The gift of tongues is controversial, but is it valid for today?
Talking Points:
- One gift is where people have actually spoken in a human language that someone from another people group understood. Acts 2:1-6
- The other seems to be one seen in 1 Corinthians where a person is so moved and filled by the Holy Spirit that he begins to utter words of angels, and not of human understanding.
- The gift of tongues is not necessarily for everyone. 1 Corinthians 14:19
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Why do you think tongues is a controversial issue in some circles?
- How does your church handle the “tongues” issue? Do they teach it? Do they practice it?
- Do you believe tongues is a spiritual gift for today? Why or why not?
- Read 1 Corinthians 14. What is Paul’s point to the Corinthian church?
- Why do you think tongues often becomes a prominent gift in some churches? Do you think it should be?
- Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
