The Truth About Speaking in Tongues | Costi Hinn

In the latest installment of “Filtered with Costi Hinn,” he explains why the modern-day use of tongues is built on a shaky foundation.
He covers:
1. A definition of tongues
2. A history of tongues
3. A word about Pentecostals
Let’s filter everything through Scripture!
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[@maxmateush7090]

I come from a Pentecostal background and I to had this “gift of tongues” but one thing that would always bother me was that everything that I was taught about it and experienced I couldn’t find biblical support for it. I often questioned other people about it but they would scare me and say don’t speak against the Holy Spirit! As a Pentecostal I was very confused about my faith and nothing made sense to me. I was told that I am trying to figure God out and I should stop because I will get lost. But one day I realized that God is sovereign and that lead me to reformed theology. And that’s when I finally found answers to all my questions and confusion I was having. My faith now is much more sober and my mind is not confused like it used to be. And yes I stopped praying in tongues and I pray in Russian and English and I get a lot more filled in the Holy Spirit then I did when I prayed in gibberish. Sadly many of my Pentecostal friends are ignorant and don’t want to even look at the history of Pentecostals and they ignorantly bash cessationist accusing them that they deny the Holy Spirit. It’s ridiculous. But praise God for leading me out of all this confusion and I experience the Holy Spirit in a much more intimate way then I did before.

[@robertnieten7259]

According to the scriptural Law Of Repetition, the Word will repeat an event or something said three times to: 1) To direct our attention to an important spiritual truth. 2) To set a precedent to where the same circumstances need not be repeated in as much detail each time it occurs elsewhere in scripture. In Acts ch.2 When the believers recieved the Holy Spirit and began speaking in " tongues" three times the men in the crowd enquired of each other how they were hearing the believers speaking in their native languages. The reason for the threefold repetition was to alert us to the fact that the miracle occurring was that those in the crowd were hearing what the believers were saying in their native languages not that the believers were speaking them. This was an example of a sign for unbelievers, the men in the crowd. Paul describes the language the believers were speaking as the " unknown" tongue "that no man knoweth..( 1Cor.14:2). If this is a language no man knows then it's not a language native to this world. I believe that the Word " tongues" is pluralized in scripture is because more that one believer was speaking in one spiritual language.

[@nyagrateful]

Amen to that. Thanks for sharing I had a similar experience. Being in the word and having sound doctrine was crucial for my maturing.

[@robertnieten7259]

The scriptural support for the necessity of speaking in tongues as confirmation that a believer has recieved the Holy Spirit is found in Acts ch 2,10,and ch.19. In each circumstance the first thing that happened when believers recieved the Holy Spirit is that they spoke in tongues. Three repetitions of an event or something said in scripture is important. The purpose of it is: 1) To direct our attention to an important spiritual truth. 2) To set a precedent to where the same occurence need not be repeated in as much detail elsewhere in scripture that it is mentioned.

[@kirillsergeyev7116]

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[@DWS-lp3wc]

See the comment posted just before yours. If you are not able to understand the reality of the truth from that post, you could be hopeless. Nonetheless, that man Costi is clearly a false teacher. The problem with what people refer to as the "church" today, is that it's counterfeit, just as Christ has declared: "Let the tares grow with the wheat" Maybe you do have a genuine gift of tongues, and maybe you don't. What I do know, is that a true gift of tongues is not something we choose to utilize as we see fit, like all gifts of the Holy Spirit, it is Him Who activates the gift. What is important to understand though, is that this specific gift is intended to be active on behalf of others, as well as our own self, as the text reveals. This gift also strengthens us Spiritually, assisting us to be kept from evil and remain in alignment with the will of God. The answers are all there in the Holy Bible, we first and always need to ask JESUS to assist us to understand properly, to silêncio the voices of anti-Christ spirits, and bless us with whatever knowledge and revelation we are meant to obtain through what is found in the Holy Bible. I pray a similar prayer everyday before I read the Holy Bible. A late merry Christmas to you and a happy 2024😇🙌 Cheers❣️

[@ozdoublelife]

Very very well presented. I come out of 2 decades of honestly thinking and believing in my gift of "tongues." I could speak it, sing it and pray in it at the snap of a finger. Praise the Lord I am recently free of this twisted and extra man made theology.

[@forthegospelmin]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Cdubs24]

@@forthegospelminI have a question

[@nldj344]

This is grieving!!! Have you read 1 Corinthians 14:4???

[@nldj344]

@@forthegospelmin you are twisting the truth of gospel!! ALL OF THIS stems from costi being hurt by church people who abused things.. just bc there’s abuse doesn’t mean it’s not all true and not in the Bible… This is just as grievous as what happened to him!!!!

[@blesseni]

Costi has taken a difficult topic and twisted it enough to make everyone doubt the clearly worded letters of 1 Corinthian’s 14. Brother, read 1 Corinthians 12-14. Tongues are real. Just because you had a bad experience, does not make it manmade.

[@jackson1915]

Thank you for explaining this so clearly and for using God’s Word to support your message. So much nonsense spread about tongues. So sad how so many are misled by false doctrine.

[@robertnieten7259]

There is a difference between speaking in tongues as the first sign that a believer has recieved the Holy Spirit and their private prayer language and the gift of speaking in tongues accompanies by the gift of interpretation. Speaking in tongues is the same spiritual language, but a different operation. The gifts believers recieves because God gives this one and other gifts to the whom He chooses to. Not everyone has the gift, but everyone speaks in tongues as the first sign that they have recieved the Holy Spirit.( Acts ch.2,10,and ch.19). The Holy Spirit baptism is how the Holy Spirit is recieved. There is no other sign given in scripture that a person has recieved the Holy Spirit when they recieve ,but the speaking in tongues.

[@JerryPotter.]

@@robertnieten7259 you were a lying fraud a year ago and you are a lying fraud today. Pathetic. You are self righteous and power mad, and can't understand the bible if your life depended on it. OH WAIT>>>>IT DOES.

[@fremar1983]

I grew up in a non-denominational Pentecost church. We had Holy Ghost class on Tuesday, tarried for the endowment of the Holy Spirit, and basically forced to utter a heavenly language. Thank God for deliverance and studying His Word for myself. The occurrences of speaking in tongues in the Book of Acts: Acts 2 (the disciples - tongues), 10 (Cornelius and his household - tongues) & 19 - disciples of John the Baptist - tongues and prophesied). All 3 occurrences were a sign at the fulfillment of God's promise to "gospel to the end of the world". Those 3 occurrences of "speaking in tongues" were a sign to: Unbelieving Jews about the fulfillment of the Messiah (i.e. I Corinthians 1:22 "For the Jews require a sign..."; I Corinthians 14: 21-22 states that the Jews did not listen to God in their native language; they will have no choice to listen to God in a foreign language when their adversaries overtake them) :Jewish Christians that were resistant to "outsiders" aka Gentiles to build one church body (Acts 10:44-47, as A SIGN to the converted Jews to believe God can save anyone with the same Jesus and baptized with the same Holy Spirit, the Gentile believers (at Cornelius' house) spoke in diver tongues upon the acceptance of Jesus Christ!) :To all who heard the Messiah was coming by John the Baptist ministry (baptized under John's ministry, but not knowing the fullness of Christ (Acts 18:24-25) until elders explained Christ (Acts 18: 26-28)). However, the 3000 souls (Acts 2:42), 5000 souls (Acts 4:4) the multitude of men and women added daily (Acts 5:14), the Ethiopian eunuch (Acts 8:34-36), Lydia and her household (Acts 16: 14-15), the prison keeper and his household (Acts 16: 30-33), the Samaritans (Acts 8:12-17), Crispus and his household (Acts 18:8), a great example of people brought to the Lord (Acts 11:24), the Athenians on Mars Hill (Acts 17: 32-34), THEY ALL BELIEVED THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST and DID NOT SPEAK IN TONGUES AT SALVATION nor any recording of them speaking in tongues later. *Luke, the physician, recorded the history of Acts. Most physicians are meticulous. Why would a meticulous writer omit "tongues" from great display of salvation?*

[@nyagrateful]

Thank you for this very detailed response. Praise God

[@fremar1983]

@anthonyprose4965 Hello, The "e" in elder is lowercase. This is not giving them an official title in the church, only respecting their maturity (I John 2:13 and Titus 2:6). Paul described them as his "fellow workers in Christ Jesus" (Romans 16:3).

[@cland4140]

@@fremar1983the grammar police strikes again 🙄

[@shyloh1980]

@fremar1983 you my have grown up in a baptized in Holy spirit church, but you never come to knowing what you been taught. Or you would not have bought into teaching of Justin Peters and the rest of the Gurus who believes like justin.

[@shyloh1980]

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[@MikeWinger]

Well spoken (no pun intended)

[@user-xe4or1co1f]

Mike Winger commenting on Costi Hinn's vid is great lol I thank God for you both brother Mike!

[@maxmateush7090]

Hey Mike! Even though you’re not reformed but I love your content and teachings. Keep doing the Lords work!

[@tpw7250]

No Mike, he's butchered 1 Corinthians 14

[@PamalaNEW]

I grew up in the charismatic church and I get the frustration over false Doctrine even to the point that I've found myself angry at times however this is not true this is not what tongues is. I love your channel Mike winger but you are also wrong on the tongues issue which makes me think your potentially wrong on some other issues. I would love to have a conversation about it that won't last more than about 15 minutes if you're willing. Remember I grew up in this and the Lord saved me at 42 years old. I then went on a quest of un brainwashing. So I don't defend charismatics unless I have done my research and much prayer and let the Lord help me to understand his agape word. Again this criticism of tongues is understandable but still untrue.

