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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: Dear Steve, Just for proper balance, here are some good arguments for cessationism: Dr. Thomas Edgar of Captial Bible Seminary: http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Atlantis/5068/charismata/edgar.htm Dr. John F. Walvoord of Dallas Theological Seminary: http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Atlantis/5068/charismata/walvoord.htm Dr. Willem Berends of Reformed Theological College: http://www.pastornet.net.au/rtc/cessatn.htm And regarding the scriptural nature of tongues, I'd always recommend Charles Hodge: http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Atlantis/5068/charismata/hodge.htm Anyone serious about making some kind of normative behavior associated with signs and wonders should be familiar with all of the arguments and be able to address them. An alternative is to throw out sola scriptura entirely in favor of experientialism, thereby avoiding the arguments altogether. In Him, Doc |