I know this is my own cynicism speaking, but I am so thankful for people that rationally approach the Scriptures and still speak in tongues/manifest gifts of the Spirit.
I remember when I was 4 I asked God to let me learn to speak in tongues. It has been a part of my life and freed me from very dark and traumatic situations before in fact I was in the middle of being assaulted and I spoke in tongues it scared the perpetrator so much that he had to stop. My friends laugh at me when I do but they just don't understand the blessings that I have received just from being able to do it. Thank you Lord. I love you thank you for the gift of speaking in tongues.
Question for you, Based on the book of Acts, the Holy Spirit filled,fell on, or baptized people at a specific point in time. Can you remember the moment when you received the Holy Spirit ?
@@ministerraymondflood6909If you are bearing fruit love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, …. Loving Jesus, ruling over the flesh, advancing His Kingdom, walking in faith… you already have the Spirit. As an deposit, sealed by the Spirit…
@@vikspul7173 Personally, I shun it. I see it as incorrect theology, including in this video, and have seen GREAT damage, multiple times, including in my personal life, to the body by those who claim to speak in this "spiritual" language.
@@andrewsplace1966i agree with you. I see this as a total mockery of the Holy Spirit. I will be very careful because that is one sin you will never be forgiven
I loved this interview. I too watched watched Pastor Mike’s sermon and although I agree that speaking in tongues is a benefit (1 Corinthians 14:4) he made it seem like everyone can have this gift. If that’s the case, then everyone should be able to prophecy, heal, teach etc. but the word does not say that. 1 Corinthians 12:11 says ““All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.” The Holy Spirit decides who should get what gift. Also 1 Corinthians 12:29 “Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? Now eagerly desire the greater gifts.” I was waiting for these verses to be brought up in the sermon so it can be expanded upon but I feel like they were ignored. I do believe as you start to mature in the spirit the Holy Spirit will give you new gifts if you are able to handle it and if you desire them. I think about Elijah and Elisha for example. Elisha was Elijah’s protege and he desired to have a double portion of Elijah’s anointing and his gift of prophesying, and it was given to him. The holy spirt gave him that gift but he could of chose to reject it but he wanted it. I think as we become more Christlike the spirt will grant more gifts as he sees fit. And if you don’t have love or the fruits of the spirit the gifts means nothing. I speak in the tongues but my teaching of tongues was distorted from a more legalistic point of view and it took reading the Bible for myself to see that speaking in tongues is not proof that I have the Holy Spirit. My fruit is that proof.
But everyone that was baptised in the holy spirit in the book of act had the evidence of speaking in tongues, the evidence of baptism as shown there was speaking in tongues and it was consistent
Why do we focus so much on it? Serious question? I feel like there is such an emphasis on it in some circles but I don’t recall Jesus hammering it home when He was on earth?
@@juliehiggins2915 you’re right. He did not. People like to use it as a sign of spiritual maturity when it doesn’t. It’s the fruit of the spirit that does
Jajajajaja me and my brother were having this conversation just a few days ago !!! And I incline on what Dr. Brown says about praying in the Spirit. You don’t have to speak in tongues to pray in the spirit. It can be both. Amazing conversation !
100% agreed. Was saved July 2019. Baptized in water August 8/4/19 and really began pressing into the Lord. I had a separate baptism of the Spirit where I was filled with the gifts of tongues in late 2019 after I asked the Lord to take over my life and my tongue. I do think it’s possible for everyone but it’s like everything in the Lord, we’re all on a journey and it doesn’t make you better or worse to have the gift of tongues. It’s just another “gear” I have I guess and I want everyone in the body to be able to experience it... just like some people can prophesy, which until VERY recently, was a gift to which I didn’t have access, when and if God wills it He can and will give it. Stressing about it though is the worst way to go about submitting to the Spirit.
Radical Ruslan!!! Sound Dr. Micheal!!! Power of God is Breaking threw knowing He will return to remove that evil. Messiah King of Kings return to a Powerful Church!! Blessed Knowledge!!
Dr. Brown is a very wise leader. The way he speaks with love in sincerity. I'm a pentecostal and I really like the rational way he speaks about spirituality.
Unfortunately I have had many friends tell me I don’t have enough faith. And had many of my charismatic friends pray for me- one even told me to repeat after him to begin speaking in tongues 🥴 I have had many brothers and sisters in the faith try to get me to speak in tongues as if it were a conquest they were trying to help me achieve. I believe it’s real, just haven’t experienced it yet. I have other gifts of the spirit and I am thankful for any gifts the Lord gives me as he chooses.