[@PamalaNEW]

​@@user-xe4or1co1fand this proves that both of them are wrong.

[@kimwolf1708]

This is beyond excellent. Thank you.

[@jacobpittman1996]

Thank you for loving the truth and clarity of God’s Word. Thank you for your respectful and loving tone… and for loving your audience….. praying for the Hinn family.

[@tenerifecats6652]

Having been raised conservative Presbyterian; I really tried to attend a Pentecostal church; went for a few months and had to stop. I love those people but I don’t know if what they are doing is from the Spirit; they rarely study scripture; and while having corporate prayer, it is very very disruptive to have a room full of people’babbling’. The Bible does have specific teachings on not just ‘babbling’ to be seen. I pray for myself for God’s forgiveness in my feelings about this and for them, because I am sure they think they are being obedient.

[@kochka2314]

Love this kind of content! Cheers from San Diego

[@allieshepherd7860]

"Coached or Coaxed" - yes, that's what was done to me. Thank God I was raised Baptist, and had a firm foundation in the Word.

[@Donna-hz3vi]

Amen. So was I!

[@throwawaypt2throwawaypt2-xp8nx]

1689 Baptist for the win :)

[@leebamathew4625]

Thank you thank you just thank you for taking this up....Jesus bless you brother Costi ❤

[@williamanthony3967]

Sometimes words cannot express in prayer what the heart longs to say. In my times of wrestling with God in prayer, often late at night, I let go and just verbalize what the Spirit gives me. It is seldom repetitive and just seems to flow without conscious thought. The result is peace and assurance that my heart’s prayer has been accepted and blessed. I believe this to have been Paul’s experience as well - private edification of Jesus in the Spirit leading to Spiritual power. For me, clear answers often follow this ‘praying in the Spirit’ and my heart says “Amen, thank you Jesus!” Let’s remember that scripture is clear not to forbid speaking in tongues.

[@jayceejm]

Thank you William. He is not wrong that this gift has been abused and misunderstood. Like all gifts but that he can so easily assume that because he led a life of deception and pretense then the experience of all others is mindboggling. Find it really upsetting so despite his sincerity he is STILL misleading others in whole other way.

[@shyloh1980]

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[@carolblair2845]

AMEN, brother!!!

[@JerryPotter.]

@williamanthony: who said you could violate scripture and then claim it's from God? You have broken all the rules that Paul laid down, and then you say it's from God? You have fallen into the human trap of self righteousness. God NEVER accepts the human idea of tongue talking. Paul said that tongues would CEASE and they did; 2000 years ago. Try reading the bible instead of praying uselessly.

[@shyloh1980]

Tongues have ceased, with those who have been brainwashed by religions who teach, God has changed.

[@spiritman-em4qr]

100% agree, and amen! I also appreciate brother, Paul Washer's take on this topic, which is very similar but with less background and exegesis. However, I am somewhat discouraged by Brother Washer's mockery of people who participate in this deception, since it is a deception, and is perhaps more often perpetrated against those who practice such behavior, more so that people who desire to foist such falsehoods onto others. I truly appreciate Brother Hinn's gentle approach to this important topic.

[@lawnguy41]

We have the word of God now they didn't back then

[@caroleimani9754]

I think Paul Washer is mean--spirited and judgemental...This is just my personal opinion...Some of those people (in WOF Churches are being blinded by the devil)...We should PRAY for them to know the truth...

[@maxmateush7090]

Send me a link to video of Paul Washer “mocking” people. I haven’t heard him ever mock anybody. He even said one time that he would rather be in prison in the time of persecution with a Pentecostal who’s theology is off but has a passion and a love for God then with a person who is reformed who is filled up intellectually but has no passion or zeal for God. I have to disagree with Paul Washer as a mean spirited person. I actually met him once and he had the most gentlest humble vibe that he gave off.. and I also sensed a lot of pain in his eyes because of what Christianity has become and all the young people are going into all these movements. I am part of a Pentecostal church, even though I don’t speak in tongues or seek after all these gifts like I used to. But after studying scripture and listening to men like Paul Washer who actually preach what the word says, not no extra biblical nonsense like many in my church say they would hear voices, see visions, receive prophecy and they talk about it like it’s should be accepted as a word of God just because they “felt” it was from the Spirit, no thank you.. so in defense of Paul Washer he is actually a very nice man, it’s just he preaches a lot of harsh messages because it’s needed and honestly if it wasn’t for his “mean” messages l would still be blindly following all this these things and getting into more confusion then sober faith that is firmly based on the word of God.

[@shyloh1980]

@@caroleimani9754 do you even know what the WOF is ? Or you just listen to the Judge meadow heretics tell you how they understand WOF ?

[@gabrielcarrasco9078]

I don't think Washer is mean spirited, but he should take a more careful approach. A lot of people genuinely believe they are speaking to God in an unknown language. So for someone to tell them it is a lie or deception it could crush them or they no longer listen.

[@ryanhart3159]

Exactly brother Costi:) Great presentation.🙏❤️

[@2phreshkru]

Great video! Really cool to see you making these videos.

[@benjaminofperrin]

This is really good. As an ex-pentecostal but also someone that believes that God still has power today your video here is spot on. Yes we need to have faith in God but we also need to check ourselves and make sure that we are walking in truth and love. Well done.

[@anthonybanks7288]

Very VERY well put!

[@ann275]

Thank you for making this video. I finally found someone who is speaking sense.

[@forthegospelmin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@unabashedlyredeemed1]

So so good! Thank you! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙏🏼

[@thePULSE87]

Love this.. appreciate your solid stance

[@airview4739]

Thankyou so much!! So good!

[@forthegospelmin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tad3900]

Very respectfully done. You covered quite a bit of ground thoroughly yet concisely.

[@debrasusan73]

Great video with clear explanation. Thank you.

[@kramsdrawde8159]

I am very glad you came out of this Costi, your insight is very valuable... Thank you and GOD bless...

[@redeemed4993]

Thank you for bringing more clarity to this topic. I’ve been in churches where the teaching flows from a heavy emphasis on the baptism of the Holy Spirit. I’ve been told it’s questionable whether someone is baptized in the Spirit if they don’t speak in tongues, that we need tongues to have power, etc, the whole gamut. I have often felt like the oddball out because I always felt something was off about all this, and also because I would genuinely pray that I would “receive” this gift, and nothing would happen. I have some genuine, loving, wise people in my life, who pray in tongues, which would usually sound like utterances of the same syllables repeated. That confused me- not just because it never sounded like a language to me, but also because they were so theologically strong in other areas, and so much more seasoned in the Lord. I’ve been told I just need to study it more myself, but that frustrated me too, because I realized people study this and come to all different interpretations- and there’s only one truth about it. I like that you said people can be theologically strong in some areas, but not so much in others. I certainly don’t have all the answers, but I’m learning how to disagree in love. I think it scared me too because I’ve been really hurt by people in the past, and I want to be able to trust the people I’m close with. But I understand people can be misled in an area even if they’ve been in the Word for many years and it doesn’t mean they don’t love the Lord.

[@chanb2958]

@redeemed, you are not alone. I'm in the exact situation you just described. I don't know if it's only me, but when they are praying in tongues, it can be really destructive. The worst about my church is that they make you feel like you're not truly saved if you don't pray in tongues. Unfortunately, I'm leaving the church.

[@redeemed4993]

@@chanb2958 sorry to hear that! I hope you can find something a little more grounded. Thankfully now I’m not in a church where this is heavily taught- the pastor has said he believes in it, but he doesn’t push it by any means. I encounter it more now in personal Bible studies (I’m friends with, and do studies with women from a few different churches), and at friends’ churches when I go visit. But yeah it’s super distracting! I find myself not able to focus on what’s actually being prayed because I’m skeptical about what’s going on, and I wish we could all just pray in English and not pray in “tongues” over the person praying. I also don’t like the idea that people who I really trust might be deceived.. because it makes me wonder, is there something else they could be deceived about that they’re influencing me in? I know I need to trust the Lord over man, I’ve just been hurt a lot by folks in the church so it kinda freaks me out, even if they’re not intentionally trying to do anything. I just want to know what the truth is about tongues and all the “gifts” in general. 😞

[@rishonacarys990]

Though speaking in tongues is biblical we need to remember it's just a gift given to edify the church or the person itself. I had prayed and fasted for many years but God never gave me the gift of speaking in tongues. Initially I felt unloved and isolated from those who did speak in tongues and the more I studied the Word I realised Jesus is coming for th fruit nd not the gifts! I began working on the qualities of the fruit of the Holy Spirit and grown closer with Jesus ever since. I have seen the people speaking in tongues backbite, being jealous and carnal while I am growing in this area to be self controlled with the help of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. Remember He's coming for the Fruit!

[@redeemed4993]

@@rishonacarys990 That’s good to hear- I’m trying to work on those areas too! I do believe tongues is biblical just not so much the way it’s being used today.

[@chanb2958]

​@redeemed4993 Thank you for your encouraging words. God bless you. 🙌

[@RobertLee-tv4hc]

Thank you brother Costi for the clear teaching of this topic. A lot if us at RBC appreciate the time you had to pastor at our church and are happy you were able to laumch your own church.

