The Truth About Speaking in Tongues | Costi Hinn 

According to the scriptural Law Of Repetition, the Word will repeat an event or something said three times to: 1) To direct our attention to an important spiritual truth. 2) To set a precedent to where the same circumstances need not be repeated in as much detail each time it occurs elsewhere in scripture. In Acts ch.2 When the believers recieved the Holy Spirit and began speaking in " tongues" three times the men in the crowd enquired of each other how they were hearing the believers speaking in their native languages. The reason for the threefold repetition was to alert us to the fact that the miracle occurring was that those in the crowd were hearing what the believers were saying in their native languages not that the believers were speaking them. This was an example of a sign for unbelievers, the men in the crowd. Paul describes the language the believers were speaking as the " unknown" tongue "that no man knoweth..( 1Cor.14:2). If this is a language no man knows then it's not a language native to this world. I believe that the Word " tongues" is pluralized in scripture is because more that one believer was speaking in one spiritual language.

Amen to that. Thanks for sharing I had a similar experience. Being in the word and having sound doctrine was crucial for my maturing.

The scriptural support for the necessity of speaking in tongues as confirmation that a believer has recieved the Holy Spirit is found in Acts ch 2,10,and ch.19. In each circumstance the first thing that happened when believers recieved the Holy Spirit is that they spoke in tongues. Three repetitions of an event or something said in scripture is important. The purpose of it is: 1) To direct our attention to an important spiritual truth. 2) To set a precedent to where the same occurence need not be repeated in as much detail elsewhere in scripture that it is mentioned.

@@robertnieten7259no

See the comment posted just before yours. If you are not able to understand the reality of the truth from that post, you could be hopeless. Nonetheless, that man Costi is clearly a false teacher. The problem with what people refer to as the "church" today, is that it's counterfeit, just as Christ has declared: "Let the tares grow with the wheat" Maybe you do have a genuine gift of tongues, and maybe you don't. What I do know, is that a true gift of tongues is not something we choose to utilize as we see fit, like all gifts of the Holy Spirit, it is Him Who activates the gift. What is important to understand though, is that this specific gift is intended to be active on behalf of others, as well as our own self, as the text reveals. This gift also strengthens us Spiritually, assisting us to be kept from evil and remain in alignment with the will of God. The answers are all there in the Holy Bible, we first and always need to ask JESUS to assist us to understand properly, to silêncio the voices of anti-Christ spirits, and bless us with whatever knowledge and revelation we are meant to obtain through what is found in the Holy Bible. I pray a similar prayer everyday before I read the Holy Bible. A late merry Christmas to you and a happy 2024😇🙌 Cheers❣️

Mike Winger commenting on Costi Hinn's vid is great lol I thank God for you both brother Mike!

Hey Mike! Even though you’re not reformed but I love your content and teachings. Keep doing the Lords work!

No Mike, he's butchered 1 Corinthians 14

I grew up in the charismatic church and I get the frustration over false Doctrine even to the point that I've found myself angry at times however this is not true this is not what tongues is. I love your channel Mike winger but you are also wrong on the tongues issue which makes me think your potentially wrong on some other issues. I would love to have a conversation about it that won't last more than about 15 minutes if you're willing. Remember I grew up in this and the Lord saved me at 42 years old. I then went on a quest of un brainwashing. So I don't defend charismatics unless I have done my research and much prayer and let the Lord help me to understand his agape word. Again this criticism of tongues is understandable but still untrue.

​@@user-xe4or1co1fand this proves that both of them are wrong.

Thank you for this very detailed response. Praise God

@anthonyprose4965 Hello, The "e" in elder is lowercase. This is not giving them an official title in the church, only respecting their maturity (I John 2:13 and Titus 2:6). Paul described them as his "fellow workers in Christ Jesus" (Romans 16:3).

@@fremar1983the grammar police strikes again 🙄

@fremar1983 you my have grown up in a baptized in Holy spirit church, but you never come to knowing what you been taught. Or you would not have bought into teaching of Justin Peters and the rest of the Gurus who believes like justin.

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There is a difference between speaking in tongues as the first sign that a believer has recieved the Holy Spirit and their private prayer language and the gift of speaking in tongues accompanies by the gift of interpretation. Speaking in tongues is the same spiritual language, but a different operation. The gifts believers recieves because God gives this one and other gifts to the whom He chooses to. Not everyone has the gift, but everyone speaks in tongues as the first sign that they have recieved the Holy Spirit.( Acts ch.2,10,and ch.19). The Holy Spirit baptism is how the Holy Spirit is recieved. There is no other sign given in scripture that a person has recieved the Holy Spirit when they recieve ,but the speaking in tongues.

@@robertnieten7259 you were a lying fraud a year ago and you are a lying fraud today. Pathetic. You are self righteous and power mad, and can't understand the bible if your life depended on it. OH WAIT>>>>IT DOES.

Thanks for sharing!

@@forthegospelminI have a question

This is grieving!!! Have you read 1 Corinthians 14:4???

@@forthegospelmin you are twisting the truth of gospel!! ALL OF THIS stems from costi being hurt by church people who abused things.. just bc there’s abuse doesn’t mean it’s not all true and not in the Bible… This is just as grievous as what happened to him!!!!

Costi has taken a difficult topic and twisted it enough to make everyone doubt the clearly worded letters of 1 Corinthian’s 14. Brother, read 1 Corinthians 12-14. Tongues are real. Just because you had a bad experience, does not make it manmade.

