Speaking in tongues

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You can believe you are an automobile. You can even sit in the garage and make sounds like a car but no matter how much you believe it is never going to be true. You will never be a car.

For the cause of Christ
Roger
Whoa. That is a perfect atheistic response. My oh my.

You are not speaking on behalf of Christ, but against. Christ did not tell us we are automobiles. The things written in this thread by me, are of Christ. And you obviously do not believe. That's on you.
 
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1) I practice it because it is a very good thing, that the apostles wrote about, which the Holy Spirit has brought to Jesus' Body. There are good reasons why the Holy Spirit did this, and they are explained by the apostle(s
you are free to do that. being as the bible makes no reference to Jesus doing it or teaching it i chose no to based on that.

2) I have not given up my free will, ever. IN fact, that's an impossibility. Even if you enslave yourself to somebody or something, your free will is doing such. So it's silly to think we don't have our free will in any kind of a situation. Your bringing up this point must mean that somehow, you really do not understand what has been written in this thread, and everything that pertains to a life in the Spirit. Even while giving the Holy Spirit supreme obedience, does not mean my free will has stopped.
you are not understanding my point but its ok.

3) It's probable that you are not a Christian, but think yourself to be one. No offense. Millions think they are a Christian because they give mental ascent to the story of Christ. But that does not make a person a Christian. It takes a miracle birth, i.e. be born again. When this happens, you will go from the kingdom of darkness to the kingdom of light. There can be no mistaking it.
i follow the teachings of the Father and Son. i consider myself a Christian but i do not put a lot of focus on religious and denomination labels. again, Jesus didnt teach this, this is a custom of man. Jesus warned against teachings of man.
also i i dont think its proper to falsely accuse people nor suggest they are wrong when they dont worship the exact same way that i do.
 
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Why would Jesus have spoken in tongues?
that was not the question

Do YOU do everything that Jesus did? Do you heal everyone? Do you turn water into wine? Do you walk on water and cannot have a bath because you would simply float?
no, and i dont add to what he taught

So, the smart aleck answer of whether or not Jesus spoke in tongues is really not that smart at all[/QUOTE]

IMO i dont think its smart to practice or teach something Jesus did not teach or do.
 
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did Jesus speak in tongues? did Jesus instruct anyone to speak in tongues?

Matthew 6:7-8

7But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. 8Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.


 
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that was not the question

no, and i dont add to what he taught

So, the smart aleck answer of whether or not Jesus spoke in tongues is really not that smart at all

IMO i dont think its smart to practice or teach something Jesus did not teach or do.
Nope, Jesus did not speak in tongues. The gift of holy Spirit was not given until he ascended. Jesus was exalted to the right hand of God - he received from the Father the promised holy Spirit and poured out what happened on the day of Pentecost. That's why he told the apostles to tarry in Jerusalem and wait for the promise of the Father . . .
 
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that was not the question



IMO i dont think its smart to practice or teach something Jesus did not teach or do.

The flip side of that, which I have tried to explain, is the question:

Do YOU do EVERYTHING Jesus did? No? Well is it smart NOT to do everything Jesus did?

Jesus said the Holy Spirit would be sent AFTER |He ascended

sorry if you cannot grasp that...seriously...it's really pretty simple

unless of course one WANTS to disbelieve
 

BenFTW

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The very idea that Jesus did not do it, or teach it as an excuse to not speak in tongues yourself is an odd perspective to take. The reason being, is that everything in the Bible is of the Lord, it was Holy Spirit inspired. So, whether it was recorded out of the mouth of Jesus or out of the disciples, it all comes from the same Source. That is God. Holy Spirit inspired the four gospels just as much as he recorded the following epistles. Don't think I am equating the words of men with the words of Jesus, whom is God, but that it is in the Word means that its God approved, if you will.

I am not sure if I articulated that perfectly, but in summary if its in the Word you can't just ignore it. Especially on the grounds that Jesus didn't speak about it, considering He Himself said there were things he wanted to teach us but couldn't, and that we would have to wait for the Holy Spirit (as Teacher). So, while I understand what you are saying as a safeguard, we must rightly divide the word, and by divide I don't mean cut things out. Tongues is in the Word, and there is an importance to this gift as there is to all the gifts of the Spirit. If you don't want it, thats fine. However, don't discourage others from desiring it, because God may wish to use it to glorify Himself to others, because it is an edifying gift not only for the person using it, but to those who receive the interpretation.
 

notuptome

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#48
Whoa. That is a perfect atheistic response. My oh my.

You are not speaking on behalf of Christ, but against. Christ did not tell us we are automobiles. The things written in this thread by me, are of Christ. And you obviously do not believe. That's on you.
Hardly my friend. Your attempt to manipulate God is shameful. The gifts given by the Holy Spirit are at the discretion of God not the will of man. How hard you believe if it is without fidelity toward God and His word the out come will not be of God.

For the cause of Christ
Roger
 

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Hardly my friend. Your attempt to manipulate God is shameful. The gifts given by the Holy Spirit are at the discretion of God not the will of man. How hard you believe if it is without fidelity toward God and His word the out come will not be of God.

For the cause of Christ
Roger
1 Corinthians 14:1King James Version (KJV)

14 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.

Does not God give us the desires of the heart? Why would the Word tell us to desire something that is unattainable? It is at the discretion of the Spirit, but realize that you have the Spirit inside of you, and he holds all the gifts.


1 Corinthians 12:31King James Version (KJV)

31 But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.

I think the verse I am about to show, really applies to the topic at hand.


1 Corinthians 14:39King James Version (KJV)

39 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.

I don't think the bible could be any clearer.
 
