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NASB | 1 Corinthians 12:30 All do not have gifts of healings, do they? All do not speak with tongues, do they? All do not interpret, do they? |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 12:30 Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret? |
Subject: speaking in tounges |
Bible Note: Hi Mike, I'm glad you can see some humor, thats very encouraging! :-) We should never take ourselves too seriously. May I ask, Mike, how many people you have seen lead to Christ by speaking in tongues? I have never seen this, nor have I heard of any genuine conversion by doing so. I have though, heard of and seen, many, by preaching the word of God in intelligible words, and there are many, many thousands, no, millions, that have been lead to Christ by, simply giving out His Word in a clear, understandable way; and the power of the Holy Spirit works miraculously through His Word to effect conviction of sin and, faith in the heart of the unbeliever, destined for hell without having heard God's all redeeming Word of truth; spoken in clear, understandable words. By the way, Paul never encourages anyone to speak in tongues. In fact, he does a very good job of discouraging it. In fact, though he may say he wished all would, (and though he doesn't condemn it, though I'd say he comes pretty close and as so many take out of context that he wishes all would) he goes on to say: he would rather speak five intelligible words, that edify, then five thousand in tongues. He not only discourages tongues, but also urges them to grow up and seek higher gifts. So I would contend that speaking in tongues is not for a, mature Christian, but, for an immature one, who's faith is weak and needs some kind of sign to build up their faith. I urge you to take Paul's advice. On that note, I think this thread has run it's course and, will respectfully bow out. If you feel you need the last word, please feel free, you may do so. An added note: The 'Hammer' my friend, Mike, is, Christ, preached in understandable words, and Him crucified, preached in understandable words. Not, tongues. Shalom and God bless John p.s. I've really enjoyed our discussion, Mike, you've been very graceful. Thank you. |