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Re: 5 Benefits Of Praying In Tongues by omoelerin1: 11:46pm On Jun 18, 2017 |
harrybarn:forget! large percent of what goes for speaking in tongue by many a christian today are nothing short of babbling. |
Re: 5 Benefits Of Praying In Tongues by omoelerin1: 11:54pm On Jun 18, 2017 |
honestivo:RUBBISH! You lack the knowledge of the scripture, infact you re a babe. |
Re: 5 Benefits Of Praying In Tongues by EzeeYFB(m): 11:55pm On Jun 18, 2017 |
Principe67:well speaking in tongues(languages) is one of the gifts of the Spirit, one incident about the manifestation of this gift was on the day of Pentecost in the book Acts 2,we know that what did happened there was the Apostles did teach the gospel to the people present there in their tongues that they did marvel at the event happening before their eyes, why? Because it was said these Apostles were of a decent different from theirs and yet did understand the gospel did taught to them in their very tongue(language). I do know this gift is real, but not speaking something you don't even understand and call it tongue, Naaah, it doesn't work that way, I don't think God will be the author of confusion. |
Re: 5 Benefits Of Praying In Tongues by uvalued(m): 12:03am On Jun 19, 2017 |
Principe67: op no mind the nay to tongues... last week after praying in tongues... i commanded an elusive cricket to be silence. after some second there was silence...just last weeek i startedfeeling feverish and lousy but continued to pray in tongues to unleash tge power that raised Christ from the dead in me and i became alert to do my work and now am okay without taking drugs. i have started in small things... soon large things will move . continue Praying in tongues 1 Like |
Re: 5 Benefits Of Praying In Tongues by EzeeYFB(m): 12:19am On Jun 19, 2017 |
danyaril2yahoo:hey behave ursef, I'm nt jehovah witness bt mehn learn to respect pple, if u dnt agree with their doctrines Dat doesn't give u d right to disrespect them,just share what you know to b true. That's the beauty of discussions like this, we share what we know from our various denominations and enlighten each other, don't you see how sweet it is to learn from what another thinks about topics like this. Chai smh |
Re: 5 Benefits Of Praying In Tongues by EzeeYFB(m): 12:22am On Jun 19, 2017 |
torres89:Yeah he can speak in the language we understand, isn't that beautiful!!!? Sweet. |
Re: 5 Benefits Of Praying In Tongues by Veron265(f): 12:26am On Jun 19, 2017 |
I'm a born again 'catholic' and couldn't for the longest time grasp nor accept the gift of speaking in tongues... Through positive debating, 'asking to learn, not to argue' sessions, my eyes and ears were opened by God's grace. That said...... Gifts of Prophecy and Tongues 1 Corinthians 14 1. 1 Corinthians 14v 2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God. Indeed no-one understands him; he utters mysteries with his spirit. 2. 1 Corinthians 14v 4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church. 3. 1 Corinthians 14v 5 I would like everyone of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the 'church' may be edified. 4 1 Corinthians 14v 14-15 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful. 15. So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind..... 5 1 Corinthians 14v 18-19 I thank God I speak in tongues more than all of you. 19 But in church I would rather speak five intelligible words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue. 6. 1 Corinthians 14v 22 Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers; prophecy however is for believers, not for unbelievers. 7. 1 Corinthians 14v 23 So if the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in tongues, and some who do not understand or some unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your mind? That's all! 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 5 Benefits Of Praying In Tongues by EzeeYFB(m): 12:26am On Jun 19, 2017 |
brodalikeme:God is the same yesterday, today and forever and not an author of confusion So sweet u have the gift like the apostles of old to speak in different languages to propagate the gospel, sweet!! 1 Like |
Re: 5 Benefits Of Praying In Tongues by Pebcak: 12:50am On Jun 19, 2017 |
