I would like to speak with new tongues

[Zog Has-fallen]

Originally Posted by Esaias

Paul taught that if everyone speaks in tongues with no interpretation, then the outsider who observes such a thing will conclude the assembly is "mad" ie insane, crazy, not conformed to reality and truth. Thus, the outsider will not believe that God is operating in that assembly, and will reject the assembly's apostolic teaching, and will remain an unbeliever.

And it seems to me that most Charismatics are satisfied with that, never pray for an interpretation, and don't even believe that interpretations are possible.

[Bro Flame]

It seems this character (for the lack of a better term) isn't Apostolic, or even Pentecostal for that matter, and that he's wanted to debate and disprove the Truth, and therefore "out" us as wrong.

I honestly thought he was wanting to know about tongues, and our experiences with the Spirit because he was new in the Apostolic way, but evidently I was wrong.

[Ehud]

Originally Posted by Holy Roller

It seems this character (for the lack of a better term) isn't Apostolic, or even Pentecostal for that matter, and that he's wanted to debate and disprove the Truth, and therefore "out" us as wrong.

I honestly thought he was wanting to know about tongues, and our experiences with the Spirit because he was new in the Apostolic way, but evidently I was wrong.

Deep down I know you are right, but I just can't stop myself from responding. As long as it is civil, I don't suppose it can hurt.

[Zog Has-fallen]

Originally Posted by Zog Has-fallen

Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of miracles? Do all have gifts of healings? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret?

If the answer is obviously no, then a prophet might not have the gift to suddenly be fluent in multiple foreign languages.

[Zog Has-fallen]

Originally Posted by Ehud

So are you here just to tell us you are better than us?

The purpose of this forum is for those who agree with you to answer questions. And I'm still waiting for answers to these questions:

Do the greatest of the Apostolic prophets that you know about only prophesy about members of their local assemblies or do the greatest modern-day prophets ever prophesy about world events and the global church?

Which is of greater priority for you: To speak five words in church knowing what you're saying in order to instruct others, or ten thousand words in an unknown tongue that you don't know the meaning of?

[Ehud]

Originally Posted by Zog Has-fallen

The purpose of this forum is for those who agree with you to answer questions. And I'm still waiting for answers to these questions:

Do the greatest of the Apostolic prophets that you know about only prophesy about members of their local assemblies or do the greatest modern-day prophets ever prophesy about world events and the global church?

Which is of greater priority for you: To speak five words in church knowing what you're saying in order to instruct others, or ten thousand words in an unknown tongue that you don't know the meaning of?

I think the problem you are having with getting answers is that your phrasing makes every question seem loaded. Just fyi.

I am unaware of any Apostolic prophets with a platform that would allow for global outreach. There probably are some, but I cannot name one. As such, I would say the most prevalent use of prophesy is a localized version.

I would rather speak five words of prophecy, but the concepts are not mutually exclusive. Paul said speaking words that are understood are more profitable to the congregation, but he also thanked God he spoke in tongues more than the rest.

[Zog Has-fallen]

Originally Posted by Ehud

I am unaware of any Apostolic prophets with a platform that would allow for global outreach. There probably are some, but I cannot name one. As such, I would say the most prevalent use of prophesy is a localized version.

How is that Apostolic? The Epistles of the Apostle Paul were widely circulated to strengthen the Church everywhere. Could it really be that no one in your church knows about the Internet?

[hometown guy]

Originally Posted by Zog Has-fallen

How is that Apostolic? The Epistles of the Apostle Paul were widely circulated to strengthen the Church everywhere. Could it really be that no one in your church knows about the Internet?

Right and now we have the epistles to strengthen us all in what is called the Bible.

[Ehud]

Originally Posted by Zog Has-fallen

How is that Apostolic? The Epistles of the Apostle Paul were widely circulated to strengthen the Church everywhere. Could it really be that no one in your church knows about the Internet?

Originally Posted by hometown guy

Right and now we have the epistles to strengthen us all in what is called the Bible.

This. ^^^

What exactly are you expecting to be taught worldwide by some modern day prophet that hasn’t already been presented in scripture?

[Zog Has-fallen]

Originally Posted by hometown guy

Right and now we have the epistles to strengthen us all in what is called the Bible.

Are you suggesting that the Remnant Church doesn't have the Spirit of prophecy?