DO ALL SPEAK IN TONGUES? - ALBERT ELISHA OBERDORFER - SAMPLE
From a strictly biblical perspective, the answer is clear. 'Yes and No.' Everybody who has received the Holy Spirit speaks in tongues as a sign. But not everybody also operates in the gift of tongues. In other words, in the bible, we find two types of speaking in tongues. - The accompanying sign of speaking in tongues, according to Jesus in Mark 16:17: "And these signs shall follow those who believe ... in my name ... they will speak with new tongues ..." - And the gift of tongues, according to Paul in 1 Corinthians 12:10-11: "To one is given ... to another different kinds of tongues .. one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills." Get a crystal-clear insight into this subject that has baffled many believers for centuries.
From a strictly biblical perspective, the answer is clear.
'Yes and No.'
Everybody who has received the Holy Spirit speaks in tongues as a sign.
But not everybody also operates in the gift of tongues.
In other words, in the bible, we find two types of speaking in tongues.
- The accompanying sign of speaking in tongues, according to Jesus in Mark 16:17:
"And these signs shall follow those who believe ... in my name ... they will speak with new tongues ..."
- And the gift of tongues, according to Paul in 1 Corinthians 12:10-11:
"To one is given ... to another different kinds of tongues .. one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills."
Get a crystal-clear insight into this subject that has baffled many believers for centuries.
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able to speak in tongues to prevail in<br />
spiritual warfare, as Paul instructed them<br />
to?<br />
[Ephesians 6:18]<br />
PRAY<strong>IN</strong>G ALWAYS with all prayer<br />
and supplication <strong>IN</strong> THE SPIRIT,<br />
being watchful to this end with all<br />
perseverance and supplication for all<br />
the saints ...<br />
Yes.<br />
Did all the people who read Jude’s letter<br />
know what he was talking about when he<br />
said,<br />
[Jude 20]<br />
... you, beloved, building yourselves up<br />
on your most holy faith, PRAY<strong>IN</strong>G <strong>IN</strong><br />
THE HOLY SPIRIT ...<br />
Yes.<br />
Did Jesus mention that signs would follow<br />
those who believe, including speaking in<br />
tongues?<br />
[Mark 16:17]<br />
And these signs will follow those who<br />
believe: In My name they will cast out<br />
demons; THEY WILL <strong>SPEAK</strong> WITH<br />
NEW <strong>TONGUES</strong> ...<br />
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