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NASB | Mark 16:17 "These signs will accompany those who have believed: in My name they will cast out demons, they will speak with new tongues; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Mark 16:17 "These signs will accompany those who have believed: in My name they will cast out demons, they will speak in new tongues; |
Bible Question:
Here's my question. I hear that not only do you have to be baptized in Jesus name but that you must speak in tongues. How does this process take place? Where do I go and get this new language/tongue? help!!!!!!! Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance. |
Bible Answer: Dear jbw, Let's take a closer look at your question. When you say that "you heard" that you "must" speak in tongues. I have to ask where you heard this? Certainly not in the scriptures. I am not aware of a verse that says you MUST speak in tongues. There is one that says this... Mark 16:17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; So if you believe certain signs can follow you. To say one MUST speak in tongues we would have to say one MUST cast our devils to be saved. Now that would be a silly doctrine wouldn't it? Or one MUST drink deadly things. We know that Paul is an example of taking up a serpent unawares on the Island of Mileta and shaking it off and feeling no ill effects, so that others heard the gospel from him as a result. Shall we say that becuase God has promised to protect us even miracously on the mission field that one MUST take up serpents to be saved? I suggest that you read through the book of Acts and underline every reference to the baptism of the Holy Ghost and the gift of tongues. Then read 1 cor 12-14 and also Rom 12. After reading carefully and meditating on them allowing God to reveal things to your spirit, pray before and after and during your meditation. Then when you have a handle on all these scriptures tell me what you think the Word says. I will not add anything to the subject until you tell me what the Lord has shown you. But I must warn you to forget what men have taught you. Start fresh and study the scriptures only. May God Bless You as You Study His Word. Also I would like to add, concerning Baptism in the Name of Jesus or Father Son and Holy Ghost do a search on this post for my previous posts about what "in the name of" means. |