The Gift of Tongues
Acts 2:5-21 · February 26, 2023
This message examines the biblical teaching on the gift of tongues, including its purpose, place among spiritual gifts, and guidelines for its use in church. It emphasizes that spiritual gifts are given by the Spirit and should be practiced in a way that builds up the church and reflects biblical order.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
04:10 The gift of tongues (Acts 2:5-21)
15:47 Jesus was the first to bring up tongues (Mark 16:17-18)
17:28 The Gifts of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:4-11)
24:09 We do not all have the gift of tongues (1 Corinthians 12:29-31)
25:16 Tongues are not the most important thing (1 Corinthians 13:1)
26:04 Someday tongues will cease (1 Corinthians 13:8-12)
29:24 When will they cease? (Acts 2:38-39)
29:58 What are tongues? We speak mysteries to God (1 Corinthians 14:1-2)
31:24 We hear them speaking the wonderful works of God — praise (Acts 10:44-46)
32:11 Tongues edify the person who has the gift (1 Corinthians 14:4)
33:16 When the church is together, it is better to have other gifts (1 Corinthians 14:6)
33:58 Without interpretation, you are speaking into the air (1 Corinthians 14:9)
34:37 In church, speak with understanding (1 Corinthians 14:15-19)
36:01 If all speak in tongues, the unbeliever will be confused (1 Corinthians 14:23-24)
37:03 Let all things be done for edification (1 Corinthians 14:26-29)
40:58 Let all things he done decently and in order (1 Corinthians 14:39-40)
42:41 The spirit gives the gifts as He wills (1 Corinthians 12:11)
44:04 Those who believe the gifts of the Spirit have ceased still have the Spirit and believe in miracles
45:19 Those who believe the gifts of the Spirit have not ceased, stay biblical
50:35 Closing prayer
