alright, the answers are interesting but wrong. the hloy spirit is not the third person in the trinity but god himself in the form of the spirit. so in that sence, if some one speaks in tongues, then they ore the voice peice of the lord jesus christ hisself. also, tongues do not always require a interpeter. sometime their is someone in the congergation who understands the langue in which the tongues i s given. example, the first lady of the church, bishop's wife, was praying for a saint of the church and was speaking in tongues. a vistor, asian by decent, was sitting a little ways off and heard her speaking in perfect mandrin chinese. yes this was reported by over 10 people in the church, including the interpeter for the asian commmunity. so you see, there is always someone who is directly affected by the tongues, wether or not every one is or not means that just a few people were there to reciev what was said.\n\nplease post a reply and god bless
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Well, I believe that speaking and interpreting tongues is an attribute of the Holy Ghost, and I don't doubt what happened at all. ;)\n\nI do, however, believe that there is so much more to the Holy Ghost than tongue speaking.\n\nYou asked a very good question, though.
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Yes the Holy Spirit is in us and it does say that we need no one to teach us. Is not saying that we should not listen to know one like a pastor or a teacher of the word. Its just saying that we will not be deceived by anyone because we have the Holy Spirit in us, and hes our teacher. And yes the ten commandments were for the desiples and for us.
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Those who claim to be speaking in tongues today say that it proves they are possessed by the Holy Spirit and, therefore, truly Gods' people. When this was performed in the first century church it was a miraculous gift given to some [not all] and was accompanied by the gift of prophecy. It states in 1 Corinthians 14 that they were to desire prophecy "especially" because the one speaking in tongues is speaking to God, no one understands him and he only edifies himself, but, the one who prophesies edifies the church. They had a problem with it back then as well with people desiring this gift more than others. He goes further to say that he would rather speak 5 words that would edify the church than 10,000 in an unknown tongue and if there is no interpreter, they should remain silent in the church and speak to himself and God. All of the miracles attributed to the early church were given to them as a signs to show the unbelievers that they were followers of the one true God. Today we have the written word and do not need miracles to prove that we are teaching the truth. We do not need to speak in tongues, raise the dead or walk on water to prove that we are Gods children. Those who say they can do this today are either 2000 year old Apostles or misguided into believing the ability to pass these gifts on to others has endured long past the time God meant for it to. Different people had different gifts no one had all of them and God said that they were made up of many parts and when that which is perfect is come [the perfect law of liberty/the written word of God] that which is in part will be done away with. Those abilities died out with those the Apostles gave them to after the written word was finished. Thank you for your question. God bless you in your search for the truth.
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Many people feel this way.  Mainly becuase that is how the church split into denominations in the first place.  There are those that believe if you don't speak in tongues you are not saved.  There are those that believe if you are not baptized you are not saved.  There are those that believe that the Trinity is a false God, etc.  It is also human nature to want to be right and show everyone else that they are wrong (just look at the atheists on this site to know that this is not just a Christian phenomenon).  However, I know that God is never going to come ask me if it is okay to let a certain individual into the kingdom of heaven!
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The Holy Spirit is key to learning the Bible and knowing Jesus Christ. And Jesus knows that some will mis-read, or not be able to read. Or that a younger Christian might not be familiair enough with the Holy Spirit to ask God to fill him/her daily.\n\nThe Lord knows human weaknesses.  So.........................
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The word "trinity" is a term used to denote the Christian doctrine that God exists as a unity of three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  Each of the persons is distinct from the other, yet identical in essence.  In other words, each is fully divine in nature, but each is not the totality of the Trinity.  Each has a will, loves, and says "I", and "You" when speaking.  The Father is not the same person as the Son who is not the same person as the Holy Spirit who is not the same person as the Father.  Each is divine, yet there are not three gods, but one God.  There are three individual subsistences, or persons.  The word "subsistence" means something that has a real existence. The word "person" denotes individuality and self awareness.  The Trinity is three of these, though the latter term has become the dominant one used to describe the individual aspects of God known as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.\n       Included in the doctrine of the Trinity is a strict monotheism which is the teaching that there exists in all the universe a single being known as God who is self-existent and unchangeable (Isaiah 43:10; 44:6,8).  Therefore, it is important to note that the doctrine of the trinity is not polytheistic as some of its critics proclaim.  Trinitarianism is monotheistic by definition and those who claim it is polytheistic demonstrate a lack of understanding of what it really is.\n\nThe Trinity \nGod is three persons \nEach person is divine \nThere is only one God. \n      Many theologians admit that the term "person" is not a perfect word to describe the three individual aspects/foci found in God.   When we normally use the word person, we understand it to mean physical individuals who exist as separate beings from other individuals.  But in God there are not three entities, nor three beings.  God, is a trinity of persons consisting of one substance and one essence.  God is numerically one. Yet, within the single divine essence are three individual subsistences that we call persons.\n\nEach of the three persons is completely divine in nature though each is not the totality of the Godhead. \nEach of the three persons is not the other two persons. \nEach of the three persons is related to the other two, but are distinct from them. \n     The word "trinity" is not found in the Bible. But this does not mean that the concept is not taught there. The word "bible" is not found in the Bible either, but we use it anyway. Likewise, the words "omniscience," which means "all knowing," "omnipotence," which means "all powerful," and "omnipresence," which means "present everywhere," are not found in the Bible either. But we use these words to describe the attributes of God.  So, to say that the Trinity isn't true because the word isn't in the Bible is an invalid argument.\n\nIs there subordination in the Trinity?\n\n      There is, apparently, a subordination within the Trinity in regard to order but not substance or essence.  We can see that the Father is first, the Son is second, and the Holy Spirit is third. The Father is not begotten, but the Son is (John 3:16). The Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father (John 5:26).  The Father sent the Son (1 John 4:10).  The Son and the Father send the Holy Spirit (John 14:26; 15:26).  The Father creates (Isaiah 44:24), the Son redeems (Gal. 3:13), and the Holy Spirit sanctifies (Rom. 15:16).\n     This subordination of order does not mean that each of the members of the Godhead are not equal or divine.  For example, we see that the Father sent the Son.  But this does not mean that the Son is not equal to the Father in essence and divine nature.  A wife is to be subject to her husband but this does not negate her humanity, essence, or equality.  By further analogy, a king and his servant both share human nature. Yet, the king sends th
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other tongues are languages there were many who were there that spoke with different tongues,that is why they spoke in tongues they didn`t know to edify those who didn`t understand.\nThe Holy Ghost Babtizes you  and you have an over flowing and that is the tongue of Angels or Stamering lips.I`ve seen people saved and filled up and they just get the stammering lips this is considered a tongue.I`ve had that happen.
