So, in closing..I support conscious, unconscious gibberish. As you can see, speaking in tongues means speaking a language that people would understand. But I am reconciled to God and pray everyday and live my life following christ. PLUS, you'll get FREE access to tips and resources. Truth 3: The enemy will try to dissuade you from any progress you make in the Lord. When you see churches claiming that they can speak in tongues, that should raise a red flag. Did you know every organ, every cell in our body creates a harmonic sound? ], Finally, just to prove the point that there is no sky-magic involved and that this is just a learned behaviour, there was a study carried out with a group of 60 non-believing undergraduates. Its very obvious how scientifically bad these are yet scientists with their personal and financial biases have said the oppposite for decades. Im a very logical person and had to fight my mind throughout most of the process. snicker Sure, God is in the business of having favorites. Normally when considering religion, concepts such as spirit are vague, immeasurable and meaningless, but here is something solid that we can actually measure and determine if there is anything significant happening. However, once you learn more about speaking in tongues and how it came to be, you'll learn to appreciate it more and maybe, pray to receive this gift as well. What does it mean to dwell in the secret place of the Most High (Psalms 91:1)? My whole body was hot and the words that came out were not premeditated. But the art of dancing and music even drum banging has always been there, our great grandparents used to do it to get in touch with spirit realm which put them in a trance state often with unintelligible speech. being pro or anti God). No thanks. I dont dispute scriptural claims on this topic. But thats another subject, it gets deeper. So maybe its about time to meet your maker. Speaking in tongues is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Simple: Prophecy involved a message from God in a language everyone understood. If you have better verifiable and independently tested evidence, then please do feel free to share it, publish it and shout about it, because it would be a truly fascinating discovery. All this data was then put through an extensive analysis over a period of five years. I can personally say Speaking in tongues is real. Youre not really out of control. They would use I Corinthians 14:2 to support their claim. Can they carry on conversations in tongues? What Is Speaking in Tongues? I really hope you dont go the easy way. See especially 1 Cor. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries with his spirit.). Yes you can learn to speak different languages but not celestial. Ross,,,thank you,,I agree with what your saying. Im not sure how you only did it twice? As you can see, I Corinthians 14:2 does not prove that we should be speaking in tongues in the church today. It was first mentioned in the Book of Acts Chapter 2 verses 4-6. "Two people using the same methods of interpretation can look at the same text and come to completely opposite conclusions. Now, in a first of its kind . Truth 7: Speaking in tongues is a weapon against the kingdom of darkness. I should mention that the Bible emphaizes being "filled with the Spirit", not speaking in tongues. But have you gotten a present from someone youve never met before? With that said, friends, I hope you have a better understanding of what speaking in tongues really is. Contrary to what may be a common perception, studies suggest that people who speak in tongues rarely suffer from mental problems. However, did you know that NONE of them are telling the truth? We are refined and in control of our religious practice!) When in solemn worship, the Spirit works within you resulting in the speaking of tongues. Deceptive. And doing the will of the father. Several years ago the average person would not have been aware of the meaning of the term glossolalia. Insightful and fascinating Julie. However this referral to speaking different earthly languages why get to verse 2 38 and its now a different speaking in tongues than earthly languages? It does not mean that everyone today in the church would be able to speak in tongues. I am super passionate about equipping queens with the secret weapon to win at life. I consciously knew what was happening but the spirit took over,, I was listening to each word that came out my mouth. But in todays video (and post), you will learn what the Bible teaches about this gift of tongues, as well as, my mind-blowing testimony about how it happened to me! It is simply an honest conclusion when all the available evidence is analysed and tested. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. While speaking in tongues does appear at first to resemble human language, that was only on the surface. There are lots of scientific studies now showing that our brain shows increases in relaxation and altered brain wave patterns ( such as Delta) when we use this energetic language. Basically what I had said two decades earlier was, God is great. When one gets the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues, they will never ever doubt it again, unless they began to let satan lead them astray. SO IF YOU SAY YOU SPEAK IN TONGUES THEN YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO PLACE YOUR HANDS ON THE SICK AND THEY WILL GET HEALED. Arent you special now? The findings from the frontal lobes are very clear, and make sense, but the caudate is usually active when you have positive