Newcomer wrote:
I'm worried too. Did a failure to adhere to some scriptural truth lead up to this? It has been my observation that when there is an downward progression, something preceded it. Was it a failure to strive for scriptural understanding of things being taught? Was it because of women being exalted to pulpit service, syncretism, paganism, mising works with grace? It is strange that few have the gift of giving, or mercy, or intercessory prayer in the Baptist churches I've attended.
The church grows by love; not tongues. If all already use a common language, e.g. English, what is the need for tongues. Or am I the one confused. Perhaps if these tongue-speaking individuals would stand on a street corner and proclaim the Gospel, then we might see people coming to faith. Tongues are for unbelievers. The Body of Christ doesn't need signs.