Though He is everywhere, and will do what He must in order to greet you. On another note. 3 Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. I pray in Jesus name the eyes of your understanding be opened. Last year ( age 50) with no religious attachments, walking along the beach I began singing and realised I was singing in a weird language. MARK 16 7 But go, tell his disciples and Peter, `He is going ahead of you into Galilee. But thats another subject, it gets deeper. If you would like to hear my full testimony, check out the video below! It's time to draw near to God and each other! For those who speak in tongues, do they understand each other? The signs Jesus enumerated here are primarily given to the Apostles and the elders of the church as they perform their duty. Truth 3: The enemy will try to dissuade you from any progress you make in the Lord. The bible warms that the heart is treacherous but we as Christians should advance in our understanding of the word through constant reading and meditating rather than choosing what feels right in our hearts. 38 Then Peter said to them, Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. But you have to approach Him first. Feelings, experiences, emotions change BUT Gods word does not change. there way was the only way etc. Thats it for me. After they had exchanged vows there was a time of prayer. It only shows that speaking in tongues is a spiritual gift given out of necessity. So, we come to I Corinthians 14:2, we read: This simply means that there are brethren in Corinth who can speak various tongues or languages. Everyone was convinced it was the Holy Spirit and got excited that something was happening. That night, the group got into the conversation about speaking in tongues. Does scripture say EVERYONE receives the speaking of tongues? Now, if we believe that everyone who is baptized can and should speak in tongues, then we must also believe that everyone can cast out demons, play with venomous snakes, get bitten and not die, drink poison and will not get sick, and lay hands on all sick people and will recover. As proof that God has poured out his spirit, there is a manifestation known as Speaking in Tongues. Paul says that the one who speaks in a tongue "speaks not to men but to God" ( 1 Cor. Truth 13: Yielding to the Holy Spirit comes easier when you fast. The topic of spiritual gifts, particularly speaking in tongues is a highly. I have read one person who attended pentecostal services out of curiosity and this is how he described his experience: In one such meeting where everyone was exhorted to seek the spirit, I happened to be sitting just in front of a woman who was suddenly seized with strange convulsions. You wont hear much about feeling sorry for your sin, asking for forgiveness, and seeking Gods will. As you can see, I Corinthians 14:2 does not prove that we should be speaking in tongues in the church today. When you see churches claiming that they can speak in tongues, that should raise a red flag. I tried to follow the speaker but got tongue-tied. I never heard of someone watching a YouTube video to learn how to do something so spiritual. When I awoke this morning, I felt rested and refreshed. This ones the greatest lie of all. But I am reconciled to God and pray everyday and live my life following christ. Speaking in tongues is not a practiced or learned emotion. Glossolalia is a greatly prized spiritual goal in all tongues-speaking circles. It is simply an honest conclusion when all the available evidence is analysed and tested. Nobody will know if you try. But, you are just as wonderful as everyone else. 9 Myths About Pentecostal Christians, Debunked Like any religion, God is their priority. I didnt grow up in a church where speaking in tongues was prominent. Now if you believe in God .. your underestimating his power, I dare you or anyone reading this to have a deep spiritual connection with god.. if your writing about it and say its not true your still In search of finding the truth. To help you know the truth, let me share with you the 7 deceitful lies about speaking in tongues. What we think and speak will become. If there is no interpreter, the speaker should keep quiet in the church and speak to himself and God (1 Corinthians 14:27-28). It shuts off our mind and the parts that want to explain everything in words and increases our parietal lobe activity which increases our sense of self relating to oneness with our environment and the rest of the world. I tried learning Japanese once didnt really stick to it. You can tap into that by bypassing the speech centre of the brain no beliefs in anything at all required. We are consciousness experiencing life in a physical reality, which we create every moment. Everyone is entitled to there own opinions, but if you truly want the gift you must submit yourself to GOD and hell take care of the rest. If you are not careful, you might be among those Christians who would be led to believe a lie. Dress up your mind, body, and soul with merch (coming soon), resources, and beautiful reminders that'll help you get through your day. Many Pentecostal and charismatic practices include speaking in tongues in their worship. This