What Did You Say? (2)

For one who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God; for no one understands, but in his spirit he speaks mysteries.  1 Corinthians 14:2  NASB Mysteries – Paul writes these words to the Corinthians.  He never speaks of this subject in other letters.  What was it about the Corinthian audience that motivated Paul to…

What Did You Say? (1)

For one who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God; for no one understands, but in his spirit he speaks mysteries.  1 Corinthians 14:2  NASB No one understands – Paul’s remark about speaking in tongues fuels great debate.  Some denominations of Christianity consider the practice obsolete, ending with the age of the apostles.  Others…

Child’s Play

Brethren, do not be children in your thinking; yet in evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature. 1 Corinthians 14:20  NASB Thinking be mature – So what about speaking in tongues?  Ah, such a divisive question.  Some believe this manifestation of spiritual ecstasy is an essential step in full fellowship.  Some believe it…