<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MEE:
If I knew, then it would not be of God. I'm not supposed to know what language I'm speaking.
MEE<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
How come the Apostles had thier tongues interpreted and specific languages were recognized yet you say that if it is of God you will not know? Re-read Acts 2:8-11
Someone should at the very least be able to interpret it.
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>1 Corinthians 14:6
Now, brothers, if I come to you and speak in tongues, what good will I be to you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or word of instruction?
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Even in the case of lifeless things that make sounds, such as the flute or harp, how will anyone know what tune is being played unless there is a distinction in the notes?
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Again, if the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle?
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So it is with you. Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying?
You will just be speaking into the air.
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So it is with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts,
try to excel in gifts that build up the church.
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For this reason
anyone who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret what he says.
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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MEE:
I'm not trying to argue, I'm just trying to answer your questions the best way I know how. BTW, I'm not trying to twist the scriptures<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Then what does the verse about the sound from heaven have to do with tongues being the evidence of receiving the Holy Spirit?
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MEE:
The people at Corinth already had the baptism of the Holy Ghost, with the evidence of speaking in other tongues. They were just confused as to how to use the "gift of tongues."<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Where does it say that they spoke in tongues as the evidence of the Holy Spirit?
It doesn't say that ANYWHERE.
Yes, they were confused about the gift of tongues. And so are you. If you truly had the gift, it would have to be used in accordance to the same rules that Paul laid out for the Corinthians. Yet you claim that you don't have the "gift", rather you have the "evidence". The problem is the Bible
NEVER speaks of tongues as the evidence of the Holy Spirit. It is only referred to as the gift.
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MEE:
Remember how Paul told them in 1 Cor. 14:39-40.....and FORBID NOT to speak with tongues.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I am not forbidding you, I am simply pointing out that you are NOT speaking in the tongues that were referred to in the Bible. If you were then you would not only apply v 39 of 1 Corinthians 14 you would apply the rules throughout the entire chapter and acknowlege Paul's words
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>1 Corinthians 14:12
So it is with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church.
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For this reason anyone who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret what he says
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If anybody thinks he is a prophet or spiritually gifted, let him acknowledge that what I am writing to you is the Lord's command.
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If he ignores this, he himself will be ignored<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
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As for someone stating that Pentacostalism is the fastest growing religion....how does that correlate with the following verse?
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Matthew 7:13 "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.
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Don
Thanks for the welcome and my daughter is doing GREAT!! The Lord has really answered our prayers!
You made an excellent point, if only MEE would think about it!
ONENESS
I know exactly how you feel! I don't have that much time to spare right now myself. I will patiently await your response.
~Lorelei
[ January 28, 2002: Message edited by: Lorelei ]