was proven in the verse 1 Corinthians 14:22: Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers; prophecy, however, is not for unbelievers but for believers. One who speaks a word of prophecy strengthens the entire church, yes. You want to fit into a liberal social group? Thanks. One of the multiple evidences that a Spirit-filled believer can possess is speaking in tongues, but it is not a must (1 Corinthians 12:30). So maybe its about time to meet your maker. The 10 Most Inspiring Stories Ever Told in the Bible, Three Ways to be More Joyful [1-minute video], How to stop being easily offended? Once it is activated it remains? Numerous people do not actually know what to think of speaking in tongues. My feet began to tingle but honestly, I thought I was cold! If speaking in tongues leads to uncontrollable emotions, movements, and talking, then surely, this is not what God has authored. A video where I respond to a comment by speaking in tongues (for science). Theres no doubt that when a person speaks in tongues, he speaks in a language that people understand. Approach God, with faith, at least for a few minutes, ask of Him what you need in order to be satisfied with Him. The caudate area is also involved in motor and emotional control, Dr. Newberg said, so it may be that practitioners, while mindful of their circumstances, nonetheless cede some control over their bodies and emotions. The unknown tongue that Jesus gives is not only a promise and part of salvation, it is also a direct language between you and God that no one need understand. So, in closing..I support conscious, unconscious gibberish. This was 1991. If you have better verifiable and independently tested evidence, then please do feel free to share it, publish it and shout about it, because it would be a truly fascinating discovery. It was amazing. Get over yourselves. It is a spiritual language given to us by God to communicate with Him. Tongues always have to be interpreted. I just joined in the gibberish. There are lots of scientific studies now showing that our brain shows increases in relaxation and altered brain wave patterns ( such as Delta) when we use this energetic language. It helped the Apostles, disciples, and members of the Church to preach the Gospel throughout the world. It has been scientifically proven now that its not the same as a mantra meditation as that lights up the front lobar section which demands focus and control. Therefore, the gift of tongues in ACTS is speaking in a language a person does not know in order to minister to someone who does speak that language. I look forward to this journey of conquering our battles together! The images, appearing in the current issue of the journal Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging, pinpoint the most active areas of the brain. Speaking in tongues as a private prayer language (Romans 8:26). Youre just flowing. produce and that most T-speech is not a natural languagehave become one of the main grounds for a certain amount of debunking on the part of social scientists. Many studies have been done by psychologists that seem to suggest that engaging in non-cognitive non-language utterance (i.e. Speaking in tongues is clearly not a fabricated language, as these scientists have confirmed. Hey Rachel! The way they describe it, and what they believe, is that God is talking through them, he said. It is not true that we must speak in tongues to prove that the Holy Spirit is within us. . Truth 2: Its a gift that God gives freely. NOT LIKE TODAY, PEOPLE SAY THEY HAVE THE GIFT BUT CAN NOT HEAL ANYONE, OR ONLY SEE A HEALING ONCE OR TWICE A YEAR. Unless you dont believe in the Bible, then thats how you should preface this entire silly article. The Holy Spirit helps you be at peace, not being controlled by emotions. Before you move on, pause and carefully consider what you have read; Im not presenting you with an alternative opinion, but rather with hard solid scientific proof that it is not real. I have been in hospital wards and seen people dying and near death. Some are Parthians and Medes and Elamites, those dwelling in Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya adjoining Cyrene, visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs.. What messages are you receiving in tongues. The 10 Powerful Lessons from Psalm 23 You Need to Learn Now! Energy has a vibration, a sound, a tune. (I include my past self in that last sentence). We are refined and in control of our religious practice!) Occasionally I will do it just during meditation and prayer but have not understood any benefits It brought if any. It is the plan of salvation as written in Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them repent and be baptized EVERYONE OF YOU in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of your sins and you SHALL receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. I was bewildered! The interpretation will also help prove that the tongues are used to praise God and not just a show of prophetic statements to impress other people. what youve said is different from the arguement. In the Bible, speaking in tongues meant preaching Jesus in multiple languages. Have you ever sat during a