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People are not often abiding in Jesus, and walking according to the Spirit, and thus their mouth blurts whatever notion they think is worthy of saying ... however, these works are seen and will be exposed to the light to see wether they pass the test of what was wrought in God or the non-sense of one who has lost touch with God when they said it. \n\nWhy do they do it?  \nIt is in accordance with their current condition.\n\nWhat would make them speak what would make life tastier instead of bringing people down?  \nA moment in time when that person is abandoned to the Lord Jesus, and compelled by Him, if they ever become willing to do so.\n\nWhat should we do in the meantime?\nWe endure a million insane comments and let them go right by us ... it only reveals their dire condition ... waiting to see if they ever change their tune, by the Spirit.  \n\nThen, it will be worth the wait!!!\n\nI have a suggestion ... LETS PUT THESE ANSWERS TO A VOTE!
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There are gifts of the spirit descirbed in the Bible. Some preach, some teach, some prophesy, some have musical talents, some speak in tongues, etc., etc.  It does not mean you aren't saved.
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You can tell with the evidence of speaking with other tongues. "Accepting the Lord Jesus" is not a bad practice, it is only the first step. You have to believe before you receive. I personally believed and then received the holy ghost at a later time. I spoke in other tongues when I received the holy ghost. It is a sign given to unbelievers around you as well as a sign to yourself. Acts 2:38 says "Repent and be baptized, everyone of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins and you SHALL receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." Every time someone received the holy ghost in the Bible, they spoke in an another tongue. The reason this is only mentioned in the Book of Acts is because this is the only book that shows people actually receiving the holy ghost. In every book written before this, the spirit was not given to anyone. The books after were written to those who had received the holy ghost, in other words, the churches.
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1 Corinthians 14:2\n\n"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."\n\nI speak in tongues. I got it when I was 15. When I concentrate in praying usually it comes out by itself.
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I agree that speaking in tongues is not just a spiritual gift, but is something that evidence of being baptized in the Holy Spirit.  Once someone is baptized in the Holy Spirit, they should be able to speak in tongues.\n\nThere is a difference between the evidence of being baptized in the Holy Spirit "tongues" and the spiritual gift of speaking in other tongues.  The Holy Spirit baptism "tongues" that anyone is capable of doing is an unknown spiritual language between you and God that cannot be translated, here's a scripture:\n\n"For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries." (1 Cor. 14:2)\n\nThe spiritual gift of speaking in other tongues is normally meant to be interpreted by someone else who has the gift of interpreting other tongues, for the purpose of instructing the Church.  Here's the scripture for this:\n\n"I wish you all spoke with tongues, but even more that you prophesied; for he who prophesies is greater than he who speaks with tongues, unless indeed he interprets, that the church may receive edification." (1 Cor. 14:5)
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http://www.bible-topics.com/Titles-and-Names-of-the-Holy-Ghost.html\n\nfrom personal experience (I've been touched by the Holy Spirit)....\n\nthe holy ghost has no name, but it part of a divine Trinity that also includes Jesus Christ and God.  (Three in One.)\n\n\n\nOoooooooooooo...just found another reference..."Paraclete", this is a Greek word used to describe the Holy Ghost.\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraclete\n\nIf being part of the three in one...the name is to holy for us to recite...or even to know unless it is made known to us.
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It is my understanding that speaking in tongues is the language spoken in Heaven.  It is mentioned numerous times in the New Testament.  Jesus told us He would send a "Comforter" (the Holy Spirit).  Evidence of being baptized by the Holy Spirit is the speaking in tongues.  Someone reading the New Testament will see this.  Speaking in tongues is suppose to "edify" the speaker.
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It is the Spirit of God.  It is also God himself, since the Holy Spirit has a mind and a will, and is part of the trinity.
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i have experienced it or my mom has. but you got to beleive in god. tongues is when you accept god into yor life and he speaks to you in a language only he and you can understand it's different for each person. \none person could say "al al ha berjklja"\nanother could say " ca ba dkhge"\n\nbut regardless it's god language\n\nhope you beleive in him
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1 Corinthians 12:7-11\nBut the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues.  But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.\n\nYes.  I most definitely believe them.  I have witnessed them.  I have the gift of speaking in tongues.  And you can have more than one by the way.  I wish you the best on your path to God.  I will  be praying for you.  Merry Christmas. :)