Pentecostal Languages
A Biblical Exploration of the Gift of Speaking in Tongues
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The distribution of languages at Babel impacted the generations that followed, so also did the distribution of languages at Pentecost impact the generations of those who would become sons and daughters of Christ (John 10:16). The events of the Day of Pentecost in 33 AD combined with the writings of the Apostle Paul to the Corinthians, has not only impacted the Jewish faith but also the religion of the Gentiles. The gift of speaking in tongues resulted in the Jews coming to believe that Jesus was the true Messiah whom they had been waiting for. For the Gentiles, hearing the Gospel in their own language resulted in them rescinding their mythological beliefs to believe that there was only one God — Jehovah — and salvation through His Son.
The distribution of languages at Babel and at Pentecost, were similar in that both audiences knew unquestionably that the source of these new abilities was Godward..
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Unlike other commentaries that focus on debating if the gift of speaking in tongues exists or does not exist to the present day, Pentecostal Languages researches the history of tongues within Scripture. This work examines the origin of this phenomenal gift and its usage by prophets, kings, priests, angelic beings, songwriters, Jehovah, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit Himself.
Since the Apostles and others made reference to the Septuagint (the first translation of the Hebrew Bible) in their quotations to establish the authority of Scripture, so also does author D. E. Didymus canvass this ancient work by comparing the Greek texts of the Septuagint and the New Testament. The Septuagint is translated from the most ancient and surviving Hebrew scrolls of the Torah.
About the Author
D. E. Didymus retired from the US Navy after serving aboard five aircraft carriers, encompassing tours from Vietnam to Operation Desert Storm. After retiring, he attended Central Baptist College in Conway, Arkansas, where he graduated cum laude, earning a BA. In addition to other honors, he was inducted into the “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges” and nominated for induction in the “Who’s Who Among Professionals.” He was awarded the title “All American Scholar” by the United States Achievement Academy, appointed as charter member of the Alpha Chi National College Honor Scholarship Society, and received multiple appointments to the Central Baptist College President’s List and the National Dean’s List.