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'''Speaking in tongues''', or '''glossolalia''', is a gift described and explained in Acts 2:1-47 with respect to early Christians. It was first recorded to happen on the day of Pentecost, when the [[holy Spirit]] was dramatically sent to the apostles.  The Spirit enabled them to speak naturally but be heard by each person in their various native languages. This was a foreign concept at the time, leading the crowd to ask, "...how is it that each of us hears them in our native language?"<ref>Acts 2:8, NIV</ref> This was done so that the entire audience, composed of many different nationalities, could all hear and understand Peter's sermon. As a result of this, about 3,000 people were saved on that day.<ref>Acts 2:27-41</ref>  There were other mentions of this happening elsewhere in the new testament, among the early church.

'''Speaking in tongues''', or '''glossolalia''', is a gift described and explained in Acts 2:1-47 with respect to early Christians. It was first recorded to happen on the day of Pentecost, when the [[holy Spirit]] was dramatically sent to the apostles.  The Spirit enabled them to speak naturally but be heard and understood by each person in their various native languages. This was a foreign concept at the time, leading the crowd to ask, "...how is it that each of us hears them in our native language?"<ref>Acts 2:8, NIV</ref> This was done so that the entire audience, composed of many different nationalities, could all hear and understand Peter's sermon. As a result of this, about 3,000 people were saved on that day.<ref>Acts 2:27-41</ref>  There were other mentions of this happening elsewhere in the new testament, among the early church.

Additional Scriptural 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.

Additional Scriptural 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.