Speaking in tongues was a miraculous gift given on the Day of Pentecost following Jesus rising from the dead. Though we don’t find examples of speaking in tongues in the Old Testament, we do see a consistent pattern: God signified the pouring out of the Spirit by bestowing miraculous gifts. Another interesting pattern emerges: speaking in tongues only happened in cases when the apostles were present.
One Body, One Spirit: Unity in Christ
The concept of one body is central to understanding Ephesians chapter four. In this passage,…