Don’t let them tell u it’s cos u don’t have enough faith.It’s a gift .There’s many gifts.There’s gifts you may have that others may not vice versa.Also speaking in tongues isn’t what makes u ‘saved’ as a Christian either so just be happy and thank God he’s given us life to even praise God.
Thank you for asking these questions. I also speak in tongues and it's a wonderful gift and I totally agree with Dr. Michael Brown. You asked great questions with sensitivity & love! Thank you, great job Brother! ❤
I speak in tongues and in the first year of receiving the gift I heard God speak to me in spirit for the first time. AI knew exactly that it was the Lord and I wept like a baby. He simply said, “You’re mine” when I said “I’m yours” in tongues.
@@Alexandrius_Caesar Do you think the Bible says that a single person cannot have the gift of speaking in tongues & the gift of interpreting? (1 Cor. 14:13) I actually wonder why so many seek being able to speak in tongues but I don't hear of people seeking the gift of interpreting- that would seem to be the gift which would edify the whole church if my understanding is correct.
one year later but i jus wanna honor michael brown. he’s so patient and thorough and such a great listener. i love him, he’s a gift to this world and the kingdom. to god be the glory
Best teachings on tongues 👅 and the Spirit , the Host was brilliant humble and respectful. The Guest, was sober and was allowed to take time to ponder and answer the questions uninfluenced. Rating 10/10. Regards South Africa 🇿🇦. I wish this specific post can be SPONSORED to reach more people.
I actually needed to see/hear this. I'm not a tongue speaker, but I feel when I pray, it comes from deep within and there's definitely a spirit behind it. I do feel tongue speaking is a legit gift and should be treated as such but that's all you see and hear, almost like it's trendy. If I ever get to a sincere point where I do pray in tongues, I hope it's only from the spirit and its proper authority, throiugh prophecy and interpretation. I've been in positions where I was told my praying and how I was praying was "not enough" because I wasn't a tongue speaker and have been spiritually self conscious since. As long as my God knows the place my prayers come from, tongues or not, I need to be at a peace knowing He hears me.
@@IllmaticBK27 I would not worry about others. Continue to pray and allow the Spirit to work in you. Be open to the gifts but they follow us we do not follow them. The moment a person feels elevated due to a gift or aspect of their Christian walk pride has overcome their love life with Christ.
I went to Bible college in a denomination that teaches the initial evidence of being filled with or baptised in the Holy Spirit was speaking in tongues. However in saying that, something did not seem to sit quite right. I asked the question was it the Holy Spirit's intention to give us the understanding from Scripture that tongues is always the initial evidence of Holy Spirit baptism. It did not seem to be the case, definitely was evidence, but not recorded to be so in every instance in the book of Acts. I began to think that maybe many of us of pentecostal persuasion are emphasising tongues in a way that Scripture does not seem to. My conclusion was the same as Dr Brown except he articulated it so well, much better than what I could. There are so many that need to hear this. Thank you to both of you and blessings on you both.
This issue to me has been quite simple for a few years now, and very clearly explained here. Stop treating gifts like they are a cultivated super power, it’s not a PR in a spiritual gym. The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation, not your spiritual back flips lol. Paul said all this extra crap he had before simply KNOWING Christ is just that, dung compared to the worth of KNOWING Christ. This is not to diminish the gifts they are real and for now but don’t use that to puff your chest out Paul also said if you only prophesy and don’t love you are a noisy gong.
Being filled with The Spirit and “salvation” are two different things, this man broke it down! You don’t need tongues to “be saved” but that “keeping power” that “more” is how I have come to understand the scriptures! I love how he clarified the text! It EMPOWERS you but you can still Get to heaven “without tongues” …is my understanding!
I pray In tongues but also praying the Word is praying in the spirit as well. Jesus said my word is spirit. I love how dr. Brown answered that question though.
such a great video Ruslan! When I was a young believer I avoided most charismatics because they had a "top-down" abusive view where if you didn't speak in tongues you were "less-than"-Years later I would receive this gift but never , never do I look down on those who don't! Dr Brown's view is just awesome -a much needed voice to balance some of the madness currently happening in some circles
What he's saying is so true. When I pray in tongues I am balling my eyes out, hunched over, and groaning. That's when you know the holy spirit is working.