Veron265: I don't understand Christians of our age they claim they know the bible yet they do things that are opposite. The term speak in tongues is simply speaking another existing language, when the early church started that was the key for the gospel of Christ to spread if not we would have been like Muslims and have to understand Arabic but holy spirit worked to help early Christians speak in other languages and spread the good news concert people to Christian. Point 6 n 7 nailed it And that verse that said if you are gathered together and yoh start speaking in tongue and nobody understand shut up. |
Re: 5 Benefits Of Praying In Tongues by bigtt76(f): 3:56am On Jun 19, 2017 |
Correct Tapout: |
Re: 5 Benefits Of Praying In Tongues by bigtt76(f): 4:04am On Jun 19, 2017 |
Aptly explained! It couldn't have been any better. Veron265: 1 Like |
Re: 5 Benefits Of Praying In Tongues by Ataegbiti: 4:06am On Jun 19, 2017 |
Every true believer is baptized by the Holy Spirit. But not every believer gets the gift of speaking in tongues. Like every other gift of the Holy Spirit, you don't determine what you get. God decides that. And then, 'tongues' in the Bible means a known earthly language, not gibberish. In a Church meeting, not more than 3 should speak, and in turn. And there must be someone to interpret. Otherwise the speaker should do it privately. On another plane, there are 'sign' and 'serving' gifts of the Holy Spirit. The sign gifts are the spectacular ones. Examples are tongues, predictive prophecy, miraculous healings, etc,. Those ones (spectacular gifts) have ceased. There were for the foundation of the church, before the new testament was complete. In essence, tongues is not for today. The fact that it gives some an emotional 'feel-good' doesn't mean it is heaven-approved. Not everything we see western christians do on tv is Biblical (e.g women keeping uncovered hair in church) So 'test the spirits, hold on to what is good /true' May God lead us to the truth..... |
Re: 5 Benefits Of Praying In Tongues by emmy02(m): 4:57am On Jun 19, 2017 |
Fake Christians everywhere.. Speaking useless gibberish and calling it tongues. |
Re: 5 Benefits Of Praying In Tongues by harrybarn: 5:47am On Jun 19, 2017 |
omoelerin1:So your problem is people? "Looking up to JESUS the author and finisher of YOUR faith, not unto people sir. There are too many fake things everywhere Fake ministers, fake miracles, healings, anointing. but don't you still believe in genuine miracles, healings etc. FORGET ABOUT PEOPLE! Do the right thing and you will get the right result for yourself. Leave them to continue cheating themselves with fake, should you care? Were sin abounds, grace abounds much more! |
Re: 5 Benefits Of Praying In Tongues by nwakaibeya1: 7:14am On Jun 19, 2017 |
Those who speak in tongues don't know what it means to follow Jesus Christ at all?? What is Born Again? BORN AGAIN means>>>Simply # A new beginning, new unbelievable power, new authority and new dominion over all evil people and evil spirits and being in control spiritually and security assured and the love of God begins to take shape in your life by JESUSCHRIST directing and gradually shapes your life and redirects your destiny and if you where originally made rich by God he takes You through to that your wealth hidden in secret dark places for you to possess it with the LIGHT and that's why JESUS CHRIST declared when he came to the world and said I am the light of the world and with that light you conquer all evil darkness which is why JESUS CHRIST came but ask your self why did JESUS CHRIST say I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD?AND WHAT HAPPENED TO THE LIGHT AFTER HE JESUS WAS SLAUGHTERED OR HAVE YOU NOT READ THAT THOSE WHO WHERE SUPPOSED TO SHARE THE LIGHT THAT HE EMPOWERED WHERE ALSO SLAUGHTERED? SO BY IMPLICATIONS IT MEANS THE LIGHT WAS QUENCHED BY THE EVIL PEOPLE WHO TOOK OVER AND SAY COME AND SEE JESUS THROUGH US TILL TODAY AND FROM THEN TILL NOW THAT WE HAVE DECLARED THE LIGHT AGAIN TO THE WORLD and then ask your self that is claiming bornagain do you indeed reign in my above unbeleivable descriptions especially JESUS LIGHT AND POWER?why not think twice , be wise and look before you leap, Behold Real heavenly spiritual revelation is not theology revelation and this is test and see as authorized and not long stories of Noahs ark and sundry .Kingdom of Jesus Christ has comeback why not investigate it if you have the means as we have authorized people of the world and do the forget this was the same way Jesus Christ shouted when he came before and those who claimed to know of God then never agreed to Jesus Christ instead they slaughtered Jesus and balanced and said to people come and see Jesus Christ through us and their descendants are very many today claiming the same thing? What a world? Mathew 13,13-14
