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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: Greetings 1-2Steve! Forgive me for not just calling you Steve, but we have other Steves on the the forum. :-) I would fully agree with you my friend that anyone believing that tongues is necessary for salvation is completely wrong. :-) Also, allow me to say that while we may not agree on every point, I am glad that you are on the forum. Allow me to make just a few brief comments, as I am falling asleep! ;-) 1) The fact that angels communicated in known languages does not necessarily mean that there is no such thing as a 'tongue of angels'. If I were to speak only Spanish to you, it would not necessarily follow that English did not exist. :) So, the best we are left with is that it is possible that 'tongues' only refers to 'human' tongues, but that it is also possible that it can refer to the 'tongues' of angels as well. 2) There seems to be evidence in Scripture for a private and a public use of tongues. Paul explictly says that if no one can interpret, one should speak to himself and God. Just because someone hears a 'tongue' today and does not understand it, does not mean that it can't be a real tongue - it may simply be one of those instances where no interpreter is present. I would totally agree with your point about the modern practice of tongues. Scripture is quite clear that if no interpreter is present, one should keep quiet and not speak out publically. This rule is violated all the time in churches today. :-( 3) 1 Cor. 14:22 is one of those verses that if one reads 100 commentaries, one will get 100 different views. :-) But, I would disagree that 'that which is perfect' is Scripture. Do we really know now even as we are known? ;-) Personally, I take the approach that the time mentioned is when Christ sets up the new Heaven and new Earth. The timing certainly isn't clearly spelled out in Scripture. Personally, I think that if the time was soon, Paul would have made it more clear. I also don't think it is fair to assign 'tongues' to 'baby Christians'. Nothing in Scripture ever makes such a claim. 4) Lastly, experience should never over rule Scripture. However, that doesn't mean that experiences should not be a valid part of the Christian life. Do you experience peace in Christ? Do you experience joy in Christ? Do you experience love? The answer of course is 'Yes'! Does your experience in any of these instances indicate that you have place Scripture second to experience? Get some good rest my new friend! I plan on doing the same! ;) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |