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It is not enough that we speak in tongues; we need to make meaning of what we speak. This is the subject of the 14 th Chapter of Paul’s letter to the Corinthians. Spend some time considering it, improve your prayer and make your gifts more beneficial to others. A.      Ten (10) Facts about Speaking in Tongues 1.       Jesus promised that speaking with new tongues will be one of the signs that will follow those who believe in Him (Mr 16:17) 2.       Speaking in tongues is a sign that the promised Holy Spirit has come (Acts : 3.       Speaking in tongues signified Holy Spirit baptism ( 4.       It has been referred to as New Tongues (Gk. kainos glossa, See Mr 16:17 ), then, simply, Tongues (Gk. glossa, See 1 Co 12 and 14 ) when not interpreted and Diverse Tongues (Gk. heteros glossa) usually when interpreted? It is mystery until it is interpreted (1 Co 12:10). 5.       It is prayer to God, yet the speaker must seek to understand it(1 Co 14:13,14) 6.       One who s

BEING VISIBLE THROUGH CHRIST AND FOR CHRIST (Breaking Free From Sinful Addictions and Enjoying the Abiding Presence of God) Main Reading: Genesis 2: 15, 16; 3: 1-20, 1 Corinthians 15:33, Matthew 5: 14-15 When Adam and Eve had been misled through EVIL COMMUNICATION to eat the fruit of the forbidden tree, they realized that they were naked, they were struck with fear and they hid from the gracious presence of God. They sought to cover their nakedness by hiding. They chose to be INVISIBLE. God helped them to cover their nakedness by providing a covering made with animal skin, gave them hope of prevailing in against the curse they had activated, and drove them out of the Garden of Eden. This story in the chapter of Genesis though literal, sums up how man slips into sin (SPIRITUAL INVISIBILITY) and the steps he needs to take to get out and be restored to the joy of salvation (SPIRITUAL VISIBILITY). This unprecedented communication age threatens to flood out everything s