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A Theology of Tongues: A Biblical and Historical Understanding of Speaking in Tongues
Among evangelicals the sensitive topic of speaking in tongues is often avoided in conversation due to the vast differences in beliefs and practices of Christians across the globe. Over the past century, the belief in and practice of speaking in glossia or “ecstatic utterances” has grown to be accepted by the greater Christian community. Yet, those who practice tongues and those who do not both struggle with a theological definition and understanding of this spiritual gift. While Christians agree that God gave the gift of “tongues” in the first century, many are left to question the purpose of these “tongues,” how they were to be used, and if this gift of the Spirit continues to be normative today.
The purpose of this book is to provide a concise exposition of speaking in tongues through a biblical and historical analysis. “A Theology of Tongues” seeks to be sensitive to the differing positions in this debate, but give a fair and thorough treatment on speaking in tongues. Through these short pages, the reader will be confronted with the truths needed to take a biblical stance on this topic.
Review:
"While the author writes convincingly on his perspective/conviction on the issue of tongues, he does so very fairly and from a clear look at Scripture and of history. Would recommend this as a cause for careful consideration by those who have been taught to practice speaking in "tongues" and as a reference for those concerned with unhelpful teaching on the subject."- Scott Z.
The purpose of this book is to provide a concise exposition of speaking in tongues through a biblical and historical analysis. “A Theology of Tongues” seeks to be sensitive to the differing positions in this debate, but give a fair and thorough treatment on speaking in tongues. Through these short pages, the reader will be confronted with the truths needed to take a biblical stance on this topic.
Review:
"While the author writes convincingly on his perspective/conviction on the issue of tongues, he does so very fairly and from a clear look at Scripture and of history. Would recommend this as a cause for careful consideration by those who have been taught to practice speaking in "tongues" and as a reference for those concerned with unhelpful teaching on the subject."- Scott Z.
62 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 7, 2019
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February 28, 2021
Incomplete and shallow
The author recognizes tongues as a part of modern Christianity but refuses to look any deeper than a few brief examples about the subject over the last century. Clearly a biased and unbalanced look at tongues.
The author recognizes tongues as a part of modern Christianity but refuses to look any deeper than a few brief examples about the subject over the last century. Clearly a biased and unbalanced look at tongues.
May 26, 2022
A Scripture-based Study on Speaking in Tongues
I enjoyed reading this book because the author, Jason Cockayne, presented the topic from Scripture, church history, and the works of Apostolic fathers of the past. His presentation was not designed to convince the reader of the validity of an emotional experience.
There are many churches that believe in speaking gibberish as speaking in tongues. They coach people who approach prayer lines and ministry events. It has become an essential incredient for many. However, I had not found such things in Scripture nor Chrisitan history. This book helped to aggregate many source so that one would have a biblical and sound understanding of what speaking in tonuges really is.
This is an excellent book and I recommend it to anyone who desires to know the truth about speaking in tongues.
I enjoyed reading this book because the author, Jason Cockayne, presented the topic from Scripture, church history, and the works of Apostolic fathers of the past. His presentation was not designed to convince the reader of the validity of an emotional experience.
There are many churches that believe in speaking gibberish as speaking in tongues. They coach people who approach prayer lines and ministry events. It has become an essential incredient for many. However, I had not found such things in Scripture nor Chrisitan history. This book helped to aggregate many source so that one would have a biblical and sound understanding of what speaking in tonuges really is.
This is an excellent book and I recommend it to anyone who desires to know the truth about speaking in tongues.
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