Tongue SpeakingTongue SpeakingWhat is the gift of tongues?

What does the NT teach?

4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. 5 And there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men,

Acts 2:4-5

6 And when this sound occurred, the multitude came together, and were confused, because everyone heard them speak in his own language. 7 Then they were all amazed and marveled, saying to one another, "Look, are not all these who speak Galileans? 8 And how is it that we hear, each in our own language in which we were born?

Acts 2:6-8

In the NT – tongues was an identifiable language“heard them speaking in his own language”Other claims today – New language, Prayer language, Language of Adam, Unintelligible jargon, Inarticulate jargon, Meaningless sylables, Devotional language

Definition :

“Glossolalia is a phenomenon of abnormal psychology found in most world religions, both ancient and modern, and often completely outside of religious context. It has no rational meaning but consists of mere ecstatic utterances.”Glossolilia, Jimmy Jividen, page 23

Definition :

Acts 2:1-13Who spoke in tongues ?

Only the 12 apostlesAll were Galileans (2:7)Mathias with 11 (1:26)Peter with the 11 (2:14)Peter and rest of apostles (2:37)

Tongues in NT

Acts 2:1-13Who spoke in tongues ?What was the nature of tongues ?

Common, known languageLanguage not known or studied by

the speakerAble to speak as if it were their native

language

Tongues in NT

Acts 2:1-13Who spoke in tongues ?What was the nature of tongues ?How was this power received ?

Holy Spirit – directly on themEndued with power (Luke 24:49)Without any human interventionAs was promised by Jesus

Tongues in NT

Acts 2:1-13Who spoke in tongues ?What was the nature of tongues ?How was this power received ?What was the purpose ?

Fulfilled Joel 2:28-32Visible demonsatration of God's

approval of their preachingAble to communicat the gospel in the

native language of hearers

Tongues in NT

Acts 10:44-48It was a “like gift” - tonguesIt came in a similar manner – direct from God Purpose – convince Jews that the gospel is for ALL menTongues are not related to salvation – Cornelius spoke in tongues before his baptism

Tongues in NT

Acts 19:1-6Tongues came through the “laying on of apostles hands”Problem – their faith was looking the wrong directionThey were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus

Tongues in NT

1 Corinthians 12, 13, 14Brief Summary12 – List of 9 spiritual gifts, we are a body of different parts, we need all the parts, must work together13 – Love is greater, Love lasts, gifts are temporary14 – Prophecy is more useful than tongues, rules for how they are used in worship

Tongues in NT

1 Corinthians 12, 13, 14Comments on “unknown tongue”“Unknown” is in italics – added by translators to clarify meaningNot unknown to mankindBut unknown to the speakerWe can not say “Amen” unless we understand the language (14:16)

Tongues in NT

Tongues was a gift given to NT ChristiansThe purpose was to aid in the rapid spread of the gospelIt was one of 9 temporary giftsThat gift ceased, faded away

Church was well establishedInspiration was completeCopies of NT were availableNeed for tongues ended

Tongues in NT