Can You Speak in Tongues?

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Rudimental

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So.. I'm born again. I became born again when I was like 12 years old. (25 years ago now) I was given a very precious gift then as well. The gift of speaking in tongues. I remember the day when it was given to me. I was prayed over by my father and another twig leader. (Twig is like a fellowship). I didn't think I could do it but the Holy Spirit came upon me and I just burst out in tears of joy and started speaking in a strange language that I couldn't understand but it still made sense if that makes sense? And I was able to just, well, to just do it.

During twig fellowship we would have bible study, sing some amazing songs like Leaning on the Everlasting Arms. Then we'd have tongues and interpretation. Someone would speak in tongues and then they would interpretate it. The interpretation part would be amazing. It would just flow, giving God thanks and blessings for all things and it would really give your goose pimples you know?

Does your church have a tongues and interpretation? You NEVER see church meetings speaking in tongues. Why is that!? Speaking in tongues is a gift from the Holy Spirit. It utters words that ONLY the Holy Spirit can understand. And speaking in tongues EDIFIES you. It literally makes you smarter, stronger, better.

So why don't people speak in tongues in churches? Why don't churches have a tongues and interpretation? Are they scared of what people might think? Do they think that people wont be able to understand it? Are they scared that the world will think they are crazy for talking complete gibberish?

Has the Holy Spirit blessed YOU with this amazing gift and if so, do you use it every day?

By doing so, you are not only edifying yourself, but you'll also be bringing glory to God!

Plus, old hairy legs can't stand it and runs for mile when you do!

So, if you can speak in tongues, do it EVERY DAY or as and when you can.

If you can't speak in tongues, and want to, let me know and I'll be happy to help you attain this wonderful gift that God has given us. Although I'm not sure how I'll do it across here but by George I'll give it a go! :)

Cheers and God bless.

Rudimental.
 
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Sirk

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Was just pondering this this morning. I think we pigeon hole God into speaking our native language and don't consider that He has His own language. Interesting thought I think. The holy spirit speaks in groanings that we cannot comprehend.
 
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kennethcadwell

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I have seen and heard of some churches who speak in tongues, however the ones I have come across so far misuse the gift or are just babbling about thinking they are speaking in tongues.

I am glad that you mentioned the interpreters as the bible clearly states that speaking in tongues openly is not to be done unless some one is there interpreting what is said.
I do believe the gifts exist still and I also believe we are not to boast about them, but to give God the glory for working through us with His gifts from the Holy Spirit. I do also believe the Holy Spirit administers the gifts as it fits God's will in our lives, meaning those who heal don't just go around healing everybody they come across or make a show out of it.
Even Jesus did not heal everybody around Him, and in most circumstances said to the one who was healed that their faith is what healed them. To me that shows that only if you have a true faith in the Lord that He can and will heal with no doubt will the gift of healing work.
 
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Rudimental

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Yes Sirk! :) Tongues comes from the deepest most inner parts where the Holy Spirit dwells. Indeed its words that we cannot comprehend, but to God, it is crystal clear to Him just like reading this is to you. Only with a LOT more being seen, head and understood from it.

God bless you brother!
 
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Rudimental

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Thanks Kenneth. :) Don't get me wrong, I'm in no way boasting about this (very underused) gift I have. I don't think I use it enough if at all to even be able to boast of it but I agree with you thoroughly with what you said. I just wondered what the response would be here to see how many born again Christians use this gift that God freely provides us with and if they know about how powerful it can be.

Yes we would always have a tongues and interpretation. And this would be done at twig fellowships.

1 Corinthians 14:4 says, "He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.”

It's very humbling what you have said though. Thank you brother. :)
 
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kaylagrl

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kennethcadwell said:
I have seen and heard of some churches who speak in tongues, however the ones I have come across so far misuse the gift or are just babbling about thinking they are speaking in tongues.

I am glad that you mentioned the interpreters as the bible clearly states that speaking in tongues openly is not to be done unless some one is there interpreting what is said.
I do believe the gifts exist still and I also believe we are not to boast about them, but to give God the glory for working through us with His gifts from the Holy Spirit. I do also believe the Holy Spirit administers the gifts as it fits God's will in our lives, meaning those who heal don't just go around healing everybody they come across or make a show out of it.
Even Jesus did not heal everybody around Him, and in most circumstances said to the one who was healed that their faith is what healed them. To me that shows that only if you have a true faith in the Lord that He can and will heal with no doubt will the gift of healing work.
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Jesus didn't heal everybody around Him? Can you tell me where Jesus said no to a healing?
 
