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What is the Gift of Tongues and Is It for Today? Acts 2, 1 Cor. 14, and More | Jonny Ardavanis
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- Aug 11, 2026
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Summary
What does the Bible really teach about speaking in tongues? In this episode, Jonny and Hank dig into the gift of tongues from a biblical perspective — walking through Acts 2, Acts 10, Acts 19, and 1 Corinthians 12–14 to examine whether tongues in Scripture refers to known languages or a private prayer language. Hank shares a personal story from his college years visiting a charismatic church, then unpacks: - What tongues meant in Acts 2 (the Day of Pentecost) - How Luke's authorship and timeline shape the interpretation of Acts - 1 Corinthians 13 and the "tongues of angels" — literal or rhetorical? - Whether tongues is a sign of the baptism of the Holy Spirit - Paul's instructions for order in the church (1 Corinthians 14:27, 14:23) - Early church history: Gregory of Nazianzus, Chrysostom, and the origins of the modern private prayer language movement (Charles Fox Parham, Agnes Ozman, 1901) - Romans 8:26 and the Spirit's intercession in prayer This is a respectful, Scripture-first conversation for anyone wondering how to think biblically about tongues, the charismatic movement, spiritual gifts, and the sufficiency of God's Word — without dismissing sincere believers who see it differently. 📖 Key passages covered: Acts 2:4-11, Acts 10:44-46, Acts 19, 1 Corinthians 12-14, Romans 8:26, Genesis 11 This episode is brought to you by The Master's University — committed to Jesus Christ and the authority and sufficiency of His Word. Learn more at masters.edu Stay accountable in a digital world: check out Accountable2You at accountable2you.com/dialin — use code DIALIN for 25% off your first year.