A9.7 – WHAT IS THE MEAINING OF SPEAKING IN TONGUES?

1. Speaking in unknown tongues means to speak by the power of the Holy Spirit in languages unknown to the mind of the speaker, Acts 2:4

2. Some Christian denominations don’t believe in speaking in tongues as an initial sign of baptism of the Holy Spirit because there are many misunderstanding about the subject, Acts 19:1-2

3. It is possible for the speaker in unknown tongues not to understand what he’s saying, 1Cor 14:14

4. The speaker in unknown tongues speaks to God and not unto men. But it is possible for God to send messages in unknown tongues to some people; and in such cases, there would be an interpreter to interpret divine utterances to understandable human speeches, 1 Cor 14:2

5. The hearers of unknown tongues may not understand what is being said. But in few occasions, and to act as a sign, God may allow the hearers to understand what is being said in unknown tongues, Acts 2:4-11

6. A believer who speaks in unknown tongues may only be able to understand with his spirit because the speeches are supernatural, 1Cor 14:11

7. Speeches in unknown tongues may be interpreted if there is a believer who is gifted with the gift of interpretation of tongues. Whenever God permits this, it is for the benefit of the hearers, 1 Cor 14:9-11

8. The speaker in unknown tongues speaks as the Holy Spirit gives utterance, 1 Cor 14:2-4

9. ‘Speaking in unknown tongues’ is sometimes referred to speaking in the language of angels, 1Cor. 13:1