Author	Thread: The Gift of Tongues
Admin	The Gift of Tongues Posted : 2 Mar, 2011 11:04 AM Every denomination has been taught to view the gift of tongues differently. I'm curious as to what everyone believes in regards to the gift of Tongues. Post Reply
riveroflife1 View Profile History	The Gift of Tongues Posted : 2 Mar, 2011 02:08 PM cindy, that is only if the tongues are done in public that an interpretation is needed. River Post Reply
View Profile History	The Gift of Tongues Posted : 2 Mar, 2011 04:00 PM Since you all are sharing about different kinds of tongues, don't forget counterfeit tongues. There are two kinds, those that originate with man and those that originate with demons. And while I'm off the beaten path, allow me to share, many who seek another tongue can't control the one they already have. Post Reply
View Profile History	The Gift of Tongues Posted : 2 Mar, 2011 04:30 PM Phillipjohn is starting to sound like a Pentecostal.............. Post Reply
View Profile History	The Gift of Tongues Posted : 2 Mar, 2011 04:35 PM In Christian theology, cessationism is the view that the charismatic gifts of the Holy Spirit, such as tongues, prophecy and healing, ceased being practiced early on in Church history. Cessationists usually believe the miraculous gifts were given only for the foundation of the Church, during the time between the coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost, c. AD 33 (see Acts 2) and the fulfillment of God's purposes in history, usually identified as either the completion of the last book of the New Testament or the death of the last Apostle. Cessationists are divided into four main groups: # Concentric Cessationists believe that the miraculous gifts have indeed ceased in the mainstream church and evangelized areas, but appear in unreached areas as an aid to spreading the Gospel (Luther and Calvin, though they were somewhat inconsistent in this position). # Classical cessationists assert that the "sign gifts" such as prophecy, healing and speaking in tongues ceased with the apostles and the finishing of the canon of Scripture. They only served as launching pads for the spreading of the Gospel; as affirmations of God's revelation. However, these cessationists do believe that God still occasionally does miracles today, such as healings or divine guidance, so long as these "miracles" do not accredit new doctrine or add to the New Testament canon. Richard Gaffin, John F. MacArthur and Daniel B. Wallace are perhaps the best-known classical cessationists. # Full Cessationists argue that along with no miraculous gifts, there are also no miracles performed by God today. This argument, of course, turns on one's understanding of the term, "miracle." B. B. Warfield, J. Gresham Machen, F.N. Lee. # Consistent Cessationists believe that not only were the miraculous gifts only for the establishment of the first-century church, but the so-called fivefold ministry found in Eph. 4 was also a transitional institution (i.e., There are no more apostles or prophets, but also no more pastors, teachers, or evangelists). For more information, click on Wikipedia. Post Reply
View Profile History	The Gift of Tongues Posted : 2 Mar, 2011 04:37 PM In the last days the gifts will return james,Dennis Ps. I am pentacostal Post Reply
View Profile History	The Gift of Tongues Posted : 2 Mar, 2011 04:50 PM Dennis, I am not a good person to ask this question to, and I just posted the Cessationist definition and view, to present that side of the Issue. Reformed Christians disagree on this topic, and I am not sure what I believe on this subject. I can also present a short article on the continuationist side of this issue. I have a friend who is pentecostal, (not Oneness!!) and he is a man of God, and I have visited their church, where everyone ends up at the alter with their arms around each other speaking in Tongues. I am a member of a non-denominational Reformed church, and although we don't have any speaking of tongues in my church, I Do know that MOST of the leadership in my church came out of Charismatic backgrounds. So, I AM sitting on the fence on this one, until I study it better. And to be honest, I have never considered it very important at all. I have seen plenty of abuses of speaking in Tongues, and I have had some experiences in charismatic churches, that to this day, I don't have much respect for them. I think they are emotionally driven, and UTTERLY ignorant of church history and systematic theology. But as far as tongues go, I am not a good person to ask. I was just trying make sure both sides of the issue was presented. In Christ, James Post Reply
View Profile History	The Gift of Tongues Posted : 2 Mar, 2011 04:59 PM Thanks for the question posted and replies. It helped me look for more direction on my Pentecost paper. Post Reply
View Profile History	The Gift of Tongues Posted : 2 Mar, 2011 05:30 PM Kat: I believe speaking in tongues is one of the outward signs that comes after you have accepted Jesus as your Savior. The fruits of the Spirit in your life are another sign. I believe that all born-again believers should seek to speak in tongues. Speaking, singing, , or crying in tongues can add dimension to our prayer and praise life. The gift of tongues is something different. That is the public speaking of a heavenly language, with the interpretation given afterward by someone else. Post Reply
flyby View Profile History	The Gift of Tongues Posted : 2 Mar, 2011 05:52 PM When the little book is opened, tongues will be spoken, but it won�t be like any tongue heard of today. The seventh angel: (Rev 10:11) And he said unto me, Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings. Post Reply
View Profile History	The Gift of Tongues Posted : 2 Mar, 2011 06:40 PM James my priority is not what others think, but what the bible teaches, you can not improve, most people you talk about have no who the holy Spirit. Two where does the bible teach about that other tongue you wanna talk about, Post Reply

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