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Rudimental said:
Thanks Kenneth. :) Don't get me wrong, I'm in no way boasting about this (very underused) gift I have. I don't think I use it enough if at all to even be able to boast of it but I agree with you thoroughly with what you said. I just wondered what the response would be here to see how many born again Christians use this gift that God freely provides us with and if they know about how powerful it can be.

Yes we would always have a tongues and interpretation. And this would be done at twig fellowships.

1 Corinthians 14:4 says, "He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.”

It's very humbling what you have said though. Thank you brother. :)
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I do not believe you are boasting about the gift, but that you are giving your testimony about how God is working through your life which is a good thing. As more people should give their testimonies out in front of others to see the grace and love of God and how wonderful it works through us.
The thing with gifts though is that because they are not wide and in the open, or because of doubt in others hearts have lead other fellow Christians to misuse scripture such as 1 Corinthians 13 to say that the gifts have ceased and no longer are in the world today. It is a sad thing to see so many fellow brothers and sister constantly putting limitations and restrictions on what God said He would do during the last days.
 
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kennethcadwell

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kaylagrl said:
Jesus didn't heal everybody around Him? Can you tell me where Jesus said no to a healing?
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He never said no, but remember when He walked through the mob and everybody was wanting Him to heal them but He did not as He kept walking. One woman however pushed her way through the crowd so that she could just touch His robe. When this happened Jesus felt the healing power of the Holy Spirit go from Him to her and stopped a spoke to her. He told her her faith has made her well.
 
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Ugly

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This must be a cultural thing that you're applying to everywhere else. Or times have changed the past few years. Which is doubtful. A lot of churches here speak in 'tongues'.
I was saved into Charismatic churches where tongues were taught and was surrounded by it and began doing it myself eventually. I gave it up within a few years. And I'm sure you'll have accusations as to why, much like the ones you've posted in here. And I'm happier having walked away from that mess.

What at I can't figure out is why this is posted in Family.
 
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Rudimental

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This must be a cultural thing that you're applying to everywhere else. Or times have changed the past few years. Which is doubtful. A lot of churches here speak in 'tongues'.
I was saved into Charismatic churches where tongues were taught and was surrounded by it and began doing it myself eventually. I gave it up within a few years. And I'm sure you'll have accusations as to why, much like the ones you've posted in here. And I'm happier having walked away from that mess.

What at I can't figure out is why this is posted in Family.
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Ugly, because we are all one family in Christ. :)
And because I figured it was the best place to put it no?
What is that unto you anyway? And why is that more important than my OP question?
Rather than condemning and finding fault, why not offer reprise and guidance too?

Ugly, what are you saying then? That you have renounced speaking in tongues? That you don't see it as a gift of the Holy Spirit?

That's slightly worrying tbh.

I wouldn't "accuse" you of anything brother. Unless that was directed at someone else in which case forgive me.

But I must digress, What do you mean by "that mess"? What mess? What is "messy" about the gift of tongues? :confused:

God bless you.
 
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kaylagrl

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He never said no, but remember when He walked through the mob and everybody was wanting Him to heal them but He did not as He kept walking. One woman however pushed her way through the crowd so that she could just touch His robe. When this happened Jesus felt the healing power of the Holy Spirit go from Him to her and stopped a spoke to her. He told her her faith has made her well.
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Matt 9-18 While he was saying this, a synagogue leader came and knelt before him and said, “My daughter has just died. But come and put your hand on her, and she will live.” 19 Jesus got up and went with him, and so did his disciples.20 Just then a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak. 21 She said to herself, “If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed.”22 Jesus turned and saw her. “Take heart, daughter,” he said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed at that moment.

Mark 5-A large crowd followed and pressed around him. 25 And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years. 26 She had suffered a great deal under the care of many doctors and had spent all she had, yet instead of getting better she grew worse. 27 When she heard about Jesus, she came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, 28 because she thought, “If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed.” 29 Immediately her bleeding stopped and she felt in her body that she was freed from her suffering.30 At once Jesus realized that power had gone out from him. He turned around in the crowd and asked, “Who touched my clothes?31 “You see the people crowding against you,” his disciples answered, “and yet you can ask, ‘Who touched me?’32 But Jesus kept looking around to see who had done it. 33 Then the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell at his feet and, trembling with fear, told him the whole truth. 34 He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.”