Glad it was helpful!

Glad it was helpful!

We have the word of God now they didn't back then

I think Paul Washer is mean--spirited and judgemental...This is just my personal opinion...Some of those people (in WOF Churches are being blinded by the devil)...We should PRAY for them to know the truth...

Send me a link to video of Paul Washer “mocking” people. I haven’t heard him ever mock anybody. He even said one time that he would rather be in prison in the time of persecution with a Pentecostal who’s theology is off but has a passion and a love for God then with a person who is reformed who is filled up intellectually but has no passion or zeal for God. I have to disagree with Paul Washer as a mean spirited person. I actually met him once and he had the most gentlest humble vibe that he gave off.. and I also sensed a lot of pain in his eyes because of what Christianity has become and all the young people are going into all these movements. I am part of a Pentecostal church, even though I don’t speak in tongues or seek after all these gifts like I used to. But after studying scripture and listening to men like Paul Washer who actually preach what the word says, not no extra biblical nonsense like many in my church say they would hear voices, see visions, receive prophecy and they talk about it like it’s should be accepted as a word of God just because they “felt” it was from the Spirit, no thank you.. so in defense of Paul Washer he is actually a very nice man, it’s just he preaches a lot of harsh messages because it’s needed and honestly if it wasn’t for his “mean” messages l would still be blindly following all this these things and getting into more confusion then sober faith that is firmly based on the word of God.

@@caroleimani9754 do you even know what the WOF is ? Or you just listen to the Judge meadow heretics tell you how they understand WOF ?

I don't think Washer is mean spirited, but he should take a more careful approach. A lot of people genuinely believe they are speaking to God in an unknown language. So for someone to tell them it is a lie or deception it could crush them or they no longer listen.

Amen. So was I!

1689 Baptist for the win :)

@redeemed, you are not alone. I'm in the exact situation you just described. I don't know if it's only me, but when they are praying in tongues, it can be really destructive. The worst about my church is that they make you feel like you're not truly saved if you don't pray in tongues. Unfortunately, I'm leaving the church.

@@chanb2958 sorry to hear that! I hope you can find something a little more grounded. Thankfully now I’m not in a church where this is heavily taught- the pastor has said he believes in it, but he doesn’t push it by any means. I encounter it more now in personal Bible studies (I’m friends with, and do studies with women from a few different churches), and at friends’ churches when I go visit. But yeah it’s super distracting! I find myself not able to focus on what’s actually being prayed because I’m skeptical about what’s going on, and I wish we could all just pray in English and not pray in “tongues” over the person praying. I also don’t like the idea that people who I really trust might be deceived.. because it makes me wonder, is there something else they could be deceived about that they’re influencing me in? I know I need to trust the Lord over man, I’ve just been hurt a lot by folks in the church so it kinda freaks me out, even if they’re not intentionally trying to do anything. I just want to know what the truth is about tongues and all the “gifts” in general. 😞

Though speaking in tongues is biblical we need to remember it's just a gift given to edify the church or the person itself. I had prayed and fasted for many years but God never gave me the gift of speaking in tongues. Initially I felt unloved and isolated from those who did speak in tongues and the more I studied the Word I realised Jesus is coming for th fruit nd not the gifts! I began working on the qualities of the fruit of the Holy Spirit and grown closer with Jesus ever since. I have seen the people speaking in tongues backbite, being jealous and carnal while I am growing in this area to be self controlled with the help of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. Remember He's coming for the Fruit!

@@rishonacarys990 That’s good to hear- I’m trying to work on those areas too! I do believe tongues is biblical just not so much the way it’s being used today.

​@redeemed4993 Thank you for your encouraging words. God bless you. 🙌

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Where, in what religions?

Be very clear that the devil does nothing new. He only seeks to copy and counterfeit the Kingdom of God. So you can rest assured if I apply your point - Christians would not pray, would not fast, would not worship, etc because "other religions" practice ALL of those.

@@michaeljones1686 Mormon, Hinduism, Catholic charismatics etc..,

This.

I would just graciously ask about whether asking for a 'second filling of the H. S.' to be biblical. Do you have any good evidence from the bible to support that claim?

Yeah, but when you read the book of Acts, apostles were sent when the Holy Spirit wasn't manifest at the new birth. It was never intended to be a second outpouring. If you are spiritually and intellectually honest look up the meanings for the word "receive" in contact of the Holy Spirit. Also note grammatically that tongues is called a manifestation of the Spirit, not a gift. Follow the Greek grammar. When I speak in tongues it's always a language. I don't repeat it. Just because there are counterfeits doesn't mean the genuine isn't real. Tongues of angels are languages known to God and the angels. Interpretation is a manifestation of the Spirit, not something one can do with his mind. Look up the specific meaning of Greek word for speak in 1 Corinthians 12 through 14. Tho Holy Spirit is meant to be manifested. Sure, you don't have to speak in tongues to be saved, but not using the gift of the Holy Spirit [ones own new inner spiritual man - the Holy of Holies wherein the Godhead resides and fellowships with us] is the failure to use the "talents” God gave you. What was the context of not all speaking in tongues in 1 Corinthians? In the Church. Paul, by the Spirit, said he wished every one would speak in tongues - just limited at church to keep things decent and in order. The primary purpose of speaking in tongues is to pray in the Spirit in one's private prayer life. Many of today's churches either twist the scriptures by failure to rightly divide the word of truth, or ignore them entirely. Twisting the scriptures can be done intentionally, but it also happens through ignorance of how to study the Bible, through lack of proper reference for God's words, through lack of humility [this includes presumption], and through the failure to test all things as God commanded in 1 Thessalonians 5:21. People fail to test all things either out of ignorance on how to test them or through misplaced trust in one's teachers/denominational teachings. The repetitive nonsense isn't biblical. But what Costi is teaching here is twisted, not rightly divided. I pray that he reads this or runs into someone who can teach this topic well to him. I don't doubt his sincerity, as there are those who sincerely preach distortions of the truth. Folks, we can ill afford to be spiritually slothful. While this isn't a salvation issue, eternal rewards are at stake. And Costi is teaching error here. Teachers are held to a higher standard. This comment is not intended for doctrinal argument. It is an admonition to study the Bible diligently, laying aside your presuppositions and letting GOD speak. You'll need to be experienced at grammar, to use an interlinear and concordances and lexicons. These are all available online. Pray and ask God's assistance, and be willing to learn something that may be contrary to what you have been taught. Humility is required. Presumptuous attitudes will not lead to truth. Counterfeits do not negate the truths in the Word of God.

