Tongue 2

Tongues2
Who speaks with tongues or who should speak with tongues?
This question(s) oftentimes agitate the minds of many. Hence
we shall proceed our study from here.
Having seen tongues well discussed through scriptures, it's
trite to know for whom it is relevant.
Let's hear Jesus..
Mark 16:17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In
my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new
tongues;
Tongues are for them that believe. Believe in what?
The preceeding verses will help.
Mark16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world,
and preach the gospel to every creature.
16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that
believeth not shall be damned.
Them that believe the gospel of Jesus for salvation. This is as
clear as the air.
I have heard some say "them" here refer to the apostles.
That's an alarming error of reference and grammar.
NO.
Them that believe the message they preach.The greek word
actually has it as a compound word- Believing ones.
The book of Acts helps us further on this.
Acts 2:1- And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they
were all with one accord in one place.
2- And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a
rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were
sitting.
3 -And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of
fire, and it sat upon each of them.
4 -And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to
speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Who were the "They"?
Again the preceeding verses will help.
Acts 1:13 And when they were come in, they went up into an
upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John,
and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew,
James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas
the brother of James.
14 These all continued with one accord in prayer and
supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus,
and with his brethren.
Jesus's disciples included the Apostles amongst many others.
Acts 1:15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of
the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were
about an hundred and twenty,)
These number was estimated at 120. Hence "they were ALL" in
ACTS 2:1,referred to as the 120 disciples of Jesus.
Thus from Acts 2 account ALL the disciples of Jesus spoke
with tongues. From the law/ principle of first mention, we can
safely say NO DISCIPLE of Jesus is exempted from speaking
with tongues. Which just butresses what Jesus had earlier said
"Them that believe'.
Another narration is at the house of Cornelius.
Acts 10:46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and
magnify God.
Who were the "they"?
Acts 10:44 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.
They that heard the word. The message. The gospel.
Acts 10:43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through
his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission
of sins.
Again in this account ALL who heard the gospel and believed
spoke with tongues.
This explains earlier narratives which didnt have the word
'tongues' imputed.
For example
Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized
every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission
of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all
that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
The Gift of the Holy Ghost can be inferred from other
references to be accompanied with tongues.
Acts 8:14 Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem
heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent
unto them Peter and John:
15 Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that
they might receive the Holy Ghost:
16 (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were
baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)
17 Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the
Holy Ghost.
The Holy Ghost coming UPON people in Acts is accompanied
with tongues.
The observation of Simon afterwards will further help.
Acts 8:18 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the
apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them
money,
19 -Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay
hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.
He saw. He observed that signs accompanied this ministry
(laying on of hands) of the apostles.
He saw the recipients act differently.
He knew it took "power" for them to do so.
What did he see?
Peters response will help.
Acts 8:20 But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with
thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be
purchased with money.
21 Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is
not right in the sight of God.
This "matter' here refers to the greek word TO SAY. Simon
"saw" this "matter". Utterance was the result of the laying on of
the hands of peter and John.
It's the gift of God.
NO ONE in Samaria was excluded.
Acts 9:17 And Ananias went his way, and entered into the
house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the
Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou
camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight,
and be filled with the Holy Ghost.
Paul (Saul) was filled with the Spirit here. Ananias laid his
hands on him. Just like/ as Peter and John did.
Did Paul speak in tongues?
Let him speak for himself!
1Cor. 14:18 I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than
ye all
He did.
Another narrative of the Spirit coming upon and been given or
ministered to men is found again in Acts19.
Acts 19:6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the
Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and
prophesied.
Who were the "them"?
Acts 19:4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the
baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they
should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on
Christ Jesus.
5- When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the
Lord Jesus
They heard and believed on Jesus.
They ALL spoke with tongues.
From ALL these narratives tongues was FOR ALL believers.
Now to the Epistles.
We have an emphatic mention in 1 Cor. 14.
vs-5 I would that ye all spake with tongues but rather that ye
prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that
speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church
may receive edifying.
He wanted ALL to speak with tongues (we shall discuss the
greater of prophecy later)
vs18 I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all:
They all spoke with tongues.
vs26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every
one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath
a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto
edifying.
Every ONE (brethren) can have tongues to speak in our
gatherings.
vs39 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to
speak with tongues.
They were never to disturb the flow of tongues.Do not
cease.Do not stop.Continue.
He speaks to the WHOLE church.
Thus far,we have seen and can safely conclude ALL believers
in Christ can speak with tongues.
As every where we see the gift of tongues in operation,NO
ONE was excluded.
Any one who seeks to qualify for tongues outside salvation is
dwelling in unbelief.
No "second or third work of grace "needed.
Just the ONLY work of Grace- the sacrifice of Jesus qualifies
all who believe to speak with tongues!
We continue from here tomorrow!
Blessed? I believe the gospel. I speak with tongues. I qualify.
In Christ alone.