[@nishalall3510]

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[@nyagrateful]

Brother Costi I appreciate this so much🙏🏽💖 God bless you

[@atlantiscommunitychurch8851]

Sound teaching on this subject. Thank you.

[@g.h_-heart-_bunny]

Excellent video. It's also interesting how the gibberish "tongues" is practiced in other religions...

[@michaeljones1686]

Where, in what religions?

[@jayceejm]

Be very clear that the devil does nothing new. He only seeks to copy and counterfeit the Kingdom of God. So you can rest assured if I apply your point - Christians would not pray, would not fast, would not worship, etc because "other religions" practice ALL of those.

[@bibletruthreformed]

@@michaeljones1686 Mormon, Hinduism, Catholic charismatics etc..,

[@shirleyglover6489]

You forgot to mention when looking at the history of Pentecostal movement, their belief in the second filling of the Holy Spirit. I find this to be the main objective in this movement. The seeking of 'more' and of 'power'.

[@ozdoublelife]

This.

[@JWAcal]

I would just graciously ask about whether asking for a 'second filling of the H. S.' to be biblical. Do you have any good evidence from the bible to support that claim?

[@juliethompson2903]

Yeah, but when you read the book of Acts, apostles were sent when the Holy Spirit wasn't manifest at the new birth. It was never intended to be a second outpouring. If you are spiritually and intellectually honest look up the meanings for the word "receive" in contact of the Holy Spirit. Also note grammatically that tongues is called a manifestation of the Spirit, not a gift. Follow the Greek grammar. When I speak in tongues it's always a language. I don't repeat it. Just because there are counterfeits doesn't mean the genuine isn't real. Tongues of angels are languages known to God and the angels. Interpretation is a manifestation of the Spirit, not something one can do with his mind. Look up the specific meaning of Greek word for speak in 1 Corinthians 12 through 14. Tho Holy Spirit is meant to be manifested. Sure, you don't have to speak in tongues to be saved, but not using the gift of the Holy Spirit [ones own new inner spiritual man - the Holy of Holies wherein the Godhead resides and fellowships with us] is the failure to use the "talents” God gave you. What was the context of not all speaking in tongues in 1 Corinthians? In the Church. Paul, by the Spirit, said he wished every one would speak in tongues - just limited at church to keep things decent and in order. The primary purpose of speaking in tongues is to pray in the Spirit in one's private prayer life. Many of today's churches either twist the scriptures by failure to rightly divide the word of truth, or ignore them entirely. Twisting the scriptures can be done intentionally, but it also happens through ignorance of how to study the Bible, through lack of proper reference for God's words, through lack of humility [this includes presumption], and through the failure to test all things as God commanded in 1 Thessalonians 5:21. People fail to test all things either out of ignorance on how to test them or through misplaced trust in one's teachers/denominational teachings. The repetitive nonsense isn't biblical. But what Costi is teaching here is twisted, not rightly divided. I pray that he reads this or runs into someone who can teach this topic well to him. I don't doubt his sincerity, as there are those who sincerely preach distortions of the truth. Folks, we can ill afford to be spiritually slothful. While this isn't a salvation issue, eternal rewards are at stake. And Costi is teaching error here. Teachers are held to a higher standard. This comment is not intended for doctrinal argument. It is an admonition to study the Bible diligently, laying aside your presuppositions and letting GOD speak. You'll need to be experienced at grammar, to use an interlinear and concordances and lexicons. These are all available online. Pray and ask God's assistance, and be willing to learn something that may be contrary to what you have been taught. Humility is required. Presumptuous attitudes will not lead to truth. Counterfeits do not negate the truths in the Word of God.

[@James-li8cm]

attitude does have a lot to do with it... doesn't quite negate the "gifts of the spirit", but rather the purpose of them. pride is a nasty thing and it creeps in real easily its easy to get to a "I have something you don't" mentality... which is NOT the spirit of Christ

[@juliethompson2903]

@@James-li8cm We are supposed to clothe ourselves with humility. Pride is a nasty thing. Everything we do must be done with agape. That's why 1 Corinthians 13 is placed between 12 and 14. Wouldn't you know that it says love doesn't vaunt itself? The Corinthians were misusing spiritual gifts and were practicing error in other categories, heading in the direction of hypergrace. They needed reproof. God's way is always what I would call the alt middle. It's usually a bit foreign to our natural inclinations. We either get prideful and presumptuous and go overboard on the side of grace, like the Corinthians did, or we get fearful and overly cautious to the point of religiosity and doctrinal error that exceeds God's will for us like the Galatians did. We must walk in grace in accordance with the truth as we humbly are led by the Spirit of the living God who is Love. This is true freedom. It has standards - it isn't self-willed anarchy, but it also isn't slavish devotion to a set of rules in pursuit of our own righteousness. The Corinthians boasted of their lack of standards and their "spirituality." The Galatians were being led to boast and rely upon adherence to parts of the Law that applied to a covenant they were not party to. I think it's interesting how licence and legalism each have their appeal to pride. The flesh is prone to be prideful. The alt middle is above these, not on the plane of pride. I see it as the apex of a triangle, not a middle point on a line. God's ways are higher than ours. Have a blessed day!

[@RisenShine-zy7dn]

Excellent! Thank you

[@jadonwilson5089]

This is elite. Thanks brother!

[@philiptheevangelist4467]

Grateful for a faithful exposition on this gift of tongues. Wish the church would start honoring God's Word over their "expiences".

[@elizabethpruiett7725]

Spot on/biblical teaching on tongues!!!!

[@stevemacdonald7438]

Thank you, brother. GBY

[@emilymorales5887]

Most excellent!!

[@stevenfehr8285]

I knew it would only be a matter of time until Costi would challenge me in something I value in my faith. I receive the critiques about tongues and will pray about them! In tongues!! Hahaha jk. Definitely agree that tongues is a non-essential in the Christian walk. The Lord has loosened me up on that front. I grew up in a very healthy and orderly Pentecostal church where tongues and interpretation edified the congregation and was explained after the fact. I also pray in tongues in my personal prayer time. I wouldn’t say my mind is dormant, in fact, it’s often very active with images and people I’m praying for. Thank you for your word, Costi. I will always listen and pray.

[@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan]

Well said Steven. NT Wright, who also speaks in Tongues, has a wonderful explanation of some of this. I appreciate that Costi is willing to not paint us all as demon possessed or something like so many in that camp do. Costi is bringing up conversation that is useful even for those who are not convinced by his interpretation. I noticed a few notable missing passages and concepts that I'd love to see Costi address, but I'm confident after the abuse he's seen from family he's probably unable to see the function or a favorable interpretation of certain passages. Great work Costi, please keep putting out great content.

[@stevenfehr8285]

@@GTMGunTotinMinnesotanThanks! I’m going to check out NT. And those same things about Costi’s past came to mind as well. I can’t speak for him, but if his experience with tongues was in an unhealthy environment where it was used to put on a show, I’d probably resent tongues too! Anything that’s meant for the Lord can be twisted unfortunately. Cheers!

[@glennbeauchamp8726]

Listen to another language you don’t understand. It actually sounds like they are saying the dame thing over and over again.

[@arinzeegbuna8356]

Thanks for sharing. This is a very sensitive subject. I like how you used scripture references to express your view. Thanks!

[@forthegospelmin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@neoturfmasterMVS]

I'll be real this is not a sensitive subject. Only foolish people are sensitive about this. The one who is in darkness on this subject does not like the light. What we may call 'sensitive' is more the enjoyment of darkness and the rejection or the avoidance of light.

[@winonahart]

Thank you for the fair and gracious video. Im from an AG background and have moved to a reformed continuationist position (such as Grudem). I think i currently lean towards your definition and interpretation of tongues as you've expressed in this video.

[@maryrempel6021]

Amen!!! May God's clean Word be preached across the whole world! 🙏

[@deltafox50]

Clear and concise. Thank you for speaking on this brother. As someone who came out of a oneness Pentecostal church, these videos are helpful to share with loved ones still attending these churches.

[@Ruby-22]

Thank you Costi. I stopped speaking in “tongues” over a year ago after speaking for 17 years… I came out of charismatic beliefs and did my research and came upon the conclusions you have shared. When I was deep in this and under a false teacher, I would have some strange manifestations at times why speaking or as a result of it. If we push it too far it can lead us into the demonic…

[@agabriela1]

Hi sister, can I ask as someone who spoke in tongues for 17 years, what do you believe it is you were doing? I am not someone who has ever spoken in tongues and I am more skeptical about it than anything, however I know genuine believers who claim to have this ability. Do you have any comments about that, given your unique perspective?

[@kirillsergeyev7116]

@@agabriela1great question! I would also love an answer to this!

[@mrrich0974]

That’s just foolishness

[@Ruby-22]

@@agabriela1 you’d believe you make power available and speak thing into existence in the realm of the spirit. You’d believe you make thing happen and speak to or command angels, you’d believe you edify yourself. It’s all about you, and what you can achieve in the spiritual realm. But God’s will isn’t to make power available on demand or speak things into existence, that’s a twisted interpretation of scripture. Be careful with that as New Agers also do that and have supernatural activities going on. Pagans can also speak in tongues. Tongues of the Bible were real languages given at Pentecost to give glory to God as a proof that God was now reaching out to the nations. And it can’t be a way to edify yourself as you edify yourself by studying scriptures and in communion with other believers. And as for commanding angels, that’s not our business, we are not to speak to them, and even so, in the Bible, any angels who came to visit spoke the normal language of the person, not a mysterious heavenly language. As for talking to God, he doesn’t need a secret language, he understand you wherever you are and in any language you speak, and he hears you in your secret place, in your closet and will reward you.

