09-16-2008, 09:24 PM
The Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches traditionally believe that speaking in tongues was a gift reserved for the first century Christians. In the Acts of the Apostles, the Apostles weren't speaking random gibberish, but speaking actual human languages to share the Gospel, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Pentecostalism is a contemporary movement, lacking support in Christian tradition.
Speaking In Tongues: An Orthodox Perspective
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If this is the best criticism one can have, then I know it's a good translation.
Speaking In Tongues: An Orthodox Perspective
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If this is the best criticism one can have, then I know it's a good translation.