affect, pleasure, positive emotions, said Dr. James A. Coan, a psychologist at the University of Virginia. I pray in Jesus name the eyes of your understanding be opened. A Christian podcast that will equip you with the weapons to fight your battles and dream BIG. There was a lot of nodding. It is a real thing, I can do it. Now, the truth is, speaking in tongues is one of the spiritual gifts. The women in the study were healthy, active churchgoers. Truth 15: Speaking in tongues connects you to God on a different level. Thats why we always must pray for the discernment of the Holy Spirit to know what is from God. ARE YOU (WE) DOING THAT? I just want to find out what it is, and other peoples experience with doing it. Truth 2: Its a gift that God gives freely. So, its best you also provide biblical proof to your claim rather than telling me how I mislead people. Hi where does it say in the bible that speaking in tongues, reduce stress in people psychologically, physically, and spiritually fulfilling Feel a sense of sweet release and inner peace, We live by faith not by emotions, experiences or feelings..these change but Gods word does not, WHAT WAS THE ACTUAL REASON FOR THE GIFT OF TONGUES WAS IT NOT FOR, Was a sign for the unbeliever Was to worship God Was for a person speaking only one language but understood by many various foreign languages Was one hearing Gods message in his or her own language, For this reason anyone who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret what he says (1 Corinthians 14:13), It would be in agreement with the command God gave through the apostle Paul, If anyone speaks in a tongue, twoor at the most threeshould speak, one at a time, and someone must interpret. However, if you look at the context, this verse talks about a big problem in the church in Corinth. If it is not wrong then we have a provisional understanding until more evidence or a better testable idea emerges. Occasionally I will do it just during meditation and prayer but have not understood any benefits It brought if any. There are numerous claims and theories about speaking in tongues. ' 8 Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. So, if it is good enough for Alan, its good enough for me. God loves you! It is a spiritual language given to us by God to communicate with Him. By identifying this lie, Im hoping you become more aware of some of the satanic deceptions that have plagued the Christian world. You have received the gift of the Holy Spirit once you accepted Christ; the manifestation of the gift will come. A recent study of nearly 1,000 evangelical Christians in England found that those who engaged in the practice were more emotionally stable than those who did not. Tongues are based on real languages and when the Holy Spirit gives you this gift, you can consider it a direct line to the Lord. Writers following the apostles continued to deal with it. His conclusions were as follows: [Samarin, William J. "Greek Pagans Speaking in Tongues Debunked by Greek Literature" are very much regarding the Holy Spirit. Call me your cheerleader; I look forward to encouraging youinto victory! A: No. Dr. Newberg is also a co-author of Why We Believe What We Believe.. Prior to the gift being manifested, I didnt have a strong desire for it and I wondered why God would give it to me after one night of pressing when so many people have begged for years. Processing words would slow it down. And so I tell you, any sin and blasphemy can be forgiven. Reprinted in Speaking in Tongues: A Guide to Research on Glossolalia. My name is Moe and I speak in tongues as well. What is even more fascinating is that the modern manifestation is a lot more widespread then most might appreciate. I didnt want to believe it was God. Therefore, having this gift means that you have the Holy Spirit working in you. But, I remember bringing up the point of talking in tongues in my Lifespan Development class. She shared the video during our study and everyone muted themselves. Glossolalia as learned behavior: An experimental demonstration. Im not here to brag only to try speaking the unpopular opinion. This makes me think about what I was telling my friends about how Christmas is not even of pure Christian origin, but due to wanting to be welcoming to non Christians at the time often called pagan, these church leaders started joining the celebration which at the time was dedicated to Roman God of the Sun Saturnalia, and themselves to dress it well they called it celebration of Jesuss birth. See 1 Corinthians 14:21-22 and Isaiah 28:11-12. This means that tongues is a form of prayer. By comparing the patterns created by these two emotional, devotional activities, the researchers could pinpoint blood-flow peaks and valleys unique to speaking in tongues. Would love to know where you found this explanation so I can learn more and start exploring the benefits of this practice. Read the story in Acts , with out any preconceived ideas then read 1st cor, on the subject. Read the story in Acts , with out any preconceived ideas then read 1st cor, on the subject. We are God (consciousness) and inside of us is the cent re of the universe. It is supernatural. This is because speaking in tongues can only benefit one man, it won't help others know God better. However, it turns out that the person who speaks in tongues is strengthened personally (1 Cor. I look forward to this journey of conquering our battles together! Science is neither pro-god nor anti god. This was proven in the verse 1 Corinthians 14:22: Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers; prophecy, however, is