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Re: 5 Benefits Of Praying In Tongues by joyandfaith: 7:23am On Jun 19, 2017 |
[quote author=ItsTheBachelor post=57637399]Jehovah Witness say there's nothing like praying in tongue. And they even have bible verses to back it up. So,who's misinterpreting the bible here?[/quot Speaking in Tongues—Is It From God? “I JUST don’t understand,” says Devon. “Each week at my church, many seem to get the holy spirit and miraculously speak in different languages. Some of them lead immoral lives. Meanwhile, I try to live in a morally upright way. Yet, as much as I pray for it, I never receive this gift of the spirit. How can that be?” Gabriel likewise attends a church where people appear to receive holy spirit and speak in tongues. “What bothers me,” he explains, “is that during my prayers, others interrupt me with loud speech that neither I nor they understand. No one really benefits from this speech. Should not a gift of God’s spirit have some useful purpose?” The experiences of Devon and Gabriel raise an intriguing question, Is speaking in tongues as done in some churches today really from God? To answer that question, it is helpful to examine the gift of miraculous speech among first-century Christians. They “Started to Speak With Different Tongues” In the Bible, we read of some men and women who were given power to speak languages that they had never learned. This first occurred on the day of Pentecost 33 C.E., a few weeks after the death of Jesus Christ. On that day in Jerusalem, some 120 disciples of Jesus “became filled with holy spirit and started to speak with different tongues.” Visitors from foreign lands “were bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in his own language.”—Acts 1:15; 2:1-6. The Bible mentions other early followers of Jesus who had this remarkable ability. For example, empowered by holy spirit, the apostle Paul could miraculously speak in numerous tongues. (Acts 19:6; 1 Corinthians 12:10, 28; 14:18) But any such gift of God’s holy spirit should logically have a good purpose. So, what purpose did speaking in tongues serve in Bible times? A Sign of God’s Backing When writing to Christians in the city of Corinth, some of whom apparently could speak in tongues, Paul explained that “tongues are for a sign . . . to the unbelievers.” (1 Corinthians 14:22) Hence, along with other miraculous abilities, the power to speak in tongues was an indication to observers that the newly formed Christian congregation had God’s approval and backing. The miraculous gifts were like a street marker pointing out where truth-seekers should now go to find God’s chosen people. Significantly, the Bible does not mention that Jesus or any of the pre-Christian prophets miraculously spoke in tongues that they had not learned. The gift of tongues bestowed upon Jesus’ disciples, then, evidently had some additional objective. A Tool to Spread the Good News Early in his ministry, Jesus directed his disciples to preach the good news of God’s Kingdom to the Jews only. (Matthew 10:6; 15:24) As a result, the disciples rarely set foot outside of areas predominantly inhabited by Jews. But that would soon change. Shortly after his death in 33 C.E., the resurrected Jesus commanded his followers to “make disciples of people of all the nations.” He also told his followers that they would be witnesses of him “to the most distant part of the earth.” (Matthew 28:19; Acts 1: Spreading the good news to that extent would require the use of many tongues other than Hebrew. However, many of those early disciples were “unlettered and ordinary.” (Acts 4:13) How, then, would they be able to preach in distant lands where languages were spoken that they may never have heard of, let alone learned to speak? Holy spirit empowered some of those zealous preachers with the miraculous ability to preach fluently in languages they had never before learned to speak. Thus, the gift of tongues served two vital purposes. First, it provided a sign as evidence of God’s backing. Second, it was an effective tool to help the first-century Christians fulfill their commission to preach to people of many languages. Does the speaking in tongues done in many churches today accomplish these purposes? Speaking in Tongues Today—A Sign of God’s Backing? Where would you post a sign