[@carrielynng328]

I just watched this video and have been “speaking in tongues” since 2000, this morning”language” just started coming out as the bible study I was a part of everyone spoke in tongues and said I only needed to ask. I will not and do not want any part of this anymore. Did you renounce anything? Or anything you had to do, sorry that may sound weird. Just that if I invited this gibberish in and it happened do I need to boot it out?

[@Indefenseofthetruth]

Great Job. Everyone should see this. Your presentation was a very comprehensive explanation. This was understandable as well as methodically covered point by point. Well done.

[@andreashaw1455]

Excellent teaching

[@joannetompkins7833]

I've been a missionary for 27 years and never seen a single missionary with the gift of tongues. I minister in an African language that I worked hard to learn. I help new missionaries in their attempts to learn the language and I'm sure they all would have begged for the gift of tongues!

[@JBM101]

so what... your experience elevates above Gods Word and examples in scripture?

[@JewandGreek]

You're apparently under the assumption that tongues is the ability to speak a human language without studying it. That's not what happened in the Bible.

[@RobertLee-tv4hc]

​@@JBM101...that is a silly question. No where in scripture are we prescribed to speak on tongues. We are shown a description of the sign gift of tongues, but never are we told to do the same. We walk by faith not by signs and wonders as the Jews required. Not everything in the Bible is for us to do. Sometimes it is just describing somethimg that somebody else did at a different time. Why would we seek after what Paul describes as the least of the gifts? He said to focus on love instead. He said "I show you a better way" This is why we rightly divide the word of truth. If we didn't then we should all be buolding arcs because God told Noah too, so why shouldn't we? Rightly divide is somethimg we are prescribed to do as in 2 Timothy. 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV) - Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

[@Littleking1978]

@@RobertLee-tv4hc [38] But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. [39] Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues

[@RobertLee-tv4hc]

@@Littleking1978 funny it doesnt mention "unknown" there isn't it? Sounds like he would be mentioning a known human language.

[@EXPWUC]

Thanks brother Costl, and it's interesting that even if we look at the original Greek language of how the word TONGUES is used through out the New Testament, you'll find that it's 'GLOSA' ( A LITERAL TONGUE OR MEMBER OF A HUMAN BODY, A LITERAL UNDERSTUNDABLE LANGUAGE) but not some kind of UN INTELLIGIBLE GIBBERISH. 👉The King James Version uses the word "TONGUES", but you'll find in the other translations, they are called "LANGUAGES" primarily meaning the same thing.

[@johnmark2022]

Thank you dear friend

[@benfrantzen5779]

Thankyou costi!!! I was caught up in this garbage and know many that still are this will help🎉🎉

[@olegshvets1403]

Brilliant presentation on the subject of tonques Costi, love your humility and gentelness and love for the truth, in my opinion you will need to go further in your explanation on 1 Cor.14:2 and 1Cor.14:4 - the reason being for those of us who are no longer charismatic for obvious reason and try to stick to the written Word the passages that we need to reconcile are the above - "..For one who speaks in a tongue speaks NOT TO MEN but to God; for NO ONE understands him..." and "...The one who speaks in a tongue BUILDS HIMSELF UP.." Would be good to do another 30 minutes session just unpacking these 2 verses. I firmly believe if we know truth all pieces of scripture will compliment each other rather then contradict each other. God bless, keep up the good work!

[@anchoraboveworship8404]

If I understand correctly he is saying the "Spanish" spoken and sung in MY spirit by me to God builds me up, but is unfruitful to others unless someone interprets Spanish. Our mind is not engaged unless we speak Spanish; but somehow our spirit is edified personally in the use of the gift in this specific passage (as it is during anytime we worship God in spirit and truth). I agree that I'd like to hear Costi clarify this point if what I suppose he meant is accurate.

[@RisenShine-zy7dn]

@@anchoraboveworship8404 Yes a very coherent and satisfying explanation.

[@TruthSeekerAll]

If only his uncle Benny Hinn got the wisdom that his nephew here is blessed with. 😂

[@agnespeterse2529]

Thank you! Very Biblical balanced explained...May God bless you brother !

[@sanetzwiegers564]

Thank you 🤍

[@leeandraespinoza660]

Amen and Amen! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@kavikv.d.hexenholtz3474]

‘Tongues’ (read, *‘languages’* ) - the divine gift, is the God given ability to effortlessly learn to speak and be understood through real-language barriers. It is not xenoglossy (the ability to speak a language you've never had any prior contact with), nor is it the self-created non-cognitive non-language utterance of modern tongues-speech. Yes, agreed. 1Cor. 14:2 is perhaps *the* quintessential verse used by many to “evidence” modern tongues-speech in the Bible. The whole passage is talking about real, rational language. Using an analogy - If I attend a worship service in “East Haystack”, some remote town in the US out in the middle of nowhere, two things are going to be evident: one; there’s only going to be so many people at that service (i.e. there will be a finite given amount of people there) and two; the chances that anyone speaks anything *but* English is pretty slim to nil. If I start praying aloud in say Lithuanian, there’s no one at that service that’s going to understand a single word I’m saying. Even though I’m speaking a real language, no one _there_ will understand my “tongue”. That does not mean or imply that no one else understands Lithuanian; just no one at _that particular service._ In this sense, therefore, I am speaking _only to God,_ since he understands all languages. To everyone at the service, even though I’m praying in the Spirit (defined below), to the people listening to me, I’m still speaking “mysteries” - i.e. even though I’m praying as I ought, no one understands me. It's just an idiomatic expression to say that no one has a clue what I’m saying as no one speaks my language. When one looks at the original Greek, the verb which is usually translated as “understandeth/understands” is actually the verb “to hear” in the sense of understanding what you’re hearing someone say. The verb is *not* “to understand”. That part of the verse is more properly “no one hears [him] with understanding”, i.e. no one listening to him understands what he’s saying. There is _nothing_ in this passage that suggests modern tongues-speech nor is there anything that even _remotely_ suggests that the speaker does not understand what he himself is saying. The Greek bears this out; it is the _listeners_ who do not understand, *not* the speaker - no matter how hard modern tongues-speakers want the speaker to also not understand…….unless the author of the text is a bad grammarian, it just isn’t there.

[@paulbell6305]

Well said

[@pastorernestalbuquerque4770]

Thanks so much brother Costi for that excellent exposition on tongues. As for Act 2 and 1 Corinthians 14, there is no scriptural support to show that they are different. Unknown tongues in 1Corinthians 14:2,4,14,27 has to be a language unknown to the one who speaks but definitely recognised by the one who hears. Thanks for dealing with this matter biblically and gently with the love of Christ. Blessed by your content. God bless. I'm on a journey.

[@ghostownaproach]

You must have missed this part: 1 Corinthians 14:2 KJV For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. What Paul is saying is that if you will yield yourself to the Holy Spirit, he will give you the prayer as you pray to God in tongues for personal edification and then you will be asking God for what is 100% according to the will of God for you, that you didn't even know you needed, so that God can answer it for your benefit because we don't know how to pray as we ought, but ask amiss. This is not speaking to men, but to God and is indeed different than what the disciples were doing in witnessing to men. The Holy Spirit knows God's plan for your life and will intercede for you according to that plan, and God can then give you what you didn't even know to ask for on your own. Or you can deny that you need this and keep praying without his help.

[@sifender56]

Great presentation Costi. Been there, done that - it's a mistake (even if a genuine one) and people should question their use of “tongues”

[@daniellewardd]

So, “Raboosha rabbaba” gibberish I’ve been hearing is fake tongues. Real tongues is languages that we know like French, Spanish, English….

[@rockgrove3]

Good Biblical teaching.

[@langstonmcguire386]

Thank u For the gospel for the great vid!! And thank you for taking down the irrelevant comments 👍 ❤

[@susanm3372]

So I would agree that you can receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit without speaking in tongues, because that is what happened to me. I didn't even know what baptism in the HS meant, because I received what I called, more of God while worshipping and crying out for more of God in my mind. No one was speaking in tongues anywhere, but later in a sermon from a messianic jew, he shared that a Christian prayed for him when he was a jew. They spoke in tongues while praying. He asked the praying person where they learned hebrew and the person praying said, I don't speak hebrew. Yet the jew said that they spoke perfectly in hebrew and was praying a prayer he knew as a child. This was one of the reasons, he came to know Christ. Someday we will have a universal translator, where you speak and it will translate and tell you the language. There are so many languages.

[@Sarah-river]

What a beautiful story. Praise the Lord ❤

[@marcusr3700]

Thank you for your well-researched and non-demeaning approach. It's troublesome to navigate this topic in general.

[@gmancrawford8873]

Your so right, from a generational Pentecost background, including your Dad church in Vancouver, yes I remember you. But I’ve never had tounges, but am spirit filled. I’ve seen people speak in tounges stop take a drink and go right back into it.

[@wildblue7832]

So glad you got out of the cult, Costi! I left one as well. God is so good ❤️

[@dennynutt]

What is the purpose of you or I to pray to God in a different earthly language? ‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭14:2‬ ‭ [2] For the person who speaks in a tongue is not speaking to people but to God, since no one understands him; he speaks mysteries in the Spirit.

[@nldj344]

Read romans 8:26

[@dennynutt]

@nldj344 Thanks, but what does that have to do with praying to God in different human languages such as Spanish or Japanese for example? I believe Romans 8:26 is not about tongues at all, rather it is the Holy Spirit praying the perfect will of the father, it is wordless.

