Why You Need to Speak in Tongues | Lesson 4 of the Holy Spirit | Study with John Bevere

[@YurielLive]

20:00 THATS EXACTLY how it happened to me. Someone was praying for me and i thought i could understand their language and then i said to them i didn't know that italian are the same like greek. He said i never spoke italian nor greek. Then they explained to me what happened cuz i didn't know. I felt crazy til i heard this has happened again . Thank you

[@JamesChifa]

Great teaching. It's all in the Word of God and some people don't want to see , hear or have it. Thank you so much.

[@proviah4770]

JESUS✝️REIGNS FOREVER MORE, HALLELUJAH!!!!!!! CELEBRATE AND GLORIFY JESUS EVERY DAY AND FOREVER MORE, HALLELUJAH!!!!!!! AMEN. I LOVE YOU JESUS✝️ REPENT, FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS AT HAND. Lord Jesus✝️have mercy on you🙏

[@charlescdj2789]

My goodness brother John, you have put a subject of paramount importance in a nutshell in half an hour so clearly and, yes, scripturally - THANK YOU❣️ May the Lord bless you and all the meek listeners mightily.💙 I’ve been SIT fluently in my prayer life for 39 years by the grace of God.🌹

[@rick.pinto.mz.]

I praise God for this man's life and the message He gave John. A big hug from Moçambique

[@mrsxber1916]

Same here. Como esta irmão

[@rick.pinto.mz.]

@@mrsxber1916 na graça.

[@thecleking3971]

Hi Pastor Sir, just got to say thank you for your book The Bait of Satan that I had the opportunity to translate in my local language and it took me 1 year to do it, I didn't regret to cease the opportunity cause I learned a lot about offence and how to deal with it while translating your book. Thank you so much and may God almighty keep on using you for his Glory. Writing from Senegal

[@HB_witness]

God bless you!

[@thecleking3971]

Amen

[@queenyasmonique1506]

Amazing

[@ramengirll]

When I realized the sermon was ending I shouted 'heyyyyy!!' (it was too short!) awesome Word!

[@lisamarieanthony8116]

This is the most clear and concise breakdown of speaking in tongues I’ve ever heard/seen. Thank you Pastor Bevere ❤

[@euprecisotecontar]

I am absolutely loving to hear all these lessons about the Holly Spirit. Thank you so much for making it available. God bless you all.

[@thomaswalsh909]

Amen John 3:8 The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit.”

[@findingshalom]

I appreciate and agree with most of your teaching. And I’m grateful that you said someone can be filled with the Spirit and not speak in tongues. However, to say that they just haven’t yielded to it is ignorant to the true heart of the Holy Spirit. And it’s arrogant for those who do to believe it. Teaching that encourages Christians to think that those who speak in tongues are “more” spiritual. Or “more” yielding is ABUSE. I grew up in this movement. I am and was fully devoted to God and His Spirit. I have been anointed with oil, hands laid on, surrendered etc. and yet I could never speak in tongues. As a young person this made me doubt my salvation, my dedication and God’s love for me. I ended up faking it for many years to “fit in”. Only to feel the guilt and shame of it. Causing me to leave the church. Later returning to my first love (Jesus) and dedicating myself fully to him. I know that the Holy Spirit fully lives in me, works through me and is using me greatly right now to teach others how to understand the Bible. Something only the Holy Spirit could do with my reading disabilities and handicaps. I do believe if ever I was in a situation that I needed another language to teach someone the Gospel or for a life or death situation, I know the Spirit would give me that gift. But for now, maybe he didn’t give it to me so I can stand up and say, “EVEN IF YOU HAVEN’T SPOKE IN TONGUES IT DOES NOT MEAN HE LOVES YOU ANY LESS. AND IT DOES NOT MEAN YOU ARE ANY LESS SPIRITUAL OR ANY LESS YIELDING TO HIM. IT COULD JUST MEAN THAT HE HAS ANOTHER GIFT HE IS USING YOU IN. I’m pretty sure someone needed to hear that. I sure did, many many years ago. Be careful. Souls are on the line. ❤ And like I said. I do love your teaching. I do appreciate all you do to encourage us. God bless! -Christa

[@findingshalom]

@@markusandrew777 thank you so much for your reply. Sometimes this stance feels lonely. I am encouraged to know there are others. God Bless! Shalom! -Christa

[@POLISHEDGRAVEL]

Speaking in toungues just means speaking in other languages. Be careful not to fall into false doctrine. The bible says not everyone will receive this gift and it's meant with interpretation. Read 1 Corinthians chapter 14. It explains it. Especially if you read it in the language Jesus spoke Aramaic

[@Ann-ig1ss]

Thank you for taking the time to respond this way. Good job. In Christ. ❤️

[@findingshalom]

@@Ann-ig1ss 🤗 God bless!

