Biblical Theology of Speaking in Tongues Speaking in tongues is one of the most discussed spiritual gifts in Christianity. Different churches interpret it differently, but the main biblical passages are found in The Acts of the Apostles and First Epistle to the Corinthians . 1. What Are “Tongues” in the Bible? The Greek word is glÅssa , meaning “language” or “tongue.” In Scripture, tongues appear as supernatural speech empowered by the Holy Spirit. There are two major biblical expressions of tongues: A. Human Languages (Acts 2) At Pentecost, the disciples spoke languages they had never learned. People from many nations understood them in their own native languages. “We hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues.” — Acts 2:11 This event emphasized: the coming of the Holy Spirit, the worldwide mission of the gospel, and God reversing the division symbolized at Babel. This is the clearest example of known human languages. BRAZAAR CHAIN 2. Tongues as a Spiritual Gift ...