[@James-li8cm]

Romans 8:26 is true, however it does not negate 1 Cor 14:2 (rather, it is complimentary) there are hidden "mysteries" in scripture and 1 Cor 14:2 is one of those which gives credibility to the "gift of tongues" being a "thing", otherwise its not just someone speaking Spanish without knowing it to someone who understands Spanish... rather scripture lays it out to be something that "edifies self and not the church" is a "sign to the unbeliever" and "is a way to pray to God without understanding"

[@dennynutt]

@James-li8cm I believe we're in agreement here. I don't believe tongues was only foreign language such as the case in the upper room, that is one gift or type of tongues, Paul speaking to the Corinthians is the gift aka prayer language both private and sometimes corporate imo

[@kw5021]

Why do we need a magical language when The Spirit inside us prays to God on our behalf?

[@Cletus_the_Elder]

This is sound and solidly Scripture-based. Not knowing your position on tongues, I thought there could be a cessationist view. I believe the cessationist view is extreme and extrapolates and stretches away from Scripture. The free-for-all practice of speaking in tongues and claiming that it is a sign of true salvation is wrong and aberrant at the other extreme.

[@toolegittoquit_001]

Cessationism isn't 'extreme' It's a reasonable response given Scripture and history I wouldn't be surprised that tongues could occur today - if churches operated according to Scripture. But we haven't seen any ....😐

[@Cletus_the_Elder]

@@toolegittoquit_001 I don't think you understand the term "cessationism." Cessationism is not a qualified objection to current practices. It interprets Scripture to say there is an absolute absence of speaking in tongues beyond the apostolic age. Your position is that it could occur if churches got it right. I think charismatics would agree with you: It's fine if you get it right. Also, I wouldn't say it is a reasonable response, either. Cessationists do a little extra-Scriptural extrapolation to claim these gifts were only for the first century Christians. I didn't see a reference to a clock ticking for these gifts in Scripture. Cessationists want to impose one. They are adding to Scripture. That is dangerous.

[@kathyjames9250]

Thanks for this message. I am glad you comfort people who have not received the gift, in that they don’t have to. I expect that many like me will be reluctant to stop praying in tongues, as it seems beneficial during private prayer-time. However, I am willing to relinquish whatever the Lord wants me to give up, especially if I have made it an idol or source of pride. May we all be led clearly in this. It is more important that I give people the clear Gospel of Jesus Christ, and that I help the many hurting, the lost, and the poor, and that we edify our brothers and sisters in the faith; to “pray always,” and then allow our Lord to decide how He will use us, not to mention we are going to need to be strengthened in these days. Blessings! from Canada 🇨🇦

[@JerryPotter.]

@kathyjames9240 Hi kathy. There is a lot more for you to learn and unlearn. I've been teaching for 37 years and I use the original languages. Tongues CEASED just like Paul said they would. That was 2000 years ago. You, and no one else has ever spoken in tongues. There ways never anything such as praying in tongues. That is NOT what tongues were for. You were breaking all the rules of tongue speaking, so how could it be from God? God will not violate his own word. I can teach you everything there is to know about tongues and the gifts. I'm afraid that Costi Hinn doesn't know that much about it. He speaks as if it still exists and it does not. Tongues were meant for ONE reason only. Paul explains it all but most people have no idea about where it is and what Paul was saying. It comes from the OLD testament; NOT the new. Paul said, "wherefore IN THE LAW'. That is the OLD testament. Tongues were Never a gift for the church. It says they were a SIGN TO the unbeliever. Now you have to find out, WHO THE unbeliever is. It's a very specific group of unbelievers and not unbelievers in general. Anyhow, I'd be glad to help you. You must however get rid of "religious speech" such as 'We then allow our Lord to decide." We don't "ALLOW" God to do anything. That is Charismatic chaos. So I hope the first thing you did was get OUT of charismatic churches. You will never learn what you need to know if you are still in their hands and God will not use you when there is so much wrong with the subject. Costi is not a teacher. He is passing along his experiences, but that doesn't make it sound doctrine. I hope to hear from you and that you will want to learn the truth.

[@darrinquigley6919]

Well said Costi 😎😎👍👍

[@chevybabe1999]

I'm 56 yrs old... I grew up in an Assemblies of God Church. Almost every Sunday one oerson would speak in tongues to the congregation and another would follow with interpretation. I could feel the presence of the Holy Spirit in the church.

[@danielcguy]

Excellent exegesis. God bless you

[@matthewbestman8551]

The absolute Truth

[@jtb-southphilly]

Objective, sound, and Biblical 👍

[@andrewk8636]

"Boughta Honda shoulda boughta Yamaha" is a lie. Everyone knows Hondas are more reliable.

[@valeryhilario8778]

😂😂😂😂 Hahhahahh

[@juliapntgn]

In first Corinthians 14 :2-4 it says, “for if you have the ability to speak in tongues, you’ll be talking only to God since people won’t be able to understand you you will be speaking by the power of the spirit, but it will be mysterious. But one who prophesies strengthens, others encourages them and comforts them ,a person who speaks in tongues is strengthened personally.” Paul goes on to say “ I wish you could all speak in tongues “ Yes, there are different types of tongues , but Paul is addressing the church… we are currently in the church age, we are the body of Christ! Every single tool that God provides to strengthen our spiritual walk is necessary! Obviously, we can choose to take this view , Costi , but by teaching this, it’s almost like cutting off peoples arms… teaching them that they don’t need some thing that can edify them ,and help them to walk in a way that would bring strength to their spiritual self. God gives us these gifts to build our faith , as we partner with Him to bring others into the kingdom. Just because we have experiences in life that do not line up with the word of God… does not change what the word of God says. Our past experiences do not determine or shape what the word of God clearly says. No matter what doctrine of interpretation fits our “ comfort”. Paul gives us guidelines and parameters on how to use this gift in the church. He also encourages us to use this gift in our private prayer time to build our faith! Please examine more closely before making a determination on this. God is a good gift giver, and knows exactly what his children need!

[@bim5426]

The tongues is just another language crowd never fully address cor. 14:2-4.

[@dadblogCA]

The problem is that you cut off half the verse, and you forget the intent of Paul writing the letter to the Corinthians. The Corinthian church wasn't good, they were doing a lot of bad stuff, and Paul was rebuking a lot of their behavior, including the reckless, power seeking "tongue speakers". But again, I find it odd that you cut off half the verse. Paul wasn't saying "I wish you could all speak in tongues. The end." So if you read the actual verse, you KNOW that's not the point he's making here. The idea that tongues is a nonsense gibberish follows kundalini eastern mysticism practices. If somebody who worships satan can do it, and you do it too, then why are you saying that gift is from the Holy Spirit?

[@neoturfmasterMVS]

God bless you, so foolish.

[@beckers4376]

@juliapntgn cutting off arms?! The Lord led me into the truth about this after a lifetime of speaking in tongues, and I no longer do so. As I learn correct interpretation of scripture and know the Word for myself, I use it to edify others and am strengthened in my walk and my faith. I can't say I ever felt that speaking tongues did either of those things. Thank you Costi

[@kirillsergeyev7116]

😂 lol nope. You cut off half the verse by in the world would anyone take you serious anymore

[@max-ip8xg]

Awesome!! 👏 ☝️✝️♥️📖♥️🙏🏻

[@stableofspeed1217]

Thank you Costi. I was a Pentecostal but no more. I totally get what you are saying about tongues. I agree with all that you said and I no longer speak the gibberish anymore. Also I can recommend John MacArthurs "Strange fire".

[@GospelSaga]

Solid biblical teaching!

[@linkan62uffe]

Well, as I listen to this message about speaking in tounges my thoughts going back to 1984. In (south of Sweden) the begining of the spring, in May, I was saved. I was 21 years old and I was so lost in drugs and alcohol... Jesus entered my life and I was truly changed. After about 3 weeks I was baptist in the Holy Spirit and started to speak in tounges. Did I know about this? No I didn't. Of course, I recived a biblical teaching about the Holy Spirit.... It's almost 40 years now and I'm still speaking in tounges, Praise God🙏 Yes I know, in these days not all that says, this is from the Lord is that. But why reject the genuine and true teaching on Biblical ground? You are free to belive what ever you want but for me, I'm happy that Jesus baptist me with the Holy Spirit and fire in my early years, walking with God. Blessings from 🇸🇪

[@rudolfkasanpawiro644]

I totally agree. Todays practice of "tongues " has nothing to do with utterance of the Holy Spirit. I have been speaking tongues for many years, but have my eyes opened wide, thank God. I have stopped. So pittyful to see many trapped is this. May the Lord have mercy.

[@zachnunya8749]

Were you just making up “tongues” or was it a real phenomena you felt? I’m genuinely curious Thanks

[@rudolfkasanpawiro644]

​@zachnunya8749 Just skillful practice like anyone else I've seen in several countries for at least 35 years. Nothing phenomenal.

[@CheslynTajoodien]

Thanks so much for sharing truth costi praise GOD I want to know where to get these books from John MacArthur strange fire cause we don't get it in our stores here in Capetown waterfront or am I just looking at the wrong stores can someone please help or advice me where I could find books of vodie John MacArthur Paul washer please thanks

[@frankfurter63]

This is one of the best explanations of speaking in tongues that i have ever heard. I used to believe in it , but do not any more.