[@POLISHEDGRAVEL]

The speaking in tongues that they are talking about is fake. Speaking in tongues only happens when God is using you to speak to someone and they don't understand your language but people manipulate it to mean you babel

[@SocialMediaMinistries]

Absolutely love the part about the four types of tongues! 19:00

[@KathrineJKozachok]

Love this! I follow my Lord and Saviour, not any denomination.

[@jap1153]

Thank you for this teaching. I have read the book before, but it is alive and power. Our ministry is using the material to enlighten our congregation. Lives are being transformed.

[@n.brooks6000]

Speaking in tongues is a gift. I believe once you accept Jesus into your life and have been baptized and saved the the Holy Ghost is within us. Yes we can pray and wholeheartedly ask God for the gift of speaking in tongues but today it’s like speaking in tongues is more top tier and people want to show just how spiritual they are over people who do not have the gift. But the Bible tells us that being able to prophecy is above all. This subject shouldn’t be this hard and cause division.

[@YahsJoy]

Exactly and I don't think you need any kind of special obedience to receive the gift of speaking in tongues. You just need to believe and ask the Father cause it is the Holy Spirit that worketh obedience in us. Just saying. Cause for me and even my siblings and most people I know in our church, we were told to believe we were prayed for and we received the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues.

[@anenenegeri6511]

😂

[@titusburk7280]

Your confusing the gift of diverse types of tongues with speaking in tongues. Tongues is not a gift, it’s a sign that the Holy Ghost has come upon you. The gift of diverse type of tongues is a gift of that same spirit. Acts 10:44-46 (KJV) 44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. 45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. 46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 (KJV) 4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. 6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. 8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; 9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; 10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: 11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.

[@robertnieten7259]

​@@titusburk7280There are three operations of speaking in " tongues": 1) The only sign given that a believer has recieved the Holy Spirit when they recieve ( Acts ch.2,10,and ch.19). The born again believers private prayer language for self edificqtion 2The gift of speaking in " tongues"that works with a believer with the gift of interpretatiin so that all hearing in a church assembly may be edified 3) A sign to unbelievers. Both #1 and #3 were oprlerating in Acts ch.2.

[@seedofbrandsug4660]

Accepting JESUS CHRIST and being baptized in the spirit is different they are christians who are not yet baptized , tho when you receive JESUS CHRIST you receive the holy spirit so there a different between receiving the holy spirit and being baptized by the holy spirit , one of the sign of sameone who was baptized is speaking in tongues

[@WinsSamuel]

Great gift from God that's why the devil attacks it so much even using leaders in the church to do so.

[@runsonfeet]

Not everyone gets the same gifts . “To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. For to one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish between spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. All these are empowered by one and the same Spirit, who apportions to each one individually as he wills.” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭12‬:‭7‬-‭11‬ ‭

[@typicallyodd2237]

Dude, your great. God bless you.

[@messenger8854]

Its so sad that this topic has caused so much division in the Body of Christ. Sigh. I can definitely say that I have experienced a deeper level of intimacy when I received the baptism of the Holy Spirit but I still have to study the Word, pray, worship, check my motives and just generally focus on intimacy with God and obey Him etc. It's an entire package. We are blessed with all spiritual blessings in Christ Jesus. I have to admit, though, that after 13 years as Christian, I never harnessed the gift of tongues, though I had it the whole time. I began praying increasingly in tongues up to an hour or more a day and my life transformed. The proof of the pudding is in the eating as they say. And no, I dont think i am more spiritual. Itjust more helpful

[@POLISHEDGRAVEL]

The word says that God gave everyone their measure some speak in tounges some don't and people just don't get it. Everyone now speaks in tounges and that's not even biblical. Like a preacher could make someone speak in tounges. I've seen it over and over just start babbling and your speaking. What?!?!? No that's not of God. So sad how this is happening

[@watchman316ly]

So how is it helpful???

