Speaking in Tongues
Part II
A. In the New Testament there are 24 direct references to tongues.
The first one, in Mark 16:17, says, "These signs shall follow them that believe . . . They shall speak with new tongues."
The last one, in I Corinthians 14:39 says, "Forbid not to speak with tongues."
The 24 Scriptures in the New Testament are as follows:
• Mark 16:17
• Acts 2:4
• Acts 2:8
• Acts 2:11
• Acts 10:46
• Acts 19:6
• I Corinthians 12:10
• I Corinthians 12:30
• I Corinthians 13:8
• I Corinthians 14:2
• I Corinthians 14:4
• I Corinthians 14:5
• I Corinthians 14:6
• I Corinthians 14:9
• I Corinthians 14:13
• I Corinthians 14:14
• I Corinthians 14:18
• I Corinthians 14:19
• I Corinthians 14:21
• I Corinthians 14:22
• I Corinthians 14:23
• I Corinthians 14:26
• I Corinthians 14:27
• I Corinthians 14:39
B. Two indirect references to tongues in the New Testament are as follows:
1. Romans 8:26 refers to use of tongues in personalized prayer.
2. James 3:1-12 explains why God uses the tongue.
C. In the Old Testament there are two scriptures that pertain to tongues:
1. Genesis 11:9 states that God confounded the languages at Babel and that:
~It confused the people.
~It separated the people.
~ Note: On the day of Pentecost the opposite of this took place: Speakers were not confused; they were united.
2. Isaiah 28:11-12 states, "For with stammering lips and another tongue will He speak to this people. To whom He said, this is the rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear." It is a prophesy connecting the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai, The Feast of Pentecost, and the Day of Pentecost when 120 disciples received the Holy Ghost in the upper room.