to benefit as many individuals as possible in your community? Inside a small building? Of course not! The account of the day of Pentecost tells us that a “multitude” of passersby observed the sign provided by the disciples’ miraculous speaking in tongues. Why, as a result, “about three thousand souls were added” to the Christian congregation on that day! (Acts 2:5, 6, 41) If people today claim to speak in tongues but do so within the confines of a church building, how can the practice serve as a public sign to multitudes of unbelievers? God’s Word mentions fornication and other “works of the flesh” as being opposed to the operation of holy spirit, adding that “those who practice such things will not inherit God’s kingdom.” (Galatians 5:17-21) If you observe people of questionable morals speaking in tongues, you might rightly wonder, ‘Would it not be inconsistent—even misleading—for God’s holy spirit to be bestowed on individuals who persistently engage in conduct that God’s own Word condemns?’ That would be like installing a street sign that directs traffic the wrong way. Speaking in Tongues Today—A Tool to Spread the Good News? What about the other purpose of the gift of tongues in the first century? Does the speaking in tongues practiced in churches serve as a tool for preaching the good news to people of different languages? Recall that observers who were in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost 33 C.E. were from many lands, and they clearly understood the languages miraculously spoken by the disciples. In contrast, those who speak in tongues today usually utter speech that is unintelligible to any listener. Clearly, modern-day speaking in tongues is very different from the gift of holy spirit given to Jesus’ early followers. In fact, there is no reliable record of anyone receiving that same miraculous power since the death of the apostles. This is not surprising to Bible readers. Regarding the miraculous gifts, including that of speaking in tongues, the inspired apostle Paul prophesied: “They will cease.” (1 Corinthians 13: How, then, can one discern who has the holy spirit today? Who Give Evidence of Having Holy Spirit? Jesus well knew that the gift of tongues would cease relatively soon after the formation of the Christian congregation. Shortly before he died, Jesus mentioned a timeless sign, or mark, that would identify his true followers. “By this all will know that you are my disciples,” he said, “if you have love among yourselves.” (John 13:35) In fact, in the same verse where God’s Word foretold that the miraculous gifts would eventually cease, it says: “Love never fails.”—1 Corinthians 13:8. Love is listed as the first of nine aspects of “the fruitage,” or product, of God’s holy spirit. (Galatians 5:22, 23) So those who truly have God’s spirit—and hence God’s backing—would show genuine love for one another. In addition, the third aspect of the spirit’s fruitage is peace. Thus, those people who today have holy spirit would be committed to peace, earnestly seeking to rise above bigotry, racism, and violence. Also, recall Jesus’ prophecy recorded at Acts 1:8. He foretold that his disciples would receive power to be witnesses of him “to the most distant part of the earth.” Jesus also indicated that this work would continue “unto the end of the world.” (Matthew 28:20, King James Version) Hence, this international preaching work would continue to be an identifying mark of those who are truly empowered by holy spirit. What do you think? With what group of people do you find evidence of holy spirit today? Who are manifesting the spirit’s fruitage, particularly love and peace, to the extent that they suffer at the hands of governments because of their refusal to bear arms worldwide? (Isaiah 2:4) Who are endeavoring to avoid the works of the flesh, such as fornication, even removing unrepentant practicers of such conduct from their midst? (1 Corinthians 5:11-13) Who are preaching in all the earth the good news that God’s Kingdom is the only hope for humanity?—Matthew 24:14. The publishers of this journal do not hesitate to say that Jehovah’s Witnesses fit the Bible’s description of the people having holy spirit. Why not become better acquainted with them and decide for yourself whether they truly have God’s backing? |
Re: 5 Benefits Of Praying In Tongues by Nobody: 7:38am On Jun 19, 2017 |
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Re: 5 Benefits Of Praying In Tongues by EMIOMOADEOYE: 8:55am On Jun 19, 2017 |
