Gift of Tongues

@jacko what are you using to compile these answers, ChatGpt?
I'm asking because i find the format interesting, since i work with computers, but i never use ChatGpt.

My silent prayer works just fine for me.
No need to say a word.
My God already knows what I need.
I trust Him to do what is best and lead me to do the right thing.

Have you read what you just wrote? Basically you are saying you won’t believe any signs any wonders until you see it with your own eyes, sound familiar?

He can’t believe because he hasn’t seen it with his own eyes

Here is Hebrews 11:1 in the original Koine Greek, along with a transliteration and English translation:

Greek Text

Hebrews 11:1
“Ἔστιν δὲ πίστις ἐλπιζομένων ὑπόστασις, πραγμάτων ἔλεγχος οὐ βλεπομένων.”

Transliteration

“Estin de pistis elpizomenōn hypostasis, pragmatōn elegchos ou blepomenōn.”

English Translation

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” (NKJV)

Word-by-Word Breakdown

1. Ἔστιν (Estin): “Now is” or “is” — linking faith to the definitions that follow.
2. πίστις (pistis): “Faith” — a firm belief or trust, especially in God.
3. ἐλπιζομένων (elpizomenōn): “Things hoped for” — the things believers anticipate or trust in, based on God’s promises.
4. ὑπόστασις (hypostasis): “Substance” or “assurance” — often translated as the foundation, essence, or realization of what is hoped for.
5. πραγμάτων (pragmatōn): “Things” — referring to real matters or realities.
6. ἔλεγχος (elegchos): “Evidence” or “conviction” — the inner assurance or proof of these unseen realities.
7. οὐ βλεπομένων (ou blepomenōn): “Not seen” — highlighting the invisibility of these matters, which are beyond physical perception.

Summary

This verse emphasizes that faith is a solid assurance (hypostasis) of what believers hope for and an inner conviction (elegchos) of the unseen spiritual realities. Faith, therefore, provides both the foundation and proof that make hope a reality, despite its invisibility. This passage encourages believers to trust in God’s promises as though they are as real as the things they can see.

There’s a physical limit to how long you can pray before your human brain runs out of things to pray for typically about one hour. I’ve heard that when you pray in the spirit, you can pray for multiple hours easily. Prayer warriors like the late Pastor Cho Would pray for five hours a day.

Your opinion that these verses mean asking out loud is just your opinion.
I stand by my post.
I know that God hears my silent prayers.

I will say this about speaking in tongues.
What is taking place today and called speaking in tongues is not what happened in Jerusalem as recorded in Acts.

I won't comment on your relationship with God or His ability to hear silent prayers but have you ever asked the question "What does biblical prayer, that of the Jews, and First Century Christians look like?". What does the Bible say about it? It seems to present audible prayer as the norm. Even the instructions by Jesus to go into the inner room of the house to avoid the motive of 'to be seen by men' suggest audible prayers. Many have reported transformation in their personal relationship with God when they started praying out loud.

And yet the single-Gospel gang continue to tout the idea that it's just one continuous Gospel throughout, believing in a works-based salvation, which is contrary to "unmerited favor," otherwise known as grace.

MM

Here is Hebrews 11:1 in the original Koine Greek, along with a transliteration and English translation:

Greek Text

Hebrews 11:1
“Ἔστιν δὲ πίστις ἐλπιζομένων ὑπόστασις, πραγμάτων ἔλεγχος οὐ βλεπομένων.”

Transliteration

“Estin de pistis elpizomenōn hypostasis, pragmatōn elegchos ou blepomenōn.”

English Translation

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” (NKJV)

Word-by-Word Breakdown

1. Ἔστιν (Estin): “Now is” or “is” — linking faith to the definitions that follow.
2. πίστις (pistis): “Faith” — a firm belief or trust, especially in God.
3. ἐλπιζομένων (elpizomenōn): “Things hoped for” — the things believers anticipate or trust in, based on God’s promises.
4. ὑπόστασις (hypostasis): “Substance” or “assurance” — often translated as the foundation, essence, or realization of what is hoped for.
5. πραγμάτων (pragmatōn): “Things” — referring to real matters or realities.
6. ἔλεγχος (elegchos): “Evidence” or “conviction” — the inner assurance or proof of these unseen realities.
7. οὐ βλεπομένων (ou blepomenōn): “Not seen” — highlighting the invisibility of these matters, which are beyond physical perception.

Summary

This verse emphasizes that faith is a solid assurance (hypostasis) of what believers hope for and an inner conviction (elegchos) of the unseen spiritual realities. Faith, therefore, provides both the foundation and proof that make hope a reality, despite its invisibility. This passage encourages believers to trust in God’s promises as though they are as real as the things they can see.

I won't comment on your relationship with God or His ability to hear silent prayers but have you ever asked the question "What does biblical prayer, that of the Jews, and First Century Christians look like?". What does the Bible say about it? It seems to present audible prayer as the norm. Even the instructions by Jesus to go into the inner room of the house to avoid the motive of 'to be seen by men' suggest audible prayers. Many have reported transformation in their personal relationship with God when they started praying out loud.

Dude. Relax.

I know that speaking in other tongues is a thing, but he is determined to not believe it. You're never going to argue him into believing it. Just let him be wrong and get on with it.

Considering that I have yet to find a single prayer recorded in scripture that was not audible, I wholeheartedly agree.

Haters gonna hate bruh..

You can flex and start your own thread anytime, buddy. There are people here with a heart to learn, and share.

Reckon who would have known about, much less recorded, the inaudible prayers?

Mind you, I'm not saying you are wrong. I'm not saying you are right either.

I'm just saying you could have picked a better illustration for your point.

And apparently there are some who hate or do not have a heart to learn what Scripture says about speaking in tongues.

Respectfully, and what are your qualifications to “teach”? So that I may learn.

I'll try harder to make you happy in the future.