Exploring the Supernatural Gift of Tongues in Biblical Context

The supernatural gift of tongues in the Bible is understood as the ability to speak a known missional language that is unknown to the speaker, such as speaking fluent Hindi without prior knowledge. This gift is seen as a means of proclaiming the gospel and witnessing for Jesus, often involving known languages as shown in the book of Acts. Some Pentecostal scholars link the speaking of tongues to the baptism of the Holy Spirit, which is considered essential for gentile inclusion into the family of God. The instances of speaking in tongues in the New Testament are seen as a significant marker of the inclusion of the nations into God's family, indicating divine approval and belonging.