04/18/2026
Theological question and conversations for today:
Let’s step into one of the most debated and honestly, one of the most abused and misunderstood topics in the modern
Church: the spiritual gift of tongues.
Not feelings. Not traditions. Not “this is how we’ve always done it.”
Let’s talk Scripture.
I want to hear where you stand, but more importantly, I want to hear why you stand there biblically.
Do you believe the gift of tongues is still active today, or was it given only for a specific season in the first century Church to establish the Gospel?
Should tongues be used publicly from a stage, pulpit, or platform; is it meant to be used to communicate the gospel to other languages that the speaker does not know or is it meant to be a private act of prayer between the believer and God?
When tongues are used publicly, does Scripture require an interpreter to be present?
If there is no interpreter, should the person remain silent?
Or is it acceptable to continue speaking anyway?
What do you believe tongues actually are?
A) Speaking a real, known human language the speaker has never learned, empowered by the Holy Spirit
B) A private spiritual or heavenly prayer language between the believer and God
C) A combination of both known languages and spiritual prayer language
Back up your answers with Scripture not personal experience, not denominational loyalty, and not emotion.
Let’s keep this respectful, but let’s also keep it honest and grounded in the Word. Iron sharpens iron.