Luke 8-40 And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him.41 And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus' feet, and besought him that he would come into his house:42 For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him.43 And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any,44 Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched.45 And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, Master, the multitude throng thee and press thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?46 And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me.47 And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately.48 And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.

Sorry to be a stickler on this but it says there was a crowd around Him,it didn't say they wanted healing and He kept walking.The woman who needed healing touched Him and He felt power leaving Him.Jesus healed all who came to Him.The only exception is written and it was because of the lack of faith of the people not because He wasn't willing.He's always willing to heal,just like he's always willing to save.
 
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kaylagrl

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Yes I can and have to answer the OP :)
 
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It troubles me when churches emphasize the gift of tongs;especially when they are exercised without adhering to Biblical principles of order.

I also had an experience that causes me to believe that some instances of supposed interpretation are made up whether by intent or otherwise.

I was invited to a church where tongues were supposedly being interpreted. I recited 3 Psalms in Hebrew and the interpretation was not remotely close.
 
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kaylagrl

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MarcR said:
It troubles me when churches emphasize the gift of tongs;especially when they are exercised without adhering to Biblical principles of order.

I also had an experience that causes me to believe that some instances of supposed interpretation are made up whether by intent or otherwise.

I was invited to a church where tongues were supposedly being interpreted. I recited 3 Psalms in Hebrew and the interpretation was not remotely close.
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Yes it should be done in order and yes it is misused.When it truly is of God tongues is a wonderful witness to others.
 
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I can speak many tongues. English, Spanish, Some Japanese, German, and French. I don't babble nonsensically though and avoid churches who push or approve of it.
 
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kaylagrl

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I can speak many tongues. English, Spanish, Some Japanese, German, and French. I don't babble nonsensically though and avoid churches who push or approve of it.
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Like I said,when truly of God a wonderful thing to experience.
 
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Rudimental

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Me either and I'm not about to fake it LOL
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Yes you can sister. You can. EVERYONE can. It's just that some don't because they think its funny or stupid and can't understand it. Or because they haven't had the chance of someone helping them to do it like I had. You can and you WILL! :)

Nautilus said:
I can speak many tongues. English, Spanish, Some Japanese, German, and French. I don't babble nonsensically though and avoid churches who push or approve of it.
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Babble nonsensically? So you think it's a load of old stupid sounding rubbish then and because you can't understand it then it is just for idiots and mad men? Careful, you're almost mocking God.

That's great that you can speak those earth languages. But there's a BIG difference between being able to speak different earth languages and being able to speak in tongues. :)

Yes it sounds like nonsensical babbling. But that doesn't mean that it is! It is a DEVINE tongue that ONLY God can understand. It is a DEVINE gift, given freely to ALL men that want to do it and receive the blessings that it brings.

What do you mean by you avoid churches that push or approve it? What are you saying by this? That you don't think that it is a gift of God? That you think it is some man made mumbo-jumbo nonsense and that churches that speak in tongues are silly and ridiculous? Oh naive brother.

Come on man! If you truly are a believer and you know your bible, then you would know more than to call it some nonsensical babbling! Especially if you don't have any biblical knowledge on just what speaking in tongues actually is.

It is NOT nonsensical babbling. It is a gift of the Holy Spirit. Mostly all Christians know this. But it is often avoided because people feel embarrassed to do it in case they make a mistake or people think they are crazy.

You don't have to understand it! Unless the gift has been given to you, from an outsiders perspective, you will probably see it as such nonsensical babbling.

What am I saying then? That because I have the gift only I can understand it? No! Even I don't understand it. The words aren't even really words. You can't really spell them. You can't write them down. They just flow, from the soul.

Rather than dashing it off as some sort of stupid man-made nonsense, ask God to reveal it to you in His time.

It's a blessed gift of the Holy Spirit brother. Not some man made mumbo jumbo. :)
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Like I said,when truly of God a wonderful thing to experience.
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Yes indeed. Yes indeed!!! :)
 
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It is readily counterfeited and biblically has ceased. 1 Cor 13:8 The purpose for tongues was specific and intended for a specific group of people. Never done according to the bible in the modern church.

Ecstatic utterances are wholly out of order in the church body.

Inter testament means of authority before the bible was completed.

For the cause of Christ
Roger
 
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