[@blesseni]

This is one of the most biased as well. What appears "best" is usually so because it confirms our prejudices.

[@frankfurter63]

It actually isn't biased at all. He goes into the background which most charismatics don't look into.

[@blesseni]

@@frankfurter63 the background is from 1 Corinthians 14 - the way that is explained here is certainly biased. My detailed comment with reasons separately given.

[@frankfurter63]

@@blesseni He also says as many commentators says that tongues is supposed to be a translated . Most of the people who speak in tongues are just spouting jibberish. They are just going on irrationality.

[@blesseni]

The question of “needing an interpreter” is in the Corinthian church where people spoke in mass, and it appeared “irrational” to those around, including the other believers - you can read it yourself in 1 corinthians 14. What does it tell us? - speaking in tongues was done in the early church - it seemed irrational to others So, Paul taught them to speak in tongues in church only if there is an interpretation. The question was purely about order in worship. What does costi do here? - he says tongues always need interpreter, which is not biblical in any way - he says tongues are human languages only , again - not biblical. There are quite a few references where tongues of angels and heavenly tongues are mentioned, including a close reading of 1 Corinthian’s 13,14 - he is pushing to making everyone doubt about tongues itself.. which is the most dangerous part. I normally do not try to argue, but this sort of teaching is robbing the church of its power. Be careful brother - the gifts of the spirit are real, and they are very much available to those who seek earnestly for it.

[@isaacwarren2127]

As a Pentecostal pastor, thank you so much for your correction with patience. I have been comparing things that I have been taught to scripture. It has been difficult but Gods word is true! The Holy Spirit is helping me to see things for what they are. Thank you again brother! Sola scriptura.

[@JerryPotter.]

@isaacwarren: Isaac (laughter), If you would like to learn from a real teacher, I'd be glad to help. I've taught for 37 years and I use the original languages to explain things to people who have a hard time following everything. It is a HUGE subject and takes time to learn it all. The things that you were taught, were not even close to the truth. I pray you come out of it and learn what the bible really says. Costi Hinn does not know much about the gifts and especially tongues. He is a brother, but Tongues do not exist and I can prove it in one verse. There are many passages that teach this fact. Indeed: Sola Scriptura. So what does the word of God say? Get back to me and we can go over it. Paul said that Tongues would CEASE and they did: 2000 years ago.

[@pjfunnybunny2597]

​@@JerryPotter.I have the same belief as you. Could I have the one verse you are talking about so I can read it and research it?

[@JerryPotter.]

@@pjfunnybunny2597 Hi. Well it's good to research it but how about being taught the verse? By the way, it is not a belief. It's simply bible fact. No one can dispute the facts. It's Mark 16:20 I bet you have read it before, but it just didn't dawn on you as to what it is saying. Just remember the fact that there are TWO sets of gifts. The SIGN gifts are listed in Mark 16:17-20. Paul said that tongues were for a SIGN. Therefore all of the gifts listed in Mark are SIGN gifts. Now find out what those gifts were for in verse 20. It clearly says that the Lord sent THEM OUT, CONFIRMING THE WORD, WITH SIGNS FOLLOWING. Jesus sent THEM out and no one else. It's called Apostolic Authority. The signs that followed proved that they were from God, and not false teachers. The word in Greek for "Followed" means ALONG SIDE OF. It's not saying, behind them. When the apostles spoke, one of the sign gifts would happen, to confirm what they said. In Acts 11 it says that While Peter was yet speaking..... The Gentiles were the ones who spoke but that was because the authority of Peter was already given. In each of the four examples given in Acts, an apostle had to be there. It was 3 times for Peter. One of those was with John and the fourth one was with Paul. Therefore God's word could not be confirmed unless an apostle was there. The point is that God's word HAS BEEN CONFIRMED. It's called the Bible. It is finished. Therefore by the time the apostles died, ALL scripture had to be delivered from God. That means that ALL of the sign gifts are gone. Read ACTS 1:2 It says when Jesus gave THEM ORDERS..... those orders are Mark 16: 17-20. Under no circumstances were ORDERS given to people who are NOT THERE. Understand? Therefore it is not for just anyone to be doing those signs. There were only 11 disciples in Mark. Judas was dead. Therefore Peter had to ask God to show him who the 12th person would be. Even Peter knew that there had to be a limit as to how many people were able to do these signs. The job went to Matthias. Here's more proof: In Acts 8 with Philip in Samaria. WHY did Philip call for Peter and John, if Philip could do the real signs? It's because of Apostolic Authority. Not one word of what Philip said was recorded in scripture to confirm God's word. It only says what Philip DID. Let's get back to the word being confirmed: Read Revelations 19:10. The spirit of, or the purpose of, prophecy IS the TESTIMONY of Jesus. The testimony of Jesus is THE BIBLE. It is finished. What did Jesus say to the disciples about when the Spirit came? He said, When He comes, He will TESTIFY OF ME. That "Testimony" is the Bible. It is finished. No more signs and no more apostles. ALL of this comes from Mark 16:20. And there is much more. Hebrews 2:3-4 says the same thing, even in more detail in the Greek than Mark 16. If you wish, I will teach you what it says and means. Until then, Happy Reading.

[@JerryPotter.]

@@pjfunnybunny2597 I will re-print a message that I generally made to everyone on topic. It's meant for people like you, to learn from and defend yourself against false teachers. Everybody pay attention: Mark 16:20. ALL of the sign gifts were for the apostles for confirming the word of God. THAT "word" has been confirmed. It's called THE BIBLE. The word for, WORD, in the Greek, is LOGOS. It means specifically THE GODLY MESSAGE. It is not putting words to form sentences as I am doing now. Therefore by the time the apostles died, scripture was finished and all the signs ceased; especially tongues which ceased 25 years before John died. Anyone who believes the sign gifts are still here, is saying that God is adding new revelation. THAT IS HERESY. Anyone's personal experiences are no way to validate scripture. God warns you not to use them or emotions. They are not founded on truth. Tongues do not exist because they CEASED just like Paul said they would. They came from the OLD testament and the purpose for tongues never changed. There is only ONE verse that tells us what tongues were for, and to whom they were for, and why. Paul quotes it and says, "IN THE LAW". That is the Old testament. He quotes Isaiah 28:11. The purpose of tongues, earthly languages, were a condemnation sign against Israel for following after Pagan cultures and worshiping their gods and marrying into their cultures. God put them into captivity by the Assyrians. He did it again later through the Babylonians. Now Paul is warning the church that a third time was coming. IT WAS ROME. It's the WAR of 70 A.D. The Jews were scattered as James 1:1 says, and the purpose of tongues was fulfilled. They CEASED. Paul said that tongues were for a sign. Therefore every gift listed in Mark 16:17-18 are SIGN gifts. They not only confirmed God's spoken message through the apostles, but it proved that the apostles were from God, and not false teachers. Verse 14 says that Jesus rebuked the disciples for THEIR hardness of heart AND UNBELIEF. THEY were the unbelievers, that Jesus was talking about. Simple English. "Those that believe" are NOT common believers. Did YOU ever write scripture? Did YOU ever confirm the spoken word of God out of your own mouth? Did YOU ever drink something deadly or get bitten by a deadly snake with no harm whatsoever? So read Acts 1:2. Jesus gave ORDERS to the disciples. Under no circumstances is he giving Orders to people who are not there. Therefore it is NOT to common believers throughout time. Jesus told his disciples that if THEY asked for anything, he would do it for them. In English, it is called, Second person plural. Simple English. It is not to everyone to do what Jesus did. The apostles carried on with delivering God's message about his son. Hebrews 1:1-2. It does not say, the last days. The Greek is, The last of THESE days. It's the days in which God was speaking his word through his son, Jesus. The book of Revelation is the last book and it is the revelation of WHO Jesus is. Therefore anyone who thinks the sign gifts are still around, is saying that God is adding to his word. Where then are the books after God's confirmed message? They don't exist. Revelation 19:10. The Spirit, or purpose, of prophecy is the TESTIMONY OF JESUS. That's the Bible. Jesus said, " When the Spirit comes, he will testify of Me." That's the bible. Prophets don't exist. They are lying, self centered, self righteous frauds. The word of God is finished. We are to live by EVERY WORD that proceeds out of the mouth of God. We can not live by "every word" unless we HAVE every word. That's the Bible. STUDY to show yourself approved unto God.... Rightly dividing the word of truth. The Greek words for, "rightly dividing', are, CUT IT STRAIGHT. Grow in the grace AND knowledge of our Lord. So pjfunnybunny: there's a little more reading for you to do and research to do. I've barely touched the surface. If you want more, just let me know.

[@JerryPotter.]

