) Do you believe that speaking in tongues is required for salvation?

May 8, '13, 7:27 pm

ltwin  Regular Member   Join Date: November 9, 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,611 Religion: Pentecostal

Re: Ask a Pentecostal Quote: Originally Posted by Steveabrous  1) Do you believe that speaking in tongues is required for salvation? No. See post number 47 on page 4 for more information! Quote: Originally Posted by Steveabrous  Or gives you a better relationship with Jesus then someone who doesn't? I don't believe that. I believe it helps me in my prayer life. Quote: Originally Posted by Steveabrous  Because Paul said not all will speak in tongues, and that it is the least of the gifts. Paul said, "Now I want you all to speak in tongues" (1 Cor. 14:5) later in that chapter (verses 23-25) he gives two hypothetical scenarios, one where the entire church was speaking in tongues and one where the entire church was prophesying. To me, this indicates that Paul thought it was at least possible that everyone a local congregation would possess vocal gifts. If it wasn't possible, why make use of this hypothetical situation? And Paul does not say that tongues are the least of the gifts. He said uninterpreted tongues within a congregational setting could not edify an entire congregation and so should not be done. Quote: Originally Posted by Steveabrous  2) of all the gifts of the holy spirit why is speaking in tongues the only one that has to be "taught" as many churches hold classes to teach people how to speak in tongues. Speaking in tongues doesn't have to be taught. In fact, it can't be. Tongues are a gift from God. "Teaching" someone to speak in tongues is unbiblical and impossible. It is possible to teach people to make sounds, but it is not possible to "teach" someone to pray in the spirit. Gifts cannot be taught, only imparted. __________________ Let your love be my companion In the war against my pride. Long to break all vain obsession Till you're all that I desire.