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Deeper Things
Tongues: Four Manifestations
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and begin to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. And there was dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven. And when this sound occurred, the multitude came together, and were confused, because everyone heard them speak in his own language. Acts 2:4-6 NKJV
This passage of scripture reveals the first manifestation of tongues. The Holy Spirit will anoint an individual to speak in a known language for the benefit of a specific ethnicity present in their audience.
If anyone speaks in a tongue, let there be two or at the most three, each in turn, and let one interpret. But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in church, and let him speak to himself and to God. 1 Corinthians 14:27-28 NKJV
This manifestation of tongues is familiar to most followers of Christ. This gift is to benefit an assembly of believers and must have the gift of interpretation to complete it.
For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries. 1 Corinthians 14:2
He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, 1 Corinthians 14:4a
These two scriptures reveal the third manifestation of tongues; Speaking in tongues to God, to edify or build oneself up. The neglect of this precious gift is probably one of the chief reasons believers stagnate in their walk and cannot move on into the deeper things of God. This manifestation is available to all.
Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Romans 8:26 NKJV
This is the fourth manifestation. At times, during our speaking in tongues to God, The Holy Spirit will begin to intercede fervently for us or someone else who is in in deep trouble. It is important to keep praying in tongues until The Holy Spirit completes His intercession.
The gifts of the Holy Spirit, including speaking in tongues ,are absolutely imperative and necessary for carrying out effective ministry for Jesus Christ. The modern church is nothing more than dead corporate religion without them.
And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen. Mark 16:20 NKJV
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P.S. Jesus Christ is coming soon.
Do not be deceived.