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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: Ashestobeauty: What I would love to hear is biblical support for your points of view, as I have said before. As far as Mark 16 goes, we have two problems. The first is that the verse you cited doesn't appear in many of the earliest manuscripts, suggesting that is may be a later addition. Secondly, if these are the marks of ALL believers, have you cast out demons? Have you handled snakes? Ever drink poison? Why do you elevate the speaking of tongues over all of these other marks of the believer? My biggest problem with the seeking of the more "sensational" gifts is the complete loss of focus of WHY spiritual gifts are given to believers in the first place. Scripture shows clearly that the gifts we have are not for ourselves, but rather for the CHURCH (Ephesians 4:12-16, 2 Corinthians 10:8; 2 Corinthians 13:10). 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. It is so important to stick to Scripture. Man-made doctrines are tearing down American evangelicalism, and what is needed more than a nation speaking in tongues is God's people returning to the truth of God's Word. And that means THEOLOGY, not sensational experientialism. Sola Scriptura. --Joe! |