Kobojunkie:
I don't know what he meant there since he does not explain how he arrived as his speaking in tongues being greater than that of any of the others he wrote to there. He may have developed a scientific method of measuring these things that was not revealed to us in any of his letters.

chatinent:


I don't mind if you continue to be decieved. Have a nice century.

chatinent:
What came over you was what you heard in your head.

It was what you felt should happen.

It wasn't the holy spirit.

Have a nice century.

Mercychen:


Wetin you Sabi?
Your own is just to go to church and siddon look.

No need.

seglabsy:
the reason for this my question is as a result of a lady that i met she said she wanted to teach or train me how to be speaking in tongue, so i was disturbed on whether speaking in tongues is gift from God or they receive training as claimed by this lady.

So bible scholars, share your opinion on this because she is seriously disturbing me.

Kobojunkie:
Where did you get this idea that it becomes like a second language from?

You don't even have the ability to control the speaking of this language, let alone full understanding of what it is you are saying...for all you care, some power remote controls you into speaking it whenever He desires....so how does it become a second language to you?

Cudeze4:
If she comes to you again. You tell her that speaking in tougue isn't learned but a gift of the Spirit. And if she is doubting, refer her to 1 cor 12:4-11. Na there story go finish. If e no wan end there, LET ME KNOW.

chatinent:


I am very much religiously learned than you think.

With due respect, get lost.

ceragon123:
I use to think it is a gift for some very few people until I join NCF (New Convenant Family) at Esut in 2004. NCF is the university outreach that really touched lives in so many ways. After becoming born again, I began the foundation class for new converts and it was a wonderful experience. I was taught how to pray all over and when to start speaking in tongues. I did as instructed and become a force to reckon with. I began to pray for 4hrs straight and can speak in tongues in ways that I can't explain. I know I usually start with some gibberish but it still baffles me how I can say things I ordinarily won't say. I remember a meeting I attended at the village where one prophet was brought from PH to come and pray for our family. The way I spoke in tongues made the man of God to call me aside after the programme to ask me where I was trained.

If you feel depressed or troubled, get up in the midnight, do some prayer and speak in tongues for some time and see how It goes. Bad people will run away from you when they hear the languages they don't understand.

If it come to you as gift, fine. So long you make use of it in the fight against principalities and powers.

Lollittaa:
you are confusing yourself. Groaning normally when you have an intense prayer burden, speaking is communicating, communion. You can pray without groaning in the Spirit but you can not groaning without intense prayer.

anochuko01:
It's about context here...
I meant to say that when you engage more in speaking in tongues, at time comes when you don't struggle to speak it unlike when one is newly baptized. I'm referring to the stage where one can pray in tongues for five hours straight...

That's a point where you don't need any power to "control" you before you start speaking. You do it at will, anywhere and at anytime.

chatinent:


Yes, it is the gift of the holy spirit as seen on the day of pentecost.

But you see, brother, what is done today, the speaking of unknowledgeable words is pure nonsense and wasn't what was done then.

Unless you want to explain the meaning of rashidi yekini yamaha wa ka susuki from a preacher's mouth.

When people spoke in tongues in ancient times, they spoke one language and people from different cultural backgrounds, languages, and heritage, understood them.

Suppose Paul was in a Hebrew land (with non-Hebrew visitors from around) and spoke Hebrew, of the gift of the spirit, the Greeks, people of Corinth, people of Ephesus, Igbos, Ijaws, Yorubas, etc., understood him! They weren't speaking nonsense! The gift allowed them spread the message far and beyond language barriers...not speaking ecstatic pronouncements of gibberish.

Now I ask you, is what that was done then the same with what we hear and see today?


Have a nice century.

Ryan14:

26Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 27And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.

Sir, the Bible clearly stated that there are groanings which cannot be interpreted. And only the holy spirit knows what you are saying or praying

seglabsy:
the reason for this my question is as a result of a lady that i met she said she wanted to teach or train me how to be speaking in tongue, so i was disturbed on whether speaking in tongues is gift from God or they receive training as claimed by this lady.

