Questions tagged [speaking-in-tongues]
Also called "glossolalia", the supernatural gift of speaking in foreign or spiritual languages
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What are the tongues of angels in comparison to the tongues of men?
Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.
(1st Corinthians 13:1 KJV)
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What is a general survey of early Catholic exegetes who have interpreted Romans 8:23-27 as parallel to speaking in tongues?
In Romans 8:23-27 there is a description of praying with inarticulate "sighs and groanings." There are some who interpret this as, in addition to literal sighs and groans, also being a type ...
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What do charismatic theologians say about Speaking in Tongues without an interpretation?
In 1 Corinthians 14:28 it states:
εαν δε μη η διερμηνευτης σιγατω εν εκκλησια εαυτω δε λαλειτω και τω
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But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to ...
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What is the biblical basis for speaking in tongues for deliverance and spiritual warfare?
This question was originally inspired by a "Buddhist to Christian" testimony (courtesy of this answer). Specifically, this part of the testimony:
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I met her while visiting my best ...
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What is the overview belief of the SDA regarding the Gift of Tongues?
One of the fundamental beliefs of the SDA is the belief in (Spiritual Gifts and Ministries No 17) but what is intriguing is whenever they list these gifts in their commentaries the gift of tongues is ...
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Are there any sources other than Acts 2 reporting Xenoglossy during the first centuries of Christianity?
Xenoglossy, the ability to suddenly speak a language one has never learned or studied, is reported to have taken place at Pentecost in Acts chapter 2. Are there any other independent sources that ...
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What would Christians sympathetic to Holy Spirit 'speaking in tongues' today say about such a practice going on in non-Christian religions?
I found this claim in a Protestant Christian web-site (which prompts this question):
"In just about every part of the world, glossolalia can be observed. Pagan religions all over the world are ...
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Are there any extra-biblical documented instances of the gift of interpretation of tongues in the history of the Church?
The gift of interpretation of tongues is mentioned in chapters 12 and 14 of the apostle Paul's first Epistle to the Corinthians:
10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another ...
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If multiple languages cause confusion and scattering, why speak in many 'tongues'?
In Genesis 11:9 we see that humanity had a single purpose, a single city and a single 'tower'. However that purpose and the following construction were in discord to Deity, thus the Lord 'scattered ...
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Why do some people speak in 'tongues' , which have to be interpreted, when angels do not?
Prior to the birth of Jesus Christ, angels spoke to Zechariah, to Joseph and to Mary. After his birth, angels spoke to shepherds, then to Joseph and Mary together, and then to Joseph again (four times)...
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What answer do speakers of 'tongues' have in regard to the emphasis of scripture?
This question regards those who support and participate in the modern 'speaking in tongues' and asks what their answer would be regarding the emphasis of scripture.
Note that it is not a matter of '...
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When was it claimed for the first time that Christians could "pray in tongues" in private for self-edification?
Very simple question: in the history of Christianity, when was it claimed for the first time (outside of the Bible, to avoid exegetical controversies, please) that the gift of tongues could be used in ...
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How do Pentecostals or other Charismatics respond to criticisms about 'speaking in tongues' by multiple people at once and without interpretation?
An answer to a question about the gifts of the Holy Spirit here states
"The ones in the middle react to the abuse done by some who take
verses about Languages/tongues out of context and in some ...
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Have a message in tongues and its interpretation ever been verified by an outsider fluent in both languages?
Let's say someone speaks a message in tongues (in language X) to a whole congregation at a church service, and then someone else stands up and speaks the interpretation (in language Y, understood by ...
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How do Continuationists discern between genuine and made-up interpretations of tongues?
When someone claiming to have the gift of interpretation of tongues interprets someone else's tongue speaking, how do Continuationists (e.g. Pentecostals, Charismatics, etc.) go about determining ...
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Are there any documented cases of Xenoglossy (i.e. "Acts 2:1-13 type" tongues, understood by a foreigner) in recent history (19th century on)?
I'm aware of the existence of many Pentecostal and Charistmatic groups that believe in the gift of tongues and claim to be able to exercise it. In fact, one can very easily find lots of videos of ...
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Aside from St. Vincent Ferrer, are there any other saints said to have had the "gift of tongues"?
What I am not asking about: Glossolalia, as practiced by Charismatics in the modern day.
What I am asking about: St. Vincent Ferrer was born in Spain and travelled as far north as Germany and ...