@@pjfunnybunny2597 @pjfunnybunny2597 Hi. Well it's good to research it but how about being taught the verse? By the way, it is not a belief. It's simply bible fact. No one can dispute the facts. It's Mark 16:20 I bet you have read it before, but it just didn't dawn on you as to what it is saying. Just remember the fact that there are TWO sets of gifts. The SIGN gifts are listed in Mark 16:17-20. Paul said that tongues were for a SIGN. Therefore all of the gifts listed in Mark are SIGN gifts. Now find out what those gifts were for in verse 20. It clearly says that the Lord sent THEM OUT, CONFIRMING THE WORD, WITH SIGNS FOLLOWING. Jesus sent THEM out and no one else. It's called Apostolic Authority. The signs that followed proved that they were from God, and not false teachers. The word in Greek for "Followed" means ALONG SIDE OF. It's not saying, behind them. When the apostles spoke, one of the sign gifts would happen, to confirm what they said. In Acts 11 it says that While Peter was yet speaking..... The Gentiles were the ones who spoke but that was because the authority of Peter was already given. In each of the four examples given in Acts, an apostle had to be there. It was 3 times for Peter. One of those was with John and the fourth one was with Paul. Therefore God's word could not be confirmed unless an apostle was there. The point is that God's word HAS BEEN CONFIRMED. It's called the Bible. It is finished. Therefore by the time the apostles died, ALL scripture had to be delivered from God. That means that ALL of the sign gifts are gone. Read ACTS 1:2 It says when Jesus gave THEM ORDERS..... those orders are Mark 16: 17-20. Under no circumstances were ORDERS given to people who are NOT THERE. Understand? Therefore it is not for just anyone to be doing those signs. There were only 11 disciples in Mark. Judas was dead. Therefore Peter had to ask God to show him who the 12th person would be. Even Peter knew that there had to be a limit as to how many people were able to do these signs. The job went to Matthias. Here's more proof: In Acts 8 with Philip in Samaria. WHY did Philip call for Peter and John, if Philip could do the real signs? It's because of Apostolic Authority. Not one word of what Philip said was recorded in scripture to confirm God's word. It only says what Philip DID. Let's get back to the word being confirmed: Read Revelations 19:10. The spirit of, or the purpose of, prophecy IS the TESTIMONY of Jesus. The testimony of Jesus is THE BIBLE. It is finished. What did Jesus say to the disciples about when the Spirit came? He said, When He comes, He will TESTIFY OF ME. That "Testimony" is the Bible. It is finished. No more signs and no more apostles. ALL of this comes from Mark 16:20. And there is much more. Hebrews 2:3-4 says the same thing, even in more detail in the Greek than Mark 16. If you wish, I will teach you what it says and means. Until then, Happy Reading.

[@RobbDepp]

Amen Costi

[@natg_37]

I pray this can be shared with the hispanic christians who are members of the charismatic and pentecostal movement.

[@railwayjade]

When I tried to show my mother she was in error, she pointed me to the verse that says to strive to pray in tongues and even do it on your own. How do I argue against this please? I can't remember the exact verse (it was some time back, but here are some others) 6. 1 Corinthians 14:2 “For one who speaks in an [unknown] tongue speaks not to men but to God, for no one understands or catches his meaning, because in the [Holy] Spirit he utters secret truths and hidden things [not obvious to the understanding].” 2. 1 Corinthians 14:2 “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.”

[@JinKobayashiHearMe]

I'd like an actual good answer regarding this passage as well. He seemed to kind of gloss over it or be a little dismissive of it. This verse is hard to ignore. I'm not a tongues person myself but if he wants to effectively refute this phenomenon he needs to deal with this passage more convincingly.

[@JinKobayashiHearMe]

I'd like an actual good answer regarding this passage as well. He seemed to kind of gloss over it or be a little dismissive of it. This verse is hard to ignore. I'm not a tongues person myself but if he wants to effectively refute this phenomenon he needs to deal with this passage more convincingly.

[@vigil4Jesus]

I doubted the gift. Deliberately stopped for a year or so and then joined a cessation theology church :-). Altogether, my prayer life somehow suffered. What I have noticed is that when I pray in tongues about an issue (especially when I don't know how to, when I am distraught or when I wake up in the middle of the night and feel prompted to pray but unsure of the subject), so many scriptures come to mind, which would be answers or relevant to the issue. I have experienced it so many times that I do not question it. Besides, no one coerced me or trained me. The gift enriches my prayer life and walk with God. Blessings to all.

[@skyydancer67]

Read the whole passage. That verse alone is being taken out of context but if you read 1 Corinthians 14 v 1-19, you will find that Paul was talking about spiritual gifts in general. It would also help to invite the Holy Spirit to guide and help you. 🙂

[@JerryPotter.]

railwayjade: If you are still looking for answers; I've got them. I've been teaching for 37 years with the original languages. Tongues do not exist. Paul said they would CEASE and they did; 2000 years ago. That verse your mother was trying to use, is a contradiction of scripture; therefore it is WRONG. She is NOT reading the context and she is not reading the rest of the verses. Paul says "let ALL things be done for the edification of the church." Therefore... self edification IS WRONG. Paul and God, DEMAND that the message that came from tongues, MUST BE UNDERSTOOD BY MEN. Ask yourself this..... How can it be in private when Paul says, "Let it be by two and no more than three"? Paul says, "TONGUES ARE FOR A SIGN". Again, how can it be in private? WHAT is the sign? A sign by itself is nothing. ASK: What does the sign POINT TO? LOOK close to that verse again. It says, "He who speaks in A TONGUE". THE TITLE OF THE GIFT IS "SPEAKING IN TONGUES" PLURAL. NOT SINGULAR. Speaking to God in this manner IS FALSE. The bible says, that it is by the Spirit who gives the utterance. NOT US. Therefore the Spirit can not violate his own word. Look at the verse again. It says, "For no one understands him". This is why Paul is saying it is WRONG to speak like that. God demands that the message be understood by men. Read the rest of the verses about the example Paul gives, about the instrument. The trumpet. It has NO LIFE in it and yet it is smarter than those people who are babbling. The bible says that the trumpet MUST MAKE A DISTINCT SOUND. That means it MUST BE UNDERSTOOD. If it is NOT understood, then how is the ARMY going to know what to do when it hears the trumpet? So your mother is in grave contradiction of verses. WOMEN were never allowed to speak. WHY does she claim to do it? Her "teachers" are false and they have lied to her. Show me one woman that ever spoke in tongues. Show me one woman that ever confirmed God's WORD by showing signs. READ Mark 16:20. Show me one woman that EVER wrote scripture. All of the Sign gifts listed in Mark 16:17-18 ARE SIGN GIFTS. Paul said that tongues were for a Sign. Therefore ALL of those gifts listed ARE SIGN GIFTS. They were for CONFIRMING THE WORD OF GOD. The WORD of God HAS BEEN CONFIRMED. IT'S THE BIBLE. I hope this reaches you, and you respond.

[@akelbowrin4210]

Amen

[@DS-uo5ie]

Believe in the dispensational truth! !👏

[@juanmaldonado2848]

Funny how the charismatic tongues always sound the same with accent and tone….. where as biblical tongues were many languages which would bring different accents

[@RobertLee-tv4hc]

It's Parroting

[@drewharris6122]

That isn't even true. You can't make blanket statements like that, when you have not been present for even 1 percent of people praying as such.

[@RobertLee-tv4hc]

@@drewharris6122 I have seen thousands of them. Actualy I have one that lives with me. Says it is an angelic prayer language so Satan can't understand what you are saying. Thats silly, what is Satan? An angel. Fallen one at that. God understands English or any human language just fine. We can also make a blanket statement of what we see in these "churches" are not biblical tongues by any means.

[@RobertLee-tv4hc]

@@drewharris6122 I have studied this phenomenon for many years. I can also tell you where it all started and that there are newspaper reports of Mormons that practiced it too. We can discuss it if you care to.

[@lewislibre]

Yep I’ve never heard a language

[@jimproxy3459]

Thank You for this video. I have been in services where people speak in tongues. I have yet to witness or hear anyone translate tounges. Is there any known people or person currently that translate? Thank You again for clarifying alot of topics. Now days alot of it is hype.... tough to know whats real and whats not.

[@issakaye]

If it's babble, there's nothing to translate

[@scottsipe4927]

I could not agree more wholeheartedly with Costi's insightful explanation. It is a shame that there is some egregious false thinking among many in the Pentecostal movement. I vividly recall a statement made by a teacher in a Pentecostal college I attended some 50 years ago. Her statement, and I am quoting her word for word, was "Isn't it a shame that Billy Graham does not have the Holy Spirit." I understand the intent of her words, but they demonstrate how one can travel far from the truths of scripture and demean others who disagree.

[@MrErick3030ful]

Thanks for speaking the truth, other Christians made me feel like I didn't have the holy Spirit, but I know that he lives in me

[@JerryPotter.]

@MrErick3030ful Nice to know that you got out of that kind of church. It is heresy. A lot, not all, believe that you have to show "evidence of receiving the Spirit by speaking in tongues. That is HERESY. Paul clearly states that "NOT ALL speak in tongues, do they"? Tongues do not exist. Paul said they would CEASE and they did: 2000 years ago. If you want to learn the truth about gifts, get back to me. I've been teaching for 37 years with the original languages to help people like you. I'm afraid that though Costi Hinn is a brother, but he does not know very much about tongues. He doesn't go deep enough and he gets cornered in his ideas, as to what God was really doing in the new testament. Paul makes it clear that tongues started in the OLD testament. Therefore it was not meant for the church. It had a very specific reason and Paul explains it. Hope to hear from you.

[@MrErick3030ful]

@@JerryPotter. Thanks Jerry ( God bless you )

[@JerryPotter.]

@@MrErick3030ful was that you that gave me the 'thumbs up"? If so, why no verbal response? Your comment to Costi Hinn tells me that you have a lot that you could learn. I can't stand people that did those things to you. You need to know the bible well enough in order to protect yourself from false teachers, but you need to learn in order to pass on the knowledge to others that need help. Happy Reading.

[@shyloh1980]

​@JerryPotter. Why did PAUL sat He spoke in tongues more then you all ?

[@shyloh1980]

MrErick3030ful- if you ask for prayer tongues and has not come , get into praising &worshiping God . Tongues will start.

