17) The Diminishing Of Israel: Paul’s Acts Period Ministry, Part 2 (Tongues)

Summary: This sermon explores the biblical understanding of speaking in tongues, its purpose in the early church, and its cessation with the completion of God's Word. The pastor emphasizes that tongues were a sign gift for unbelieving Jews, not a personal prayer language, and were temporary until the full revelation of God's Word was given. He argues that the gift of tongues has ceased with the completion of Scripture, which now provides believers with the complete revelation they need.

Chapters
Chapter 1: The Purpose and Nature of Tongues
0:00 - 15:00
Explanation of the biblical purpose and nature of speaking in tongues.
Chapter 2: Tongues in Paul's Ministry
15:00 - 30:00
Discussion of Paul's use of tongues during the Acts period and its temporary nature.
Chapter 3: The Sufficiency of God's Word
30:00 - 45:00
Emphasis on the completeness and power of God's Word for believers today.

Key Points:
Tongues in the Bible were always real, discernible languages, not unintelligible speech.
Tongues were a sign gift primarily for unbelieving Jews.
The gift of tongues was temporary and ceased with the completion of God's Word.
Paul regulated the use of tongues in the early church, requiring interpretation.
The completed Word of God is superior to the partial revelation given through tongues.
Believers today have the indwelling Holy Spirit and the complete Scripture, which is sufficient for spiritual growth.

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