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Curtis

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Do you know what type of "sign" tongues are? This is actually speaking of the individual tongues of Mark 16.

Tongues aren’t a sign for believers, because they follow those who believe.

They don’t need to seek signs, signs follow them.
 
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Truman

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I don't believe that... I think way too much emphasis is placed on the GIFTS... and not enough on SERVING others.... the gifts follow the need... and God is in control of it all.
"I seek Your face and not Your hand...and Your wish is my command!" - David Ruis
 

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I don't believe that... I think way too much emphasis is placed on the GIFTS... and not enough on SERVING others.... the gifts follow the need... and God is in control of it all.
Amen!
 

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I believe that when I speak in tongues, it is the Holy Spirit at work!
Indeed. You would be correct. Even the enemy will flee at the sound of these words. And yes they can be spoken, or prayed or sung, from under the bed. Peal these words back a bit, and it can easily be seen, whom it is, that planted the seed for the current disbelief. Imagine for a moment, how many battles could be won, how many people could be set free, how many people would be healed by a church(His Church) praying as One in The Spirit.
 

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Indeed. You would be correct. Even the enemy will flee at the sound of these words. And yes they can be spoken, or prayed or sung, from under the bed. Peal these words back a bit, and it can easily be seen, whom it is, that planted the seed for the current disbelief. Imagine for a moment, how many battles could be won, how many people could be set free, how many people would be healed by a church(His Church) praying as One in The Spirit.
Warring tongues are most effective!
 
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Blessings in Christ Jesus to all!
And this is how I received the Gift of Tongues.

1. Believe it is The Lord's will for you to have this gift.(Faith)
2. Go ask Him in prayer for this gift. (Let your petition be known to God)
3.Thank Him for giving you this gift.(Faith)
4. Now go out do something you have never done.
This Gift was there all along as He was there all along.
Hope someone hears this. I thank Paul Christensen for this, as he is a good teacher concerning the gift of tongues.
 

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Do you know what type of "sign" tongues are? This is actually speaking of the individual tongues of Mark 16.
New tongues is all I get out of that. I don’t know if that means earthly language or language of angels. I love your avatar by the way. I live in the woods and want one of those things for a pet. Domesticate Raccoons Now!!!
 

Truman

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These rhetorical questions by Paul in Scripture (1 Cor 12:29,30) are sufficient proof that tongues are NOT for all:
Are all apostles? NO
are all prophets? NO
are all teachers? NO
are all workers of miracles? NO
Have all the gifts of healing? NO
do all speak with tongues? NO
do all interpret? NO

If tongues are not for all then it means that tongues are not a sign that people are "Spirit-filled".
"Prove they are not for everybody...you can't. Just like I can't prove they are for everybody. Don't believe me? Prove me wrong!" - A full quote and not just a partial one that promotes your agenda would be nice. :)
 

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If you want me, I'll be under my bed...praying in tongues! :p
Perhaps a good place to simply talk with God. We have what God has given us. People too often do not want to discuss things but rather to insist on things. God is the only One always in a place where He could insist if He would but...

"God is not a man..." Numb 23:19
 
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Perhaps a good place to simply talk with God. We have what God has given us. People too often do not want to discuss things but rather to insist on things. God is the only One always in a place where He could insist if He would but...

"God is not a man..." Numb 23:19
Why discuss when it's easier to promote one's agenda by twisting another's words than face the uncomfortable prospect of change!
 
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Why discuss when it's easier to promote one's agenda by twisting another's words than face the uncomfortable prospect of change!
Unfortunately there is too much truth in your words that many men will not hear or consider! Maybe you are also speaking in an unknown tongue even now... unknown to many men, anyway. What does God think about it?

Help us dear Lord!
 
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Unfortunately there is too much truth in your words that many men will not hear or consider! Maybe you are also speaking in an unknown tongue even now... unknown to many men, anyway. What does God think about it?

Help us dear Lord!
Amen!
 
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