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| − | '''Speaking in tongues''', or glossolalia, is a gift described and explained in Acts 2:1-47 with respect to early | + | '''Speaking in tongues''', or '''glossolalia''', is a gift described and explained in Acts 2:1-47 with respect to early Christians. |
In this phenomenon, a person is able to speak in a language that he normally does not know. | In this phenomenon, a person is able to speak in a language that he normally does not know. | ||
| − | In Mark 16:17 | + | In Mark 16:17 Christ states that it will be one of the signs marking those who believe in Him. |
Additional Scriptual references can be found in Acts 19:6 and Acts 10:46. | Additional Scriptual references can be found in Acts 19:6 and Acts 10:46. | ||
In 1 Cor 12:10 [[Saint Paul]] also mentions the experience as one of the gifts of the Spirit. | In 1 Cor 12:10 [[Saint Paul]] also mentions the experience as one of the gifts of the Spirit. | ||
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| + | In today's Christianity, it is common in the [[Charismatic movement]] | ||
[[Category:Gifts of the Spirit]] | [[Category:Gifts of the Spirit]] | ||
Revision as of 01:49, August 18, 2009
Speaking in tongues, or glossolalia, is a gift described and explained in Acts 2:1-47 with respect to early Christians.
In this phenomenon, a person is able to speak in a language that he normally does not know.
In Mark 16:17 Christ states that it will be one of the signs marking those who believe in Him.
Additional Scriptual references can be found in Acts 19:6 and Acts 10:46.
In 1 Cor 12:10 Saint Paul also mentions the experience as one of the gifts of the Spirit.
In today's Christianity, it is common in the Charismatic movement