church service where you were listening to your pastor and then all of a sudden, you hear a congregant scream in an unrecognizable language, shake and then faint? Deceptive. Matthew 12:31-32 Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. In fact, not everyone who speaks in tongues can interpret what they're saying. Did you know that speaking in tongues is among the most misunderstood and misapplied gifts of the Holy Spirit? Your email address will not be published. I dont dispute scriptural claims on this topic. Truth 4: Press into God's presence for the manifestation of the gift. Or consider rap music, or any language associated with a social group such as doctors, lawyers, even hillbilly rednecks. There is also a variation in which the entire group will all do this together; except of course for those not in the know or not gifted yet. With this, I hope you now know the truth about speaking in tongues, what is and what it is not. I did eventually leave after 8 years of misery, depression, anxiety, doom and gloom. So far my search as turnrd up a lot, but mostly tied to Chrisianity. Researchers have identified at least two forms of the practice, one ecstatic and frenzied, the other subdued and nearly silent. In fact, a lot of churches and religious organizations today teach various false doctrines that surround this particular gift. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Easy to go on and do what you want, make as much money as you can, follow all your desires and ambitions. Normally when considering religion, concepts such as spirit are vague, immeasurable and meaningless, but here is something solid that we can actually measure and determine if there is anything significant happening. Its unfortunate people think every use of the word Jesus Christ is inspired by the holy spirit, I know of pastors especially in Africa who use traditional sources of supernatural powers and do wonders in church in the name of Jesus. I consciously knew what was happening but the spirit took over,, I was listening to each word that came out my mouth. Be careful because evil spirits can imitate spiritual gifts and use them to confuse and deceive people. To enjoy our website, you'll need to enable JavaScript in your web browser. Thus, on that day, in Acts 2:1-4, it was the time when the set-apart or the Holy Spirit was made available on a bigger scale. Insightful and fascinating Julie. Well, actuallysometimes I thought, that is so scary.I always believed in the gift of speaking in tongues but I was wary of it. 6 And when this sound occurred, the multitude came together, and were confused, because everyone heard them speak in his own language. (LogOut/ 12 Afterward Jesus appeared in a different form to two of them while they were walking in the country. The reason for this, they argue, is that they are speaking a divine language. Pp. Such assimilation represents, in fact, the solution (solve) of repressed emotional complex, which was kept away (far) from consciousness by the repressing mechanisms as unsatisfactory (unacceptable). When we become more like Christ and less like ourselves, we are letting the Holy Spirit dwell in us. In this post, let us know the shocking truth about speaking in tongues no one has told you before. Sounds just like God. G LOSSOLALIA, or speaking in tongues, is by now a familiar, if not a completely understood, phenomenon. Your eyes either widened or rolled as you thought, that is so fake.. Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. What do you understand Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit means? Because theres a need for the church members to speak in a language that people understand, God gave them the gift of speaking in tongues. I dont even go to church anymore. Prior to the gift being manifested, I didnt have a strong desire for it and I wondered why God would give it to me after one night of pressing when so many people have begged for years. Opiates still being prescribed on mass for example would be a bi product this bias. I AM JOSHUA and Im on a mission to help fellow Christians build a closer and more intimate relationship with God. Im a very logical person and had to fight my mind throughout most of the process. I was looking for more and objective view of it. HERE THEY RECEIVED ALL THESE GIFTS NOT ONE OR THE OTHER. Many thanks for sharing that, it is greatly appreciated. We have a symbiotic relationship with everything and everyone. Back n forth, on the cusp of falling too far or perhaps an ongoing walk through the bottom-most rung. Over the years there has been a lot of serious independent scientific research of this specific practise. Call it our essence, our unique sound imprint. Im Joshua Infantado of Becoming Christians, praying that the Most High God, our Abba Yahweh, will lead us to all truths. 