[@stephenhagen234]

@@POLISHEDGRAVEL God already knows the words of our heart BEFORE we verbalize them because He knows our heart thoroughly ~Psalm 139:4 I agree with your position as too many Christians overemphasize this spiritual enablement above the others. People look for the extraordinary and are receptive to this phenomenon. I think God takes a much more serious look at the intent of my heart than other things like spiritual gifts.

[@4lifers-hi2wr]

I am richly blessed by those series. You were sent here to educate me. God bless you more

[@jesuschanneltv]

God bless you !!!! You are blessed! Greetings from Greece!

[@davidbrock4104]

Very good teaching of a very important issue.

[@pictures1978]

Enjoy your teachings.

[@MelissaBeaconGinnard]

This is the most comprehensive teaching on tongues I have ever heard. Thank you, John!

[@JLW667]

22:51 Translated vs Interpreted 25:07 25:23

[@loganvaughn3920]

Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,

[@Foodfortaught]

Holy Spirit came upon Jesus and not in him, to empower 7:05 Jesus for the work of the cross.

[@keitholsson3228]

How do we know that we are children of God and are filled with the Holy Spirit and why is it so important to personally read and study the Bible? Because the Bible warns us about false prophets and teachers. Satan can counterfeit the gifts of the spirit and distort everything that is written in the Bible. We Christians must put all our trust in the word of God and not add or subtract anything from what is written: "To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them." (Isaiah 8:20) So, how do we know that we are children of God and are filled with the Holy Spirit? 1= If we have the fruit of the spirit - which is the same as the character of Jesus Christ: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. (Gal 5:22,23) 2= If we love God and have a longing and desire to obey God: "He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him." (John 14:21) ​ Skicka

[@danielverhulst1378]

13:8-13 The gifts of the Spirit, wonderful as they are, are temporary and incomplete. They are for this age, while we are “children” (v. 11). But love continues into the age to come: it is eternal, complete, and fulfilling.

[@All_Things_Biblical]

Counting the omer as all observant Jews do (also in those days), the disciples understood that Passover only ends after 49 days, hence their obedience. To suggest that Jesus/ Yeshua spoke to 500 and that all but 120 got tired "of waiting" is to ADD to Scripture.

[@stephenhagen234]

'Baptism in the Holy Spirit' is synonymous with being filled (controlled by) with the Holy Spirit. They are one in the same.

[@danielnikkel]

Watching from cochrane alberta 🇨🇦

[@robertnieten7259]

The only sign given in scripture that believers had recieved the Holy Spirit when they recieved is the speaking in " tongues" which is one spiritual language.( Acts ch.2,10,and ch.19) The gift of speaking in " tongues" is a different operation of the Holy Spirit than the initial evidence. This is because It must be accompanied by a believer with the gift of interpretation of " tongues" so that all in a church assembly may be edified not just the individual believer.

[@yvonnebowles4534]

If we as believers desire any spiritual gift of the 5 fold ministry The Lord 🛐 can and give it to you only trust and have faith we all can receive all the gifts if we desire it!

[@aslvoter]

Wonderful session. Even though I speak in tongues, it is the initial days I got the words; Now I pray a few words in tongues effortlessly, every time I pray. But it is mere repetition only. But Bible says be filled with the Holy spirit always. Each time when we are filled, will we speak in tongues (Not the repetition of the same thing, but a new language) all the time? Will I get new words on the same language?

[@filobedo]

You can ask for more words and sentences. Also there will be times when you are speaking authoritatively and will speak many paragraphs.

[@Ann-ig1ss]

What do you say to this John? Can you help me understand? “For God is not the author of confusion but of peace” (1 Corinthians 14:33, NKJV). The context of 1 Corinthians 14 deals with some problems the Corinthians had regarding speaking in tongues and prophesying during the gathering of believers for worship, prayer, and teaching-what we would today call the “church service.” Things had been getting out of hand in Corinth. When the church met, people were speaking in tongues with no one interpreting, and more than one person was prophesying at the same time. Pandemonium and chaos were the result. Paul says that this babble-this confusion-is neither proper nor beneficial in the church, and he gives some practical life examples: “Even in the case of lifeless things that make sounds, such as the pipe or harp, how will anyone know what tune is being played unless there is a distinction in the notes? Again, if the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle? Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying?” (1 Corinthians 14:7-9). Then Paul makes application: “So if the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in tongues, and inquirers or unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your mind?” (verse 23). Or, as the NLT puts it, “If unbelievers . . . hear everyone speaking in an unknown language, they will think you are crazy.” God is not the author of such confusion.