not for unbelievers but for believers. I grew up in the church.ore moderate denominations in my earlier years and later in the evangelical movement during the 70s and very early 80s. As a result, chaos happened in the church of Corinth. Religion Is Absurd Christopher Hitchens, Can an atheist be a fundamentalist? In fact, a lot of churches and religious organizations today teach various false doctrines that surround this particular gift. Charismatics teach that speaking in tongues (as they practice it), is a sign of being spiritual, proof of being saved, and being full of the Holy Spirit. People are trying to outdo each other by raising their voices and not listening to each other. The regions involved in maintaining self-consciousness were active. Your support means the world to me. God loves you! Thats the same as a baby making noises-its clearly whatever noises and sounds you can think of, as you go, and thats it. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. I have been in hospital wards and seen people dying and near death. Trans Britain: are the numbers really adding up. The actual stream of speech was not organised and there was no existing relationship between units of speech and concepts. You will never know of what I speak, until you approach God and find out yourself. Many studies have been done by psychologists that seem to suggest that engaging in non-cognitive non-language utterance (i.e. The scans also showed a dip in the activity of a region called the left caudate. Heres the truth about speaking in tongues. It seems a bit narcissistic when people brag about getting their prayer language from God. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. You can read more about it in 1 Corinthians chapter 12 to 14. The Bible states in 1 Cor 14.22 that tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not. The most reliable early manuscripts and other ancient witnesses do not have Mark 16:9-20. I knew there were people that experienced it for real and I knew there were fakes. The way they describe it, and what they believe, is that God is talking through them, he said. I AM JOSHUA and Im on a mission to help fellow Christians build a closer and more intimate relationship with God. God doesnt choose favorites if a believer is claiming so or being self righteous, this is not the way of God. 14.18). Yes, even hillbilly rednecks. But Paul also refers to a type of speaking in tongues in 1 Corinthians that is not necessarily a known language but is to "edify the spirit" of the one speaking, and can sometimes be interpreted by the person speaking. If you dig a bit deeper and consider the history of it all, you find that the modern practise as we see it today is not all that old, it dates back to about 1906 in Los Angeles. I also feel it is just like mantra meditation, If you can speak in tongues do you understand what you speaking? once you have the gift , it never goes away even if you back slide and even become atheist. According to Paul, when someone speaks in tongues, it should be interpreted. (Luke 9:62). 9 Myths About Pentecostal Christians, Debunked Like any religion, God is their priority. Speaking in tongues is a biblical concept but speaking in heavenly languages is something altogether different! In my late 20s, while getting my MA in counseling, I left the church. Opiates still being prescribed on mass for example would be a bi product this bias. How has it helped you? Not sure how much proof you need beyond that. I really resonated with your explanation that it brings our body in harmony through the energy. Oh by the way, some understood Peters language. There should not be any abuse when using this gift. Faith is the key tho. People might say I go to church every Sunday or I pray.. but theres so much to it then just a Sunday brunch..people are more focus on science and will you give answers that will draw you away from god. I knew it was a beautiful way of letting go. Being a singer myself, i was willing to join the choir for a night. Speaking-in-tongues is nothing but empty babbling by devoted believers who have deluded themselves into thinking it to be a sign of the Holy Spirit. Im only saying these things, cause Ive endured these things. Sometimes it might just be our soul communicating with God speaking angelic languages, that not human nor angels or demons understand but just God. 14:14. (I include my past self in that last sentence). 14:2 ). what are you doing with the gift you received? 15 He said to them, Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. The person who had spoken in tongues prayed the Hebrew prayer, in full, for that holiday, or holy date in the Jewish calendar. As a result, the audience of the disciples was a mixed group of people. It is not a mysterious babbling, whispering, or shouting of words that no one can comprehend. Thus, on that day, in Acts 2:1-4, it was the time when the set-apart or the Holy Spirit was made available on a bigger scale. Examples abound. shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh. Im also not religious. This is neither a pro-god nor an anti-god stance. No translation A little uncomfortable, since the groom had plenty of his Jewish family. It helped the Apostles, disciples, and members of the Church to preach the Gospel throughout the world. Im Joshua Infantado of Becoming Christians, praying that the Most High God, our Abba Yahweh, will lead us to all truths. I prayed for months and months for this gift.. One day I prayed in my room.. Paul dealt with the problem of tongues with the Corinthian Church around 57 A.D. Dave, I came across this article while searching for more information regarding speaking in tongues. The 10 Powerful Lessons from Psalm 23 You Need to Learn Now! Thats the best scientific test you can perform! 