Tongues (Bible Study)

• IS SIGN OF RECEIVING HOLY SPIRIT

1. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Acts 2:4 NIV
2. When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. Acts 19:6 NIV

• WHEN DO YOU RECEIVE TONGUES? AFTER WATER BAPTISM

Peter answered them, “Every one of you must repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus the Messiah for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the Holy Spirit as a gift. Acts 2:38 ISV

• BENEFITS:

1. He who speaks in a tongue edifies* himself 1 Corinthians 14:4 NKJV Strong’s Dictionary
   *3618 οἰκοδομέω [OI)KODOME/W] {oikodoméō} \oy-kod-om-eh’-o\
   from the same as 3619; to be a house-builder, i.e. construct or (figuratively) confirm:–(be in) build(-er, -ing, up), edify, embolden.
2. (Are you wavering? Speak in tongues.) He who speaks in a tongue confirms himself. 1 Corinthians 14:4 NKJV 
3. He who speaks In a tongue builds up himself. 1 Corinthians 14:4 NKJV
4. (Do you lack boldness? Speak in tongues.) He who speaks In a tongue emboldens himself. 1 Corinthians 14:4 NKJV
5. The one who speaks in a tongue builds up himself 1Cor14:4 ESV
6. the one speaking in a tongue speaks to God. 1 Cor.14:2 BLB
7. by the Spirit he speaks mysteries [secret truths, hidden things]. 1 Cor.14:2 AMP

Frequency of use:

• I thank my God I speak with tongues more than you all 1 Corinthians 14:18 NKJV

PRAYING with Words & Tongues:

I will pray with the spirit [by the Holy Spirit that is within me] and I will pray with the mind [using words I understand]; I will sing with the spirit [by the Holy Spirit that is within me] and I will sing with the mind [using words I understand]. 1 Corinthians 14:15 AMP