2. God’s Empowering Presence
The Holy Spirit
God’s Empowering Presence

3. God’s Empowering Presence
The Holy Spirit
God’s Empowering Presence
The Gift of Tongues

4. I would like every one of you to speak in tongues.
1 Corinthians 14:5
I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you.
1 Corinthians 14:18

5. An Overview of Tongues in the Bible

6. An Overview of Tongues in the Bible
two different kinds of tongues Acts 2
1 Corinthians 13:1
1 Corinthians 14:2
1 Corinthians 14:9-13

7. An Overview of Tongues in the Bible
two different kinds of tongues Acts 2
1 Corinthians 13:1
1 Corinthians 14:2
1 Corinthians 14:9-13
tongues used without love is just awful noise
1 Corinthians 13:1-3

8. An Overview of Tongues in the Bible
not an indication of spiritual maturity
1 Corinthians 3:1-4

9. An Overview of Tongues in the Bible
not an indication of spiritual maturity
1 Corinthians 3:1-4
the Apostle Paul highly valued this gift
1 Corinthians 14:5,18

10. An Overview of Tongues in the Bible
not an indication of spiritual maturity
1 Corinthians 3:1-4
the Apostle Paul highly valued this gift
1 Corinthians 14:5,18
not everyone receives this gift
1 Corinthians 12:30

11. An Overview of Tongues in the Bible
when people speak in tongues, they are speaking to God, not people
1 Corinthians 14:2

12. An Overview of Tongues in the Bible
when people speak in tongues, they are speaking to God, not people
1 Corinthians 14:2
the gifts that focus on building others up in the Christian community are more valuable
1 Corinthians 14:5,12

13. An Overview of Tongues in the Bible
one should pray for the gift of interpretation
1 Corinthians 14:13

14. An Overview of Tongues in the Bible
one should pray for the gift of interpretation
1 Corinthians 14:13
a gift for personal/private prayer
1 Corinthians 14:4,5
1 Corinthians 14:15,17-18
Romans 8:26-27
Ephesians 6:18

15. An Overview of Tongues in the Bible
not ecstasy, but controlled
1 Corinthians 14:27-28

16. #1. We don’t foster; nor do we forbid on Sunday mornings.
Tongues
#1. We don’t foster; nor do we forbid on Sunday mornings.
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
1 Corinthians 14:39

17. Tongues
#2. Our corporate gatherings are times when we pray, teach, sing etc. in ways that are clearly understood and beneficial to others.

18. Tongues
#2. Our corporate gatherings are times when we pray, teach, sing etc. in ways that are clearly understood and beneficial to others.
1 Corinthians 14:16-18, 26

19. Tongues
#3. Know that tongues are a valuable gift for personal prayer that Paul held in high regard.

20. Tongues
#3. Know that tongues are a valuable gift for personal prayer that Paul held in high regard.
1 Corinthians 14:4,5
1 Corinthians 14:4,5, 15, 17-18
Romans 8:26-27
Ephesians 6:18

21. God’s Empowering Presence
The Holy Spirit
God’s Empowering Presence