5 | If the manifestations of prophecy and speaking in tongues are for believers today, what did Paul mean when he said that not all speak in tongues (see 1 Corinthians 12:27-30) and that tongues will cease (see 1 Corinthians 13:8-12)? Read these verses carefully and explain.

6 | The Bible speaks of four kinds of tongues. Read the following passages and name the four categories of tongues, explaining why God has given these different manifestations of the Holy Spirit to His Church.

1 Corinthians 14:22

1 Corinthians 12:10

1 Corinthians 14:14-15

Romans 8:26-28

Why is it important to understand the differences between these types of tongues?

7 | Can a believer be baptized in the Holy Spirit and not speak in tongues? Why or why not? What are some common reasons this happens?

Chapter 4 - Chapter Summary

EMPOWERED BY THE SPIRIT

CHAPTER SUMMARY:

• The empowerment of the Spirit is essential to all kingdom work.

• The infilling of the Holy Spirit is a separate experience that follows salvation.

• Salvation repositions us in Christ; the infilling of the Spirit empowers us to live like Him.

• Tongues have not ceased; they’re in operation until we see Jesus face to face.

• There are four types of tongues: tongues as a sign for unbelievers, tongues for interpretation, tongues for personal prayer, and tongues for intercession. The first two are for public use, and the second two are for private use.

Chapter 5 - The Spirit's Language

The Spirit’s Language

If you praise him in the private language of tongues, God understands you…for you are sharing intimacies just between you and him.

—1 Corinthians 14:2 The Message

Day 1

I love how The Message portrays this personal encounter with our God. This expression of the language of tongues is a powerful interaction that occurs “just between you and [God].”

In the last chapter, we looked at the four types of tongues identified in the New Testament: tongues as a sign to unbelievers, tongues for interpretation in the church, tongues for personal prayer, and tongues for intercession. The first two types of tongues are intended for use in public ministry (among two or more people), while the latter two are private. In this chapter, we will continue examining the functions and nature of our private interactions with God’s Spirit, which can include both speaking in tongues and speaking from the understanding. Together, these expressions comprise the language of the Spirit.