[@viawilderness]

Is a physical water baptism necessary for salvation? 7:50 what if someone decides to accept the gospel in the middle of a desert, and then scrambles to find a body of water and priest, in dire hopes they don't happen to die of thirst beforehand? Thanks! I'm new to this. (If you're not absolutely sure, please do not give me an answer. I'm also not asking anything other than the specific question that I am asking.)

[@viawilderness]

​@@SpiritFilledDisciple thank you I will read those. I genuinely appreciate it

[@sarahcollins7322]

It’s like dressing modestly. It’s an outward expression of an inward proclamation. Not necessary

[@KurianPthomas-d8m]

Water baptism is not needed for salvation! Salvation comes by believing. Read & study scripture; Ep.2:8.

[@KurianPthomas-d8m]

But irrespective of grade of his competence, he needs a uniform to execute his authority in public! Like that baptism is believer's public declaration of his acceptance of Christ as 'Lord'. So it is a must for any true believer! Jn.14:6. Kurien P. Thomas.

[@KurianPthomas-d8m]

... grade of a Policeman..

[@helenbostock2350]

It's like that's for me.

[@lilanthikosalalawyer8486]

❤

[@Archangeltron7]

Wow

[@cherylprescod6678]

The Bible says they should be an interpreter many persons say they speak in tongues how can I be sure if this from God or the enemy in these days many things looks real

[@roberthornbrook8374]

I was praying years ago I wasn’t taught in my church about speaking in tongues I felt water coming out of my belly then I spoke in tongues my baptist minister wouldn’t accept me in the church I was a new Christian and very confused

[@moveablefeasttv]

Imbued. Difficult to share when the words are not accurate. I appreciate the teaching and hope you might correct the language.

[@arjayolayres]

But according to 1Corinthians, speaking in tongue is gift, may question is what every christian must have pray speaking in tongues.

[@harley475]

Acts 9 ?Anius?

[@ramyoh3]

Why do you ask people to repeat things. You said “everybody say four” then “everybody say private”?

[@achimlaurentiu]

Isn't it possible that Cornelius was already saved because of his trust in God, and when Peter came Cornelius was only filled with the Holy Spirit? Cornelius is showing the signs of salvation before seeing the angel, so I think he must have been saved by his faith.

[@KurianPthomas-d8m]

No! If he had been born again, there was no need for inviting him to house of Cornelius for confirmation! Read Ac.11:14 for verification.

[@KurianPthomas-d8m]

Cornelius! ...

[@CatRancher]

I pray for everyone here to READ and STUDY your Bible in all entirely so that you have the full context of Gods Word, so that you would know false teachers that tickle your ears. A false teacher uses scriptures out of context and because you don’t know the whole truth you will be deceived.

[@deloresgrey2260]

God is taking down the racial issues... 'PERFECT' IS A BAD TRANSLATION... 'COMPLETED' IS A BETTER TRANSLATION... WHEN WEVE BEEN PERFECTED 'IN' JESUS...'WITH' JESUS...WE WILL FULLY KNOW AND FULLY BE KNOWN BY JESUS...IN HEAVEN... UNTIL THEN, WE KNOW AND PROPHESY IN PART... 🥰🥰🥰...😇😇😇

[@con-dios]

I think Speaking Tongue should not be emphasized like that. If it was an important item which, like some people say, everyone should have, Paul would have given it as a top of the gift list. He gives Tongue at the end of the list. People who speak in tongues are not able to interpret, and yet keep ‘chanting’ like they are truly ‘selected’, and make other believers who do not have gift of tongue, very uncomfortable. As Apostle Paul mentions it is nothing but “noisy gong or a clanging cymbal”.