15 He said to them, Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. I was having a hard time relaxing to go to sleep last night. A Linguist Looks at Glossolalia. However this referral to speaking different earthly languages why get to verse 2 38 and its now a different speaking in tongues than earthly languages? For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God. [Goodman, Felicitas D. (1972). Like riding a bike. It is not a mysterious babbling, whispering, or shouting of words that no one can comprehend. Instead, what you see is that the leaders are more interested in seeking physical, emotional, and sensual thrills. I couldnt for the life of me settle down. It usually happens during times of open prayer within Pentecostal churches or other similar types of groups with a Charismatic leaning. Its very obvious how scientifically bad these are yet scientists with their personal and financial biases have said the oppposite for decades. Seperate from the religious aspect of it. Tim and Alice led the eight or so 12 and 13 year olds into the church sanctuary and up to the front of the stage. Anyway, I continued using this little behavior for years in the church. "Two people using the same methods of interpretation can look at the same text and come to completely opposite conclusions. I just want to find out what it is, and other peoples experience with doing it. His conclusions were as follows: [Samarin, William J. See especially 1 Cor. Change). The Holy Ghost (speaking in tongues is a gift from God. Jesus referred to him as the father of lies. The its not real tongues like in acts comes from not studying the subject deep enough . Once you were saved, you were gifted with the Holy Spirit! It is supernatural. 20 Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it. Your support means the world to me. 11 When they heard that Jesus was alive and that she had seen him, they did not believe it. Truth 10: Speaking in tongues will change the way you express yourself. The point is no one understands anyone in todays act of speaking in tongues. But, I remember bringing up the point of talking in tongues in my Lifespan Development class. "Pentecostals go into a trance when speaking in tongues." People who speak in tongues pray voluntarily . It is very real. At the end of the day innocents will die due to lack of understanding and knowledge, the bible says. Can I talk to you? You are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. It seems a bit narcissistic when people brag about getting their prayer language from God. Learn how your comment data is processed. You wont recognize yourself after following Him for a time If you follow Him long enough, it wont be easy to go back. I spoke in tongues twice as a teenager in the early 80s. It is traditionally seen as a sign of being filled with the Holy Spirit, and is seen as a direct form of communication with God. Jesus knew He would send His children, Israel, into captivity all over the world. Its not easy to follow God. Lets say Mantra is more alpha brain wave and energetic language is more Theta. Not because I studied it or tried to Learn it by teachers,, but because I actually had a connection with God.. a personal spiritual connection. Also some channel announcements.The Rabyd Atheist on Facebook:https://www.faceboo. Scientists really need to keep their anti God views to themselves! We are one with it all and it with us. For some, tongues sound like babble, but it really isn't. Dave, I came across this article while searching for more information regarding speaking in tongues. What is even more fascinating is that the modern manifestation is a lot more widespread then most might appreciate. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Truth 5: If you spoke in tongues once, believe it will happen again. 14 Later Jesus appeared to the Eleven as they were eating; he rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen him after he had risen. speaking in tongues) does actually reduce stress in people. We were taught speaking in tongues was proof you had received holy spirit. It is indeed possible that some tongue-speaking may originate from Satan. If I speak in Filipino, you wont understand me. I didnt want to believe it was God. All is energy, all has a vibration, from a blade of grass to a giant tree. once you have the gift , it never goes away even if you back slide and even become atheist. While speaking in tongues does appear at first to resemble human language, that was only on the surface. I was prayed over a few years ago and the ability just came from that experience. That differs from one person to another. When one gets the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues, they will never ever doubt it again, unless they began to let satan lead them astray. When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard their own language being spoken. If you cant speak in tongues, you dont have the Holy Spirit. I didnt associate with tongues as wasnt the same experience. Science is neither pro-god nor anti god. just a few comments I have used your comments and answered in capital letters to make it easier to differentiate your comments from mine, studies have been done , with brain scans , and speaking in tongues does not activate the speech areas of the brain, showing us that it is not a made up socially learned behavior , DO ALL OTHER RELIGIONS THAT ALSO SPEAK IN TONGUES EXACTLY LIKE THE CHRISTIANS DO AND TONGUES DOES NOT ACTIVATE THE SPEECH AREAS IN THEIR AS WELL BRIAN ?

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