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NASB | 1 Corinthians 14:22 So then tongues are for a sign, not to those who believe but to unbelievers; but prophecy is for a sign, not to unbelievers but to those who believe. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 14:22 Therefore, [unknown] tongues are [meant] for a [supernatural] sign, not to believers but to unbelievers [who might be receptive]; while prophecy [foretelling the future, speaking a new message from God to the people] is not for unbelievers but for believers. |
Bible Question: I am just curious(and not wanting to come across mean or start anything), but then what is it that makes one think tongues is not used today? When someone stands up in church and speaks in an unknown tongue and someone interprets? I have seen an interpretation before and had it happen to me. But like I said before- this will be a never ending debate. Because it is in the way one perceives what they read in the scripture. Now, some read scripture and want to perceive differently from what is says, because someone said it was just pure laziness or something to effect to perceive the word differently. At any rate everyone's minds work differently. Perception is different, just as beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If tongues doesn't excist then what is the feeling that comes over us when the spirit moves and we speak in tongues? :-) |
Bible Answer: Hi eowyn, You're asking a sincere question with a right motive. I would encourage you to re-read the post from kalos by Daniel Wallace. There are some sound words of wisdom given. I think you might have overlooked his point:-) I don't know what the "feeling" that comes over someone "when the spirit moves and we speak in tongues" as I've never had that experience. Now, let me qualify what I just said. Simply because one has not had a certain experience doesn't mean that they can't discern from the Word. Further, we must ALWAYS judge an experience from the Word of God- not vice-versa! Experience is not to be our guide. Scripture never speaks of "feelings" in regard to our faith. Faith always has an object and that object is not feelings. I hope this provides some clarification. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |