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Recent content by onionring

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    Speaking in Tongues?

    Probably as much to the point as anything. Thank you. Unlike TriZz, however, I don't think "purpose" is hidden from all, but those that have the gift. Reading 1 Cor. 12:28 I can see the purpose of every gift...however tongues as a language un-interpreted, lacks purpose. Even Paul writes...
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    Speaking in Tongues?

    If the definition of “utter” is to give audible, esp. verbal, expression to; speak or pronounce; to emit with voice; then how are you then saying “*He* has the words!”. Hence, “cannot be uttered”…doesn’t seem reasonable to attach to “speaking” in tongues. In reading the verse in context of...
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    Speaking in Tongues?

    I'm sorry. I read the posting from the Methodist that believes in personal prayer language (only) and the Adventist whose church took on speaking in tongues...I didn't recognize this as "many" people. My apologies for pushing the issue. Come on! Are you really trying to brush my question...
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    Speaking in Tongues?

    One more question. God understands a man's heart. When you pray you aren't really communicating to God with your mouth, right? Sound is not the medium, right? So why the language? Edification of yourself? Why? Do you understand what you are saying? No. So, once again back to my...
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    Speaking in Tongues?

    Sure...I think it is understood that not everyone gets one or all gifts (if any)...God's not a socialist. Yet, that was never in question. Let's be frank...certain denomination practice speaking in tongues. God doesn't care about denominations,....we are all His people...right? So explain...
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    Speaking in Tongues?

    Interesting. So in a sense, speaking in tongues is like singing; it’s an optional form of worship. Both are simply preferred forms of worship? Correct?
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    Speaking in Tongues?

    I meant Charismatic as a group, not denomination or specific church name...perhaps I have misspoken. Excuse me. Makes it sound more like a preference, than a gift from God.
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    Speaking in Tongues?

    First let me say,...it's getting harder for me to talk on my points. Not because of logic or scripture...but because instead,...most of the points FOR tongues are based on personal beliefs and experiences. I hope everyone understands I truly am looking for understanding...and please doesn’t...
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    Speaking in Tongues?

    Interesting point. I guess that is really were I come into problem believing in speaking in tongues. God sent Jesus to die for our sins to "cut out the middle man". Allowing us once again to be holy and communicate/worship Him the way He created us to. Seems rather odd, that He would...
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    Speaking in Tongues?

    Ok...I was going to try and answer everyone...alas...I type to slow. But I think you have got it narrowed down. I understand "how one could speak in tongues" ... simple ... gift from God. That is an easy “Sunday-school answer”. Yet, I believe, God has purpose in His gifts. Speaking...
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    Speaking in Tongues?

    This is my belief also.
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    Speaking in Tongues?

    Why can’t God talk to people without speaking in tongues? Why the use of this? And why in private prayer time? The benefit is what? You feel good? I can see that would be nice, yet if it were a gift from God, I would imagine it service a purpose that some other established thing (normal...
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    Speaking in Tongues?

    I believe in the first…as a miracle/gift. Not in the second. I don’t understand in what situation would mere words not be enough.
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    Speaking in Tongues?

    Sorry to do this…I know there are several other threads already posted on the subject. But having read through several threads on the subject, I found myself with questions un-answered. Please be patient and help me come to an understanding. First, let me say, I am not from a charismatic...
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    Does God have a plan for each of us?

    Perhaps the correct wording (for OP) is "purpose" and not "plan".
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