I. “New Tongues.” A. “Tongue.” Biblical vs. Modern Tongue Speaking

“Tongue” Gr. glossa ( glÇssa ) Thayer - “1. the tongue, a member of the body, an organ of speech. 2. a tongue. a. the language or dialect used by a particular people distinct from that of other nations” (Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament. pp. 118,119). Biblical vs. Modern Tongue Speaking

I. “New Tongues.” A. “Tongue.” 1. Organ of speech. (Mark 7:33-35). 2. A tongue (speech in general). (Rom. 3:12,13). 3. Distinct language. (Revelation 5:9). B. “New Tongue” Coptic - “they will speak in the languages”

II. Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-13). A. “Speak with other tongues.” (vs. 4). 1. Devout men, from every nation (vs. 5). 2. Nations mentioned (vss. 9-11). B. They were amazed because “heard them speak in his own language.” (vs. 6). 2. “hear, each in our own language” (vs. 8). 3. “hear them speaking in our own tongues.” (vs. 11). Biblical vs. Modern Tongue Speaking

III. Other Occurrences in Acts. A. Cornelius’ household. (Acts 10:44-48). 1. Just like Pentecost (Acts 11:15). 2. No reason to think these were not human languages. B. John’s disciples. (Acts 19:1-6). 1. Just like Pentecost. 2. No reason to think these were not human languages. Biblical vs. Modern Tongue Speaking

IV. Tongues in Church in Corinth. A. The Corinthians were given miraculous spiritual gifts. (I Corinthians 1:4-9; 12:7-11) B. Tongues and prophesy. C. Tongues in I Corinthians Chapter Fourteen. Biblical vs. Modern Tongue Speaking

Tongues in I Corinthians Chapter Fourteen 1. “He who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries.” (14:2). 2. “He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.” (14:4). Biblical vs. Modern Tongue Speaking

Tongues in I Corinthians Chapter Fourteen 3. Tongues must be applied for teaching (14:6-12). 4. “Let him who speaks in a tongue pray that he may interpret.” (14:13). 5. “For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.” (14:14) understandable words are better than 10,000 in a tongue. (14:19). (cf. I Cor. 13:1). Biblical vs. Modern Tongue Speaking

Tongues in I Corinthians Chapter Fourteen 7. Tongues are a sign for unbelievers. (14:22). 8. If all speak with tongues a visitor will think the church out of their minds (14:23). 9. Tongues must only be used if there is an interpreter (14:27,28). 10. Do not forbid to speak with tongues (14:39). Biblical vs. Modern Tongue Speaking

Conclusion. (I Corinthians 13:8-10). “Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away.” Biblical vs. Modern Tongue Speaking