1 Corinthians 14:2 - 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. However, God can. I started to attend services and submitted myself for God, and one of my prayers that I wanted answered was ( The Gift of speaking in tongues) and of course everything is in Gods timing. Please email me [emailprotected]. If you are not careful, you might be among those Christians who would be led to believe a lie. 20 years later I remembered a few words and decided to try to translate them online. However, if you read the bigger context of this verse, you will soon realize it is never the case. Because believe me You, these displays are flashy, luring and exciting . But if there's one thing you must keep in mind, it is that tongues must be spoken with Christian love. The Holy Spirit makes you humble, not proud and arrogant. This is true at every angle..people will continue to be mislead, the Devil knows people are easily lured by emotions rather than rational reasoning therefore he will continue to exploit that weakness to the fullest. Having the gift of tongues now what have you done with the gift? We can validate all this because you have the details. I just joined in the gibberish. And if youre an extremely logical person like me, then you definitely have to watch! Youll be surprised. 20 Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it. This example of course is people speaking known languages. It is not using words in the sense of semantics because its purpose is to bypass that part of the brain and create flow. Can we be friends? So, we come to I Corinthians 14:2, we read: This simply means that there are brethren in Corinth who can speak various tongues or languages. Slowly, they become possessed by the spirit. You will then start hearing them babbling unintelligible words that no one can understand. It helped the Apostles, disciples, and members of the Church to preach the Gospel throughout the world. there way was the only way etc. Call it our essence, our unique sound imprint. Perhaps, the most popular time when people started to speak in tongues was recorded in Acts 2:1-4. Those seeing it for the first time sometimes find it to be a bit creepy or bizarre, especially if they dont know what is going on. [Goodman, Felicitas D. (1972). You know that Im a Filipino. You wont hear much about feeling sorry for your sin, asking for forgiveness, and seeking Gods will. It no longer served the same purpose that it had in my younger years. findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Luke 12:10 And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven. Stay up to date with the latest Christian news! It is very real. Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them. Approach God, with faith, at least for a few minutes, ask of Him what you need in order to be satisfied with Him. The Bible tells us that you have the Holy Spirit and being led by it when we bear its fruit. (No, I do not think I was special. This is true if the tongues refer to delivering a message from God (like prophecy). Have you received any OTHER giftS that you have also asked AND prayed for for such as Healing or other gifts? In line with this topic, I want to share with you a free book entitled, The 7 Most Powerful Habits of Highly Effective Christians. One of the habits I discussed in this book includes how we can produce the fruit of the Holy Spirit. When I awoke this morning, I felt rested and refreshed. With this, I hope you now know the truth about speaking in tongues, what is and what it is not. In fact, not everyone who speaks in tongues can interpret what they're saying. We have the same thought, only that I cant explain clearly as you did. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Lets say Mantra is more alpha brain wave and energetic language is more Theta. If I speak in Filipino, you wont understand me. So its not so clear what that finding says about speaking in tongues. The Holy Ghost (speaking in tongues is a gift from God. Doesnt matter if youve attended church before. I did eventually leave after 8 years of misery, depression, anxiety, doom and gloom. Energy has a vibration, a sound, a tune. But you have no control over whats happening. I spoke in tongues twice as a teenager in the early 80s. 15 And He said to them, Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. Truth 11: Speaking in tongues is the perfect prayer and the devil doesnt understand the language! Nobody will know if you try. Speaking in tongues, also known as glossolalia ( Greek: ), is an activity or practice in which people utter words or speech-like sounds, often thought by believers to be languages unknown to the speaker. Or a psychologically induced dysphoria. Tongues of Men and Angels: The Religious Language of Pentecostalism. It has been scientifically proven now that its not the same as a mantra meditation as that lights up the front lobar section which demands focus and control. Speaking in tongues for the strengthening of the church. 16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. Fast forward to last night. Not because of a church or religion. They then test that idea to find out if it is or is not wrong. I want to talk to you. In some extreme cases, some members who were supposed to speak in tongues would start to shake violently, jump up and down, and fall down the ground.