I love all of this right here. I speak in tongues and grew up in a very charismatic environment. What I didn’t get growing up, but appreciate the most about this is the heavy scriptural basis. We don’t need to make stuff up regarding spiritual gifts or base it on traditions. God gives us all we need in the word and there is much we may not know this side of heaven as well
Same here brother. Saved as a kid and had an experience on June 16, 2020 at 8:31 at night as I sat in my apartment alone. I had been praying and praising God for 3 days and I suddenly felt the Holy Spirit on me. It was as if, I couldn't praise him fast enough and the spirit took over. As I was in the Spirit it looked like what seem to be books coming in my mouth. This happened for about 2 mins. My Spirit cried out Abba as the Bible states ( I had never even thought of crying out like that before) . It was something that just happened. I've never been one to believe in tounges, but something happened to me that day. I didn't actually speak in tounges, but the Lord showed me he is with me. Praise the name of the Lord Jesus! The only way man can be saved. He is worthy! God bless
@@crewsmitty4495 when I received it, it went like exactly like how I would hope it would. I was at an alatr call and I did my best to have faith for it and I felt this feeling come over me. I was tingly and my insides felt like it was glowing or something and I was praising God and then the spirit spoke through me. Yes, spoke through me it wasn't me invention words or anything like that. It was so magical I was passionately sobbing. So I always stick to my testimony. Literally today I made a post on fb on somone criticising it. Its kind of a shame. It gets a lot of flack. But, I'm happy ppl like ruslan and Dr. Brown openly discuss it positively.
@@crewsmitty4495 the supernatural is in us we just have to yield to it or be defeated by satan and the dark kingdom. KEEP setting aside time to PRAY and fast often and study the BIBLE on your own. Fast 3 days , 7 days , 14 days as the Holy Spirit builds you to a structure to accommodate God's spirit powerfully in holiness and righteousness
@@ThemCoversMB Don't worry about criticism that's God's power. Remember Jesus said we will always be offended on this earth. Now God looks at how we behave when offended. This is why we must consencrate our lives to Christ we are set apart to be used by Him. See Romans Chapter 6. The Holy Spirit will help and remove all our weaknesses. Don't give up !
Great video. Great content. One of the greatest delimas that brings separation among the churches is the lack of keeping the entirety of scripture in context. I like how Dr. Brown contextualized the topic thoroughly!
God bless Dr. Brown! Thanks Ruslan. I appreciate this teaching. I pray that the body can align in a more centrist approach so that we can stop fighting each other and facilitate God's work in the earth.
My dad was a Pentecostal preacher gifted with the public interpretation of tongues. Some people would speak out loudly out in tongues and he'd interpret for the church. If he didn't have the interpretation he'd ask the person themselves to interpret or meet with him after church so he could pray with them to receive the gift of interpretation
Thank you for this, I believe In tongues yet it’s never happened for me, I haven’t given up, but made peace that it may not happen for me. There has been so much hurt in this area.
Praying in tongues is for personal edification. A free gift god have to all believers. Not the same as tongues for interpretation. The walk of the spirit, the walk of power by pastor Dave Roberson explains this better than any. I pray in tongues under my breath thru the day lol
One thing I learned from my Mother. Is that when you speak in tongues. The Devil can't understand it. It makes him upset because he can't stop what you're praying about. I speak in tongues when I pray, worship, even doing daily things.
Dear God please give us today our daily bread....that is, give us everything we we need in order to fulfill Gods will in our lives for today. (gifts, energy, strength, health, power, wisdom, courage, you name it) all that's needed for us to fulfill God's purpose in our lives and others around us, whom God wants us to minister to......Amen
Hi Ruslan, I really enjoyed this and felt like I learned so much in just 24 minutes! You truly make quality content my brother! I came here after watching the debate you had with Marcus Rogers. I have been following both of you, and I love you both as brothers in Christ and to be honest it was painful to watch. So I never commented on anything. All I really want to say is this is the kind of content that truly brings clairty, unity, and peace. And I loved loved loved the way you and Dr Brown interacted in this video ❤keep doing what you’re doing and keep your peace! Hope you heal from your knee surgery! - Much love, Kenia 💕
I love that you asked the question regarding what actually is praying in the spirit...that is my understanding...that praying isn’t the spirit isn’t solely praying in tongues
We have everything we need in Christ: Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 2Peter 1:2-3
I thought it was weird too at first when I heard others do it. Until I was in worship, felt His presence like never before, and realized I was speaking in tongues. Since then I’ve been able to do it. We have to judge everything by scripture, but also can’t rule something out just because it seems weird.
