Speaking in Tongues
Part II

A.  In the New Testament there are 24 direct references to tongues.

The first one, in Mark 16:17, says, "These signs shall follow them that believe . . . They shall speak with new tongues."

The last one, in I Corinthians 14:39 says, "Forbid not to speak with tongues."

The 24 Scriptures in the New Testament are as follows:

•  Mark 16:17
•  Acts 2:4
•  Acts 2:8
•  Acts 2:11
•  Acts 10:46
•  Acts 19:6
•  I Corinthians 12:10
•  I Corinthians 12:30
•  I Corinthians 13:8
•  I Corinthians 14:2
•  I Corinthians 14:4
•  I Corinthians 14:5
•  I Corinthians 14:6
•  I Corinthians 14:9
•  I Corinthians 14:13
•  I Corinthians 14:14
•  I Corinthians 14:18
•  I Corinthians 14:19
•  I Corinthians 14:21
•  I Corinthians 14:22
•  I Corinthians 14:23
•  I Corinthians 14:26
•  I Corinthians 14:27
•  I Corinthians 14:39

B.  Two indirect references to tongues in the New Testament are as follows:

     1.  Romans 8:26 refers to use of tongues in personalized prayer.

     2.  James 3:1-12 explains why God uses the tongue.
 

C.  In the Old Testament there are two scriptures that pertain to tongues:

1.  Genesis 11:9 states that God confounded the languages at Babel and that:
          ~It confused the people.
          ~It separated the people.
          ~ Note:   On the day of Pentecost the opposite of this took place:  Speakers were not confused; they were united.

2.  Isaiah 28:11-12 states, "For with stammering lips and another tongue will He speak to this people. To whom He said, this is the rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear."  It is a prophesy connecting the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai, The Feast of Pentecost, and the Day of Pentecost when 120 disciples received the Holy Ghost in the upper room.

authored by Roger Skluzacek
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