Rules Governing The Gift Of Tongues

[Nikos]

Very good video. Although very basic and not much depth.

BTW, I am old and I look much younger. He looks about 85, about the age of fuego.

[Colonel]

Yet not even you are old enough to have seen and mingled with Pentecostals 100 years ago.

[WebersHome]

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● 1Cor 14:4 . . He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself,

The above is true of someone with the actual gift of tongues only after they've first obtained the ability to understand the strange words coming out of their mouth.

● 1Cor 14:13-15 . . Anyone who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret what he says. For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful. So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind.

But seriously, I don't think the gift of tongues was ever meant for people's personal use anyway; rather, for outreach.

● 1Cor 14:22 . .Tongues are a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers

The sign becomes quite ineffective when the tongue being spoken isn't familiar to the audience.

● 1Cor 14:23-25 . . So if the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in tongues, and some who do not understand or some unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your mind?

The conclusion to draw is that the gift of tongues should be put to use sensibly and intelligently.

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[fuego]

If he is, he sure don't look it! I should look so good at his age! LOL

Did you take a look at the video? Is he the same Ken Stewart?

Just looked at it. That's definitely him. Must be in his mid to late 60s or 70s at least. He was dean when I was there.

[Colonel]

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● 1Cor 14:4 . . He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself,

The above is true of someone with the actual gift of tongues only after they've first obtained the ability to understand the strange words coming out of their mouth.

There is no mention in the chapter of a need for interpretation except in a church setting where tongues are spoken as a public message.

[Colonel]

Just looked at it. That's definitely him. Must be in his mid to late 60s at least. He was dean when I was there.

A very young dean ?

[Colonel]

http://drkenstewart.com/

http://www.vineyardfinancial.net/team/ken-stewart

According to the latter page, Ken Stewart must be in his seventies. 48 years of marriage, 50+ years of full time ministry.

[Valiant Woman]

Just looked at it. That's definitely him. Must be in his mid to late 60s or 70s at least. He was dean when I was there.

They have Sunday Church services at 3pm, so as not to take people from their local Church. I respect them for that. I've been attending since Late February & I attended their 5 day Convention. Len and Kathy Mink were two of the speakers, with Len speaking most of the days.

The first Saturday of each month they hold healing service. Joe Jordan specifically prays for and lay hands on people with hip and knee (but not limited to) issues. My left leg was shorter than my right one causing hip pain. After he prayed and laid hands on me, it evened out. Truly a phenomenal ministry.

[Nikos]

Yet not even you are old enough to have seen and mingled with Pentecostals 100 years ago.

[Colonel]

And Fuego is 61 years old, by the way.