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Do Pentecostals believe that they are speaking real languages or that God purposely uses gibberish?
How do Pentecostals reconcile the babbling of modern "tongues" with the scriptural example of actual languages being spoken? Do they say that the babbling is indeed a real language or that God has ...
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Is there any extra-biblical evidence of tongues from the first, or even second, century?
This is not a question whether tongues exist, yesterday or today, but I'm looking for extra-biblical writings on the existence thereof.
Is there any documentation outside of the Bible, either from ...
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Do any Church Fathers directly connect "speaking in tongues" with anything other than existing human languages?
One of the arguments made by those who believe that the gift of speaking in tongues has ceased (cessationists) is that the "tongues" spoken of in both Acts and 1 Corinthians 12–14 are "real" human ...
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What did Paul mean when he wrote 1 Corinthians 14:22 in the context of 1 Corinthians 14:23-25?
We see in 1 Corinthians 14:22 that tongues are a sign for unbelievers and prophesy is a sign for believers, yet in the latter verses it appears to indicate the opposite, that tongues are sign for ...
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Is the Pentecostal concept of "praying in the Spirit" consistent with any pre-Pentecostal teachings?
In a recent small group Bible study sponsored by a local Pentecostal church, attendees were encouraged to "pray in the Spirit." The study leader cited these verses:
So what shall I do? I ...
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According to Pentecostalism/Charismaticism, can Satan understand all tongues?
This question is geared towards Pentecostals and Charismatics (although all views are welcome), can Satan understand the tongues that are spoken by a person that is speaking in tongues as uttered by ...
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Any instructions given by contemporary prominent preachers on how to receive the gift of tongues?
Is there any method/instruction given by prominent preachers recently on how to receive the gift of tongues? Some specific way of prayer, some specific steps to follow, what kind of attitude is ...
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Any instructions given by the church fathers on how to receive the gift of tongues?
1 Corinthians 14:39 (NIV)
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and do not
forbid speaking in tongues.
In the early church, the gift of tongues was a common gift which ...
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How to receive the gift of tongues according to the New Testament? [closed]
1 Corinthians 14:39 (NIV)
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and do not
forbid speaking in tongues.
In the early church, the gift of tongues was a common gift which ...
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Are there Christian groups that speak in tongues but as a policy require translation of the God-given language?
If, therefore, the whole church comes together and all speak in tongues, and outsiders or unbelievers enter, will they not say that you are out of your minds?—1st Corinthians 14:23 (ESV)
There are ...
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What is role of speaking in tongues in Assemblies of God denomination?
A previous question was answered listing perhaps only one denomination, and it wasn't AOG, that held speaking in tongues as sign of spiritual maturity. Does the Assemblies of God group speak in ...
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What is the basis for Cessationism?
Cessationism is the belief held by some protestants that the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit, such as prophecy, do not occur in present day. The general thinking is that these gifts "ceased" at ...
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What is the Southern Baptist belief regarding speaking in tongues?
I have yet to see anyone speaking in tongues in a Southern Baptist church. Having said that, the lack of speaking in tongues does not necessarily mean that Southern Baptists never speak in tongues or ...
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What do those who practice the gift of 'tongues' consider the purpose to be?
In Acts 2, we read of how the apostles received the gift of tongues so that people heard the gospel in their own languages. Is the gift of tongues, then, specifically evangelistic or does it have a ...
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Why do there appear to be two very different variations of “tongues” in the New Testament? [closed]
The first variety seemed to be without need for interpretation because all those who heard it heard their own language being spoken.
Acts 2:8 (NKJV):
And how is it that we hear, each in our own ...
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When a person speaks in tongues, do they understand what they are saying? [closed]
As a follow-up to my other question: Can people speak in tongues today?, and specifically, this answer:
When a person speaks in tongues (either historically, or today), do they understand what they'...
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Do Christians regard speaking in tongues as necessary? [closed]
I have heard that some Christians consider it the only sure sign of having received the Holy Spirit, which would seem quite important.
If not generally, which groups hold to this belief, and in what ...
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Are tongues a sign for believers or unbelievers? [closed]
1 Corinthians 14:22-25 confuses me. Verse 22 states:
Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers; prophecy, however, is not for unbelievers but for believers.
So, tongues is a ...
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Can people speak in tongues today? [closed]
The Bible refers to people speaking in tongues--most notably at Pentecost. Is this something that legitimately happens today?
I've been in church services where speaking in tongues has happened, but ...
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