[@joerod5621]

Which of the 4 tongues are you speaking when you’re speaking into the air 1Cornth14.9 & which tongue makes you a barbarian to another person 14:11-12 excel in building up the body of Christ! Even the Roman Catholics are teaching tongues!

[@investfluent4143]

Every example of speaking in tongues I have seen (as far as a heavenly language is concerned) it sounds like the person speaking, is just making stuff up (it doesn't sound like a language) and the interpretation is standard bible content (God loves you. Follow God). Similarly, it is always a positive messages. Which seems odd. If God were going to send a special message, why not say something specific or give a warning? Why just butcher an existing bible verse? I am not asking to try to make fun of you. I am just wondering in an honest fashion.

[@Written21]

My friend, what you’re seeking is the baptism of the Holy Spirit. The gift of God to all His children. Earnestly ask God and you shall receive it. Simple!

[@dhenxxii6504]

Is it possible that you are speaking in tongues but you don't know that you are speaking in tongues???

[@wahyuniantonio2938]

Hahaha perfect tongue language 😄😄😄

[@desigreen9580]

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit was God's idea. Acts 1:8 is Jesus speaking.

[@williamparson4933]

And Baptism is NOT required for salvation, but as a public statement of your devotion to CHRIST. AMEN I PRAY FOR ALL OF YOU, IN JESUS NAME

[@TrustinJC]

Speaking/praying in tongues as it is practiced in the church today is of the devil. It was first notably practiced by Greek oracles who spoke gibberish and priests then supposedly interpreted the murrmurings and blabbering they made.

[@joerod5621]

Your convoluting scripture you take one verse and make a religion! There is no such thing as private prayer language, nor heavenly language… at least for now! With stammering lips other tongues/languages bring the message! The Jews, being the chosen ones, never wanted to except the word, and they wanted signs! In Acts all three events were for the Jews, to be convinced that the word would be spread out in the other tongues/languages. Paul wished everybody spoke in tongues to spread the word but not all would be preachers! He didn’t pray in his closet more than than everyone else but he could speak more tongues/languages, and take the word out more than others! He wasn’t keeping the score, praying more than others in his closet! And Jesus will have a name on his forehead that only he knows ,,, and the name will be the Word of God. R19:13 How do you get heavenly language out of that verse? Charismatics had come up with 2 tongues/languages, private prayer tongue/language, unknown tongue/language heavenly tongue/language, tongues/languages of angels,,,ect as a sign & diversity of tongues/languages! But you even stretched it further four kinds of tongues/languages? Experiences don’t trump scripture! Signs are for Jews the unbelieving! They always needed signs! 1Corin1:22 The lady speaking French nor you in English we’re going to reveal something that’s not written in the Bible! You’re teaching Divination! She guessed what you were going to preach! It seems you have to have that power the mystique! But the truth is… when the Spirt of TRUTH comes it’ll lead you to all truth.J16:13 It will not testify of itself. It can only testify of Jesus Christ! So why can’t the language you speak be sufficient! Or is it that God understands an unknown tongue/language better?! 2 Thessalonians 2:9 ..beware the anti-Christ will do Wonders & Sings too!

[@JJsWithJesus]

Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. 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. But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men. He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church. ‭‭I Corinthians‬ ‭14‬:‭1‬-‭4‬

[@joerod5621]

@@JJsWithJesus 1 Corinth 14:9 unless you speak intelligible words no one understands what you’re saying you’re speaking to the air! (it’s about edifying the church, and not yourself read the whole chapter do not pick verses!) 1 Corinth 12:1 … about spiritual gifts do not be ignorant!. Read 1Corinth12,13,14 & over & over & get the picture!!!

[@goosieschmoo8239]

Speaking in tongues is speaking in an earthly language you have no ability to do so originally AND using it to speak to nonbelievers. It's not gibberish and it's not something you can teach someone. You do not need to speak in tongues. It's not proof of being saved nor is it a means to being saved.

[@JJsWithJesus]

It is a heavenly language unknown to man. Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. 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. But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men. He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church. ‭‭I Corinthians‬ ‭14‬:‭1‬-‭4‬

[@goosieschmoo8239]

@@JJsWithJesus except in the bible speaking in tongues was speaking in an earthly language that one had no experience in. And it was a means to speak to nonbelievers. It's not gibberish and it's certainly not a heavenly language. Scripture is very clear on what it is.

