THE GHOST: The Filling of The Holy Spirit | Part 3

Pastor PJ approaches the subject of speaking in tongues and what the Bible has to say about it.

"When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance." Acts 2:1-2, 4 ESV

Two Critical Points the Bible Makes About Speaking in Tongues:
1. When someone Speaks in a tongue publicly, there should always be someone to interpret.  Verses reference: 1 Corinthians 14:27-28 & 14:23
2. Speaking in tongue strengthens the person speaking, not the entire church. Verse reference: 1 Corinthians 14:4-5 & 14:19

Paul makes several points about speaking in tongues:

(1) It is a spiritual gift from God (1 Cor. 14:2)
(2) Even though it is a gift, it isn't a requirement of faith (1 Cor. 12:28-31)
(3) Paul emphasized a greater need for Speaking truth and teaching the Word (1 Cor. 14:4)