My Position on Tongues Is Changing After This! | Church Gone Wild #19

Speaking in tongues is one of the most divisive issues within the body of Christ today. Christians are divided over the issue. Can everyone speak in tongues? Do Christians who speak or pray in tongues have more power than those that don't? Can you pray for the gift of tongues? Can you pray in tongues without an interpreter? Is tongues promised to every believer? These and many other similar questions will be explored and answered in this 4-part mini-series on 1 Corinthians 14.

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[thebeatagp]

What's up BEAT fam? So, as you all know, we are in a series going through 1 Corinthians called Church Gone Wild. Well, as we approach the very controversial chapter 14 involving tongues and prophecy, I decided to do a mini-series of 4 videos addressing this ever so complex subject. So, this is video #1 of 4 in this mini-series on tongues and prophecy. Let me know your thoughts. Enjoy!

[heatherthomas]

My husband went on a mission trip as a teen. While he was there the Spirit began to move. People began praying in tongue from the youth group and pastors. The people of Honduras began to jump in joy and were laughing and crying because they heard their language being spoken by people who could only speak English. It was the same outpouring from then, today and tomorrow. The same God, that never changes!!❤

[HoodieMike]

I’ll be honest brother Allen. This video gave me so much peace. Nearly cried because I wasn’t sure how to pray in tongues. And when I tried to it felt forced but I was trying to step out on faith. I used to watch videos and pray to God wondering why I don’t have this ability or gift. Sometimes I even thought the Holy Spirit wasn’t in me or something. Goes to show I have more studying to do in my bible because I searched everywhere but the word of God. I feel relieved. Thanks again Allen for the wisdom and understanding! 🙏🏽

[glopesci]

I’ll never forget the pastor in front of everyone called me a demon for not being able to speak in tongues. He straight spoke to me like I was possessed. I felt so horrible but I knew something wasn’t right about what he was saying. I started studying the Word like crazy and found the truth……and it’s what you revealed at the end of this video. Thank you and God Bless

[JesusisLord]

When I went to Africa, Ghana I was asked to say a prayer in front of the church. I was around 25 at the time. I felt this mighty power (God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit take over in a powerful but gentle way!) I started to speak in "tongue" aka (to me sounds gibberish or unknown) I had a translater there who was suppose to translate for me (english to tri, I cant remember the language) All of this sudden he stopped. All of the village started shouting and raising their hands to God! After my prayer I asked "why didn't you translate for me?" The Pastor said because you spoke their language!!!! Hallelujah!!! I will NEVER forget that powerful experience, ever!!! ❤❤❤

[deborahthorp]

My brother was in Germany 45 yrs ago, went to a service on the base with a friend, was in the Army, my brother was from The USA., a woman got up and Started singing, he said the most beautiful, deeply touching. Song praising and worshipping Jesus, my brother wasn't walking with Jesus yet, he was so drawn to the words and worship to The lord, he looked at his friend next to him and said that was the most beautiful music, worship to God he had ever heard before, his friend looked at him puzzled and said yes if only she weren't singing in a language you could understand, my brother said, I understood every word clearly, then he was told she was singing in tongues . God used it to get my intellectual brother to know it was super natural, never forgot it, couldn't explain it, but knew it was from God. Eventually gave his life to the lord.

[TheApostolicLens]

“Come in a Honda! Leave in a Lexus” lol brother you made me laugh with that one. Thank you again for your content sir. Some “Christian” pastors preach that if you not speaking in tongues than your not saved. It’s ridiculous

[CB-zvji]

My daughter was a semi undercover missionary to Iceland for 8 years. She lived in a remote village near the Arctic Circle. She was the only Christian there. It was a very spiritually dark place and she daily encountered evil and was constantly in spiritual warfare for these people. One night she was agonizing in prayer over them. Praying and being so distraught in her heart for their souls. She was literally crying out loud to Christ to save them and it became so intense she could not form words anymore. As she was wailing over them, her wails became a language she didn’t know. It flowed out of her like a river. It ministered to her greatly. She knew this language was given to her from God . She knew God was inhabiting her petitions as she spoke. So much broke that night in Heaven and on earth for that village. The next day she looked up words she remembered speaking. It. Was. Hebrew. HEBREW ! It still fills me with awe and praise to speak of this!!

[MrzWill]

I have never considered myself better than anyone and never will. I was sitting at my desk with worship music playing and i was singing. All of a sudden i felt the Spirit of God on me and i began to speak in tongues just as naturally as i spoke in my own language, only i didn't understand. I have been speaking in tongues ever since in my personal times of prayer and worship and even when I'm at church and the music is high and no one can hear me or with my lips moving. It has never been uncontrollable so that it juat bursts out. Never when singing lead during corporate worship, although if God chose to do so i am confident that He would have someone interpret, but ita never happened to me personally. Said all that to say, a lot of people fake and are out of order, including many worship leaders. I have felt God’s power and was encouraged and strengthed after every time. I don't always pray in tongues even alone, but when i do it is powerful and never the same phrases on repeat. It is a conversation that i feel with every fiber that is directed to God alone. I can also clearly know, by the Holy Spirit, when people are faking it. I have never let anyone dissuade me with their unbelief or misinterpretation because i know what happens is from God.

[thehannahouse]

This was a very balanced and informative intro to the topic of tongues. As a person who is both intellectual and spiritual, I believe in a balance of the two. Problems arise when we lean too much one way or another and it can cause serious divisions in the church. We get puffed up thinking we have the answers and the others are blind or ignorant. Come, let's reason together! Because unity is what God cares about first and foremost. I, myself, have charismatic leanings on this topic, but that wasn't always so. But I have seen the benefit of exercising a personal prayer language, and now God has called me to a Baptist church that does not often raise this topic and I feel the Holy Spirit has asked me to remain silent on this topic in corporate worship for now. We have to be sensitive to the spirit because doing things for our own ego's sake will not be blessed by God or used for his glory. And isn't that the ultimate goal? We must be discerning and obedient. "My brothers and sisters, God called you to be free, but do not use your freedom as an excuse to do what pleases your sinful self. Serve each other with love." (Galatians 5:13)

[TheRealQuartKnee]

I love how you give us a warning…THIS WILL NOT BE A SHORT VIDEO.
It’s 20 minutes.
Some of us have sat through a 6 hour long teaching from Mike Winger about head coverings, Brother Allen 😂😂 take ALL the time you need lol

[cassandrajackson]

I focus only on my relationship with the Father. If you focus on him everything else will fall into place. I speak in tongues privately and you’ll be amazed at what I experience. He’s given me instructions, scriptures to give to others, a word, and insight into situations. He is amazing! And it all points back to Him, His Word, His Goodness, His Son, and His Glory! My faith in Him has grown and grown and grown through my private time with Him. All Glory to The Most High! ❤

[michaelcobb]

Praying in tongues has been monumental in my life. It has helped me to live so much closer to Jesus, love Him so much more, and care so much more about what He wanted from me.

[cricket]

I have “spoken in tongues” for almost fifty years. It is a very personal gift that I do not share with many others especially since I am Catholic. It comes as easily as breathing in and out. There is no hysteria involved. I can pray that way while driving, shopping, etc. When I had a difficult delivery, I prayed that child into the world. I am the least worthy of the Lord’s servants and sometimes have many doubts along the way. But this is something that I could just never explain away, and I am so blessed to have it in my life!

[letsprayandfasttogether]

Pray God lifts the scales from the lukewarm and lost eyes, opens their ears and soften their hearts. Pray God brings revival to the earth. Pray the Lord of Harvest send forth laborers into the harvest. Pray God strengthens His children, gives them more discernment and wakes them up 🔥

[barewtnss]

It takes great humility and courage to recant one's opinion on any biblical topic, Glory to God!

[christineturner]

I have never spoken in tongues but the word of God is clear. I agree with you Allen.

[tayye]

Thank you for allowing the holy scriptures to speak for themselves and allowing the Holy Spirit to guide you in teaching this very complicated topic. Blessings!

[alanbeddoes]

I have experienced this with the holy ghost only once. I was speaking to an African woman and her child. As I was thinking in English I was talking in fluent swahili. The strangest sensation.

[deborahgreenidge]

Thank you for this balanced perspective. I've been in full time ministry for almost 40 years at Charismatic and non-Charismatic churches. So I've seen and heard it all. I appreciate how you've gone through the Scripture and shared what you believe the Scripture is speaking not just your opinion or your experience. Blessings.