[@JJsWithJesus]

@@goosieschmoo8239 Did you read what I just sent? That’s an entirely different type of tongues. There are three types. One for unbelievers, one for the church, and one for direct prayer to God in a heavenly language. The verse I previously sent clearly says that it’s a language no man understands.

[@goosieschmoo8239]

@@JJsWithJesus show me in the bible where it says we speak in a heavenly language. Show me where there's a separate kind of tongues

[@JJsWithJesus]

@@goosieschmoo8239 I posted a link to a website that explains it better than me, but it got deleted so I guess I’ll just have to copy it. First of all, you must have missed the part where it says that he who speaks in a tongue speaks to God, and he speaks mysteries in the spirit. From Vlad Savchuk’s website, an article called “Three Types of Tongues Every Christian Should Know”: “When it comes to the gift of tongues, what becomes apparent as we read the Scriptures is that there are various expressions of the gift. I like to refer to these expressions of the gift of tongues as the personal tongue, the proof tongue, and the prophetic tongue. Now these terms are not in the Bible, just as you won’t find the term “trinity” in the Bible, yet we know that it is a foundational truth in Scripture. In the same way, I am using these terms to simply embolden the distinctions between the expressions that the Bible shows us very clearly. Read: How to Speak in Tongues 1. The Personal Tongue In 1 Corinthians 14:1-4, Apostle Paul talks about the strengthening that happens personally when speaking in tongues. Now, oftentimes people will misread this portion of Scripture and believe that Paul is condemning the gift of tongues. Not at all. He is not condemning the gift of tongues, he is comparing this gift to the gift of prophecy. He’s not saying that praying in tongues is bad, but that prophesying is better. Why? Because specifically in a church setting, it’s better to do something that edifies the group as a whole rather than it is to do something that only edifies an individual. In mentioning this truth, Paul also reveals the fact that when an individual prays, they are also edified and strengthened personally (1 Corinthians 14:4). 2. The Proof Tongue In Acts 2:4-6, we see that those in the Upper Room began to speak in other tongues. Those who heard them could understand them in their own language. I’ve done some study on the subject to find out whether they were speaking in the listener’s actual languages, or if the Holy Spirit, by supernatural intervention, was interpreting the gift of tongues on the listener’s end. The Bible doesn’t tell us whether or not the believers were speaking in those languages, or if the people were hearing them in those languages. All we know is that there was a supernatural element being proven to the listener. This tongue is spoken aloud but heard in another language. People will often take this verse in Acts and say that this is the only gift of tongues. However, this couldn’t be the case considering 1 Corinthians 14:1-4 speaks about a tongue that no man can understand only God. That could only be describing a heavenly language. This expression of the gift is meant to benefit the unbeliever (1 Corinthians 14:22). 3. The Prophetic Tongue We see the mention of this expression in 1 Corinthians 14:26-28. The prophetic expression of the gift of tongues is exercised in the assembly of believers who’ve gathered for the purpose of being edified. For instance, in a church setting an individual will stand up and pray in tongues and then another will stand up and provide the interpretation of what was being spoken. This is the prophetic tongue, which is used to benefit the church (1 Corinthians 12:7; 14:26). The Differences Between The Expressions These three different expressions are described in their function in three different ways entirely throughout Scripture. Although these are the same gift, they are not the same expressions because they benefit differently: The Personal Tongue: Benefits the individual (1 Corinthians 14:4). The Proof Tongue: Benefits the unbeliever ( 1 Corinthians 14:22). The Prophetic Tongue: Benefits the church (1 Corinthians 12:7; 14:26). Not only do we see differences of benefit made in Scripture, but we also see the differences in interpretation requirements: The Personal Tongue: Requires no interpretation or interpreter in order to be beneficial to the individual (1 Corinthians 14:4). The Proof Tongue: Requires no interpreter for the interpretation to be understood by the unbeliever (Acts 2:8). The Prophetic Tongue: Requires an interpreter in order to benefit the church (1 Corinthians 14:26). Here is one more line of distinction between the three expressions. This is based on how they are understood: The Personal Tongue: Is understood by no one but God (1 Corinthians 14:2). The Proof Tongue: Is supernaturally understood by the unbeliever (Acts 2:8). The Prophetic Tongue: Is understood by the church with the aid of an interpreter (1 Corinthians 14:27). Final Thoughts Why would the Holy Spirit pour out a gift publicly that was only meant to be used privately? - David Diga These are the three expressions of the gift of speaking in tongues. The confusion can be clarified once you see these different expressions in Paul’s writings. Paul wasn’t putting a restriction on the expression of the gift, but rather on the prophetic expression of it.”

