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Originally Posted by OneAccord
Thanks, Bro. And it is because of your last sentence (I've bolded) why I believe Paul does, in fact, make distinction in tongues. We use the terms "unknown', "other" interchangably and that is okay. Paul did as well, but it all becomes confusing. For the sake of clarification, we should make the distinction between the different operations of tongues. A careful study of Pauls writing shows that, in reality, he did just that.
What we see on the Day of Pentecost is, in fact, just what Paul calls "divers kinds of tongues". Not only did those who recieve the Holy Ghost speak with "other tongues" (what we call the initial evidence)- but they also spoke in "unknown togues (i.e., "prayer language") and, "Prophetic tongues". Moreso than all, "prophetic tongues". Remember- Peter said the events of the Upper Room was a direct fulfillment of Joel's prophecy. Joels said, specifically, And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: Act 2:18 Note the word "prophesy". Speaking in "other togues" and in "unknown tongues" is not prophecy. The many different nationalities present said Act 2:8 And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born? What they were hearing was the gift of "divers kinds of tongues" in action. They were hearing, in their own language, prophetic utterances in tongues, which fulfilled Joel's prophecy.
Great discussion, BTW. |
Yes, it is a great discussion - the type that I normally stay out of, but couldn't resist this time, lol!
However, I do have to ask this question - you imply that on the Day of Pentecost, all three types of tongues were in operation, did I understand correctly?
If so, I'd like to know your basis for this premise, since the Bible doesn't make the distinction.
THanks!
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