Bible Question: What is the purpose of the holy spirit and how does speaking in a unknown tongue benifit our spirit. |
Bible Answer: Hi Ron886 "Question: " how does speaking in a unknown tongue benefit our spirit." The answer to that is, we are not told how it does, but we are told it does happen, that we should pray in an unknown tongue, for the edification of our spirit, when we pray privately, and for the edification of the Church, when we prophesy. 1 Corinthians 14:2-4 2.) For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. 3.) But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. 4.) He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. We see from these verses that a person that speaks in an Unknown Tongue, speaks only to God, and thereby is edified, but when he speaks in public, the whole church is edified. We are then told by Paul, the speaking in tongues should not be forbidden, but the gift of speaking in tongues should be in order, with his teaching. 1 Corinthians 14:39 39.) Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. 40.) Let all things be done decently and in order. Vintage68 |
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