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NASB | 1 Corinthians 12:4 ¶ Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 12:4 ¶ Now there are [distinctive] varieties of spiritual gifts [special abilities given by the grace and extraordinary power of the Holy Spirit operating in believers], but it is the same Spirit [who grants them and empowers believers]. |
Subject: some people say you must speak in tongue |
Bible Note: Hi EdB, Thank you very much for your time and work in collecting these Scriptures for me. I found 1 Cor 6:16, Isa 63:11, 2 Tim 1:14, Romans 8:9 and 11, Galatians 4:5 and Jude 1:19 as speaking especially to the Holy Spirit dwelling in us. I did not find any mention of speaking in tongues in any of those references. I see glorifying God in our bodies and spirit. I see the Shepherd glorified who came into our midst. I see the Holy Spirit who dwells in us guarding the treasure that is entrusted to us. I see His Spirit who dwells in us giving life to our mortal bodies because if Christ is in us the spirit is alive. I see that God has sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts who cries out "Abba, Father". We as ones who have received the spirit of adoption as sons also cry out, "Abba, Father". We are sons and joint-heirs with Christ. I see no need to speak in tongues or in an unknown language to prove that you belong to Him. I see the indwelling of the Holy Spirit as something that God does in His timing and as He wills. The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we belong to Him. We don't need some sign like speaking in tongues to prove our salvation. The value of speaking in tongues would be for edification and praising God. From the heart, Ray |