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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 Steve! Allow me to respond to your question with a question my friend. Where does the Bible say that a message in tongues must be something that is not already in the Bible? ;-) In fact, I would question the validity of any message that 'added' something new to the Bible. But, let's carry the implications of your question a little further. What does a preacher preach that it not already in the Bible? Do you see where this slippery slope could lead? Here is an example of the groundless assumptions I have been talking about. No where does Scripture say that a message in 'tongues' must be something new or unique that is not found in the Bible. Yet, this critia is used as a basis to reject tongues. :-( My limited experience with public tongues consited of messages of enouragement mostly - calls to trust God and that God would provide for His people. I have seen other gifts used in minsitry settings over the years. I was praying with a young lady in one service, when God's Spirit revealed some information to me that I had no way of knowing about her. When I asked her about, it was true and we were able to deal with the issues facing her honestly and openly. This is just one example of what spiritual gifts can do in terms of ministry. |