paul says,' I will do both pray in tongues (in the Spirit) and I will pray with the mind...' Verse 18 and 19 18 I thank God, I speak in tongues more than you all; 19 however, in the church I desire to speak five words with my mind so that I may instruct others also, rather than ten thousand words in a tongue. Notice the HOWEVER.. Paul is saying that he speaks in tongues but in a church service it is preferable to speak either with words clearly understood or with tongues as long as there is an interpreter. Note 14:27 limits it to "at the most three" and "one at a time" ... not "two or more", as you said. 26 What is the outcome then, brethren? When you assemble, each one has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification. 27 If anyone speaks in a tongue, it should be by two or at the most three, and each in turn, and one must interpret; 28 but if there is no interpreter, he must keep silent in the church; and let him speak to himself and to God. Searcher, if there was only the gift of tongues administered by the Holy Spirit at His will, why would Paul have even needed to write this letter of correction? Was it not to teach these believers the difference in praying, or singing in the spirit for personal edification and speaking through the 'gift' of tongues with the 'gift' of interpretation present? Secondly, if it is a miraculous language with someone present who know the language..why is there the need for the 'gift of interpretation'? Note 14:27 limits it to "at the most three" and "one at a time" ... not "two or more", as you said. I apologize Searcher, I was refering to Matthew 18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. See verse 26 says "When you assemble"? My stament should have read, When two or more are gathered the gift of tongues can operate provided there is an interpreter. Sorry for the incomplete statement. But we won't be contentious. If you are asking because you are seeking, we can talk more. If you are asking to be contentious, we can close the discussion now as agreeing to disagree peacefully. God bless |