Principe67: Praying in Tongues. This is the most ridiculous thing I've read in months. The gift of speaking in tongues was given for a reason and praying was not one of them. In fact there is only one reason. If you recall the events of the Pentecost when the holy spirit descended, a cross section of people started to speak in tongues. The Bible tells us that they were not just rambling some unintelligible words, they were actually speaking in tongues that people understood. They spoke in tongues of people of other nations races and groups. And this people identified with the tongues. The simple reason was so they could carry the gospel to people of other nations. Pure and simple. But churches today have succeeded in twisting the whole affair. Even the pastors claiming to speak in tongues dont know what it is they are saying. Nobody within 2000 miles of their location understands what they were saying. So what is the point of speaking in tongues. You dont need to speak in tongues to get heard by God. We have all heard of silent prayers. If God can hear your silent prayers why then would you need gibberish to pray to him. |
Re: 5 Benefits Of Praying In Tongues by barcaboi(m): 9:15am On Jun 19, 2017 |
Tapout:bros I tire o. I'm expecting another citizen 2 say he heard his language bn spoken but Nigerian tongue is just another level..... 1 Like |
Re: 5 Benefits Of Praying In Tongues by preponey: 9:49am On Jun 19, 2017 |
Go with you understand cause we have different doctrines and teaching ItsTheBachelor: |
Re: 5 Benefits Of Praying In Tongues by QueenSharon(f): 10:22am On Jun 19, 2017 |
Addicted2Women: You have to give your life to Christ. It's urgent! |
Re: 5 Benefits Of Praying In Tongues by discman2k2(m): 10:49am On Jun 19, 2017 |
xynerise:Then simply do the right thing, bro. Quit causing more confusion wt ur confusions. |
Re: 5 Benefits Of Praying In Tongues by Addicted2Women: 11:25am On Jun 19, 2017 |
QueenSharon: You mean your imaginary friend Jesus Christ ?? |
Re: 5 Benefits Of Praying In Tongues by MightySparrow: 12:55pm On Jun 19, 2017 |
Damitism: Is it becausr it is not scriptural or you don't understand it or you just hate it or you are taught by your denomination against it? |
Re: 5 Benefits Of Praying In Tongues by Damitism: 3:51pm On Jun 19, 2017 |
MightySparrow:The biblical speaking in tongues made me understand that it is meant for you to be able to preach to people of other language. The Holy Spirit will enable you to speak to foreigners in their language even though you have never learn their language. That was what happened the first time anyone ever speak in tongues in the bible and the foreigners praised God for it. Today's version of tongue speaking is totally different. Anyone can decide to say shrikabbabamakambbamanabaekw or whatever other nonsense I always heard. The question is "who is the foreigner they are speaking to when there is no one around that doesn't understand the local language?" God understand all languages and has no preference for one when we want to pray to him. I not praying in tongues, so to say, does not mean I am not communicating with God. I have prayed a lot of prayers in my mother's tongue and I have seen answers. |
Re: 5 Benefits Of Praying In Tongues by Stonerboi: 8:52pm On Jun 19, 2017 |
I gave up on religious people eons ago. My only regret is being stuck in this part of the planet with such weirdos. Smh. Talking snakes and flying chariots lol. People seff
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Re: 5 Benefits Of Praying In Tongues by ArcToyin(m): 4:28pm On Jul 14, 2017 |
Etogist:Too funny |
Re: 5 Benefits Of Praying In Tongues by ArcToyin(m): 4:30pm On Jul 14, 2017 |
Addicted2Women:You are free to talk ignorantly cos you have not experienced it. Pray for the gift and see it work in you. |
Re: 5 Benefits Of Praying In Tongues by ArcToyin(m): 4:35pm On Jul 14, 2017 |
honestivo:Your comment shows you are a baby xtian. |
Re: 5 Benefits Of Praying In Tongues by Addicted2Women: 9:27pm On Jul 14, 2017 |
ArcToyin: I will pray for the gift of death instead Retárd |
Re: 5 Benefits Of Praying In Tongues by Hier(m): 9:54pm On Jul 14, 2017 |
Principe67: I have always wanted to write something along this line b4. Well, its a great post, evidently you made a post, not seeing it would come to FP I could av followed the post and answered some questions here, there abound differing views about this subject |
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