Speaking in Tongues: God's Gift for Gospel Proclamation
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Larry Fraser discusses the biblical account of speaking in tongues and its implications for modern practices and church edification.
March, 15, 2026 When 3,000 People Heard the Gospel in Their Own Language In an upper room in Jerusalem, something extraordinary happened. After Jesus' ascension, 120-plus disciples waited as instructed—then experienced a sound like rushing wind and tongues of fire. When filled with the Holy Spirit, they began speaking in languages they'd never learned, allowing devout Jews from numerous nations to hear the gospel in their native tongues. But here's where things get complicated (and controversial). The speaker contrasts this biblical account with modern televangelist practices, recalling a charismatic service where hundreds left disappointed when they didn't speak in tongues as promised. According to Scripture, tongues were simply known languages—not ecstatic utterances—that served as signs to unbelievers and demonstrated apostolic authority. Paul actually prioritized prophecy over tongues because it edifies the entire church body rather than just the individual. Using musical analogies, Paul argued that speaking without interpretation serves no purpose. Even though Paul himself spoke in tongues more than others, he valued five understandable words above thousands in unknown…
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