Why Speak in Tongues

Why Speak in Tongues
"Don't leave home without Him"

John 3:16 - God's greatest promise to the World
Acts 1:8 - God's greatest promise to the Church

Acts 2:1-13, 1:4-5
Luke 11:13; 12:12; 24:49

I. It's a fulfillment of prophesy
Acts 2:16; Joel; Ezekiel 39:29; Isaiah 44:3

II. It's a biblical pattern
Acts 2:4; 10:44-46; 19:6
Other instances without mention of tongues
Acts 4:31; 8:14-19; 9:17

III. It's a gift worthy of correction
I Corinthians 14:1-5
About the gift of tongues:
- Spoken to God
- Mysteries are uttered
- Edifies the one speaking
- Less useful in public settings
- Should be interpreted in public settings (vs 13)

The Baptism is not something to have, but to use
- It should not be thought of as another step in the spiritual ladder to compare yourself to others.
- It should not be desired for an emotional experience

Excercises of Believers:
- Justification
- Getting into the Word
- Praying
- Fasting
- Community, being part of a body
- Water baptism
- Sanctification
- Suffering, trials, tests
- Ministry
- Baptism of the Spirit