attitude does have a lot to do with it... doesn't quite negate the "gifts of the spirit", but rather the purpose of them. pride is a nasty thing and it creeps in real easily its easy to get to a "I have something you don't" mentality... which is NOT the spirit of Christ

@@James-li8cm We are supposed to clothe ourselves with humility. Pride is a nasty thing. Everything we do must be done with agape. That's why 1 Corinthians 13 is placed between 12 and 14. Wouldn't you know that it says love doesn't vaunt itself? The Corinthians were misusing spiritual gifts and were practicing error in other categories, heading in the direction of hypergrace. They needed reproof. God's way is always what I would call the alt middle. It's usually a bit foreign to our natural inclinations. We either get prideful and presumptuous and go overboard on the side of grace, like the Corinthians did, or we get fearful and overly cautious to the point of religiosity and doctrinal error that exceeds God's will for us like the Galatians did. We must walk in grace in accordance with the truth as we humbly are led by the Spirit of the living God who is Love. This is true freedom. It has standards - it isn't self-willed anarchy, but it also isn't slavish devotion to a set of rules in pursuit of our own righteousness. The Corinthians boasted of their lack of standards and their "spirituality." The Galatians were being led to boast and rely upon adherence to parts of the Law that applied to a covenant they were not party to. I think it's interesting how licence and legalism each have their appeal to pride. The flesh is prone to be prideful. The alt middle is above these, not on the plane of pride. I see it as the apex of a triangle, not a middle point on a line. God's ways are higher than ours. Have a blessed day!

Thank you William. He is not wrong that this gift has been abused and misunderstood. Like all gifts but that he can so easily assume that because he led a life of deception and pretense then the experience of all others is mindboggling. Find it really upsetting so despite his sincerity he is STILL misleading others in whole other way.

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AMEN, brother!!!

@williamanthony: who said you could violate scripture and then claim it's from God? You have broken all the rules that Paul laid down, and then you say it's from God? You have fallen into the human trap of self righteousness. God NEVER accepts the human idea of tongue talking. Paul said that tongues would CEASE and they did; 2000 years ago. Try reading the bible instead of praying uselessly.

Tongues have ceased, with those who have been brainwashed by religions who teach, God has changed.

Glad it was helpful!

I'll be real this is not a sensitive subject. Only foolish people are sensitive about this. The one who is in darkness on this subject does not like the light. What we may call 'sensitive' is more the enjoyment of darkness and the rejection or the avoidance of light.

Well said Steven. NT Wright, who also speaks in Tongues, has a wonderful explanation of some of this. I appreciate that Costi is willing to not paint us all as demon possessed or something like so many in that camp do. Costi is bringing up conversation that is useful even for those who are not convinced by his interpretation. I noticed a few notable missing passages and concepts that I'd love to see Costi address, but I'm confident after the abuse he's seen from family he's probably unable to see the function or a favorable interpretation of certain passages. Great work Costi, please keep putting out great content.

@@GTMGunTotinMinnesotanThanks! I’m going to check out NT. And those same things about Costi’s past came to mind as well. I can’t speak for him, but if his experience with tongues was in an unhealthy environment where it was used to put on a show, I’d probably resent tongues too! Anything that’s meant for the Lord can be twisted unfortunately. Cheers!

Listen to another language you don’t understand. It actually sounds like they are saying the dame thing over and over again.

Hi sister, can I ask as someone who spoke in tongues for 17 years, what do you believe it is you were doing? I am not someone who has ever spoken in tongues and I am more skeptical about it than anything, however I know genuine believers who claim to have this ability. Do you have any comments about that, given your unique perspective?

@@agabriela1great question! I would also love an answer to this!

That’s just foolishness

@@agabriela1 you’d believe you make power available and speak thing into existence in the realm of the spirit. You’d believe you make thing happen and speak to or command angels, you’d believe you edify yourself. It’s all about you, and what you can achieve in the spiritual realm. But God’s will isn’t to make power available on demand or speak things into existence, that’s a twisted interpretation of scripture. Be careful with that as New Agers also do that and have supernatural activities going on. Pagans can also speak in tongues. Tongues of the Bible were real languages given at Pentecost to give glory to God as a proof that God was now reaching out to the nations. And it can’t be a way to edify yourself as you edify yourself by studying scriptures and in communion with other believers. And as for commanding angels, that’s not our business, we are not to speak to them, and even so, in the Bible, any angels who came to visit spoke the normal language of the person, not a mysterious heavenly language. As for talking to God, he doesn’t need a secret language, he understand you wherever you are and in any language you speak, and he hears you in your secret place, in your closet and will reward you.

