Bible Question: Does the New Testament teach that their are two different kinds of the gift of tongues: a known language one and a private prayer language? Mike |
Bible Answer: Greetings Mike! The answer to your question would be 'Yes' and 'No'. No, there aren't two kinds of tongues! Yes, there appear to be two uses of tongues! 1 Cor. 12-14 deals extensively with the gifts. In it, it is mentioned that tongues with interpretation is meant for the public worship service, but tongues without interpretation is meant for personal worship. Some even combine this fact with Rom. 8:26 - " In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express." - and say that this is a description of someone praying privately in tongues. Whether it is or not, 1 Cor. 12-14 defintitely makes a case for two seperate uses for tongues. I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |