"I don't speak in tongues but I have the Holy Spirit in me" - Francis Chan at Onething 2015
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- The Holy Spirit guided the preacher "Francis Chan" to say these words in Onething Conference 2015, it was about how to be ONE in the body of christ is the most important than any spiritual gift - Translated to Arabic
I'm so appreciative of his honesty. We don't all have the same gifts and many of us who have prayed to receive the gifts of tongues have not received it, not due to lack of trust or faith, but because God is the One who decides which unique gifts bring Him glory in each of us as the Body. Many parts, but One Body of Christ.
dont pray 4 the gift it is diff than the sign
“Tongues” means language. Like my native tongue is English. It’s not some blabbering gibberish that nobody understands. Read the miracle of tongues in acts. It says every man heard the apostles speak in their own language. So it would be like if I spoke English, and you only spoke Spanish. God would allow for me to preach you the gospel, I’m speaking the words in English but you’re hearing the gospel in Spanish. Does that make sense?
Whether i speak in tongues or not! what matters is that whatever i do, i will do it in the name of the Lord Jesus.. Give glory to God in everything u do..
That's is Faith bro God bless you 🙏
but u want 2 because ur not saved unless u do
@FaReal WitIt 1 corinthians 12:29-30 " Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret? "
Tongues is not a salvational issue.
@@User-og1te Corinthians was written to saved people. Acts 2, 10 and 19 shows what the Spirit does in UNSAVED people.
@@User-og1te fool. this passage is talking about the GIFT of different kinds of tongues which is different than the sign of speaking in tongues
1 cor 12:10 to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues,[a] and to still another the interpretation of tongues.
if you dont speak in tongues, youre not saved
Mark 16:16-18
16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. 17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; 18 they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.”
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Thank you so much! I honestly feel rejected by Christians because I cannot speak in tongues. I will not fake it. But the Holy Spirit has manifested in other ways in my life. He lives inside me and I'm doing my best everyday to be obedient. Amen
AMEN 🙌
@lornawest3251... *Yes, you should definitely not fake it...wait on the Lord to speak through you. But until you speak in tongues the Holy Spirit does not live inside you, He might be around you...but definitely not inside you. Keep seeking for the Holy Spirit to be inside you...ask him to save you.*
Father, thank you for Francis Chan.
We just need the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit will give us the gifts we need. Bible clearly says that not everyone will have the same gifts. I love your Fire for our Heavenly Father. Thank you, Francis, Chan.
Yes, Amen 🙌💯🙌
How do you know you have the Holy Spirit?
Seek the savior, not the gift!
THE GIFT IS THE SAVIOUR MOE
JESUS IS THE HOLY GHOST
THE GIFT OF THE HOLY GHOST HAPPENS TO BE FOR SALVATION, SO YES GOD WANTS YOU TO SEEK THE GIFT
***We're supposed to eagerly desire the GREATER gifts...prophecy (speaking God's truth) and teaching.
that is not what the scripture says .
He is the gift Moe.. when you get the holy ghost you get Jesus and salvation begins for you.acts two.. is the beginning after someone bellieves
the gift of the holy ghost is not the gift of tongues.. one is for salvation and one is interpreted for the church for edification
This deeply comforts me because I have prayed and desired this gift so long and still want it .
the gift and the sign r diff
“Tongues” means language. Like my native tongue is English. It’s not some blabbering gibberish that nobody understands. Read the miracle of tongues in acts. It says every man heard the apostles speak in their own language. So it would be like if I spoke English, and you only spoke Spanish. God would allow for me to preach you the gospel, I’m speaking the words in English but you’re hearing the gospel in Spanish. Does that make sense?
1 Cor 14:2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit.
Only answering the “blabbering gibberish” bit..
This guy is honest and real whether you agree with him or not
Of all the occasions that The Saviour Jesus Christ healed people - Miracles- HE didn’t speak in tongues. The Holy Spirit is God’s Spirit and maybe some people have the gift of speaking in sounds that aren’t intelligibly known - meaning established languages: English Swahili or Spanish etc. Speaking in tongues edifies the speaker of the unintelligible sounds not the hearer/s. If anyone can speak in an unintelligible “tongue” ok. However, biblically no one is saved by speaking in tongues. Simple faith in Jesus Christ, HIS perfect sinless blood cleanses us and saves us, it’s that simple. God Bless you all
This issue should not divide us as believers, but it’s worrying when a soul expresses uncertainty about their salvation because they don’t speak in tongues - It shouldn’t be an issue at all, if we read God’s word - The Holy Bible. Believing in Jesus Christ is what saves us, nothing that we can offer, absolutely nothing. The Lord made it simple for us - HE gave us free will to believe or not to believe. it’s a decision to believe the Gospel not an emotion. This message is meant for anyone who is unsure of their salvation ; they may think if they don’t speak in tongues they’re not really saved. You are saved if you believe with all your heart.
That's how the truth is my brother
yea but ur not saved unless u speak in tongues
@@farealwitit7947 where does it say that in scripture?
Well he is just plainly/straightforwardly/truthfully sharing what scripture says about tongues, so what's there to disagree wirh
I don’t speak or pray in tongue but I know God is with me because He has helped me to overcome so many things and I’m staying this way that I want to please the Lord and I love the Lord and I’m belong to the Lord so I’m not gonna let someone’s assuming words get in my head, the Lord didn’t tell me He wouldn’t be with me if I seek Him He will be with me
I don’t know who this man it’s my first time ever seeing this, but this was truly beautiful to me because I’ve talked about this before a little bit on the Internet that I grew up in the church that emphasized speaking in tongues, and if you didn’t speak in tongues, then you weren’t really a follower of Christ you were really like nobody. And I believed that until I grew up and I read the Bible for myself and not what I was taught, and one of the first things I asked was why is everybody talking about you have speak in tongues to go to heaven and the Bible does not say that. The Bible says that it’s a gift and that not all people get this gift, everybody gets different gifts. Romans 10:9-10
9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved
1 Cor. 14:27-28 "if any speak in a tongue, let there be two or at most three and each in turn and let someone interpret. But if there is no one to interpret, let each of them keep silent in church and speak to himself and to God!" Oh, what a beautiful gift this is yet not everyone was given this particular gift! The Holy Spirit can and does encompass those who submit to His authority! That would include those who don't have this gift of tongues! Praise Jesus!
Thank you so much. I don't speak in tongues. It has become so important in my college Christian fellowship. I have not achieved much in my life and what I have is by the amazing grace of God. I have been rejected as a sinner. This speaks straight to my heart. So thankful for honest people! ☺ so thankful God showed me an answer to my question.
Hai my sister Gifty grace, remember me? So now we talking here,only both of us.. I want to share this with you, i read your comment i hve seen you have problem to speak in tougues pray..
Im not forcing you ,i just want you bring your bible, find this church , "True Jesus church"
Ask them whatever you want, you will get the answer that you never heard before..
This is my humble opinion , Halleluyah.
The gift of speaking in tongues is not what the disciples experienced on the Day of Pentecost. Paul, in 1 Corinthians 14:26-27 explains how when the *gift* of tongues is operating, there are only two or three taking turns and another interprets.
On the Day of Pentecost they *all* spoke in tongues at once 120 people, *not* two or three and *not* taking turns.
Lastly, Jesus Christ(Yehoshua HaMoshiach in Hebrew) said in Mark 16 that to speak in tongues all you need to do is believe. I ask you to just surrender yourself wholly and completely to the Lord. Ask Him to speak through you and He will. He is not a respect or of persons and there is nothing you need to do but believe Him.
Remember, it’s not a task for you to accomplish. It is simply allowing the Holy Ghost to manifest in you.
Id like to give my testimony. So many years ago I asked Jesus into my life as my LORD and savior. At that moment I felt peace. Slowly he started to give me understanding and gave me scriptures in my mind at certain situations. He taught me the truth and revealed to me the falsehood of the Catholic church. I would also get bible verses when I would randomly open the bible and I thought this was the Holy spirit. When at times I would speak to someone about God I would feel a warmth over my shoulders. So I felt this was the Holy Spirit but I'd like to tell you that the baptism in the Holy Spirit is different. You get an inflowing of the Holy Spirit which outflows in speaking in tongues or prophecy. The warmth I previously had when the Holy Spirit I believe touched me was now inside me. I felt the warmth in my chest and rising upto my mouth as I spoke in tongues. Initially it was only syllables but slowly it started to become more and more words. So I believe that although I had been touched by the Holy Spirit and had the guidance of God, I had not had the Holy Spirit inside my temple (body) as I now have. I pray this May encourage any of you reading to seek the baptism in the Holy Spirit with all your heart with the evidence of prophesying or speaking in tongues. I've seen this video some time before I received the Holy Spirit baptism with evidence of tongues and I was decieved to be lazy and not seek it. It is good to hear comforting messages but we must be careful we don't compromise on what we need. We need the Holy Spirit living inside us to guide us. Seek the Holy Spirit baptism with all seriousness because Jesus is coming extreamly soon. You don't have to go to anyone to lay hands on you but with faith pray, place your own hands on your head (i did this) and beg with all your heart for Jesus to fill you as he promised he would to his believers. Do not give up. The enemy does not want people to speak in tongues because praying in the Spirit is powerful against the works of evil and demons.
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I truly pray for everyone to please seek this with all your heart. Pray spend time in front of Jesus doing nothing but wanting to hear from him. He will guide you.
@@MG-qm8if praise God for you and bless you for this powerful testimony
ur not saved unless u speak in tongues
amen brother. I have the gift of tongues and 100% agree with this message. I started out in a Pentecostal Church, but then the HOLY SPIRIT started to reject the doctrine of needing the gift of tongues in order to be saved. I fell away from the church and at that point, had never read the Bible for myself, and only went off of what I was taught in the church. Years past, and I finally began studying and reading the word for myself- I read 1 Cor 12-14 and it validated what the spirit was convicting me of; and that is how the church has abused this gift, that Paul oh so clearly spoke about in 1 Cor (the book of correction). Thank Lord for blessing me the gift of tongues, but even more, thank you Lord for giving me understanding, wisdom, and discernment concerning gifts. 🙏🏼
I 100% agree but I wouldn’t call that a Pentecostal teaching. I don’t know any Pentecostal who believes that you have to speak in tounges to be saved.
I've been in Pentecost my whole life and never heard that tongues which we believe is the initial EVIDENCE of the Holy Ghost infilling, is necessary for salvation though it IS necessary to empower the believer and its God's will that we be filled with His Spirit. Thank God for that Pentecostal power that still exists today. Some people seek the baptism of the Holy Ghost for years before they get it. If you don't have it, don't give up!
Champ 4 Christ Dont u mean it’s not necessary for salvation lol
@@josiaha723 lol is that not what I said?
Champ 4 Christ No. Ik u didn’t mean to say it but u accidentally did. U might want to edit your comment though :)
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. .Romans 8:26-27
Thank you so much for your honesty Pastor Francis Chan!
Every born again Christian has the Holy Spirit. We receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit and usually the sign is speaking in other tongues.
I belong to a Christian association where almost everyone prayed in tongues. I felt somehow bad and intimidated (before I started speaking in tongues) during prayers when everyone around me would be praying in tongues and I'll be praying in English and I thought, why don't I also pray in tongues? I asked God for the gift, I fasted, brothers and sisters prayed with me but yet I didn't speak in tongues.
I later physically received the gift of tongues 7 years after I genuinely gave my life to Christ. I believe the gift is for every Christian. The initial experience differ from person to person too(some people burst out in tongues, others say few syllables).
But we are all Children of God and what should bind us together is Love and not only spiritual gifts.
As a 22 year old college student (who has been filled with the Holy Spirit and speaks in tongues) I believe EVERY person can be filled with the Holy Spirit and everyone can speak in tongues! But I also believe that when you seek the "gift" over seeking MORE of GOD then you won't be filled. God knows the hearts of his people and wants everyone to receive what He has promised! He knows who to give his heavenly language to. I'm praying that one day Francis Chan will be baptized with the Holy Spirit! God knows his heart!
I believe anyone can speak in tongues, but I also think it's just really bad theology to say someone doesn't have the Holy Spirit in them if they don't. And of course, there are some people who don't speak in tongues who show more character than some who do, so "speaking in tongues" in itself isn't necessarily a good measure of somebody's walk with Christ. I love Francis' heart, he's a good guy.
Jonathan Brenneman I agree. too much emphasis is placed on it these days.
I have been speaking in tongues for well over 40 years and attended hundreds of meeting in which tongues were expressed and I have never heard anyone say that someone did not have the Holy Spirit if they did not speak in tongues. If you read this forum closely it is obvious that those of us that speak in tongues by and large are not saying it here. However, those that don't are saying that those of us who do are deceived, duped, unlearned, mentally deranged, influenced by demons, etc. So, I ask you, who is the most critical and judgmental?
Jonathan Brenneman
You said "I believe anyone can speak in tongues, but I also think it's just really bad theology to say someone doesn't have the Holy Spirit in them if they don't. And of course, there are some people who don't speak in tongues who show more character than some who do, so "speaking in tongues" in itself isn't necessarily a good measure of somebody's walk with Christ. I love Francis' heart, he's a good guy.
My comment *If a person have not spoken in tongues, they definitely do NOT have the Holy Spirit and if any man have not the Spirit of Christ they are NONE of his.*
Stace Webler
You said "The Jimmy Swaggart ministries make that claim.
Gabriel Swaggart was telling some story about a young woman speaking of getting saved and she told him that she believes that she has the baptism of the Holy Spirit and she just doesn't speak in tongues. Gabriel told her that she did not have the HS and that you have to speak in tongues.
My comment *If a person have not spoken in tongues, they definitely do NOT have the Holy Spirit and if any man have not the Spirit of Christ they are NONE of his*
@@jimbuford4147 what are you talking about ...I hear it alot if you don't speak In tongues your not holy gy filled..I have a cousin who speaks in tongues but she is mean!! She talks about people..I don't get it though
Too many Christians are putting pressure on other Christians to speak in tongues. I get that it's a wonderful experience and possibly life changing, and builds one up and when interpreted can build the church up as well. But not having the gift of tongues doesn't make one less of a Christian than those who have that particular gift. What should be the real life changing experience is understanding the love of God that sent Jesus to die for us and to receive Christ as our LORD and SAVIOUR. Speaking of building up the church...has anyone here heard of an interpretation of the tongues lately? I would love to know what the message is from the heavenly language.
yes amen to that its GIFT some recieve the gift of mercy or hospitality, discernment, word of knowledge prophecy and its spoken as not the most important of gifts by Paul so embrace your gifts and dont be doubting your salvation because you recieved other gifts instead!!!!
Lay Ramos I agree that the gift of tongues is not the gift of the Spirit, but a gift of the Spirit; therefore, I agree that not everyone has that gift, but other gifts. There are many gifts that the Holy Spirit has. Gift of tongues is one of them, but the actions that you generally see among professed Christians today is not the biblical gift of tongues. It is jibberish and brings confusion and chaos. If you read Acts 2 carefully, it mentions that the tongues (languages) that they were speaking were all familiar languages. Also you will understand that the purpose of speaking in tongues is to carry the message of the gospel to all the world.
I think you have explained that well
that's right Lay indeed
Suse Wyllie Thats is very true.
There are probably millions of Christians in charismatic churches who have the Holy Spirit but dont speak in tongues.... but they're afraid to admit it. God Bless this man for being honest.
Thank you so much for this. For years I've known that the Holy Spirit is in me but i worried about not having the gift of speaking in tongues. I needed this video. I am ok with Jesus my wondeful Saviour
1 Corinthians 12:29-30King James Version (KJV)
29 Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?
30 Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?
We have gifts but not all is for only one person. That's the reason there is a body, head is the Christ.
John joshua Camat
You said "1 Corinthians 12:29-30King James Version (KJV)
29 Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?
30 Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?
We have gifts but not all is for only one person. That's the reason there is a body, head is the Christ.
My comment *Yet, you didn't notice the difference in what Jesus said from what Paul said.*
*Jesus said in Mark.**16:17** these SIGNS shall follow THEM THAT BELIEVE. Them that believe refers to ALL THEM THAT SAY THEY BELIEVE.*
*Paul said in 1 Cor concerning Spiritual GIFTS/ NOT spiritual SIGNS, but spiritual GIFTS, they are not for all. Have all the GIFTS of healing, do all speak with tongues, do all interpret?*
*Clearly Paul is speaking about the 9 GIFTS of the Spirit listed in 1 Cor.12:8-10, which has nothing to do with the SIGN Jesus spoke of in Mark.**16:17** which is for ALL THEM THAT SAY THEY BELIEVE.*
*There is a difference between the SIGN of speaking in tongues which is for ALL and the GIFT of divers kind of tongues which is NOT for all.*
The gift of speaking in tongues is not what the disciples experienced on the Day of Pentecost. Paul, in 1 Corinthians 14:26-27 explains how when the *gift* of tongues is operating, there are only two or three taking turns and another interprets.
On the Day of Pentecost they *all* spoke in tongues at once 120 people, *not* two or three and *not* taking turns.
Lastly, Jesus Christ(Yehoshua HaMoshiach in Hebrew) said in Mark 16 that to speak in tongues all you need to do is believe. I ask you to just surrender yourself wholly and completely to the Lord. Ask Him to speak through you and He will. He is not a respector of persons and there is nothing you need to do but believe Him.
Remember, it’s not a task for you to accomplish. It is simply allowing the Holy Ghost to manifest in you.
Thank you I wrote that down in my journal 😊😇🥰
This article also backs up what Francis Chan spoke in this video :)
the gift is diff than the sign
When we have questions, we turn to God's word for answers... The bible teaches us, that that not everyone will have the same gifts.
Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.
1 Corinthians 12:7-11
Peggi Underwood The gift of speaking in tongues is not what the disciples experienced on the Day of Pentecost. Paul, in 1 Corinthians 14:26-27 explains how when the *gift* of tongues is operating, there are only two or three taking turns and another interprets.
On the Day of Pentecost they *all* spoke in tongues at once 120 people, *not* two or three and *not* taking turns.
Lastly, Jesus Christ(Yehoshua HaMoshiach in Hebrew) said in Mark 16 that to speak in tongues all you need to do is believe. I ask you to just surrender yourself wholly and completely to the Lord. Ask Him to speak through you and He will. He is not a respect or of persons and there is nothing you need to do but believe Him.
Remember, it’s not a task for you to accomplish. It is simply allowing the Holy Ghost to manifest in you.
Id like to give my testimony. So many years ago I asked Jesus into my life as my LORD and savior. At that moment I felt peace. Slowly he started to give me understanding and gave me scriptures in my mind at certain situations. He taught me the truth and revealed to me the falsehood of the Catholic church. I would also get bible verses when I would randomly open the bible and I thought this was the Holy spirit. When at times I would speak to someone about God I would feel a warmth over my shoulders. So I felt this was the Holy Spirit but I'd like to tell you that the baptism in the Holy Spirit is different. You get an inflowing of the Holy Spirit which outflows in speaking in tongues or prophecy. The warmth I previously had when the Holy Spirit I believe touched me was now inside me. I felt the warmth in my chest and rising upto my mouth as I spoke in tongues. Initially it was only syllables but slowly it started to become more and more words. So I believe that although I had been touched by the Holy Spirit and had the guidance of God, I had not had the Holy Spirit inside my temple (body) as I now have. I pray this May encourage any of you reading to seek the baptism in the Holy Spirit with all your heart with the evidence of prophesying or speaking in tongues. I've seen this video some time before I received the Holy Spirit baptism with evidence of tongues and I was decieved to be lazy and not seek it. It is good to hear comforting messages but we must be careful we don't compromise on what we need. We need the Holy Spirit living inside us to guide us. Seek the Holy Spirit baptism with all seriousness because Jesus is coming extreamly soon. You don't have to go to anyone to lay hands on you but with faith pray, place your own hands on your head (i did this) and beg with all your heart for Jesus to fill you as he promised he would to his believers. Do not give up. The enemy does not want people to speak in tongues because praying in the Spirit is powerful against the works of evil and demons.
This playlist will help you:
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This talk by Derek prince too:
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Pray along with this person if you feel led to:
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I truly pray for everyone to please seek this with all your heart. Pray spend time in front of Jesus doing nothing but wanting to hear from him. He will guide you.
but the gifts and the sign r diff
THANK YOU Francis Chan for preaching the Gospel with love, humility and truth.
What so many people commenting don't realize is that when Paul is referring to not all speaking in tongues, that's for public ministry. All are capable to receive the gift of tongues for private prayer. John Bevere has a whole series on the Holy Spirit and he goes more into this. Check it out!
In 1 Corinthians 12:30, Paul clearly states that not everyone has been given the gift of tongues.
What's depressing for me is that soo many professing Christians are comfortable staying in error. I love Francis Chan.
Lazarusrizing Paul was saying a pectorical question do all have the Holy Ghost ? Is what he is basically saying tounges is the initial evedance gifts come after if he permits
Do we all have the gift of healing? Do we all have the ability to speak in unknown languages? Do we all have the ability to interpret unknown languages? Of course not! So you should earnestly desire the most helpful gifts. But now let me show you a way of life that is best of all.
1 Corinthians 12:30-31 NLT
Cool thanks I was worried 😯 about that because I am a spirit filled Christian that has never spoke in tounges
If you've never spoken in tongues then you've never been filled with the holy spirit scripture specifically States and that's two x 10 and x 19 that speaking in tongues with the initial evidence and proof to the unbeliever that you have been filled with the Holy Spirit so if you do not speak in tongues you therefore have nothing filled with the Holy Spirit in order to be filled with the Holy Spirit you have to be baptized in Jesus name and ask for the Holy Spirit to come upon you ask for that gift that is what happened to me that is what happened to my whole family we spoke after being baptized in Jesus name and receiving the Holy Ghost he began speaking in tongues immediately you cannot interpret the Bible the way you want to interpret it is not up for private interpretation
@@theunsettled5683 The proof is the Fruit of the Spirit. The world knows us by our Love for one another. If you speak in tongues they are going to think you are crazy! Other religions do chants all the time.
when I first saw this video ..I thought he just speaking scrap ..when I am changed ..I felt like man he's speaking out of his heart .. this is truth .. gifts shouldn't seperate brothers .. for all the law is hanging on love ..really he is bringing out that harmony between brothers .. he's so in love with everyone .i pray for God to forgive those who rejected him that they realise Chan's love for them ..my hugs for him ..love u Chan brother ..
I can so relate to this! I do not speak in tongues and I AM a born again Christian! I do however have the gift of prophecy, and teaching. The bible says that we are all part of the body of Christ and one body has many different parts. I have prayed for the gift of speaking in tongues but that is not something our Lord wants me to have. But to say I am not a true converted Christian is not biblical. I have had too many spiritual and divine interventions in my life not to have the Holy Spirit in me. I love how honest Francis Chan is-to say the truth is so important. It also helps others who may be going through the same thing. God bless you all!
AMEN...Let God continue to use each one of us with the gifts He has given us. I am so blessed with the simplicity of the way you minister the Word to us.
We all have different gifts thank you Francis for clearing that up in a lovely way.
the gift and the sign r diff
So glad i found this video I can't speak in tongues either and my church kept saying and praying I would but I cant and I won't fake it either I know the spirit is in me I felt the spirit move in me so many times so I'll take it God has a better plan for gifts for me than tongues if god wants it to happen he will make it happen
Tiffany Martin
You said "So glad i found this video I can't speak in tongues either and my church kept saying and praying I would but I cant and I won't fake it either I know the spirit is in me I felt the spirit move in me so many times so I'll take it God has a better plan for gifts for me than tongues if god wants it to happen he will make it happen
My comment *I glad that you will not fake it as so many people have been deceived into doing. They put a bunch of silly syllables together, and then they try to call that WICKEDNESS speaking in tongues, but that is not speaking in tongues.*
*When a person receives the REAL Holy Spirit the Holy Spirit will actually take over your tongue and (HE) the Holy Spirit will speak words out of your mouth using your tongue, it's never ever something you do yourself.*
*In saying all of that, speaking in tongues is very very real and it is the SIGN that you have the Holy Spirit. All you need to do is repent of all of your sins and ask God to save you same as how he saved the sinner Cornelius in the bible in Acts.**10:44**-46 and then keep praying, praising him, seeking him until he speaks words out of your mouth same as he did to them on the day of Pentecost Acts.2:4*
Acts.11
:[18] When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, *THEN hath God also to the Gentiles GRANTED REPENTANCE UNTO LIFE.*
*Repentance unto life is salvation, which Cornelius and his household was granted after they received the Holy Spirit speaking in tongues, in Acts.**10:44**-46*
I'm a Pentecostal who has been filled with the Holy ghost for almost 50 years. Speaking in tongues as the spirit flows is a precious gift and help I treasure. But although Billy Graham did not ever speak against it, he himself never did. Yet I admired him as much as anyone I ever knew, and the Holy ghost operating in and through his life and heart was seen for many years, by millions of people. The fruit of the spirit was abundant in his life. That's what we strive for. May God bless Bro.Frances as he continues to seek closeness to God, and let's leave how God answers that to Him.
Appreciate this clip for many reasons, one being that there is tangible love evident! Here's what I'm learning and hope this blesses someone else: God's timing is perfect in each journey!! Because each of our unique testimonies carry power and encouragement! For those desiring tongues, don't get discouraged. Keep pressing into our good Father in heaven...go after intimacy with His heart. Be a lover of His presence. When we value the giver, above the gifts, much flows from that place! I joyously received my heavenly language at 38 years young (I'm a PK who received Christ at 3 yrs old+ spent 37 yrs fired up, baptized in holy spirit--like Francis and SO many others!). The main thing is that we go hard after the Lord and always grow, always deepen our walk. :) Let's cheer eachother on where we are at--unity is how the world will know Jesus sent us. You are all so loved by the King!
"Father in Jesus name, I ask you bless my brothers and sisters who want a heavenly prayer language in your perfect timing for them. We ask for more, Holy spirit! We love you Jesus! Bring encouragement and healing to those the enemy has tried to shame, directly or through well intended believers, because they don't speak in tongues. We silence every voice of condemnation now in Jesus name! Release a fresh wave of unity among all believers so we can tear down the gates of hell and walk rooted in your perfect love! Move us to compassion and let us speak life everywhere we go! Amen & Amen."
Also, for people interested: (I'm not affiliated directly, but my family has been so blessed by the services!) There is a beautiful revival (one of many currently going on in USA & globally!) in San Marcos CA, since Jan 2016. Phenomenal worship, as well as The Word, The Spirit & unity are being preached, with many signs, wonders and miracles happening nightly. "The Fire & Glory Outpouring" on Jerame Nelson's CZcams page has a livestream link (7pm PST) and all previous meetings are archived. 🙌❤👑
In His love,
-CJ (using hubby's account)😉
I grew up in Evangelical churches. Some of the greatest Christians I know I have NEVER heard speak in tongues. Others I have. I've never thought anything less of the ones that do or don't. I think God gives each of us special gifts. I spoke in tongues as a teenager. But in my adult life, I've only spoken in tongues 2-3 times. The first time I spoke in tongues, I was standing in the back of a church (big summer camp thang), and I was looking at everyone speaking in tongues thinking they were all faking, they were just putting on a show. It really weirded me out. I didn't like it. Next thing I know, it OVERPOWERED me. My hands clinched into fists, my body was tingling from head to toe, and I spoke in tongues for over 10 minutes. I had no control over it. I cried for probably 15 minutes after that. I'm regrettably quite skeptical sometimes, but there was no denying this. God heard my thoughts, thinking everyone was faking it or acting like some fanatics, but I think I quietly asked him to allow me to speak in tongues if it was real, and he answered me by filling my entire body up with it LOL. To this day, almost 20 years later, I can not deny that happening to me. It was MIND-BLOWING. It was fantastic. But again, I don't think it says anything less of someone if they have never spoken in tongues.
Thanks for your honesty Francis, love you sir. Many of us speak in tongues, like the Corinthians we forget the giver and become proud. The point is to encourage ''right? to build up ''right? But let us all keep seeking the infilling and the gifts also. All for Jesus
the gift and the sign r diff
God bless you, Francis Chan. Keep seeking all the gifts of the Spirit, for I know you have the most excellent one already, "LOVE".
Thank you for setting me free from self condemnation
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@@farealwitit7947Jesus did ❤
@@TELKX not really. the heart symbol is pagan btw
@@farealwitit7947 ok Sherlock, Jesus be with you 💗
@@TELKX jude 18 They said to you, “In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly desires.” 19 These are the people who divide you, who follow mere natural instincts and do not have the Spirit.
i been saved for 6years and never spoke in tongues but i know witout a doubt that i have the Holy Spirit in me. but i do wonder why i haven't when almost everyone i know has
I would encourage you to dry fast a couple days( wake up and fast until noon or as much as you can)and be determined until you receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit. I know it's not easy but that is what I did and I would encourage you because a brother in Christ encouraged me. I would also listen to the psalms (songs) while fastings..reading Bible..praying. Make sure everything that goes into your mind is about Him. Ask Jesus our God to fill you with His Holy Spirit before you decide to break fast. When we are weak in this body we can be strengthed in Spirit. His Holy Spirit will flood your body and you will speak in new tongues. Or should I say the Holy Spirit will speak through your body. Amen.
+New& Renewed thanks for your advice. the hardest thing for me is when im having my QT with the Lord is being still and saying nothing so he can talk to me but whenever i shut up my mind goes everywhere but on God and i get so discouraged i either start praying again and do all the talking or u give up. i just can't keep my mind on the Lord and i know that's the thing thats hurting my relationship with him💔
+Lisa Duke I understand because I've gone through that mental battle before. That is why you need the helper that Jesus talks about..the indwellment of the Holy Spirit. For we know not how to pray but the Spirit gives intercession for us with groans and uttered mutterances. The Holy Spirit quiets our minds so that we can control our thoughts that run rampid through our minds. And guess what Lisa? When He quiets our minds we can focus on Him cancel all these wordly thoughts and begin to hear Him speak to us. He says that He is knocking at the door, if anybody hears & answers (opens) the door. He will come in and dine with him and he with me. Revelation 3:20. So to wrap up I wouldn't stay quiet just yet. Fast,pray,read the Bible, listen to Psalms, ask to be filled with His Spirit with unwaivering determation and believing you will receive (faith). After you receive His Holy Spirit, you will pray in new tongues and He will quiet your mind and speak to you. His love is quite overwhelming. Stay strong. May the Lord Jesus Christ bless you! Amen.
+Lisa Duke Receiving the Spirit of Jesus is the hardest step in your walk with Him. You totally surrender to Him. The Holy Spirit will then make your walk easy and everything in following God will be easy. Bc the Holy Spirit will give you the urge to pray,will give you the urge to sing, will give you the words to share with others. As I do with you now, He will give you words to share and encourage others.
Lisa Duke how do you know without a doubt?
1 Corinthians 12 explains it all. We all have different gifts but all the same Holy Spirit.
Very powerful words, God is pleased with you and loves us all the same.
I praise the Lord for Pastor Francis, I pray the Lord blesses and keeps Him. He fulfills the verse "let your light so shine before men that they see your good works and glorify your father in heaven" Pastor Francis always makes me glorify God, never do I feel he is glorifying himself.
Thanks for your honesty brother. Love you
I'm crying! I so needed to hear this. Thank you, Lord.
ur not saved unless u speak in tongues
@@farealwitit7947 that is a jerky thing to say, and its not true. Im thinking you are probably not saved, because if you were, you would love like Jesus does, and He would not seek to hurt people with His words.
@@freak4jc1 jerky is an unclean word. clean ur lips b4 u speak on matters concerning god
James 1:26
Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.
lol no one cares wat u think. who r u? r ur worthless words worth more than the word of god? those that r on the side of truth r on the side of jesus.
John 18:37
“You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.”
w that said, ur not on his side because u preach falsehoods. i already told u about mark 16 in the other post. u need 2 read it and believe it or b condemned! btw luv can hurt at times. luv is not 4 the weak that fear the truth. go read heb 12
Proverbs 12:1
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.
the Holy Spirit cannot be explained by human knowledge. He's a spirit. I remember a few years ago I was where you are Francis in this statement. I became hungry so hungry for more and then the Holy Spirit presented the opportunity to receive and I stepped up or out and did. it's like now I'm learning about healing and anointing and I'm hungry for more. I believe there will come more times of action and then revelation and experience. again no formula or explanation just hunger for more always precedes supernatural. His promise
Wow, what courage it took for him to speak that, and I'm on the same boat as him. I got encountered by the Lord almoat 4 years ago. I have been activated on other gifts of the holy spirit just not the tongues & I dont want to force something God doesnt intend for me to have. Although I have been told I dont have the Holy spirit. I pray God uses me for the group of people who have been made to feel inferior just because they dont speak in tongues and encourage them, that not all teceive it. The Holy spirit will give as he sees fit❤
So good I had to watch it twice.
It is given to all who has the holy spirit to speak in tongues, ask it from the holy spirit want it and dont give up and you will have it. Speaking in tongues is neccesary to build your self up, speaking in tongues is your spirit praying the purest prayer ever!! He says that he cant speak in tongues and his right for it is the holy spirit that prays not us, you only have to want it
Where does is say that in the Bible?
@@davidlancaster7784 1 Corinthians 14:2
For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit.
This means you are just speaking something that seems foolish but you do it by faith, when you use faith for it you are letting the Holy spirit Pray for you read Romans 8:26
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself INTERCEDES FOR USs with groanings too deep for words.
1 Corinthians 14:39
So, my brothers, earnestly desire to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
1 Corinthians 14:19
Nevertheless, in church I would rather speak five words with my mind in order to instruct others, than ten thousand words in a tongue.
1 Corinthians 14:14
For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays but my mind is unfruitful.
1 Corinthians 14:1
Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.
A Gift is not earned. It is not a prize that someone recieves after winming in a race because he was the fastest or the smartest or the most skilled
But a Gift is for someone who doesn’t even deserve it because its a gift and not a reward
@@volnerjozsefarmando Yes, that's good. Nothing to disagree with you on that. I don't disbelieve in tongues, it's just clear from the Bible that not everyone speaks in tongues nor is it a requirement for salvation.
@@davidlancaster7784 Exactly.
Speaking in tongues is for Building ourselves in the Spirit BUT it is not a requirement for Salvation
Salvation just like speaking in Tongues is a gift not a reward.
Just do it with Faith, don’t hesitate God sees everything you do and he guides you with his Spirit so dont be afraid but Take your Gift
Ask not only to Speak in Tongues but also interpret it and also to Prophesy Ask Boldly From your Father and Believe that you’ll Recieve
@@volnerjozsefarmando yes, but it is misleading to say that all speak in tongues, as it is firstly untrue, and secondly creates division among the body. Tongues is a gift that benefits the body, but is made too much of in some circles of the church. As Paul himself says, Prophecy is a higher gift, yet tongues often seems to be esteemed more greatly
I'm not 100% on board with tongues being a requirement for salvation. However, I do believe that all believers should desire and pray feverently for this precious gift. When you pray in the Spirit, you are praying the heart of God over your life, situations, and circumstances. You are also praying HIS will over OTHERs' life, situations, and circumstances. You are praying about things that you experience now or will experience in the future. You are unlocking the mysteries of God. That's what's makes it so powerful.
The ways of the Holy Spirit are beyond our comprehension... for His Ways are beyond ours, His Thoughts are beyond ours. He is the Great I Am.
12 years ago, I didn't believe in tongues and chastised others when I heard about such things.
But in my desperation then, alone in the confines of my room, I pleaded to God to help a loved one who was suffering. I pleaded on my knees and cried out to God and surrendered all to Him by just repeatedly saying, "All Glory to You God" in my tears. Then it came after around 15 minutes of crying out to Him... my mouth spoke at a faster pace in a different language... it lasted for a while then ceased and I was completely overwhelmed. Then I knew... God is real. The Holy Spirit is real. Jesus is real. No one prayed over me but the Lord heard my pleas and taught me to pray for others. And that's what I do now together with my family years later... keep praying for others, intercede, love... it isn't a performance and neither should it be seen as justification for some to say that you're better than another. It's a Gift to be used to pray... not only for yourself but to pray for others in love.
God bless all of you... know that when you seek Him with all your heart, He will come. All you need to do is to say, "Jesus, I believe in You and I receive You as my Lord and Saviour." Then it's between you and Him... and when you experience Him, truly nothing else matters. People can say whatever they want... you'll have His Peace.
Blessings to all of you.
Francis man.. I bursted into tears with that
Conner Langford so touching. I've never spoke on tongues n my church places a great emphasis on this
I speak in tongues and it's really helpful for prayer intercession, sometimes you can tell that someone has a need and you want to pray for them but you don't know the details, all I do is ask Holy Spirit to help me in praying for that person and then I just pray in tongues. I believe that's why God gave it to me, to use it in interceding for others in prayer.
it is essential 4 salvation
@@farealwitit7947 chapter and verse please..?
@@thelordisthespirit mark 16:16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. 17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; 18 they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.”
@@farealwitit7947 have you drunk poison and survived?
@@thelordisthespirit Matthew 4:7
Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’”
if u hav all the other signs, u jus hav 2 assume that ur poison proof. im sure its alluding to the pt that if someone poisons u it wont affect u
I don't speak in tongues but the Holy Spirit led me out of the occult and into Christ. I just know things. What gift is that? When God sends me a butterfly, I know it's from Him. God put doves in my front yard and I live in Queens, New York. There are no doves here. I just know things. When the holy spirit says "go here, do this" I don't hear him. It's so frustrating. But for some reason I just know the next thing to do. I have been praying for the perfect pastor. I listened to many sermons ever since I became born-again. Pastor Francis is the real deal. He's willing to piss people off and he's willing to scare people and even have his name smeared. but he's telling the truth and it's a matter of whether people want to hear it or not.
I've grown closer to God when he gave me the gist of the holy Spirit speaking in tongues brought me to tears I've felt the presence of God through it. It's a higher experience in Christ amen
1Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy. 2For anyone who speaks in a tonguea does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit. 3But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort. 4Anyone who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves, but the one who prophesies edifies the church. 5I would like every one of you to speak in tongues,b but I would rather have you prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues,c unless someone interprets, so that the church may be edified. NUFF SAID xxx
Jana Gajdosikova Amen. Let the Word interpret the Word. Thanks for that post, it says everything necessary. The Word of God is flawless.///------////
not sure wat ur pt is
Speaking in tongues is not the most spiritual gift.
YES! 🙌 THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH for speaking out regarding this subject!! 👏👏💜
ur not saved unless u speak in tongues
We want the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Tongues is one of the gifts it is not a fruit, gifts are for the building of the Kingdom not the person with the gift. Love, peace, joy, generosity, long suffering, kindness, gentleness are all fruit. Fill us with your Holy Spirit your life-giving Spirit our heavenly Father in the name of Jesus.
Every one of you "tongues speaking Christians" sitting there saying Francis Chan isn't full of the Holy Spirit.....well i DO speak in tongues and I could only dream of having HALF the anointing and powerful live impacting disciple making ministry that he has!
there's no way in HECK he's doing everything he's done without the power of the Holy Spirit.
what I want to ask y'all is....how powerfully impacting is YOUR ministry? how many have been added to the kingdom cause of you?
"you shall know them by their fruits" matt 7:16
YazooIsEpic Same here bro. Francis Has The Gift of faith. His faith is so strong that he actually sold all his stuff moved away bc he thought he was straying from God. He loves God so much.
He can do all the discipling in the world. the baptist and catholic church has been doing that for 100's of years. You dont know what he is full of. Jesus said these signs will follow them that believe.
I have made much more impact to the benefit of the gospel since I began to speak in tongues than before. And it has been the same with all my friends over the years as well.
JESUS SAID TRUE BELIEVERS SPEAK IN NEW TONGUES.
READ MARK 16 BRO.
WHAT??
IS JESUS A LIAR TOO??
OR MAYBE YOU DONT UNDERSTAND GODS WAYS....
HUMBLE YOUR SELF AND GOD MIGHT BLESS YOU TO WITH THE HOLY GHOST BAPTISM SPOKE BY JOHN BAPTIST IN LUKE 3.
ACTS 2 IS BIBLE SALVATION.
CHAN HAS A GIFT OF GOD OR LIFE , ITS CALLED INFLUENCE;
BUT HE DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO SAVE ANYONE WITH HIS NONSENSE; HE IS JUST A GOOD MAN. BUT VERY POOR BIBLE AND SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE.
MAKE SURE YOU READ JOHN 3, JESUS SAID YOU CANNOT ENTER WITHOUT ACTS 2.
USE YOU GOD GIVEN BRAIN, PRAY , AND PUT THIS THING TOGETHER LIKE I EXPLAINED IT TO YOU. MUCH MORE TO LEARN BRO, I HOPE U DO IT....
Ron, understand that the scripture is saying believers will speak with new tongues. Nowhere does it say "if" they "don't" they are not believers. Are you raising the dead? That same scripture says you will raise the dead if you are a believer. Have you?
You will know them by their fruits not by their gifts... We should be asking ourselves if we bear fruit of the Spirit... Now If you think your leaders r filled with the Holy Spirit just because they speak in tongues then you will always be deceived
Dewiz Sarpong
You said "You will know them by their fruits not by their gifts... We should be asking ourselves if we bear fruit of the Spirit... Now If you think your leaders r filled with the Holy Spirit just because they speak in tongues then you will always be deceived
My comment *You are deceived and confused. Before one can get the GIFTS or the fruits of the Spirit, they must first get the Spirit which always comes with the SIGN of speaking in tongues.*
@@cooljc26 you are deceiver! I am sealed by the holy spirit but i don't speak in tongue! I have gift of discernment of spirits, wisdom and knowledge!
Mikey Dee
You said "@cooljc26 you are deceiver! I am sealed by the holy spirit but i don't speak in tongue! I have gift of discernment of spirits, wisdom and knowledge!
My comment *@Mikey Dee... You are deceived and you are lying to yourself. If you had the gift of discernment of the spirits, wisdom and knowledge..(which you definitely don't)...you would have known for a fact you can't receive anyone of those gifts without first receiving the Holy Spirit which always comes with the SIGN of speaking in tongues.*
*Since you said you have not spoken in tongues, you definitely do NOT have the Holy Spirit and if any man have not the Spirit of Christ they are NONE of his. You are a deceived sinner still in your sins on your way to hell to burn in the lake of fire.*
I feel the way you feel because I grew up in a music ministry and I even preach the word of God but I don't speak in tongues, I ask the way until now I can't speak in tongues and I even feel ashamed sometimes because the Lord is using me but I don't speak in tongues and I even argue with our pastor because they say that speaking in tongues is evidence that you baptize in the holy spirit because I learned that speaking in tongues is one of the 7 gift of the holy spirit
Leticia Kindipan I’m sorry that this hasn’t been fully explained to you. You see, the gift of speaking in tongues is not what the disciples experienced on the Day of Pentecost. Paul, in 1 Corinthians 14:26-27 explains how when the *gift* of tongues is operating, there are only two or three taking turns and another interprets.
On the Day of Pentecost they *all* spoke in tongues at once 120 people, *not* two or three and *not* taking turns.
Lastly, Jesus Christ(Yehoshua HaMoshiach in Hebrew) said in Mark 16 that to speak in tongues all you need to do is believe. I ask you to just surrender yourself wholly and completely to the Lord. Ask Him to speak through you and He will. He is not a respect or of persons and there is nothing you need to do but believe Him.
Remember, it’s not a task for you to accomplish. It is simply allowing the Holy Ghost to manifest in you.
Amen. Brother Francis, that may be exactly y you have not received it. Your faith is such an example to the body of Christ~ it's a beautiful gift that glorifies God without the gifts of tongues. I do speak in tongues but it is during my alone time with God, in the. Secret place (Psalm 91) while I am in intersessory or deep remorseful prayer or worship that this gift manifests. All I know is when I walk away from times the tongues come, I walk away with faith like yours., which then in turn, edifies the body. So maybe God gives some that gift to strengthen our lack of faith. A few times during worship services or while in my car listening to praise and worship music, tongues have came but I spoke quietly . Real tongues, according to scripture, you have control over, weather to stop or whisper. Sometimes I have stopped due to being in service but the Holy Spirit still speaks it in my heart. I know He is praying for me . GOD is faithful. He gives us each the gifts He knows that best glorify Him while blessing us and the body. ❤
when I spoke in tongues, it wasn't spectacular like others will expect but I heard the others speak and I asked the Lord to enable me to do so and there and then I did. you have got to open your mouth.
how do you do it? just do it and the words will pour out from your spirit
Exactly
It is difficult to know. I did have this experience and still have ( not as intense as the first time) I know I wasn't looking for it and I surely didn't deserve it at that time. I know I was about to die and I cried out and was baptized; pure fire inside me; could not stop my mouth. And it was going on for like a long time. And then it was gone and I cried Bc it was so amazing that it hurt when it went away. I have the feeling that some people don't have it Bc it is not the time yet and some others Bc there is something in their hearts that doesn't let the Spirit completely in. I had to be close to death to feel it. But that is my own experience. Each person is an unique case and that is the wonderful thing about Jesus in a person's life. It is very special and unique and personal. Like the DNA of each one of us. Personalized. So no one should feel more important or less important. If you haven't felt it just pray harder look harder ... that is all i can say.
yeah amen brothr
Absolute Truth , so what did you say to someone when speaking this tongue, and what language was it in? An interpretation is to be given when speaking tongues for the rest of the people around to know what is being said.
Absolute Truth I edified a church when I was 3 years old in Grants Pass, Or. I gave my life to the Lord at 43 on December 23, 2015, filled with the Holy Ghost the following morning. I know how beautiful it feels. Unfortunately I haven't spoke in tongues in prayer or edification. I can't help but desire it. Prayer in tongues is my hearts desire. I am certain I will receive this beautiful gift someday but if not I am still so blessed.
You are a Holy Ghost filled brother or sister of mine. I can tell that in no way were you trying to be mean or rude. Just simply sharing your very beautiful story. You have my full support and love in Christ.
I was 9 and it happened to me. That was 41 years ago. I accepted Jesus in my heart. As I confessed my belief in Jesus and as I thanked him for salvation, I remember crying...and my mouth was open as I was crying, it felt like something ' out of my control' took over my jaw, & my lips began to move and I spoke w/ words I did not understand. It lasted a few minutes. There was no one there listening to me. I was alone in prayer. It has happened a few times since then...(and I use them while I'm praying in private) I have always felt intense peace and a closeness of the Holy Spirit I cannot explain!!! To those who haven't experienced it, you should not throw stones at others' experiences. Read the word, ask the Holy Spirit for explanation. The enemy loves this division. I don't believe speaking in tongues is the ONLY outward evidence of the Spirit...it is ONE gift. He apparently has a reason, but doesn't HAVE to tell us WHY, although his Word does promise us that if we seek, we will find.
Plenty of people that speak in tongues do not have the Holy Spirit. Scripture says obedience is evidence of the Holy Spirit.
@escow nagejac where does scripture say what? That people can pray in tongues without the Holy Spirit? I got that from testimonies of ex-witches who say they prayed in demonic tongues. It says those who have the spirit are saved (Eph 1;13-14, Rom 8;9) and only those who obey are saved (1John 2;3-4).
Do not let fear of demonic tongues lead you away from seeking the Holy Spirit baptism in the gift of tongues. I was also afraid of this too but if you ask God for a fish he will by no means give you as snake as he promised.
Id like to give my testimony. So many years ago I asked Jesus into my life as my LORD and savior. At that moment I felt peace. Slowly he started to give me understanding and gave me scriptures in my mind at certain situations. He taught me the truth and revealed to me the falsehood of the Catholic church. I would also get bible verses when I would randomly open the bible and I thought this was the Holy spirit. When at times I would speak to someone about God I would feel a warmth over my shoulders. So I felt this was the Holy Spirit but I'd like to tell you that the baptism in the Holy Spirit is different. You get an inflowing of the Holy Spirit which outflows in speaking in tongues or prophecy. The warmth I previously had when the Holy Spirit I believe touched me was now inside me. I felt the warmth in my chest and rising upto my mouth as I spoke in tongues. Initially it was only syllables but slowly it started to become more and more words. So I believe that although I had been touched by the Holy Spirit and had the guidance of God, I had not had the Holy Spirit inside my temple (body) as I now have. I pray this May encourage any of you reading to seek the baptism in the Holy Spirit with all your heart with the evidence of prophesying or speaking in tongues. I've seen this video some time before I received the Holy Spirit baptism with evidence of tongues and I was decieved to be lazy and not seek it. It is good to hear comforting messages but we must be careful we don't compromise on what we need. We need the Holy Spirit living inside us to guide us. Seek the Holy Spirit baptism with all seriousness because Jesus is coming extreamly soon. You don't have to go to anyone to lay hands on you but with faith pray, place your own hands on your head (i did this) and beg with all your heart for Jesus to fill you as he promised he would to his believers. Do not give up. The enemy does not want people to speak in tongues because praying in the Spirit is powerful against the works of evil and demons.
This playlist will help you:
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This talk by Derek prince too:
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Pray along with this person if you feel led to:
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I truly pray for everyone to please seek this with all your heart. Pray spend time in front of Jesus doing nothing but wanting to hear from him. He will guide you.
Dear brother Chan I praise the Lord for your life and how He is using you for His kingdom. By the grace of God I was born again in 1976 and became baptized in the Holy Spirit in 1979 and have been speaking in tongues since then. Any one who claims you do not have the Holy Spirit because you don't speak in tongues is making a mistake. No one can be saved without the Holy Spirit for he that does not have the Holy Spirit is non of His. Yes every believer has the Holy Spirit in them but speaking in tongues is different matter. Like the 7 men in Ephesian 19: 1- 7 received the Holy Spirit baptism and spoke in tongues after they has been born again for some time, so was my experience. I got saved from Islam in 1976 and Jesus transformed my life drastically but when I was baptized in 1979 I started to speak in tongues and still do till today. I had the Holy Spirit in me since 1976 but I was filled and started to speak in tongues in 1979 three years after. Secondly, when I was in Seminary my Professor who very experienced taught that speaking in tongues was a gift but I humbly disagreed with him. I told him that based in clear biblical evidence, speaking in tongues was both a gift and a sign. Every one who is baptized in the Holy Spirit can speak in tongues because the Holy Spirit gives them utterance as in Acts.2:1-4. The Holy Spirit does not speak in tongues but we do as He gives us the utterance.
Israel Jimah
You said "Dear brother Chan I praise the Lord for your life and how He is using you for His kingdom. By the grace of God I was born again in 1976 and became baptized in the Holy Spirit in 1979 and have been speaking in tongues since then. Any one who claims you do not have the Holy Spirit because you don't speak in tongues is making a mistake. No one can be saved without the Holy Spirit for he that does not have the Holy Spirit is non of His. Yes every believer has the Holy Spirit in them but speaking in tongues is different matter. Like the 7 men in Ephesian 19: 1- 7 received the Holy Spirit baptism and spoke in tongues after they has been born again for some time, so was my experience. I got saved from Islam in 1976 and Jesus transformed my life drastically but when I was baptized in 1979 I started to speak in tongues and still do till today.
My comment *If a person have not spoken in tongues they do not have the Holy Spirit and if any man have not the Spirit of Christ they are NONE of his.*
You said "Yes every believer has the Holy Spirit in them but speaking in tongues is different matter. Like the 7 men in Ephesian 19: 1- 7 received the Holy Spirit baptism and spoke in tongues after they has been born again for some time
My comment *There is no 7 men nor any Eph.19 maybe you meant Acts.19:1-7 and there were 12 men?*
*But those men did not have the Holy Spirit even though they believed, that's why Paul asked them Have you received the Holy Spirit SINCE you believed and they said NO they didn't have the Holy Spirit even though they believed.*
*The bible does not say they were born again, you did. A person can not be born again without receiving the Holy Spirit with the SIGN of speaking in tongues. The SIGN is for the purpose of letting you know you have just receive the Holy Spirit.*
*But when Paul laid hands on those believers that didn't have the Holy Spirit, they then got the Holy Spirit with the SIGN of speaking in tongues.*
You said " I had the Holy Spirit in me since 1976 but I was filled and started to speak in tongues in 1979 three years after.
My comment *Who told you, you have the Holy Spirit in 1976? If you didn't speak in tongues you didn't have any Holy Ghost.*
You said "Secondly, when I was in Seminary my Professor who very experienced taught that speaking in tongues was a gift but I humbly disagreed with him. I told him that based in clear biblical evidence, speaking in tongues was both a gift and a sign.
My comment *Here you are correct, Speaking in tongues a SIGN that one has received the Holy Spirit for the purpose of salvation and there is a GIFT called the GIFT of divers kind of tongues. So there is a GIFT and a SIGN*
You said "Every one who is baptized in the Holy Spirit can speak in tongues because the Holy Spirit gives them utterance as in Acts.2:1-4. The Holy Spirit does not speak in tongues but we do as He gives us the utterance.
My comment *Now here I have to disagree with you when you said the Holy Spirit does not speak in tongues... but we do*
*When a person receives the REAL Holy Spirit the Holy Spirit actually takes over your tongue and (HE) the Holy Spirit speak words out of your mouth using your tongue, it's never ever something you do yourself.*
Ephesians 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication IN THE SPIRIT, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
Speaking in tongues is a gift for everyone. I received the gift of the Holy Ghost when I was 13. I can say that there was a dark period in my life several months ago, just life stresses things out of my control. I prayed, I attended church, I read the Bible faithfully during that period. One night at a prayer meeting I went from praying in words to praying in tongues. It was an interceding for myself and I could feel it. Immediately a darkness lifted. I felt the weight leave me and the next day those stresses that were out of my control were righted. Anyone can have it, it takes a person believing they can, complete repentance, and a letting go of pride. I believe this man will eventually get it, because it's a gift that God wants everyone to have it since its the spirit that leads a person to all truth.
lots of so-called Christians have lots of tongues but no power for service
Tongues isn't necessarily to empower for service.
The baptism of the Holy Spirit isn't necessarily to empower for service.
The baptism of the Holy Spirit (which is evidenced by speaking in tongues) is for the express purpose of sealing the believer to God, and bringing him into the supernatural power that enables him to live above the pull of the flesh.
Thus, it enables him to grow in the Spirit, and become mature, so that he can minister to others eventually.
But first, he must grow in the Spirit.
Baptism of the Holy Ghost, then growth, then service.
The Holy Spirit empowers me for service, that is the purpose of the gifts He puts in me. Acts 2 shows the power of the Spirit preaching to the nations there in their own languages, that was the purpose at that time.
The very moment you believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit enters you, then in your daily walk with Christ and obedience, He empowers you, and give you His gifts as He will..
Rahfyah Ijahfi
That's not true that the moment u believe the Holy Spirit enters u. Believing is the start and then if u believe u do what Jesus said. To confess with ur mouth and be baptized in water and when u receive the Holy Spirit u will speak with new tongues. It's the bible evidence. Why do people want to change and deny the evidence of the Holy Spirit? Jesus even tells us in John 3 that the Spirit has a sound associated with it. It's like the wind u can hear the wind but u can't see it physically. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit. Without the Holy Spirit u can never see Heaven or have eternal life. Believe the word of God not of men who miss interpret the word of God.
I think you misunderstand the point. let me ask you, which do you have first, the Holy Spirit or tongues? the moment i believe and embrace the truth of the Gospel, i receive. Ephesians 1:13-14.
John 14:16-17 show that Christ truly kept His promise, He prayed and asked His Father concerning the Gift Himself who’s the Holy Spirit, so you could receive Him the when you first believe. that prayer will be answered today if you believe.
My questions to you are, how does the Spirit of God baptize one in the Holy Spirit? And what is the purpose of the sign gift or tongues? in Acts 2:1-4 did the power of the Holy Spirit preach the Gospel to the Jewish nations in their own languages?
Do you think you have the truth to answer these questions truthfully? if so, answer them please.
+Rahfyah Ijahfi...
John 14:16-17 was a promise given by Jesus to his disciples. Of course he kept that promise on the Day of Pentecost. However, that does not mean that everyone automatically receives the Holy Ghost the moment they believe. There is no Scripture that says that.
The Holy Spirit does not baptize you in the Spirit. The Father baptizes you.
You have to first be a child of God, in order to ask for the Holy Spirit.
Luke 11:5-12 was all about the conclusion Jesus gave in verse 13.
Importunity (insistence) in prayer, asking for... the Holy Spirit.
Asking, seeking, knocking... asking for... the Holy Spirit.
And the iron-clad promise:
If a true child of God asks his Father for the Holy Spirit, he will NOT receive an evil spirit!
Jesus promised!
But you have to be a child of God first, before you can ask for-- and receive-- the genuine Holy Spirit.
HOW does God baptize one in the Holy Spirit? Simple. Once you are born again, you have the spirit of Christ Himself (the Second person of the Trinity) inside of you.
And when the Holy Spirit "falls upon" (Acts 8:16) a new believer, it wells up from the spirit inside the person. "Out of your belly" flows the living water.
When I received the baptism of the Holy Spirit, I felt as if a dam had burst inside. Suddenly, it was as if I had touched a spiritual 1000 volt live wire! It felt like the power of the Niagara Falls, flowing through me.
In the natural world, when one touches a live electric wire, it causes involuntary movement of the body.
No rules about what actions are allowed, works to control one who is under the influence of live electricity flowing through the nerves.
Same when one is overpowered by the Holy Spirit "falling upon" them.
There WILL be an external evidence.
The external evidence is not the experience we seek after.
But it comes with the flow of supernatural live voltage.
When the Spirit fell upon me the first time, I staggered and fell, and shook like a leaf... and spoke in a full language that I did not know, for about 2 hours.
Since that time, other gifts are coming into fruition. I have spoken in "various kinds of tongues" one after the other, while in deep intercession for other people. This morning, I awoke with a start at 5 a.m., speaking in a language I had never heard myself pray in before.
Why would God do this?
Well... why would God make a giraffe? Why did God create Platypuses? Skunks? Zebras?
God has his own reasons, and we do well to respect his prerogative to do things His own way, without having to explain to us.
Now... as to the question about the Day of Pentecost... that requires another post.
Sometimes when Im in deep prayer or im reading the bible I can feel the holy spirit and it make me shiver and I feel this fullness in my belly and in my spirit and it almost makes me feel as if im about to utter words thats out of my control but I dont let it out i think im supposed to let it out.
Amen, a hard but truthful pill to swallow, in the matchless name of Jesus! 👍🙏😇
Speaking in tongues is a simple act of faith. It’s a powerful thing. Like everything God gives mankind its simple to do if you believe. It’s people that make it complicated
I would say, there are two different way Holy Spirit works. It is the work of the Holy Spirit that helps a person to be saved and from the time he is saved the Holy Spirit is in him. Galatians 3:1-2 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by believing what you heard? (John 14:17, Galatians 4:6). The second experience is the experience of the receiving the power of the Holy Spirit that happens when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. Acts 1:8 but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth." Acts 19:6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began speaking with tongues and prophesying. I believe from the scriptures that there are two different experience of the Holy Spirit, One is the Holy Spirit in you and the other one is the experience when Holy Spirit comes upon you. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
Thank you so much for saying that Francis Chan.
Thank you, Jesus, for this man!
Many don't receive because they pray for a gift of tongues rather than praying for the Holy Spirit to fill them.
John L Jesus was born of the Holy Spirit, therefore he was filled and was the Holy Spirit since birth and did not have that manifestation of speaking in tongues for that reason because tongues are the initial sign of receiving the Holy Spirit
+David Anzaldua i thought the fruits of our labors is evidence of the holy spirit
Josh Smith again I never said anything about salvation
+David Anzaldua but paul say to receive the holy spirit is to accept the gospel to be true its in 1st Corinthian i started to understand better knowing hebrew and getting the real definition the holy spirit give gifts as he see fit not all speak in tongue that was the whole debate about in 1st Corinthian thats why paul said what he said once we are filled with the holy spirit our gift shine but we receive once we believe
Josh Smith Paul asked did you receive the Holy Spirit when you first believed? Throughout acts they laid hands on all people who were already believers and then they received the Holy Spirit
its the 7 fruits of the spirit that is the evidence. not the speaking in tongues. because the devil can copy that manifestation but have a different fruit.
The church in Corinth had the genuine gifts. Paul said so. 1 Corinthians 1:4-7
However, they had real problems, because of their lack of the fruit of the Spirit.
Throughout the book of Acts, new-born believers were the ones speaking in tongues. Check it out.
Why? Because the gifts of the Spirit are given to baby Christians.
But the very definition of a baby Christian, is one who is immature. Carnal. 1 Corinthians 3:1
polly jetix
Like ones that always want to speak in jibber - Jabber ?
Not all in Acts speak in tongues or other languages. the Ethiopian eunuch didn't...there is more too. sir, you cannot be religious and know the truth. seek God man
How do you know he never spoke in tongues? It does not say he ever took a bath but that is no sign he didn't. No incident in scripture is ever covered in every detail. If it did we would need volumes to cover just the book of Genesis.
Oregon Jesus Name Preacher you don't stalk them, how are you going to know if they've stopped sinning? the devil would only glorify God if he can chop up the word, you need to study gods word and when people speak anything other than the gispel, let them be cursed
THANK YOU, Francis, for stating that those of us that do not speak in tongues still have the Spirit of God inside!
This had me crying, wow amazing.
The Most Dangerous part of the "Tongues is for today " is those who say it is a sign of being Saved !!!!!!
Steve. vick
You said "The Most Dangerous part of the "Tongues is for today " is those who say it is a sign of being Saved !!!!!!
Acts 10:47 says it is a sign of being saved. It says they knew they had received the Holy Ghost because “they heard them speak with tongues”.
@@cooljc26not biblical nowhere in the Bible does it say that you don't have the spirit if you don't speak in tongues
@@travonlove83190 *You are not rightly dividing scriptures. But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost*
Prov.4:[7] Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting *get understanding.*
I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.
Prophecy comes from the same place as tongues (your inner man by divine utterance) through the indwelling holy spirit
The gift of speaking in tongues is not what the disciples experienced on the Day of Pentecost. Paul, in 1 Corinthians 14:26-27 explains how when the *gift* of tongues is operating, there are only two or three taking turns and another interprets.
On the Day of Pentecost they *all* spoke in tongues at once 120 people, *not* two or three and *not* taking turns.
Lastly, Jesus Christ(Yehoshua HaMoshiach in Hebrew) said in Mark 16 that to speak in tongues all you need to do is believe. I ask you to just surrender yourself wholly and completely to the Lord. Ask Him to speak through you and He will. He is not a respect or of persons and there is nothing you need to do but believe Him.
Remember, it’s not a task for you to accomplish. It is simply allowing the Holy Ghost to manifest in you.
You know what would be awesome, is when the tongue was spoken that the wonderful works of God was heard in his or her own language on the mission field. That would be a true an act from God. Acts 2
THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS!! I come from serious abandonment and this has been a stumbling block in my relationship with God.
I really want to speak in tongues. I do believe holy spirit is in me b/c God chose me im ex muslim. Really want to speak in tounges but 🤷🏽♀️
Jesus my Savior The gift of speaking in tongues is not what the disciples experienced on the Day of Pentecost. Paul, in 1 Corinthians 14:26-27 explains how when the *gift* of tongues is operating, there are only two or three taking turns and another interprets.
On the Day of Pentecost they *all* spoke in tongues at once 120 people, *not* two or three and *not* taking turns.
Lastly, Jesus Christ(Yehoshua HaMoshiach in Hebrew) said in Mark 16 that to speak in tongues all you need to do is believe. I ask you to just surrender yourself wholly and completely to the Lord. Ask Him to speak through you and He will. He is not a respect or of persons and there is nothing you need to do but believe Him.
Remember, it’s not a task for you to accomplish. It is simply allowing the Holy Ghost to manifest in you.
Very believer can have it I want you to watch Isaiah Saldivar on CZcams
The biggest problem with the pentecostal movement, and I'm not lumping all pentecostals together, is the emphasis on gifts and specifically tongues. I grew up in this movement and I can tell you, most of the time, tongues was not languages nor even human languages at that, it was gibberish. I don't say that in a rude way but to say that is was the total opposite of language in any form. The emphasis should be on Christ and what he did. tongues are not THE sign, maybe, and a big maybe, A sign but because it can be faked, it's more rare than anything. It is a miraculous sign of God enabling the believer to speak an unlearned human language to others. What is practiced today is this idea of a heavenly language spoken to the congregation and then an "interpretation". This is not even biblical. Tongues were given to validate the message of the gospel to those who don't speak the language and yet the person who speaks the unknown tongue is enabled to.
Andy S dude; do you have an Instagram? I just noticed the Polaris album cover for TessaracT on your profile. I don't listen to them anymore but I couldn't but to notice it. I'm also a drummer too which was crazy to see that drumming playlist. Well said about the gifting of tongues
My Insta is @decout0.
michael decouto thanks. I like good music. I don't have Instagram, maybe time to get one. Lol
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
I am so glad to have run across this; I feel the same way. I don't speak in tongues but I know the Holy Spirit resides in me. Too many Christians pressure other Christians to speak in tongues when they don't even clearly have the Holy Spirit.
God will give anyone the gift of tongues if they want the gift. I've prayed for over 300 people to get the gift in the past 4 years, and every single one of them received it. You can't expect God to come down and open your mouth for you and speak in tongues. YOU HAVE TO open your mouth and let it out.
Majel Wisotsky! I have and only English comes out. Should i make up sounds that The Lord has not given me and call it tongues? I desire this gift but other Christians make us feel bad for not speaking in tongues..we are opening our mouths during prayer so i do not get it when you say open your mouth. Maybe God has His timing?
Haddassa no, don't feel bad! Sometimes we just need to relax our mind and our flesh to know HOW to be able to let out the Holy Spirit through our mouths. The first time it's just different bc we don't know how... but after you do it the first time you get it down. If you'd like to talk, you are welcome to call me.
Thank you for your kind response. I get very touchy about this subject. I grew up in a catholic family and was always told the church people who spoke in tongues were crazy. I knew i wanted something more than i was being sold and did not know what He was until i gave my life to Christ. Even if there is a whole lot of issues concerning this gift, i am like a child. I was ready for it and still are, until one person after another got baptised in the Holy Ghost and i was the only one left without. There is no prayer i have not said. Some have said i need to forgive people, others said i have sin in my heart and others have a lot to say. This gift is given to help you in your walk with the Lord. It is not given to perfect Christians. There were times when i was so close to God and i would feel like ok, today is the day. I am definitely going to be baptised. Nope..ANyway, the wait continues. Meanwhile i go to a conference and have me a great time with my Daddy in heaven..
Haddassa there is nothing that you need to "do" to receive it. Not forgive anyone, or anything like that. Seriously could you call me and let's talk?
I know that:). These are the answers i get from seasoned tongues speakers followed by it is really not that difficult. You are making it hard for yourself and overthinking it..Thanks girl for your offer but i am way away in the land of the Vikings. Believe me i have had intensive teaching on this subject all the way from Africa to Europe. I have heard it all. I just am now convinced there must be something wrong with the way i serve God . I do not know anymore. I do not care anymore. I just pray and be the best i can be in Christ and hope that one day He will open the floodgates and the rivers of water shall flow out of my belly:)
Lord, deliver us from charismatic and Pentecostal folly!
Jeff Ferrell. K9HCA The gift of speaking in tongues is not what the disciples experienced on the Day of Pentecost. Paul, in 1 Corinthians 14:26-27 explains how when the *gift* of tongues is operating, there are only two or three taking turns and another interprets.
On the Day of Pentecost they *all* spoke in tongues at once 120 people, *not* two or three and *not* taking turns.
Lastly, Jesus Christ(Yehoshua HaMoshiach in Hebrew) said in Mark 16 that to speak in tongues all you need to do is believe. I ask you to just surrender yourself wholly and completely to the Lord. Ask Him to speak through you and He will. He is not a respect or of persons and there is nothing you need to do but believe Him.
Remember, it’s not a task for you to accomplish. It is simply allowing the Holy Ghost to manifest in you.
Its a gift. Everyone got a different gift from God. Some can speak in tounge, some can sense the presence of holy spirit, etc.
the gift n the sign r diff
Took me a very long time to speak in tongues I prayed for it but I was resisting because of my worldly thoughts the action of speaking in tongues it's what activates it.. Let Go let it flow...
I wish you can explain "let it flow". It's a flow.
First pray, then move into what he has already promised.. Start speaking, but don't think of the words before you say it just let it flow from your mouth like a river...
God bless 🙏 🙌
I love Francis Chan, I don't like this modern church though. I don't need music to feel emotions....
'Come into my presence with singing' Psalm 100:2
That is ok. Music is not for you. Worship is for God
Tongues is confusing, Blabbering and not even understanding anything of what you say? God is not the God of confusion. If it’s confusing it’s not of God.
You are absolutely right !
"tongues" in the Bible are REAL LANGUAGES....what happened at Pentecost to the disciples has been so distorted by some groups....it really is sad....because PRIDE entered in...
Mr, Chang is a true man of God, full of the empowerment of the Spirit
NEVER CREATE A THEOLOGY AROUND HUMAN EXPERIENCES BUT WE MUST TAKE OUR EXPERIENCES UP TO THE WORD OF GOD...
Thank you
You can't speak 2 languages at the same time. Open your MOUTH and let the Spirit give you the utterance. You must do it by F A I T H. Satan lied to me for 23 years. I spoke in tongues when I received the Baptism of the Holy Ghost. Then whenever I prayed to speak Satan would say "You only need to speak once." But I kept seeking and praying until God let me know I couldn't speak 2 languages at once. So I opened my mouth and started uttering words that are now my beautiful prayer language. You have no clue who or what to pray for that is why God gives it to you. I have grown closer to Him in the last month than I have these past 25 years
Renee Washington
God gave you that gift from the Holy Spirit to help the Body of Christ! ❤ That is not a gift for everyone. And it is not for that a Pastor.
His gift is to Preach and Encourage the body of Christ as the Holy Spirit leads.
Study 1st Corinthians Ch12, Ch 13 and Ch 14.
and then You will understand about how the Holy Spirit works and gives different gifts from the same spirit for His own reason to help build up and strengthen the body of Christ Jesus!
Your specific Gift from the Holy Spirit is not for everyone.
Study the word and then you will understand!
❤ God bless you Too! 😆 In Jesus powerful name Amen! ❤
Renee Washington Study and let the Holy Spirit teach you His Truth front His Bible, .
I agree. It is not for everyone. I was speaking to those like myself who desire this gift as 1 Cor 12:31 teaches us to and as I desired it also. If you dont desire it believe me it allright but im glad that I received it freely. I need all I can to freely co-labor with Christ to help build His kingdom. I realized in my own mind I had no idea what or how to pray outside of the things I knew. I needed the fullness. I was living from the outside in. Now praying in Holy Spirit im living from the inside out. Glory to His name!
Renee Washington that happened to me. I never spoke I tongues, didn't even believe it, then I got baptized in the Holy Spirit and spoke in tongues and my life have been full on power ever since then even I get visions and words to say to people and it's spot on! Amen
The Bible says that the Spirit is like the wind you don't know where is coming from and where it will go. I happened to be baptized when I was at home ( living alone my family 8 thousand miles away) and I was very ill and felt I was dying. I was on my knees and I couldn't even open my mouth Bc of the physical distress but my spirit was crying out. And then suddenly I started speaking tongues and I was kind of scared Bc I couldn't stop. Like I was trying to speak my own language and my mouth wouldn't say it but it was taking over by a force and at the same time I was myself. It is hard to explain. And I was healed and was dancing in the apartment and thanking God saying Holy Holy and it was nighttime and I wanted to go to every family out there ( looking out the window) and wanted to tell them you need to experience salvation this is amazing is completeness is everything it is love! And then the spirit was leaving me and I was feeling Him going away and I cried. Don't go don't go. And so that is why we don't speak in tongues 24/7. Our limitations our flesh our sins even the ones in thoughts won't let this to happen constantly. But in heaven is going to be amazing. I had a piece of heaven that night. Will never forget. I have had experiences after that but never as intense as the first one. Hope to feel it again as intensively.
New Testament tells of times when they spoke the foreign language without being trained in order to spread the gospel. Now that we have the completed work, the Holy Bible, the signs are not needed. The Word is more than enough. Who needs more than the word of God?
Bill Barton
You said "New Testament tells of times when they spoke the foreign language without being trained in order to spread the gospel. Now that we have the completed work, the Holy Bible, the signs are not needed. The Word is more than enough. Who needs more than the word of God?
My comment *Oh really so who spread the gospel in the bible from speaking in tongues?*
Interesting. I got saved 30yrs ago, atheist. The day I got saved I spoke in tongues. Didn’t ask for it, didn’t read about, never heard it, didn’t get coached, never read bible, clueless. I was just worshiping, singing to God, bam 💥 tongues. Sought the savior and got the 🎁 gift. That’s all.
I think the gift the Holy Spirit give me is singing because if I sing a normal song I have lots of voice cracks and can’t sing good but when I am in church I sing fine I barely have any voice cracks and can sing almost all the notes
Speaking in tongues was the ability to speak an earthly language you had not previously learned. It’s primary purpose was a sign of judgement to unbelieving Israel, that judgement fulfilled in 70AD. It’s secondary purpose is a revelational gift, which was only to be used in the public church service and with an interpreter.
Anything else is a fraud. They aren’t angelic languages, they aren’t a private prayer language. They were for a time and they passed away.
Speaking as a 5th generation Pentecostal.
Michael Mannucci
You said "Speaking in tongues was the ability to speak an earthly language you had not previously learned. It’s primary purpose was a sign of judgement to unbelieving Israel, that judgement fulfilled in 70AD. It’s secondary purpose is a revelational gift, which was only to be used in the public church service and with an interpreter.
Anything else is a fraud. They aren’t angelic languages, they aren’t a private prayer language. They were for a time and they passed away.
Speaking as a 5th generation Pentecostal.
My comment *You are a confused 5th generation Pentecostal if you think for 1 sec that they have passed away. (Now there never was any angelic language and the bible never spoke of any such prayer language, but as far as the SIGN of speaking in tongues being passed away, that's not the truth at all.*
*The bible tells us when God pours out his Spirit upon all flesh, your sons and daughters shall prophesy and Peter said on the day of Pentecost(and he was a 1st generation Pentecostal) THIS is THAT, this is that which was spoken by the Prophet Joel, then Peter said the PROMISE IS UNTO YOU, AND to your children, and to ALL that are AFAR OFF, EVEN AS MANY, EVEN AS MANY AS THE Lord our God SHALL CALL!!!*
*And the Lord our God is still calling sinner to salvation and Peter said that PROMISE he/they received in Acts.2:4 is still for as many as the Lord our God shall call, how dare you call yourself a Pentecostal, talking nonsense? (you should know better)*
Acts.2:[39] For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, EVEN AS MANY AS THE Lord our God SHALL CALL.*
You said " It’s primary purpose was a sign of judgement to unbelieving Israel, that judgement fulfilled in 70AD.
My comment *What? you are dead wrong again. The primary purpose of the Holy Spirit speaking in tongues, is what the Prophet Joel said it was for.... WHEN GOD POURS OUT/SHED his Spirit on you!!!(God stop SHEDDING his Spirit on sinners)? WHEN?*
*And that is how Titus.3:5-6 tells us how we are SAVED BY, by the washing of regeneration AND THE RENEWING OF THE Holy Ghost WHICH HE (GOD) has SHED/POURED OUT ON US, same as how Cornelius the sinner received salvation in Acts.**10:44**-46 which the Jews told him AFTER he received the SHEDDING of the Holy Spirit with the SIGN of speaking in tongues in Acts.**11:18** THEN hath God ALSO to the Gentiles GRANTED REPENTANCE UNTO LIFE (repentance unto life is SALVATION)*
Acts.11:[18] When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, *THEN hath God ALSO to the Gentiles GRANTED REPENTANCE UNTO LIFE.*
2Tim.2
:[15] Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, *RIGHTLY DIVIDING the WORD of TRUTH.*
I believe it exists, but I have never heard of anyone capable of genuinely doing so. Tongues is the least of the gifts in order. The first and most important of all the gifts is conviction. If one is not convicted then none of the works of the Spirit can happen.
Pastor David MacLellan its nice to know that someone actually reads what scripture says about this instead of just regurgitating what they have been taught for so long. Truly refreshing
It's one of those things that hopefully comes sooner than later in spiritual growth. That moment you stop fighting scripture and say, "alright Lord, show me". We all face things in the word that are tough to understand or except. Glory be to God in all things. And grace to you.
Sigh.... the idea that conviction is the first "gift" of the Spirit....
that's pure silliness.
A Gift of the Spirit is a supernatural ability given to a believer.
Conviction is not a supernatural ability.
Conviction is simply the Holy Ghost revealing to the heart of man,
the difference between God's holiness, and man's natural unrighteousness.
The gifts of the Spirit and acts of the Spirit are two different things.
The first is us in harness with the Spirit, working by the power of the Spirit.
The second doesn't necessarily require any cooperation at all, by humans.
Conviction is the second, not the first.
"Pastor David MacLellan"... if something is listed in the Bible, is it a given that the last of the list is the least in the list? No.
And tongues is no exception.
Never does the Bible say that tongues is the least of all the gifts.
Instead... (are you even willing to open your mind to what the Word says about this?)
Paul says to covet earnestly the best gifts...
He then takes a brief foray into "a more excellent WAY" in which to operate in the gifts...
(Charity is not a gift, but a commandment. Big difference.)
... and then, Paul gets into the gifts.
First, He gives an outline of how he is going to approach the subject of gifts. (1 Cor 12:4-6)
Then, he fleshes out his subject, following his 3-point outline.
First, the fact that there are diversities of gifts, but all those gifts are from the same Spirit... dealt with in 12:8-26.
Second, the fact that there are different ways the Spirit gifts the leaders of the church... that's in 12:27-30.
Third, Paul explains in chapter 14, how that among and within the gifts, there are diversities of ways the gifts may operate. And he used tongues and prophecy as an example.
In chapter 14, Paul says clearly that tongues edifies the one speaking. (v.4)
Paul also says that tongues serves as edification to the church assembly, if it is interpreted.
Furthermore, tongues operates as a sign to unbelievers. This results in either conversion, or in mockery, depending on the personal response of the hearer.
Now, as far as the value of tongues itself.
I already stated that Paul never said tongues was the least of the gifts. Never.
But...
Paul elevates tongues to a very high level, in verse 5.
This verse is like a mathematical equation. 3 is greater than 2. (3>2)
UNLESS you add 1 to 2. THEN 2 added to 1 EQUALS 3 (2+1=3)
Greater is he that prophesyeth, than he that speaketh with tongues, EXCEPT he interpret!
... and it naturally follows, logically, in mathematical terms...
THEN, he who prophesieth, and also interpreteth, is of the same value as he that prophesyeth!
That makes tongues of exceeding high worth!
Why? Because prophecy is God speaking through a human.
Tongues is the same thing... but it only edifies the spirit of the one speaking (even if the speaker doesn't understand it) unless it is interpreted.
Why?
...so the rest of the church can also hear what the Spirit is speaking.
Prophecy and tongues are both the Spirit speaking. That's why they are of such similar worth.
Correct, it's not always listed greatest to least. Sometimes is in reverse. In the case of tongues Paul's is very clear on it. The gift is of a use in a true language to preach the gospel. Someone who otherwise wouldn't be able to speak language can. Since that moment in text there has been no evidence of that gift. I think that's enough support to how Paul addressed it in Corinthians.
It's one body, many gifts, the Holy Spirit gives gifts as he wills. You have another spiritual gift.
I've been speaking in tongues for years its been the best thing that's ever happened to me
So being saved wasnt the best thing?