I just watched this video and have been “speaking in tongues” since 2000, this morning”language” just started coming out as the bible study I was a part of everyone spoke in tongues and said I only needed to ask. I will not and do not want any part of this anymore. Did you renounce anything? Or anything you had to do, sorry that may sound weird. Just that if I invited this gibberish in and it happened do I need to boot it out?

What a beautiful story. Praise the Lord ❤

so what... your experience elevates above Gods Word and examples in scripture?

You're apparently under the assumption that tongues is the ability to speak a human language without studying it. That's not what happened in the Bible.

​@@JBM101...that is a silly question. No where in scripture are we prescribed to speak on tongues. We are shown a description of the sign gift of tongues, but never are we told to do the same. We walk by faith not by signs and wonders as the Jews required. Not everything in the Bible is for us to do. Sometimes it is just describing somethimg that somebody else did at a different time. Why would we seek after what Paul describes as the least of the gifts? He said to focus on love instead. He said "I show you a better way" This is why we rightly divide the word of truth. If we didn't then we should all be buolding arcs because God told Noah too, so why shouldn't we? Rightly divide is somethimg we are prescribed to do as in 2 Timothy. 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV) - Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

@@RobertLee-tv4hc [38] But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. [39] Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues

@@Littleking1978 funny it doesnt mention "unknown" there isn't it? Sounds like he would be mentioning a known human language.

If I understand correctly he is saying the "Spanish" spoken and sung in MY spirit by me to God builds me up, but is unfruitful to others unless someone interprets Spanish. Our mind is not engaged unless we speak Spanish; but somehow our spirit is edified personally in the use of the gift in this specific passage (as it is during anytime we worship God in spirit and truth). I agree that I'd like to hear Costi clarify this point if what I suppose he meant is accurate.

@@anchoraboveworship8404 Yes a very coherent and satisfying explanation.

You must have missed this part: 1 Corinthians 14:2 KJV For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. What Paul is saying is that if you will yield yourself to the Holy Spirit, he will give you the prayer as you pray to God in tongues for personal edification and then you will be asking God for what is 100% according to the will of God for you, that you didn't even know you needed, so that God can answer it for your benefit because we don't know how to pray as we ought, but ask amiss. This is not speaking to men, but to God and is indeed different than what the disciples were doing in witnessing to men. The Holy Spirit knows God's plan for your life and will intercede for you according to that plan, and God can then give you what you didn't even know to ask for on your own. Or you can deny that you need this and keep praying without his help.

@kathyjames9240 Hi kathy. There is a lot more for you to learn and unlearn. I've been teaching for 37 years and I use the original languages. Tongues CEASED just like Paul said they would. That was 2000 years ago. You, and no one else has ever spoken in tongues. There ways never anything such as praying in tongues. That is NOT what tongues were for. You were breaking all the rules of tongue speaking, so how could it be from God? God will not violate his own word. I can teach you everything there is to know about tongues and the gifts. I'm afraid that Costi Hinn doesn't know that much about it. He speaks as if it still exists and it does not. Tongues were meant for ONE reason only. Paul explains it all but most people have no idea about where it is and what Paul was saying. It comes from the OLD testament; NOT the new. Paul said, "wherefore IN THE LAW'. That is the OLD testament. Tongues were Never a gift for the church. It says they were a SIGN TO the unbeliever. Now you have to find out, WHO THE unbeliever is. It's a very specific group of unbelievers and not unbelievers in general. Anyhow, I'd be glad to help you. You must however get rid of "religious speech" such as 'We then allow our Lord to decide." We don't "ALLOW" God to do anything. That is Charismatic chaos. So I hope the first thing you did was get OUT of charismatic churches. You will never learn what you need to know if you are still in their hands and God will not use you when there is so much wrong with the subject. Costi is not a teacher. He is passing along his experiences, but that doesn't make it sound doctrine. I hope to hear from you and that you will want to learn the truth.

Read romans 8:26

@nldj344 Thanks, but what does that have to do with praying to God in different human languages such as Spanish or Japanese for example? I believe Romans 8:26 is not about tongues at all, rather it is the Holy Spirit praying the perfect will of the father, it is wordless.

Romans 8:26 is true, however it does not negate 1 Cor 14:2 (rather, it is complimentary) there are hidden "mysteries" in scripture and 1 Cor 14:2 is one of those which gives credibility to the "gift of tongues" being a "thing", otherwise its not just someone speaking Spanish without knowing it to someone who understands Spanish... rather scripture lays it out to be something that "edifies self and not the church" is a "sign to the unbeliever" and "is a way to pray to God without understanding"

@James-li8cm I believe we're in agreement here. I don't believe tongues was only foreign language such as the case in the upper room, that is one gift or type of tongues, Paul speaking to the Corinthians is the gift aka prayer language both private and sometimes corporate imo

Why do we need a magical language when The Spirit inside us prays to God on our behalf?

The tongues is just another language crowd never fully address cor. 14:2-4.