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The flip side of that, which I have tried to explain, is the question:

Do YOU do EVERYTHING Jesus did? No? Well is it smart NOT to do everything Jesus did?

Jesus said the Holy Spirit would be sent AFTER |He ascended

sorry if you cannot grasp that...seriously...it's really pretty simple

unless of course one WANTS to disbelieve
the teachings of Jesus works for me. i dont need to create a flip side to it nor add to his teachings, i feel it creates divisions among His followers.
i do not do everything Jesus did. I am a simple man and Jesus was the Son of the All High. He is an example for me to follow. if i could walk around doing all the great things Jesus did i am afraid it would make it difficult to practice humility, a virtue the Father said he loved most, referring to Moses. humility keeps one far from arrogance/haughtiness, a quality our Lord says is detestable.
 
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Whoa. That is a perfect atheistic response. My oh my.

You are not speaking on behalf of Christ, but against. Christ did not tell us we are automobiles. The things written in this thread by me, are of Christ. And you obviously do not believe. That's on you.
YOU ARE A FALSE TEACHER!
 

Jruiz

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I remember the Pentecostal church I use to attend put a fair bit of emphasis on speaking in tongues and I can tell you anyone I bought to church thought it was wacky.

I felt like some of these things are forced upon you. Like falling over under the power of the Holy Spirit and tongues etc. If you didn't do these things you weren't accepting what was happening. Its like they even tried to push you over sometimes.

It was in the bible sure but I wonder if it's the same now as it was then. I think in Acts they seen fires upon their head too. Have not heard of that happening in the modern day church though.

I felt like it was kinda forced on me. I loved God and wanted whatever he had and thought if I wasn't speaking in tongues I haven't 'made it'. On reflection I think it was a false teaching. If it happens sure let it happen but it didn't just happen for me. I was kind of forced to babble it out. Not sure if anyone else had that type of experience?
Yes and you should probably never attend a church like that again...I also been to a Pentecostal church and it was the other way around...people were falling down without even being touched...and no one made anyone speak in tongues...if you have the gift,you have the gift...
 
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the teachings of Jesus works for me. i dont need to create a flip side to it nor add to his teachings, i feel it creates divisions among His followers.
i do not do everything Jesus did. I am a simple man and Jesus was the Son of the All High. He is an example for me to follow. if i could walk around doing all the great things Jesus did i am afraid it would make it difficult to practice humility, a virtue the Father said he loved most, referring to Moses. humility keeps one far from arrogance/haughtiness, a quality our Lord says is detestable.

You Bible has nothing to say about the gifts of the Spirit of God?

This IS the teaching of Jesus

So frustrating when someone will not even admit what is in the Bible they claim to believe
 
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You Bible has nothing to say about the gifts of the Spirit of God?
sure it does but my point of serving Jesus and learning His teachings is not to get the gift of tongues. i dont need to prove myself to other men by showing my speech of tongues. if this gift was given to me, fine, but until then i am not going to spend all my spiritual devotion seeking it.

This IS the teaching of Jesus
where does Jesus teach it?

So frustrating when someone will not even admit what is in the Bible they claim to believe
its in the bible, but i dont see it as a command, teaching or something we should pursue.
 
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Do all spirit filled Christians do this?
I don’t know what purpose is served by speaking in tongues unless someone is there who understands what you are saying:

[27] If any speak in a tongue, let there be only two or at most three, and each in turn; and let one interpret.
[28] But if there is no one to interpret, let each of them keep silence in church and speak to himself and to God. 1 Cor 14:27-28 RSV
 
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sure it does but my point of serving Jesus and learning His teachings is not to get the gift of tongues. i dont need to prove myself to other men by showing my speech of tongues. if this gift was given to me, fine, but until then i am not going to spend all my spiritual devotion seeking it.



where does Jesus teach it?



its in the bible, but i dont see it as a command, teaching or something we should pursue.

1 Corinthians 12:31
But earnestly desire the greater gifts. And I show you a still more excellent way.

1 Corinthians 14:1
Pursue love, yet desire earnestly spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
 

notuptome

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1 Corinthians 14:1King James Version (KJV)

14 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.

Does not God give us the desires of the heart? Why would the Word tell us to desire something that is unattainable? It is at the discretion of the Spirit, but realize that you have the Spirit inside of you, and he holds all the gifts.


1 Corinthians 12:31King James Version (KJV)

31 But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.

I think the verse I am about to show, really applies to the topic at hand.


1 Corinthians 14:39King James Version (KJV)

39 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.

I don't think the bible could be any clearer.
1 Tim 6:6 Godliness with contentment is great gain.

the consuming quest for Spiritual gifts is more akin to manipulation of God than being content in the presence of God.

! Corinthians 13:8 tongues will cease.

For the cause of Christ
Roger
 
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1 Corinthians 12:31
But earnestly desire the greater gifts. And I show you a still more excellent way.

1 Corinthians 14:1
Pursue love, yet desire earnestly spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
ok this got me interested enough to read more about it. from my understanding, the whole point of the tongues was for going into a region of non believers, they would see the tongues as a sign. nothing more.
tongues would serve no purpose for believers. tongues have nothing to do with proving your faith and i see nothing saying the Lord sends tongue speech to elevate one to a higher level of spirituality.
i can only come to one conclusion, if you are in church and start speaking in tongues, something is very wrong because this is not the purpose of tongues.
 
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where does Jesus teach it?

Here! Jesus talking, my friend!

Mark 16:15 And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.
Mark 16:16 "He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned.
Mark 16:17 "These signs will accompany those who have believed: in My name they will cast out demons, they will speak with new tongues;