(BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT) Tongues is the initial sign of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:4)
Tongues gives us the power to be witnesses (Acts 1:8)
Tongues give us the power to preach the Word (witness) boldly (Acts 4:31)
Tongues is for spiritual edification and spiritual refreshing (I Corinthians 14:4, Isaiah 28:11,12)
Tongues remind us of the Spirit’s indwelling or presence (John 14:16,17)
Praying in tongues keeps our prayers in line with God’s will (Romans 8:26)
Praying in tongues enables us to pray for the unknown (Romans 8:26)
Praying in tongues stimulates faith (Jude 20)
Speaking in tongues brings the tongue under subjection (James 3:8)
Singing and praying in tongues brings thanks and praise to God (I Corinthians 14:
14-19)
WHAT TONGUES WON’T DO FOR YOU
Will not keep your life pure
Will not keep Satan from coming into your camp
Will not do for you what you can do for yourself
Will not free you from addictions
Will not keep the river within you flowing freely