Great interview! As a oneness apostolic believer, I whole heartedly believe that tongues is the initial sign of the Holy Ghost according to scripture. Without it, the Jews probably never would’ve believed that salvation was for the gentiles as well. Look how Peter responded. ““As I began to speak,” Peter continued, “the Holy Spirit fell on them, just as he fell on us at the beginning.” Acts of the Apostles 11:15 NLT What happened in the beginning when the Spirit fell on them? They spoke in tongues, and by that sign the Jews knew for sure that salvation was also for the gentiles.
I myself am oneness pentecostal as well, I feel part of the problem a lot of people have excepting the idea of a oneness epistemology is the way its preached. Saldy in a lot of oneness churches it is taught and you are almost condemned of believing what the brothers taught in the video. We may not agree on some things but there is no need to condem someone when we have no right too. The only one who can judge is God, not us. Great response , respect your views !!
Thanks Bro Ruslan/Dr. Brown for an edifying conversation. Ruslan when you said "Speak son", it reminded me of SFC's "In the house" a rap song about being filled w/the Spirit & speaking in tongues circa 1992. A CCH classic.
I haven’t spoken in tongues in real life (although I do desire it!), BUT I have spoken in tongues in my dreams multiple times. So vivid that I can remember how it feels and how powerful it is….in my dreams.
Why not desire one of the other gifts? Some Christians sadly make it seem like the gifts of languages is more important then the other gifts. That should be a red flag.
Tongues is NOT required for salvation. There is no debate required with that, Scripture is very clear. It is s very powerful and edifying gift to those who have it.
So....I'm glad I came across this. I have become extremely curious with the concept of tongues. I seen something awhile back that was talkin bout the baptism of the spirit & releasing your tongue. Now what hit me so hard is how it was talked about as a more intimate way to communicate with the Father. So, I automatically wanted to try. I asked the spirit in, said I release my tongue to you, & asked for the chance to speak to the Lord in a more intimate & closer way. I guess because I asked....I had a few words I didn't understand start to come to mind but I didn't say them & then it just happened, I said like one small phrase. That was it. But I haven't since. 🙏🏼❤️✝️
This was really good. I don't always agree with with you Ruslan, but this one I do. I am a big listener to Marcus Rogers but I disagree with him on this. This can lead so many people from Christ. Thank you for going over this.🙏 God bless!
My Bishop grew up with Dr. Michael Brown before they were saved and now they are serving God together! You might like to listen to Bishop Joseph Mattera, he is in New York- also in their friend group and convictions.
I absolutely love this and I agree with everything here. Especially about the laity vs. priesthood." That term laity makes me cringe...it gives, in my opinion, believers a pass to sit back and not do their part as a believer. We all have a testimony of the hope that we have in Christ and I believe we all, regardless of ministry gifts, have gifts and we should use them to reach others for Christ.
I respect what Dr said about people trying to speak in tongues, making up words. Some of todays popular Bible teachers teach people to make up words and say the first gibberish that comes to their minds!
The Jude quote is two different exhortations. It doesn't say build yourself up by praying in the Spirit. One directive is to build ourselves up in our most holy faith. The second is to pray in the Holy Spirit. It's also good to consider that each time we're directed to pray in the Spirit the directive is not given to an individual but to a group of believers. In the new testament time believers praying together was normal and regular.
Thank you for this discussion. I was baptized by the Holy Spirit after I was saved and spoke in tongue .... It was a very distinctive experience I had. I do speak once in a while when in prayer, but does not happen all the time. I love this discussion.
it's interesting, in listening to this conversation, I both believe that we have specific gifts AND that we have all of them - depending on circumstance and when God wants to use them through us in different circumstances. Example: I have two predominate gifts that the Lord uses regularly in my life. Discerning of spirits, and prophecy / knowledge through dreams. I have, however, a mentor who has the gift of healing and I've been working with him to better walk in my faith - as we all know, 99% of the American Churches don't walk in the spiritual gifts because you can't quantify it / control it, etc. About a few months ago, I prayed over a congressional member of my church who suddenly had Bells-palsy. And so I laid hands over him and prayed. And each time I saw him, he got a little bit better, and we would continue praying until he got healed entirely. Praise God for that. Do I have the gift of healing? Not that I’m aware of. But did Jesus use me to heal him through His power? Absolutely. It’s not part of my “standard” gift set, but I believe that if we are inclined to the Spirit, the Lord can do anything through us. And that includes speaking in tongues (a gift I don’t possess, but I believe if the circumstance required it, God could allow me to).
Oneness Pentecostal here. Speaking in tongues is not THE sign of Salvation. It is gift from God. It is up to Him if we speak it or not but not required for our Salvation's. Anyone CAN speak in tongues but not everyone does speak in tongues, and it's ok.
