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Originally posted by sphinxpoet
I know I probably will get screamed on but what is the deal with people speaking in tongues. It seems prevalent in our Black Churches but my point is this. It clearly states in the Bible that when the Disciples of Christ were touched by the Holy Spirit it descended upon them and he disciples were able to go out to the street and people from all countries heard them profess God in the TOUNGE of their native land. The true ability to speak in tongues is the ability to have everyone understand you. I am sorry but nowadays people speaking in tongues do not sound like anyone can understand them. Am I misinterpreting what tongues are supposed to be? Help a brother out!
Sphinxpoet
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My understanding is that there are 2 types of "tongues" spoken of in the bible. One is "unknown" tongues, whick I understand to be a prayer language that is between you and God. If these languages are spoken in public Paul says we are to have interpretations so we don't bring confusion. Spiritual gifts are for the EDIFICATION of the body of Christ (the Church). If I don't understand what you are saying, how am I edified?
The other is "other tongues" which is what you spoke of. The Holy Spirit will give you the supernatural ability to speak another known language to witness to someone else.