glossolalia

-speaking in tongues

5 objections to speaking in tongues

1. Cessationist Objection

-only when we meet Jesus face to face will tongues pass away

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2. Xenolalia-only objection

-tongues is for praising God

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-we are uttering but God understand

3. Pastoral or seeker-sensitive objection

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-they heard tongues

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4. Pauline-regulation objection

-but at Pentecostal, all were filled with the Holy Spirit

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5. Least gift objection

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-everything is to be done properly

benefits of tongues

1. Help to pray without ceasing

2. Help pray the will of God

3. Pray in revelatory mysteries

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4. Pray in spiritual warfare

5. Unite and confront in suffering

6. Edify the soul

-speaking in tongues allow us to rest

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-God bless us and we be a blessing to others and God bless us some more

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-God is not bargaining with us.. God is inviting us into transformation

-tithing trains us to love the Lord

   -always put God first, cultivate faithfulness