So bible scholars, share your opinion on this because she is seriously disturbing me.

chatinent:


Yes, it is the gift of the holy spirit as seen on the day of pentecost.

But you see, brother, what is done today, the speaking of unknowledgeable words is pure nonsense and wasn't what was done then.

Unless you want to explain the meaning of rashidi yekini yamaha wa ka susuki from a preacher's mouth.

When people spoke in tongues in ancient times, they spoke one language and people from different cultural backgrounds, languages, and heritage, understood them.

Suppose Paul was in a Hebrew land (with non-Hebrew visitors from around) and spoke Hebrew, of the gift of the spirit, the Greeks, people of Corinth, people of Ephesus, Igbos, Ijaws, Yorubas, etc., understood him! They weren't speaking nonsense! The gift allowed them spread the message far and beyond language barriers...not speaking ecstatic pronouncements of gibberish.

Now I ask you, is what that was done then the same with what we hear and see today?


Have a nice century.

Kobojunkie:
What Paul referred to as praying in tongues he described as groaning of the spirit - not of you.

As for speaking in tongues, if it is communication that is not by you, and not to you, when then will there ever not be a need for a power to control you in order to achieve it?

Ryan14:

26Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 27And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.

Sir, the Bible clearly stated that there are groanings which cannot be interpreted. And only the holy spirit knows what you are saying or praying

henrijin:
Anyone can speak it because it's vocal gibberish. You don't learn it. You just need to talk as gibberish as possible. Love God first and love your neighbour as yourself. This is the ultimate rule of life.

chatinent:


How does what you posted relate with speaking rubbish?

famouscargo4u:


What he said in simple terms is that anyone saying anything in church today and cannot be interpreted in known language, it is rubbish!

Cudeze4:

Do you also know that interpretation of tougue is also a gift of the spirit?

chatinent:


Yes, it is the gift of the holy spirit as seen on the day of pentecost.

But you see, brother, what is done today, the speaking of unknowledgeable words is pure nonsense and wasn't what was done then.

Unless you want to explain the meaning of rashidi yekini yamaha wa ka susuki from a preacher's mouth.

When people spoke in tongues in ancient times, they spoke one language and people from different cultural backgrounds, languages, and heritage, understood them.

Suppose Paul was in a Hebrew land (with non-Hebrew visitors from around) and spoke Hebrew, of the gift of the spirit, the Greeks, people of Corinth, people of Ephesus, Igbos, Ijaws, Yorubas, etc., understood him! They weren't speaking nonsense! The gift allowed them spread the message far and beyond language barriers...not speaking ecstatic pronouncements of gibberish.

Now I ask you, is what that was done then the same with what we hear and see today?


Have a nice century.

Gbenge22:
That's why you can't see Jehovah Witness with senseless act......

i went to church the pastor command we should be speaking in tongues
I just dey speak what I don't understand even I can't understand someone else....
This what new churches are bringing
*Catholic
*Anglican
Apostolic
Methodist
Baptist
Will never do such

Kobojunkie:
Maybe it is because Jehovah witnesses don't infact believe in Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ said, of speaking in tongues, "these signs shall follow those who believe in Him..." -Mark 16 vs 15 - 16. And we know that those who believe in Jesus Christ are those who are saved - John 3 vs 1-21 - this referring to those who have gained access into the Kingdom of God either through the broad gate that leads to destruction(eternal damnation) or through the narrow gate that leads to true life(Heaven) - Matthew 7 vs 13 - 14. Yes, both those who are to end up in Heaven and in Hell believe in Jesus Christ - they belong to His flock, only some of them are sheep while the rest are goats - Matthew 25 vs 31 - 46.

So if you are saying that not a single Jehovah Witness speaks in tongues, it means none of that group qualify as believers in Jesus Christ.