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'''Speaking in tongues''', or '''glossolalia''', is a gift described and explained in Acts 2:1-47 with respect to early Christians. It has reappeared in many revivalistic Christian churches in the 19th and 20th centuries, especially in the [[Charismatic movement]] | '''Speaking in tongues''', or '''glossolalia''', is a gift described and explained in Acts 2:1-47 with respect to early Christians. It has reappeared in many revivalistic Christian churches in the 19th and 20th centuries, especially in the [[Charismatic movement]] | ||
| − | + | This phenomenon will enable a person to speak in a language that he normally cannot speak. | |
In Mark 16:17 Christ states that it will be one of the signs marking those who believe in Him. | In Mark 16:17 Christ states that it will be one of the signs marking those who believe in Him. | ||
Revision as of 17:57, April 30, 2010
Speaking in tongues, or glossolalia, is a gift described and explained in Acts 2:1-47 with respect to early Christians. It has reappeared in many revivalistic Christian churches in the 19th and 20th centuries, especially in the Charismatic movement
This phenomenon will enable a person to speak in a language that he normally cannot speak.
In Mark 16:17 Christ states that it will be one of the signs marking those who believe in Him.
Additional Scriptural references can be found in Acts 19:6 and Acts 10:46.
In 1 Cor 12:10 Saint Paul also mentions the experience as one of the gifts of the Spirit.
Further reading
- Horton, Wade H. Glossolalia Phenomenon (Cleveland, Tenn.: Pathway Press, 1996)
- McGee, Gary B. Initial Evidence: Historical and Biblical Perspectives on the Pentecostal Doctrine of Spirit Baptism (Peabody, Mass.: Henrickson, 1991)
- Martin, 3rd, Ira Jay. "Glossolalia in the Apostolic Church," Journal of Biblical Literature, Vol. 63, No. 2 (Jun., 1944), pp. 123-130 in JSTOR
- Mills, Watson E. Glossolalia: A Bibliography (New York: Edwin Mellen Press, 1985)
- Sherrill, John. They Speak with Other Tongues (Old Tappan, N.J.: Chosen Books, 2004)
- Speaking in Tongues: A Guide to Research on Glossolalia (Eerdmans, 1986).
- scholarly articles in JSTOR