[@Meshack263]

It’s interesting.. when you think about everything that goes into speaking different languages, you know from one side of the world to the other, that different cultures use different muscles to make certain sounds. It’s funny how people from the “west” never use any muscles to make the sounds you hear in the Middle East, Africa or east Asia. It’s only sounds that they’re already familiar with. If it were really supernatural, one would think they would be able to make sounds they never knew how to make, at the very least. But they never do

[@anthony10012]

This is a really interesting thought. If I had not witnessed this very thing happening before, I would agree with you.

[@Meshack263]

@@anthony10012 I’ve witnessed it too. And I’m not saying I don’t believe in spiritual gifts, but I think this is something different. If it’s truly supernatural, then just like when the apostles first received the Holy Spirit, they should be speaking in a way that is supernatural, rather than making sounds that are natural to them based on their culture and language. The thought came to me because I’m learning Arabic and Hebrew, and I know especially with Arabic, they have this vowel sound that’s very difficult to imitate because it requires the use of muscles that I’m not used to engaging in speech, and I thought to myself, how interesting must it have been for the apostles to speak in languages that they never could before.. and then I thought back to the times I’ve heard people speaking in tongues that was not from any language on earth, and I thought to myself, what would that sound like if they naturally spoke a language like Arabic or Mandarin. I’m not saying that I don’t believe in tongues, but I don’t think tongues are what people are teaching in the church today. A lot of what I was taught comes from the descriptive text from acts, describing what happened a handful of times, but was not instruction of what we are to expect and teach. When I went to a church that taught that we have to speak in tongues to show evidence of the Holy Spirit, I went to the pastor with 1 Corinthians 12-14 and compared what we were doing with what Paul says about it, and ultimately he had to say that there’s a difference between the gift of the spirit and being overcome with the spirit and that’s why it’s okay, even though what we were doing in the church service was in direct violation of Paul’s teachings on how tongues are supposed to be in church. I think there’s a difference between biblically speaking in “tongues” (languages) and what people are doing in the modern church today

[@anthony10012]

@@Meshack263 I think theres a few things to note here. Based on your initial post, it seemed like you were making the claim that tongues were not supernatural. If you are saying you believe in spiritual gifts, than I will gladly agree with you there. Secondly, the initial post you wrote made a very interesting point: "If it were really supernatural, one would think they would be able to make sounds they never knew how to make, at the very least." The only problem with this, is that many spirit-filled people have experienced this very thing. A pastor I know, witnessed a convert speaking perfectly fluent Arabic. (This was confirmed by a nonbeliever who was visiting and came from an Arabic speaking country.) I also know of deaf people who could only pray using strange noises suddenly speak in something that is coherent. There are some churches and people that may very well misrepresent tongues; however, it is the case that there are people in the 21st century who experience what the New Testament teaches, both in Acts and the Pauline epistles. If you are making a primarily scriptural argument against tongues, than there is room for a discussion. If you are saying that no one teaches what tongues really is because the church you went did it wrong, your argument is only anecdotal.

[@Meshack263]

@@anthony10012​​⁠​⁠ahh, no I didn’t mean for it to sound like I don’t think speaking in tongues isn’t supernatural. I guess I didn’t make it clear, I meant the speaking in tongues as Costi described as babbling gibberish, is not the supernatural “tongues” being referred to in the bible. When I hear people “speak in tongues” and it’s basically as costi explained, as gibberish, the claim is that it’s a heavenly language, or the language of the Spirit. And my claim is that if that language is truly supernatural, then why do people who speak it only make the sounds using the muscles in their mouth and throat that they’re already familiar with and never ever what you hear from a language like Arabic or mandarin or something? That’s my case for why I don’t believe the gibberish he is talking about is truly the supernatural gift of tongues from the Holy Spirit. I believe the gift of tongues from the Holy Spirit Aligns with scripture. Even in the example you gave, you heard someone speak fluent Arabic and was interpreted by a non believer who spoke Arabic, which is literally the point of the gift of tongues, to reach and testify to non believers of another language that this is the truth. I absolutely believe in the gifts of the spirit and that tongues are one of them. But there’s this doctrinal claim among some (typically Pentecostal) churches that speaking in this “heavenly tongue” that nobody can understand is the evidence of the Holy Spirit. They seem to ignore all of the other gifts and also make the distinction between the gift of tongues and being overcome with the Holy Spirit and speaking in a heavenly tongue. That’s the part I disagree with. And part of my argument is that if it was truly a supernatural experience, then I would think based on how it sounds when someone can supernaturally speak in a known language that uses different muscles to make certain sounds, that this unintelligible language would at least make unfamiliar sounds as well, but they never do. The church that I went to, and many churches I’ve looked into that teach this, often tel people that there is a second baptism and that you don’t get the Holy Spirit until the second baptism, and that if you don’t speak in tongues, it’s because you don’t have the Holy Spirit yet, and that you need to have more faith, and fast more and pray more and all of this. They also usually have people speaking this language throughout the sermon with no interpreter, and no one who understands what they’re saying, and it’s usually multiple people in the congregation, even though Paul says there must be someone to interpret and there must be more than 2 or 3 people speaking at a time. I hope that clears up my point a little better, but I definitely do believe in the gifts of the spirit and that tongues is a supernatural gift, but I don’t believe this unintelligible language that sounds like gibberish is that.

[@lenapalmer323]

I have been studying this subject recently and found this to be an excellent exegesis of scriptural tongues. Loved the history of modern tongues! You are a clear and concise teacher. It was very helpful. Thank you!

[@LS-eg2ge]

well said , so true. When I was baptized they were trying to force me to repeat jiburish . I found it odd then.

[@andrewtsousis3130]

I think this video is good, and that tongues is a specific gift for specific people, and even for specific circumstances. (Ie Not used liberally and sometimes out of context in charismatic circles). What I do find interesting though is your definition of Gods “Mystery” seems to differ from your normal definition when using Calvinist type proof texts and appealing to Gods “mystery”.

[@CelticCroata]

The Isaiah guy is like Vector the villain in Despicable Me

[@RobertLee-tv4hc]

Isiaih Saldavar is a theological trainwreck, along with his "demon slaying" attributes he teaches. He is one of the highest paid and has a huge following in his catagory on KZbin. Definatly a dangerous person. He teaches that pastors need demons cast out if them every three months. These biblicaly illiterate kids just eat it up.

[@laurenthewolf2983]

If ‘speaking in tongues’ is not of God, what Is it of? These people are experiencing something and they’re fully engaged in it.

[@audyharrison]

I believe that it's learned, as most are encouraged to practice it. Some "tongues" may be other spirits. Scripture must be taken over experiences. People of other religions also "speak in tongues." I agree that many believe they are experiencing something.

[@jtika1978]

@@audyharrisonso you think Christians can be demonized causing them to speak in tongues?

[@neoturfmasterMVS]

Better to say speaking a language. People don't use the phrase 'speaking in tongues' but to not clearly communicate. The words glossa in greek. Pull up any english to greek translater. If you want to communicate with a greek speaker the english world language is the greek word glossa. Only in the english bible does the world glossa _sometimes_ and for tradition sake get rendered 'speaking in tongues'. No greek speaker would use that phrase when going from greek to english, not if they wanted to be understood.

[@RRAY2024.]

Its an unholy spirit

[@jtika1978]

It is of the Holy Spirit ❤️❤️❤️

[@zachindes]

Well, I know what my next rabbit hole is

[@KaoXoni]

I'm European, grew up in a certain denomination that originated in the US and though it makes a point of presenting as biblical, evangelical, Christian... has always been for good reasons debated to be a cult (we'll leave it at that for now...). I have not shied away from looking and learning beyond the fence, though, and at this point, having recently learned about some interesting chapters in modern church history, I have come to the conclusion that pretty much every doctrine, practice and movement that emerged from the burnt over district must be handled with utter caution and diligent biblical scuitiny. I personally went down into a rabbit hole of unlearning and rediscovery after stumbling upon the origins and today"s various expressions of the influential concept of dispensationalism. All of a sudden, the tinted filter glasses of traditional presuppositions that I though were given truth got pointed out so I could remove them from my eyes and see how they worked like selective scales, hiding in plain sight what was clearly written - but in the colour of the lens, so all you see is supposedly white. I digress... Whatever. I wish for all Believers to root for the gold and the eyesalve that the LORD recommended to the Laodiceans John's Revelation. I believe He means the tutorship and conviction by the Holy Spirit srarching each heart and revealing our issues and errors and all the wholesome correction and guidance in light of just the Holy Scripture in all the ways truly intended by the Author Himself.

[@trey7572]

Costi did a very very good job of explaining that what happens today is absolutely 100% not speaking in tongues according to the Bible. I just cannot figure out why he refuses to call these blasphemers what they are. He is being so loving in what he is saying that even Kenneth Copeland would not be offended by what he is saying.

[@forthegospelmin]

Thank you for your feedback, Trey. Costi has called out Kenneth Copeland numerous times and we as a ministry have several resources naming wolves. Please see our playlist “False Teachers” along with our videos on healing, and “Slain in the Spirit” and his podcast series on the Holy Spirit. In videos like this he is teaching on the topic and dealing with it exegetically and historically. We also seek to teach “with all patience and instruction“ (2 Timothy 4:2) as Paul commands Timothy to do. This means that while we do boldly call out false teachers, we also want to maintain an irenic tone when appealing to Penecostal brothers and sisters. God bless and thanks for commenting.