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NASB | Acts 2:6 And when this sound occurred, the crowd came together, and were bewildered because each one of them was hearing them speak in his own language. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 2:6 And when this sound was heard, a crowd gathered, and they were bewildered because each one was hearing those in the upper room speaking in his own language or dialect. |
Subject: When will I speak/pray in tongues? |
Bible Note: Greetings Joe! May I butt in? We have been agreeing for so long now, I think it is time that we disagree again! :-) You said: "There is absolutely NO evidence for a special, private prayer language in Scripture as a gift from God. In fact, every instruction regarding speaking in tongues warns against elevating it to a level at which it does not belong, as well as instructing interpreters to be present. Private "speaking in tongues" edifies no one, makes sense to no human being (including the one doing the praying), and is not done in the context of the communion of saints." I would have to slightly disagree. I agree that all of all spiritual gifts are given primarily for the edification of the church, but there are references to praying to oneself with the result that one's self is edified. Consider the following verses: 1 Cor. 14:4 - "He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church." 1 Cor. 14:17 - "You may be giving thanks well enough, but the other man is not edified." 1 Cor. 14:28 - "If there is no interpreter, the speaker should keep quiet in the church and speak to himself and God." I understand the above verses to mean that tongues in a public worship service should always be interpreted if they are spoken aloud. If there is no interpreter, than the speaker can speak to himself and be edified - through a form of worship. So, 1 Cor. 14 does say that private tongues edifies the speaker, but balances it with the greater goal of edifiying the church. I another post, you touched upon several teachings that I agree are not found in Scripture. No where does the Bible say that: 1) The Devil cannot understand tongues! 2) That the purpose of tongues is to keep Satan from understanding our prayers. I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas my friend! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |