So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. 1 Corinthians 3:7 (KJB)
FACE TO FACE WITH TONGUES
A Verse-by-Verse Examination and Exposition On the Subject of Tongues
By Dr. Max D. Younce, Pastor
HERITAGE BAPTIST BIBLE CHURCH
May I lovingly dedicate this book to...
The Good News Bible Church in Dora Lake, Minnesota, where I had the privilege to pastor early in my ministry. This church of believers have meant so much to us, as they truly are defenders of the "faith once delivered unto the saints."
and...
The people of all the other churches I have been privileged to pastor, the congregations of which with their loving spirit and teachable attitude have contributed greatly to this writing. The many requests for study material about the subject of tongues have forced my "nose to the grindstone" during many a late night session. They made me aware of the need. Thank you!
FOREWORD
If tongues are for today, I want them. If tongues are not for today, I do not want to be deceived. The only way for any person to be convinced is if they are willing to take the Word of God, examine It honestly, and stand 100% on "Thus saith the Lord"! It can be stated no better than Isaiah 8:20, "To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them."
Of all the tongues advocates I have talked with, they almost always credit speaking in tongues with their desire to witness, their enthusiasm, their love for the Lord ... on and on it goes. It seems to supplement what they need to fulfill their Christian life, or make it complete.
I have never spoken in tongues. After examining the Scriptures, I am sure that I never will, because they are not for today. Isn't it amazing? I have everything in Christ, and more, without speaking in tongues than those who claim tongues. The Christian life is exciting and fulfilling. There is nothing more thrilling than witnessing and leading people to Christ. Three things found in Ephesians 6:17-20 are responsible for the Christian's motivation and enthusiasm:
This is all the "spiritual high" we will ever need. Tongues advocates are supplementing the speaking in tongues for something they are missing from Ephesians 6:17-20.
My motivation, encouragement, and enthusiasm comes from God speaking to me and my speaking to Him. The excitement of the Christian life is found in defending the faith, witnessing, and leading others to Christ. I am fully satisfied with this, and need nothing more. I have all I need in Christ ... not tongues.
OUTLINE
Acts 2, 10, 19
Time of the Holy Spirit's Coming DefinedTongues DefinedThe Two Workings of the Holy Spirit Defined
Preparation of PeterPerformance of PeterPurpose of Tongues
The BackgroundThe MeetingThe MessageThe Messenger
I Corinthians 12, 13, 14
God's Gifts to the Individual (1-11)God's Gifts to the Church (12-31)
The Concern of Love (1-7)The Contrast of Gifts (8-13)
Church Is to Be Controlled by Edification (16)Church Is to Be Controlled by Clarity (17-19)Church Is to Be Controlled by Maturity (20-25)Church Is to Be Controlled by Order (26-40)
Mark 16:14-20
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Perfect Bound (Paper-back), 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 123 pages, the suggested donation is $7.00. A verse by verse examination of all the Scriptures concerning the "speaking in tongues," leading to the conclusion this is not for the Church today. The word "tongues" in the Greek is not the" jibber-jabber" you hear, but a known language. Tongues ceased with the completion of God's word, in about 96 A.D. There is a difference between the Pentecostal gift of tongues and those the Apostle Paul admonished in Corinth.
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14Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
15And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?
16And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
17Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.
18And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
2 Corinthians 6:14-18 (King James Bible)
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