The problem is that you cut off half the verse, and you forget the intent of Paul writing the letter to the Corinthians. The Corinthian church wasn't good, they were doing a lot of bad stuff, and Paul was rebuking a lot of their behavior, including the reckless, power seeking "tongue speakers". But again, I find it odd that you cut off half the verse. Paul wasn't saying "I wish you could all speak in tongues. The end." So if you read the actual verse, you KNOW that's not the point he's making here. The idea that tongues is a nonsense gibberish follows kundalini eastern mysticism practices. If somebody who worships satan can do it, and you do it too, then why are you saying that gift is from the Holy Spirit?

God bless you, so foolish.

@juliapntgn cutting off arms?! The Lord led me into the truth about this after a lifetime of speaking in tongues, and I no longer do so. As I learn correct interpretation of scripture and know the Word for myself, I use it to edify others and am strengthened in my walk and my faith. I can't say I ever felt that speaking tongues did either of those things. Thank you Costi

😂 lol nope. You cut off half the verse by in the world would anyone take you serious anymore

It's Parroting

That isn't even true. You can't make blanket statements like that, when you have not been present for even 1 percent of people praying as such.

@@drewharris6122 I have seen thousands of them. Actualy I have one that lives with me. Says it is an angelic prayer language so Satan can't understand what you are saying. Thats silly, what is Satan? An angel. Fallen one at that. God understands English or any human language just fine. We can also make a blanket statement of what we see in these "churches" are not biblical tongues by any means.

@@drewharris6122 I have studied this phenomenon for many years. I can also tell you where it all started and that there are newspaper reports of Mormons that practiced it too. We can discuss it if you care to.

Yep I’ve never heard a language

@isaacwarren: Isaac (laughter), If you would like to learn from a real teacher, I'd be glad to help. I've taught for 37 years and I use the original languages to explain things to people who have a hard time following everything. It is a HUGE subject and takes time to learn it all. The things that you were taught, were not even close to the truth. I pray you come out of it and learn what the bible really says. Costi Hinn does not know much about the gifts and especially tongues. He is a brother, but Tongues do not exist and I can prove it in one verse. There are many passages that teach this fact. Indeed: Sola Scriptura. So what does the word of God say? Get back to me and we can go over it. Paul said that Tongues would CEASE and they did: 2000 years ago.

​@@JerryPotter.I have the same belief as you. Could I have the one verse you are talking about so I can read it and research it?

@@pjfunnybunny2597 Hi. Well it's good to research it but how about being taught the verse? By the way, it is not a belief. It's simply bible fact. No one can dispute the facts. It's Mark 16:20 I bet you have read it before, but it just didn't dawn on you as to what it is saying. Just remember the fact that there are TWO sets of gifts. The SIGN gifts are listed in Mark 16:17-20. Paul said that tongues were for a SIGN. Therefore all of the gifts listed in Mark are SIGN gifts. Now find out what those gifts were for in verse 20. It clearly says that the Lord sent THEM OUT, CONFIRMING THE WORD, WITH SIGNS FOLLOWING. Jesus sent THEM out and no one else. It's called Apostolic Authority. The signs that followed proved that they were from God, and not false teachers. The word in Greek for "Followed" means ALONG SIDE OF. It's not saying, behind them. When the apostles spoke, one of the sign gifts would happen, to confirm what they said. In Acts 11 it says that While Peter was yet speaking..... The Gentiles were the ones who spoke but that was because the authority of Peter was already given. In each of the four examples given in Acts, an apostle had to be there. It was 3 times for Peter. One of those was with John and the fourth one was with Paul. Therefore God's word could not be confirmed unless an apostle was there. The point is that God's word HAS BEEN CONFIRMED. It's called the Bible. It is finished. Therefore by the time the apostles died, ALL scripture had to be delivered from God. That means that ALL of the sign gifts are gone. Read ACTS 1:2 It says when Jesus gave THEM ORDERS..... those orders are Mark 16: 17-20. Under no circumstances were ORDERS given to people who are NOT THERE. Understand? Therefore it is not for just anyone to be doing those signs. There were only 11 disciples in Mark. Judas was dead. Therefore Peter had to ask God to show him who the 12th person would be. Even Peter knew that there had to be a limit as to how many people were able to do these signs. The job went to Matthias. Here's more proof: In Acts 8 with Philip in Samaria. WHY did Philip call for Peter and John, if Philip could do the real signs? It's because of Apostolic Authority. Not one word of what Philip said was recorded in scripture to confirm God's word. It only says what Philip DID. Let's get back to the word being confirmed: Read Revelations 19:10. The spirit of, or the purpose of, prophecy IS the TESTIMONY of Jesus. The testimony of Jesus is THE BIBLE. It is finished. What did Jesus say to the disciples about when the Spirit came? He said, When He comes, He will TESTIFY OF ME. That "Testimony" is the Bible. It is finished. No more signs and no more apostles. ALL of this comes from Mark 16:20. And there is much more. Hebrews 2:3-4 says the same thing, even in more detail in the Greek than Mark 16. If you wish, I will teach you what it says and means. Until then, Happy Reading.

