Making Sense of Speaking in Tongues

Many believers struggle with both practical and theological questions aboutthe baptism in the Spirit and speaking in tongues. Church members andcollege students alike often ask questions such as:• Are you less of a Christian if you don't speak in tongues?• Is there something wrong with you if you have not received the baptismin the Spirit?• Why is the sign of Spirit baptism speaking in tongues?• Doesn't Paul say that not everyone speaks in tongues?Brian W. Lidbeck who frequently speaks in churches and holds seminarson the Holy Spirit answers these questions and many more in this bookwhich includes discussion questions at the end of each chapter.The author observes that while speaking in tongues seems like a mysteriousand strange practice to many people Christ is at the center of this gift.As you read you'll dispel erroneous ideas about tongues and discoverhow taking a Christ-centered approach can relieve fears about seeking abaptism in the Spirit.