I just want your views backed by Scriptural references on the subject and what it means to you.
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Noone on Earth brings new revelation, that isn't already revealed through the Word of God, which is fullest revelation given to man. Through the moving and operation of the Holy Ghost, I Pray what we say here brings the truth of these Revelations, truth by truth, or precept upon precept, to the heart of the hearer. Lay what we say before the feet of Jesus (Word of God) and compare, the Bible is Always truth, so if they don't match, we need to reevaluate our stance. What we say or do here will have lasting impact upon the believer and sinner alike. We most certainly have freedom of speech, but any true christian will weigh what they say against the Word of God and if they don't agree God is not in error, and we need to pray for understanding. Those that have more meat of the Word can help those who are struggling, if done with humility, peace and love. I don't mind a peaceful debate, but when we start to argue amongst each other that is not the Spirit of God. God Bless and Peace to you all. (This signature is in general and not pointing fingers at anyone at anytime. God Bless.)
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Yup - still is available. I've been speaking in tongues PRIVATELY since '73, but NEVER was burdened by the Holy Spirit to speak a tongue in a service.
I have, however, been burdened to speak interpretation on many occasions and more occasionally to speak Prophesy.
That tongues have ceased is GENERALLY based on 1 Cor 13:8-10 according to people who believe that: "That which is perfect" refers to the formalization of the Biblical canon. The Death of the last Apostle is also cited, and even the invention of the printing press, so that the Bible was available to the masses. they resist the belief
Are some tongues PHONY?? Absolutely!!! the "Priming the pump " foolishness (making random sounds, or talking baby talk to get it started) that some pentecostals teach (Particularly those who falsely teach that no "tongues = no salvation") will easily result in phony tongues made up by the speaker, INSTEAD OF being sourced by the Holy Spirit.
The simple fact is that ALL THE SPOKEN GIFTS (Tongues, Prophesy, Word of Knowledge, Word of Wisdom, and Interpretation) can be done with a little practice. VIctor Wierwille (The WAY International) for $200 would teach you how to do it all on cue.
There are any number of things in life which ARE NOT covered SPECIFICALLY in the Bible, beyond general principles. Peter going to Cornelius' house was the result on the "Word of Knowledge" given to him by the Holy Spirit. And it goes without saying that any Utterance that presents unbiblical information, is FALSE.