@@pjfunnybunny2597 I will re-print a message that I generally made to everyone on topic. It's meant for people like you, to learn from and defend yourself against false teachers. Everybody pay attention: Mark 16:20. ALL of the sign gifts were for the apostles for confirming the word of God. THAT "word" has been confirmed. It's called THE BIBLE. The word for, WORD, in the Greek, is LOGOS. It means specifically THE GODLY MESSAGE. It is not putting words to form sentences as I am doing now. Therefore by the time the apostles died, scripture was finished and all the signs ceased; especially tongues which ceased 25 years before John died. Anyone who believes the sign gifts are still here, is saying that God is adding new revelation. THAT IS HERESY. Anyone's personal experiences are no way to validate scripture. God warns you not to use them or emotions. They are not founded on truth. Tongues do not exist because they CEASED just like Paul said they would. They came from the OLD testament and the purpose for tongues never changed. There is only ONE verse that tells us what tongues were for, and to whom they were for, and why. Paul quotes it and says, "IN THE LAW". That is the Old testament. He quotes Isaiah 28:11. The purpose of tongues, earthly languages, were a condemnation sign against Israel for following after Pagan cultures and worshiping their gods and marrying into their cultures. God put them into captivity by the Assyrians. He did it again later through the Babylonians. Now Paul is warning the church that a third time was coming. IT WAS ROME. It's the WAR of 70 A.D. The Jews were scattered as James 1:1 says, and the purpose of tongues was fulfilled. They CEASED. Paul said that tongues were for a sign. Therefore every gift listed in Mark 16:17-18 are SIGN gifts. They not only confirmed God's spoken message through the apostles, but it proved that the apostles were from God, and not false teachers. Verse 14 says that Jesus rebuked the disciples for THEIR hardness of heart AND UNBELIEF. THEY were the unbelievers, that Jesus was talking about. Simple English. "Those that believe" are NOT common believers. Did YOU ever write scripture? Did YOU ever confirm the spoken word of God out of your own mouth? Did YOU ever drink something deadly or get bitten by a deadly snake with no harm whatsoever? So read Acts 1:2. Jesus gave ORDERS to the disciples. Under no circumstances is he giving Orders to people who are not there. Therefore it is NOT to common believers throughout time. Jesus told his disciples that if THEY asked for anything, he would do it for them. In English, it is called, Second person plural. Simple English. It is not to everyone to do what Jesus did. The apostles carried on with delivering God's message about his son. Hebrews 1:1-2. It does not say, the last days. The Greek is, The last of THESE days. It's the days in which God was speaking his word through his son, Jesus. The book of Revelation is the last book and it is the revelation of WHO Jesus is. Therefore anyone who thinks the sign gifts are still around, is saying that God is adding to his word. Where then are the books after God's confirmed message? They don't exist. Revelation 19:10. The Spirit, or purpose, of prophecy is the TESTIMONY OF JESUS. That's the Bible. Jesus said, " When the Spirit comes, he will testify of Me." That's the bible. Prophets don't exist. They are lying, self centered, self righteous frauds. The word of God is finished. We are to live by EVERY WORD that proceeds out of the mouth of God. We can not live by "every word" unless we HAVE every word. That's the Bible. STUDY to show yourself approved unto God.... Rightly dividing the word of truth. The Greek words for, "rightly dividing', are, CUT IT STRAIGHT. Grow in the grace AND knowledge of our Lord. So pjfunnybunny: there's a little more reading for you to do and research to do. I've barely touched the surface. If you want more, just let me know.

@@pjfunnybunny2597 @pjfunnybunny2597 Hi. Well it's good to research it but how about being taught the verse? By the way, it is not a belief. It's simply bible fact. No one can dispute the facts. It's Mark 16:20 I bet you have read it before, but it just didn't dawn on you as to what it is saying. Just remember the fact that there are TWO sets of gifts. The SIGN gifts are listed in Mark 16:17-20. Paul said that tongues were for a SIGN. Therefore all of the gifts listed in Mark are SIGN gifts. Now find out what those gifts were for in verse 20. It clearly says that the Lord sent THEM OUT, CONFIRMING THE WORD, WITH SIGNS FOLLOWING. Jesus sent THEM out and no one else. It's called Apostolic Authority. The signs that followed proved that they were from God, and not false teachers. The word in Greek for "Followed" means ALONG SIDE OF. It's not saying, behind them. When the apostles spoke, one of the sign gifts would happen, to confirm what they said. In Acts 11 it says that While Peter was yet speaking..... The Gentiles were the ones who spoke but that was because the authority of Peter was already given. In each of the four examples given in Acts, an apostle had to be there. It was 3 times for Peter. One of those was with John and the fourth one was with Paul. Therefore God's word could not be confirmed unless an apostle was there. The point is that God's word HAS BEEN CONFIRMED. It's called the Bible. It is finished. Therefore by the time the apostles died, ALL scripture had to be delivered from God. That means that ALL of the sign gifts are gone. Read ACTS 1:2 It says when Jesus gave THEM ORDERS..... those orders are Mark 16: 17-20. Under no circumstances were ORDERS given to people who are NOT THERE. Understand? Therefore it is not for just anyone to be doing those signs. There were only 11 disciples in Mark. Judas was dead. Therefore Peter had to ask God to show him who the 12th person would be. Even Peter knew that there had to be a limit as to how many people were able to do these signs. The job went to Matthias. Here's more proof: In Acts 8 with Philip in Samaria. WHY did Philip call for Peter and John, if Philip could do the real signs? It's because of Apostolic Authority. Not one word of what Philip said was recorded in scripture to confirm God's word. It only says what Philip DID. Let's get back to the word being confirmed: Read Revelations 19:10. The spirit of, or the purpose of, prophecy IS the TESTIMONY of Jesus. The testimony of Jesus is THE BIBLE. It is finished. What did Jesus say to the disciples about when the Spirit came? He said, When He comes, He will TESTIFY OF ME. That "Testimony" is the Bible. It is finished. No more signs and no more apostles. ALL of this comes from Mark 16:20. And there is much more. Hebrews 2:3-4 says the same thing, even in more detail in the Greek than Mark 16. If you wish, I will teach you what it says and means. Until then, Happy Reading.

