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Name ___________________________Date_____________
Address__________________________________________
Lesson No. ______
By
Edwin Jardinel
The prophecy of the Old Testament prophet Joel concerning tongue
speaking was fulfilled in the early stage of the church age, definitely,
during Pentecost and the apostolic era (Joel 2:28; Acts 2). The "last
days" in Joel 2:28, refer to the church age (which is the last dispensation
prior to the visible return of Christ) and the events of Christ's return.
However, this does not necessarily mean that tongues will continue throughout
the church age (I Cor.13:). During the time when the Bible was not yet
completed, God spoke directly or through His chosen men. Isaiah, the
prophet, stated the purpose of tongues as he foretold that God
would speak to His people by means of other tongues (Isaiah 28:11).
The church in the New Testament was founded and commissioned by
Jesus Christ to proclaim God's message, baptize, and teach the truth (Matt.28:
18-20). When Christ ascended to heaven, members of the Lord's church assembled
and tarried in Jerusalem as commanded by the Lord, to receive the
empowering of the Holy Ghost in their witness (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8). On
the day of Pentecost, the assembly was baptized in the Holy Spirit and the
disciples spoke in tongues (Acts 2:1-4, 7-8). Speaking in tongue, means
speaking in a foreign language. The ability to speak in foreign languages
without efforts in learning them is a demonstration of God's power.
It was a temporary gift because it ceased upon the completion of the Bible
(I Cor.13:8, 10; James 1:25). Such gift from God given during the early
stage of the church had a wonderful purpose (Eph.4: 7,12).
I
TO SHARE GOD'S MESSAGE TO THE LOST AND EDIFY THE CHURCH.
1
Did God
plan to miraculously enable His servants in some period of time to speak in other tongues
to His people, the Israelites? Isaiah 28:11 __________
2
What was
the commission of our Lord Jesus to His church? Matthew 28:18-20
______________________________________________________
3
What was
the promise of Christ to His church so she can effectively carry on with His
commission? Acts 1:8_____________________________
4
Where did
the first church tarried in order to receive the empowering of the Holy
Ghost in her witness? Luke 24:49________________________
5
Were
there Jews from other nations present in Jerusalem during the Jewish feast
called "Pentecost"? Acts 2:5 ___________________
6
From what
countries did those Jews come from? Acts 2:9- 11 ____________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
7
What
spiritual gift did the members of the first church receive on the day of
Pentecost? Acts 2:1-4___________________________________
8
Did the
Jews who were born in other countries, heard the disciples spoke the languages
of the nations where they were born? Acts 2:6-11________
9
If they
heard the disciples spoke their own languages, were they able to understand and
accept the messages? Acts 2:41______________
10
In what
way was the church edified or strengthened by their proper use of the
gift of tongues? Acts 2:41, 47____________________________
11
Was Paul
an apostle to the Gentiles? Gal.2: 7-9________________
12
Had Paul
gone and preached to many Gentile places? Acts 14:19-28, 46-47_______
13
Did Paul
speak in tongues more than any member at Corinth did? I Cor.14:
18_____
14
Where did
Paul frequently speak in foreign languages, inside the church or outside? I
Corinthians 14:18-19__________________________________________
15
Is tongue
speaking intended for the believers or for the unbelievers? I Corinthians
14:21-22 _________________________________________
16
Is the
ability to speak in different languages beneficial for Paul in his mission to
the Gentiles (Non Jews)? _____________
17
Did Paul
teach that if a man speaks to another in a language that the other person cannot
understand, that man who speaks is like an uncivilized or unethical person?
I Corinthians 14:11__________Was Paul consistent in his teachings?
___________
18
If so,
did Paul spoke in tongues to communicate or not? ____________
II
TO PRAY TO GOD SECRETLY AND EDIFY SELF.
1
Did some
believers in the church at Corinth pray to God in mysteries (secret ways) by
means of using foreign languages? I Cor.14: 2 ____________
2
Who will
be edified or strengthened when one prays in a foreign tongue and others
cannot understand him? I Cor.14: 4 ___________________
3
Will a
person increase in understanding if he cannot understand what he is talking
about in prayer? I Cor.14: 13-14________
4
Did Paul
pray to God without his understanding? I Cor.14: 15 _________________
5
What must
be involved when you express your love to God in prayer? Mark 12:30,33
______________________________________________________
6
If a man
will tell you to speak some words to your love one in a language that you
do not understand, will you do it? ______
7
If you
love God above all, are you going to speak to Him in a language that you do not
understand? Mark 12:30,33_______
8
Who has
little understanding and are prone to speak without it? I Cor.13: 11;
14:20 __________________________________
9
Can you
be so sure that you are speaking right and pleasant words if you do not
understand what you are talking about? Prov.25: 11; Prov.15: 26
____________
10
Are
children sometimes deceived to speak foolish words because they do not
understand what they are talking about? ___________
11
Should
you be like children in understanding? I Corinthians 14:20 ___________
12
What must
you do with your childish ways? I Corinthians 13:11________
13
Who is
the author if you are confused and you do not understand what you are talking
about? I Cor.14:33 __________
14
Is there
a possibility that Satan can feed some words in your mouth to blaspheme God if
you do not understand what you are talking about? I Corinthians 14:33________
15
What does
the Bible call a man who understands what he is speaking and knows what he is
doing? James 3:13_______________________________________________
16
What is
needed in order for a man to be strengthened and be established in the faith?
Proverbs 24:3-5 ______________________________________
17
Does
misunderstanding strengthen relationships or it breaks relationships? __________
18
Do the
verses found in I Corinthians 14:2 & 4 mean that one could pray secretly in
a foreign language as long as he understands it in order to be edified?
___________
19
Can a
person be edified without understanding? I Cor.14: 17 _____________
20
Is it
right to do things without understanding? Prov.2: 2 _________
III
TO DEMONSTRATE GOD'S POWER AND CONFIRM THE WORD
1
What kind
of people is seeking always for a sign? Matthew 12:39__________________
2
Is tongue
speaking a sign for the unbelievers? I Corinthians 14:22_______
3
Did God
miraculously enable His servants in a definite period of time to speak in other
tongues to the unbelieving Jews? Isaiah 28:11; Acts 14:21____________
4
What
signs followed those who believed? Mark 16:17_________________________
5
How did
the Lord confirm the word preached by His servants? Mark 16: 20
____________
6
Did God
perform signs and wonders in the past through His servants to confirm the
truthfulness of His word preached by them? Isaiah
44:24-28_________________
7
Is there
a jot, title, or prophecy in the Bible, which cannot be fulfilled? Matthew 5:18_____
8
Is the
Bible an inspired Word of God? II Timothy 3:16-17_____
9
Is the
Bible sufficient, perfect, and complete as instruction and guide for
Christian living and doctrines? II Timothy 3:16-17__________
10
If the
Bible is our complete rule of faith and practice, do we need to add some new
teachings, which cannot be found in the Bible? Revelation 22:18 ________
11
Should
you believe a teaching, which is contrary to the Bible? Galatians
1:6-9 _____
12
Will the
gift of tongue continue forever? I Corinthians 13:8 ____________
13
When will
the gift of tongue be done away? I Cor.13:10 _________________________
14
What is
being referred to as "Perfect" in I Cor.13: 10? James 1:25
_________________
15
What are
the spiritual gifts that remain now? I Corinthians
13:13____________________
16
The books
of the Bible were given to men in an installment basis. Books were written from
time to time until the Bible was completed. The last book, Revelation was
written between 95-97 A.D. in the island of _____________by
Saint________________ (Revelation 1: 4, 9).
17
Since the
Bible was already completed and is our perfect rule and trustworthy guide of
faith and practice, is there a need for God to show signs and wonders in
order for you to believe the truthfulness of God's word? Matthew
12:39; John 20:29________
18 Does God magnify His word above all His Name? Psalms 138: 2______________