[Faith-talk] Speaking in Tongues

Mon Jun 6 15:28:23 UTC 2011

Well for one I appreciate all the comments and the discussion. I do believe
that debate has its purposes. For instance, Paul debated with Agrippa and in
Acts 26:28, I think it is, Agrippa tells Paul that he has almost convinced
him that Christianity is real. I think, however, that we need to be mindful
of Proverbs 26:4-5 which tells us how to handle debate. We should not debate
simply for the purpose of trying to exercise our beliefs over another. The
scriptures tell us to answer a fool according to his folly lest he become
wise in his own conceit and the scripture also tells us not to answer a fool
according to his folly lest we become just like him.

I'm not calling anyone a fool.

It is clear that we are going to differ on opinions. Does this make one
right and the other wrong? No, I don't believe so.

What I do believe though is that if we present a united front, we will win
more people to Christ than we will if we operate in dissention and division.

Is my salvation based on whether I believe in the trinity or not? Absolutely
not. Is my salvation guaranteed on the basis of whether I believe in
speaking in tongues or not? Absolutely not.

Is my salvation based on my belief in Christ Jesus and His atonement for my
sins. You better believe it.

We say that we don't support a principle if it is not clearly spelled out in
the Bible. The world glosalalia is not written in the word. It is derived
from two words and was first used by Frederick William Farar in 1879. Does
this mean that speaking in tongues has no merit? I don't believe this is the
case.

I will ask one question here.

We read that speaking in tongues is evidence of being filled with the Holy
Spirit. Evidence to whom? Does God need evidence that we are filled with the
Holy Spirit? I think God already knows that. So, who is the evidence for? If
we are not to be respecter of persons then who is the evidence for?

I believe that speaking in tongues is a gift. I also believe that there is a
difference between speaking in tongues and speaking in an unknown language.
Do I believe that a person who does not speak in tongues is not filled with
the Holy Spirit? No, I don't believe that. I believe that some may not have
the gift of tongues and are filled with the Holy Spirit. Could I be wrong?
Possibly. Could I be right? Possibly. Will I know the answer to these
questions when I see through a glass clearly. Yep.

Peace and blessings!

-----Original Message-----
From: faith-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:faith-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of Joshua Lester
Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 9:40 AM
To: Faith-talk,for the discussion of faith and religion
Subject: Re: [Faith-talk] Speaking in Tongues

Thank you Nikki.
I hope what I've said, doesn't come across, the way Ms Mentink, says it
does.
That's not the spirit I want to display.
I just believe, that if Kirt has the right to put his T I video, on
the list, this message should be allowed, as well.
I love everyone, on this list.
May God bless everyone of you, and remember, you can't lose for
winning, when God is on your side.
Blessings, Joshua

On 6/6/11, Nikki <daizies304 at comcast.net> wrote:
>     I have a voice and wish to be heard.
> Joshua, I believe, is merely informing, educating.
> When has he told you he has the only Truth?
> The Truth is in the Holy Bible and if you can't accept it, it's your own
> fault.
> Joshua gives Bible verses to prove a point, that's the way I see things
> here.
> I came on the list two months ago, looking for answers, but all that was
> here was argument and debate.
> I'm sorry, sounds a bit childish to me.
> I'm ready to unsubscribe if things don't lighten up.
> God bless you all.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Alan Wheeler
> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 8:25 AM
> To: 'Faith-talk,for the discussion of faith and religion'
> Subject: Re: [Faith-talk] Speaking in Tongues
>
> I second this, Linda.
> Joshua, please stop talking as though you, and only you know the whole
> truth. It really isn't conducive to peaceful, productive discussion on
this
> list.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: faith-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:faith-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Linda Mentink
> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 8:00 AM
> To: faith-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Faith-talk] Speaking in Tongues
>
> I don't have time to read all the messages that have come in.
> However, in first Corinthians 13 Paul says that toungues shall cease.
> Somewhere, maybe there, he said it is better to seek the greater gifts, or
> something like that. And, since they're gifts of the Spirit, they're given
> to us by God.
>
> Joshua, you have a hard time listening to others. Please stop trying to
> press your points. You think, or you come across like you think, that
you're
> the only one here who has the whole truth. I say again, please stop.
>
> Gotta go!
>
> Blessings,
>
> Linda
>
>
>
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