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Were you just making up “tongues” or was it a real phenomena you felt? I’m genuinely curious Thanks

​@zachnunya8749 Just skillful practice like anyone else I've seen in several countries for at least 35 years. Nothing phenomenal.

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@forthegospelmin thank you Costi 😊 bless you.

Cessationism isn't 'extreme' It's a reasonable response given Scripture and history I wouldn't be surprised that tongues could occur today - if churches operated according to Scripture. But we haven't seen any ....😐

@@toolegittoquit_001 I don't think you understand the term "cessationism." Cessationism is not a qualified objection to current practices. It interprets Scripture to say there is an absolute absence of speaking in tongues beyond the apostolic age. Your position is that it could occur if churches got it right. I think charismatics would agree with you: It's fine if you get it right. Also, I wouldn't say it is a reasonable response, either. Cessationists do a little extra-Scriptural extrapolation to claim these gifts were only for the first century Christians. I didn't see a reference to a clock ticking for these gifts in Scripture. Cessationists want to impose one. They are adding to Scripture. That is dangerous.

Scripture?

@@louisekord9790 cant you look for it or are you spoon fed still?

We all pray in language without an interpreter. I pray in english, maybe you do in spanish. of course Paul could have prayed in language of greek or hebrew or more.

@neoturfmasterMVS Paul made it clear that when he prayed in the Spirit, he prayed without understanding, meaning, a language he did not know. And he prayed without an interpreter.

@@JBM101 As far as I am concerned, you are all spoon fed.

This is one of the most biased as well. What appears "best" is usually so because it confirms our prejudices.

It actually isn't biased at all. He goes into the background which most charismatics don't look into.

@@frankfurter63 the background is from 1 Corinthians 14 - the way that is explained here is certainly biased. My detailed comment with reasons separately given.

@@blesseni He also says as many commentators says that tongues is supposed to be a translated . Most of the people who speak in tongues are just spouting jibberish. They are just going on irrationality.

The question of “needing an interpreter” is in the Corinthian church where people spoke in mass, and it appeared “irrational” to those around, including the other believers - you can read it yourself in 1 corinthians 14. What does it tell us? - speaking in tongues was done in the early church - it seemed irrational to others So, Paul taught them to speak in tongues in church only if there is an interpretation. The question was purely about order in worship. What does costi do here? - he says tongues always need interpreter, which is not biblical in any way - he says tongues are human languages only , again - not biblical. There are quite a few references where tongues of angels and heavenly tongues are mentioned, including a close reading of 1 Corinthian’s 13,14 - he is pushing to making everyone doubt about tongues itself.. which is the most dangerous part. I normally do not try to argue, but this sort of teaching is robbing the church of its power. Be careful brother - the gifts of the spirit are real, and they are very much available to those who seek earnestly for it.

I'd like an actual good answer regarding this passage as well. He seemed to kind of gloss over it or be a little dismissive of it. This verse is hard to ignore. I'm not a tongues person myself but if he wants to effectively refute this phenomenon he needs to deal with this passage more convincingly.

I'd like an actual good answer regarding this passage as well. He seemed to kind of gloss over it or be a little dismissive of it. This verse is hard to ignore. I'm not a tongues person myself but if he wants to effectively refute this phenomenon he needs to deal with this passage more convincingly.

I doubted the gift. Deliberately stopped for a year or so and then joined a cessation theology church :-). Altogether, my prayer life somehow suffered. What I have noticed is that when I pray in tongues about an issue (especially when I don't know how to, when I am distraught or when I wake up in the middle of the night and feel prompted to pray but unsure of the subject), so many scriptures come to mind, which would be answers or relevant to the issue. I have experienced it so many times that I do not question it. Besides, no one coerced me or trained me. The gift enriches my prayer life and walk with God. Blessings to all.

Read the whole passage. That verse alone is being taken out of context but if you read 1 Corinthians 14 v 1-19, you will find that Paul was talking about spiritual gifts in general. It would also help to invite the Holy Spirit to guide and help you. 🙂

