The subject of tongues is a matter of much discussion, but aside from the physical reference to man's tongue, it always means speech and languages in the Bible (Acts 2:1-11). Any thought of "angel tongues" or other mystical language is a perversion of Scripture---note: 1 Cor. 13:1 refers to the truth, eloquence, etc. of angels, not a special un-known language; and these things appear to be a work of Satan to confuse the saints, divide, and scatter God's testimony.
A quotation from the paper PENTECOSTALISM IN BRIEF states:
"8. Believers need to understand church history, and also see that speaking in many tongues (languages) in the church was one of the sign gifts given during the transition from Judaism that ended ---was not generally needed (Acts 2:4-8). Occasionally we see assemblies today where several languages are spoken, and that is the thought in 1Corinthians 14. Likewise, the special acts of healing ended, though God will always heal as He pleases; and we ought to pray for it (James 5:14), and always as the Lord prayed (Matt.26:39). It is not our business to be occupied with miracles and signs, though God is not limited. Acts 2:42 is the calling for the church."
The reader ought to see the paper mentioned above, to understand more fully how Satan has raised up a tool or instrument to use in opposing God's testimony. This evil of so-called "pentecostalism" is spreading rapidly among Christians everywhere, who some suppose it to be a good thing God is using to unify believers, but is surely just the opposite and contrary to the mind of God.
The expectation of God is that we mature and learn to discern the Word of God, and move on from the foundations (1 Cor.13:11).
- R. DeWitt, 12/03; rev. 1/06
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