[@jeaninebrown3889]

Heres the question. They all spoke in a known language and NOT in Gibberish and Babbling. So, your saying that if you don't speak in tongues you don't have power. Tongues is just ONE of the 9 gifts and GOD gives the gifts. God said without faith it's impossible to please God NOT Without Tongues.

[@rochellecaffee1417]

Dear JOHN BEVERE…PLEASE TELL ME, “WHAT DOES “SPEAKING IN TONGUES” HAVE TO DO WITH EDIFYING THE (WHOLE) “BODY OF CHRIST”??? Have read 1 Corinthians 12, 13, 14?? Do you understand that every spiritual gift is given for the “building up” or edifying of the WHOLE BODY?? (I mean the WHOLE BODY OF CHRIST, where YOU worship, learn, grow, fellowship, share your gift, NOT THE WORLD’S “WHOLE BODY”, because, my friend, THAT WOULD DEFEAT THE WHOLE PURPOSE OF BEING PART OF A GROWING AND PERSONALLY EXPERIENCING THE CLOSE, LOVE, AND FRIENDSHIP of people you see and spend time with regularly, day by day, and storm by storm.) SPEAKING “in tongues” only “edifies” and individual doing it in prayer alone, OR, in CHURCH, WITH INTERPRETERS!! If you have NO interpreters, how can the group of present believers be “edified”?? PLEASE STUDY.

[@roberthornbrook8374]

He that speaks in an un known tongue speaks not unto men but unto God how Brit he speaks mystery’s to God there is tongues of men a heavenly tongue there is the gift of the Holy Spirit then gifts

[@POLISHEDGRAVEL]

So frustrating people still don't get it. They follow these false preachers

[@mikeyant2445]

Tongues is such a small thing in the NT…and the modern version of tongues is never clearly mentioned in a positive way. Tongues also often morphs into prophecy…most of which does not come true. This does not sound like the Holy Spirit.

[@rlntlessgrace_007]

There are two tongues, the heavenly language between a person and God, and the tongues of other languages

[@mikeyant2445]

@@rlntlessgrace_007 That is not demonstrable. That is not clearly taught in scripture.

[@PaulWashington..]

@@mikeyant2445 Prophetic Word from the LORD can take many years to pass. Even centuries. The gift of tongues is absolutely available and powerful. Glory to God.

[@mikeyant2445]

@@PaulWashington.. Sorry…that doesn’t fly. Jeremiah and all the other Biblical prophets were verified as such in their lifetimes, as well as later when their long term prophecies came true. You should have at least one verified prophet by now…your movement is about 100 years old. On the other hand you do have an awful lot of prophets who are demonstrably false prophets. So, we may be forgiven if we doubt your interpretation of your experience.

[@PaulWashington..]

@@mikeyant2445 Isaiah. You judge the LORD by placing time on Him. Now you judge me with your assumption of some 'movement' ..I am moved by the Lord Jesus of who i am i a servant.

[@_Tom_B]

Apparently John has never read 1 Corinthians 12 where Paul explicitly says we're each given gifts according to the will of the Spirit and not all of us will speak in tongues. Charismatics are guilty of exactly what Paul was writing about in Corinthians: highlighting a specific public gift for sanctimonious reasons. Tongues doesn't even make the top 5 according to Paul's list in verses 28-30 but somehow you've managed to make it a gateway to the other gifts and given it the ability to more quickly or easily sanctify which is not its function at all - that is nowhere in scripture! Stop it! You're burdening people with false doctrine. You do not NEED to speak in tongues and most probably won't. Be grateful for the gifts the Spirit chooses to give you and serve God with joy in your calling.

[@philiprodriguez580]

Just by the title alone I can tell this isn’t going to be biblical. All believer’s don’t speak in tongues and the scriptures/Paul was very clear about that.. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@kellydarrius]

which kind of tongues?