railwayjade: If you are still looking for answers; I've got them. I've been teaching for 37 years with the original languages. Tongues do not exist. Paul said they would CEASE and they did; 2000 years ago. That verse your mother was trying to use, is a contradiction of scripture; therefore it is WRONG. She is NOT reading the context and she is not reading the rest of the verses. Paul says "let ALL things be done for the edification of the church." Therefore... self edification IS WRONG. Paul and God, DEMAND that the message that came from tongues, MUST BE UNDERSTOOD BY MEN. Ask yourself this..... How can it be in private when Paul says, "Let it be by two and no more than three"? Paul says, "TONGUES ARE FOR A SIGN". Again, how can it be in private? WHAT is the sign? A sign by itself is nothing. ASK: What does the sign POINT TO? LOOK close to that verse again. It says, "He who speaks in A TONGUE". THE TITLE OF THE GIFT IS "SPEAKING IN TONGUES" PLURAL. NOT SINGULAR. Speaking to God in this manner IS FALSE. The bible says, that it is by the Spirit who gives the utterance. NOT US. Therefore the Spirit can not violate his own word. Look at the verse again. It says, "For no one understands him". This is why Paul is saying it is WRONG to speak like that. God demands that the message be understood by men. Read the rest of the verses about the example Paul gives, about the instrument. The trumpet. It has NO LIFE in it and yet it is smarter than those people who are babbling. The bible says that the trumpet MUST MAKE A DISTINCT SOUND. That means it MUST BE UNDERSTOOD. If it is NOT understood, then how is the ARMY going to know what to do when it hears the trumpet? So your mother is in grave contradiction of verses. WOMEN were never allowed to speak. WHY does she claim to do it? Her "teachers" are false and they have lied to her. Show me one woman that ever spoke in tongues. Show me one woman that ever confirmed God's WORD by showing signs. READ Mark 16:20. Show me one woman that EVER wrote scripture. All of the Sign gifts listed in Mark 16:17-18 ARE SIGN GIFTS. Paul said that tongues were for a Sign. Therefore ALL of those gifts listed ARE SIGN GIFTS. They were for CONFIRMING THE WORD OF GOD. The WORD of God HAS BEEN CONFIRMED. IT'S THE BIBLE. I hope this reaches you, and you respond.

@carrielynng328: HI I doubt if Mr. Hinn will ever get back to you but I can help you. I've taught for 37 years and I use the original languages to help people like you to understand what is being said. So here's your answer. Look at what you said. You wrote: "that was ALL on ASKING for tongues". Number 1. You can NOT ask for a gift. The holy spirit gives the gifts "AS HE WILLS". It has nothing to do with asking. You can't ask. Number 2. Your brain was already set on what you have heard in church and you were told to do it. That was totally against scripture. If you had not been told what to do, or how to do it, you would have done NOTHING. God will not violate his own word. God will NOT CAUSE YOU to violate his word. You did it on your own because you were told to do it. And before you start to worry, Satan, had NOTHING to do with it. Most people are forced to do things and they are told that if they don't, then they are not a believer and don't have the holy spirit. ABSOLUTE HERESY. I really liked the way that you were asking about what to do. That tells me that you have a heart for God and his word. Yes you need to renounce it but how about if I teach you all about gifts first and then you can "renounce it' with a full heart and understanding? Paul said, tongues would CEASE and they did: 2000 years ago. I can prove to you that the sign gifts have ceased, in ONE verse. I have spoken more on this subject, than anything else. I hope to hear from you soon.

You'd do much better to simple remove the uncommon phrase "tongues" and use the common english word: language. You'll be able to communicate your thoughts on the subject must more clearly to all english speakers. We are speaking about languages after all. Known languages communicating our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus has accomplish and done.

How often do you read the word of God? I would recommend reading it daily. And pray for understanding. Language is very fascinating. It changes over time. We stop using words or they start having different meanings. Like the word “gay” for example. Just like with that example, tongues was more commonly used as opposed to language. Sometimes still used as e.g “English is my native TONGUE”. So keep those things in mind when tackling scripture. Always seek out the context. Also search the term “glossolalie”. You will find that this happens not only with charismatic movements but also in…you wont believe it… other religions. Ask yourself the following questions: 1.does God share His glory with other religions? And what does the Bible teach about God’s character? 2. If this is from the Holy Spirit, wouldn’t every Christian denomination(those that don’t have pentecostal roots) speak this? Why would He discriminate? This was quite a lot but if you have any more questions feel free to ask. “Like newborn infants, long for the pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow into salvation-if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good” 1 peter 2: 2-3

@SimpleQuietLife: You need to learn from real teachers. Costi is a brother but he does not know how to explain what "tongues" were and what they were for. I've been teaching for 37 years and I use the original languages to help explain things to people like you. I understand your frustration. Real teachers EXPLAIN things. They don't just make comments. Don't feel discouraged. Help is here. God only meant for the bible to be understood in ONE WAY; HIS WAY. It takes Translation and NOT interpretation. Yes you need to get out of your church because of all the lies being told. Yes it is EVERYTHING that you have been told. You need to take the time to study before ever trying to locate a real bible teaching church. You will never find one in the charismatic circles. GOD is NOT a denomination and Neither am I. Denominations divide people, and they are not in the bible. Not only can I prove that what you have heard is false, but I can prove that what I say is truth. Many people have trouble with the English, let alone the Greek. This is how they come up with all of the various readings of scripture. Scripture MUST match with other scripture and make sense. It can not contradict itself. Tongues do not exist. I can prove it by one simple verse. Paul said they would CEASE and they did; 2000 years ago. Paul explains it, but no one seems to want to read about it, because they don't understand it. Anyone violating the rules of tongue speaking is NOT following God's word, OR God himself. Since tongues don't exist, the rules do not exist anymore. It was NEVER for a prayer language. People use this as an excuse to get out of their own problem that they created. Nothing makes sense to you, because you have been lied to, and no lie is of the truth. Get back to me ASAP and I'd be glad to help you. I really hope to hear from you. I protect people so that they are not trapped by false teachers. They are easy to spot. It's the BAD teachers that you have to watch out for. No one can claim to be a teacher and show you the things that they have said, which is against scripture. You will finally be protected and understand what God was doing during the new testament. I will NEVER lead you to me or personal opinions. Everything will lead you to Christ and his word. God bless.

@SimploeQuietLife: WELL, I've been waiting for a response from you. I offered to teach you the truth. You claim that you want to know the truth and then don't answer me? What's the problem?

If it's babble, there's nothing to translate