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NASB | 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. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 2:4 And they were all filled [that is, diffused throughout their being] with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues (different languages), as the Spirit was giving them the ability to speak out [clearly and appropriately]. |
Subject: what is the importance of tongues? |
Bible Note: If we have to speak in tongues as evidence of our salvation, then you tell me, where does faith come in? If I recall right the bible doesn't say that Abraham spoke in tongues and it was counted to him as righteousness. No...He BELIEVED (faith). Besides that, speaking in tongues Today is just a bunch of thrown together syllables that make no sense. Find that in the bible. Every single verse that has the word glossa (tongue) except 2 (both are in Isaiah), the word is used of a HUMAN language. Not some cosmic mumbo jumbo. I take offence to this, because these people will exhalt themselves and look down on people who don't "speak in tongues" and, I and you are just as saved as they are. We were saved by faith through grace, not tongues. My evidence is my personal relationship with Jesus when I pray, read His word, and live life focused on Him. Tongues have only one purpose today and that was spelled out in 1 Cor. 14:4 a. This is a negative statement, not positive. Also remember that Paul wrote this letter because the Corinthian church was a carnal church. Just read some of the things they did. I'm sorry, but I can't sit idley by and let someone tell you a bunch of lies. Those 10 reasons seriously err from the Scriptures. May God's truth prevail. Sincerly, steve |