Are Tongues for Today?: A Biblical Assessment

Should believers speak in tongues today? Is the Book of Acts prescriptive for Christians—or simply descriptive of what happened in the first century? And how do modern Charismatic and Pentecostal practices compare to the biblical gift of tongues? In this in-depth episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver (Associate Professor of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary and Professor of Bible & Theology for the National Theological College and Graduate School) carefully examines what Scripture actually teaches about speaking in tongues. Drawing from Acts 2 and 1 Corinthians 12–14, Dr. Weaver explains:
 
✅ The true biblical meaning of “tongues” (glōssai)
✅ The difference between Acts 2 tongues and Corinthian tongues
✅ 12 biblical principles Paul gives for the use of tongues 
✅ Why tongues were a sign for unbelievers
✅ The biblical case that tongues have ceased
✅ Why a “private prayer language” is not found in Scripture.

You’ll also hear Dr. Weaver’s personal story of growing up in charismatic churches and how a careful study of God’s Word changed his understanding of this controversial topic.

📖 Key Bible Passages Discussed: Acts 2 | 1 Corinthians 12–14 | 1 Corinthians 13:8–10 | Hebrews 1:1–2 | Deuteronomy 16:16

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00:00 Introduction
02:57 Biblical Foundations of Tongues
05:50 The Day of Pentecost: A Unique Event
 09:08 Paul's Guidelines for the Use of Tongues
14:52 The Role of Love in Spiritual Gifts
18:10 The Temporary Nature of Tongues
23:50 The Concept of a Private Prayer Language
26:35 Cessation of Tongues and the Perfect
29:30 Conclusion: The Authority of Scripture