[@kellydarrius]

And just because they don't, does that mean they never can?

[@philiprodriguez580]

@@kellydarrius no ofc . I didn’t say that either lol.

[@frangordon9215]

It’s a spiritual gift God imparts to you. Not all Christians have it. The gifts are diverse. Some Pentecostals believe tongues is for everyone and I even had one rub on my throat to get me to talk in tongues 🤦‍♀️…….ridiculous!

[@traviscampbell2374]

​@@philiprodriguez580 Sounds like you need to actually listen to this message then and read the Scriptures for yourself and ask God to open your understanding. 1 Corinthians 14:38 (NKJV) But if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant.

[@RonHolmes-j1q]

Sorry Jibberish

[@phillipgoodson2057]

Thanks for exposing yourself as a false teacher! 1 Corinthians 12:30 “Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?” King James Version (KJV)

[@rlntlessgrace_007]

Did you listen to the whole message to conclude him to be a false teacher?

[@phillipgoodson2057]

@@rlntlessgrace_007 Clearly God tells us not all speak in tongues. It is the least of Spiritual gifts. Also rolling around on the floor speaking jibberish like a pagan kundalini without an interpreter is unbiblical. It’s demonic. This is simple. You believe the Bible. Anyone who teaches contrary to the Bible is a false teacher. The Bible is always right. If you are a true Child of God you obey The Word of God.

[@phillipgoodson2057]

@bespiritfilled I see your point. You believe God is a liar and the Bible isn’t true. When the Apostles spoke in tongues people understood them. Because they spoke real languages. The pagan kundalinis roll around on the floor speaking jibberish. That isn’t from God, it’s demonic. The Word of God says you must have an interpreter or to keep silent. Most apostate churches ignore the Bible. You have the Word of God. YOU are commanded to study to show yourself approved unto God. If a false teacher deceives you it’s YOUR fault. Someone is lying. Your false teacher or God. That’s an easy lay up. 1 Corinthians 12:28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? 30 Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? 31 But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way. Nothing anyone can say makes the Word of God untrue. Let God be true and every man a liar. How many people has he raised from the dead? If anyone in that apostate church had the gift of healing it would be on the news!

[@PaulWashington..]

@@phillipgoodson2057 If you know the LORD ask Him for the truth in place of your own interpretation and judgement of His servant.

[@annedavismusic]

⁠@@phillipgoodson2057Are you actually saying that God is NOT currently supernaturally healing people daily all over the world and literally raising people from the dead daily all over the world because you personally either haven’t seen it or experienced it or it’s NOT on cable NEWS run by often lost people?? I personally hear about what God’s doing all over the world every day because that’s the news I’m more interested in than what CNN or MSNBC, etc is sharing as the news they’ve selected for me to hear. The media doesn’t determine for me what God is doing or not doing. If I am more interested in what Satan is busy doing daily all over the world, I would daily tune in to the news media. It’s often negative and not focused on what God is doing. I’d rather spend my time studying my Bible and learning what the Hebrew and Greek meanings of scripture are so I can actually have an accurate understanding of how Scripture is to be interpreted. And I am very selective what ministries I follow, but I do follow a whole lot and have for decades. I get reports of what God is doing all over the world daily by people I know and trust. I pray that the Holy Spirit lovingly will lift the veil from your eyes and reveal His truth to you as you continue to daily pursue a deeper more intimate relationship with Jesus and genuinely do deep dives studying Scripture.

[@1300-ONTHEMOVE]

How many lessons are there?

[@williamparson4933]

In 1 Corinthians 12:30: Paul states that not everyone speaks in tongues, so why would you say we NEED TO SPEAK IN tongues. Speaking in tongues was a sign from God, and whoever heard UNDERSTOOD IT in their own language, I have come to know and believe it was for then, now now. I have been to three different t pentecostal churches, Tell me why is it when people start speaking ABSOLUTE JIBBERISH THAT NOBODY CAN TRANSLATE, THAT THAT COULD BE FROM GOD, HE DOESN'T SPEAK IN RIDDLES, ALL WE NEED IN ABSOLUTE FAITH AND BELIEVE THAT JESUS DIED FOR OUR SINS AND TO REPENT. Sorry but I felt it needed to be said, I Pray for you to fi d the truth.