@@J_a_s_o_n I'm not dogmatic about it to be honest but I used it to clarify a point about what is believed about Oneness pentecostals. I could carece less about labels
I appreciated this convo. I've spoken in tongues as well but I stopped because of the abuse I saw of tongues and those who ranked believers in spiritual order of who is best saved.
1st Cor 14:2-5 discusses speaking in tongues during times of private prayer time (interpretation not needed) ... 1st Cor. 14:26-28 discusses needing interpretation "when you come together" .... "in the church" (for times of gathering together)
People take 1 Cor.14:2 out of its context and try to turn it into another unintelligible gibberish and call it tongues. 1 Cor.14 :2. If a Japanese man walks into your church and stands up to testify and starts speaking in Japanese how God has healed him and wanted to praise God. Now without an interpretation from Japanese to English no man will understand and it is going to be a big mystery and only God knows what was said. In 1 Cor.14 Apostle is addressing a church that was misusing gifts and Apostle Paul was making a point that spiritual gifts were only for edification of the church. Do not self-edify in a church service because Paul is making church rules for a church service.!!!
Christiand should make sure that they don't FIGHT against anything that's in the word of God just because they don't possess it. Many times that's why you don't.....because your unbelief 🙏♥️
Thanks again for your good work Ruslan. I love what you do, and will continue to support and pray for you ministry. Just a small reminder. You were talking about 1 Cor. 12, where you said “we are all speaking in tongues” etc. I believe the vers(es) says “not all speak in tongues” etc. Sorry, not to be a nuisance. Love you brother.
I don't have a problem with speaking in tongues do it on your private place, the problem I have is speaking in tongues publicly without an interpreter whether is a prayer or an oracle that's a no no for me
Ruslan, I humbly disagree with you saying that Michael Todd said in his sermon states that you have to speak in tongues to be saved. If you listened to his full sermon he actually says exactly what you are saying, that it is a gift of the spirit or a benefit but not a requirement. His sermon series was called the upgrade but it was about the Holy Spirit and utilizing the promptings of the Holy Spirit. Im not trying to throw stones or argue with you cuz I truly love and appreciate your content, but I guess Im writing this in hopes to help you keep facts straight… perhaps I may have misunderstood how he was expressing his sermon so please let me know. I honestly believe that Michael Todd said was in alignment with Dr. Brown as well. Keep up the great content!! Peace and God bless you bro.
1. I NEVER SAID THAT. re listen to what i said. mike todd was clear. it's an "upgrade" and he kept conflating "praying in tongues" with "praying in the spirit" dr. Michael brown just dispelled both points and made it CLEAR. one can be SPIRIT FILLED and NOT pray in tongues. and folks who don't have the gift of tongues can still pray in the spirit.
I’ve realised over the years you can be Spirit filled but NOT to over flowing - when that happens tongues will bubble up and out naturally - teaching people to do it is a joke - some babble without being filled and have no power !😂
1 Corinthians Chapter 14 27 If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret. 28 But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.
I’ve been speaking in tongues for 32 years and some of the worst believers I have met are tongue talkers - others without this gift we’re amazing believers in conduct - it’s frustrating to see. The Ephesians 6 passage Mentioned nails it - that ends all speculation - you have to read the whole bible - because apparent contradictions get ironed out - yes you can pray IN the Spirit via tongues and via your own language and get understanding on both ways - each verse may relate to tongues or your own language - context will determine it and you have to rightfully divide it - in Acts 2v38 the gift of the Spirit is talking about empowerment not the gift in regeneration - there is MORE - best book on it - there is more by Randy Clarke.
I know this is my own cynicism speaking, but I am so thankful for people that rationally approach the Scriptures and still speak in tongues/manifest gifts of the Spirit.
AMEN Melk !!
Melk Tert - Sjoe! Een van my gunstelling happies.😂
I hear you, but If It’s gibberish, It’s no tongues/languages.
I remember when I was 4 I asked God to let me learn to speak in tongues. It has been a part of my life and freed me from very dark and traumatic situations before in fact I was in the middle of being assaulted and I spoke in tongues it scared the perpetrator so much that he had to stop. My friends laugh at me when I do but they just don't understand the blessings that I have received just from being able to do it. Thank you Lord. I love you thank you for the gift of speaking in tongues.
How did you even know about tongues at 4 years old? And what blessing do you receive when you speak in tongues?
I have never spoken in tongues, yet the Holy Spirit speaks to me.
do you desire it or shun that gift?
Question for you, Based on the book of Acts, the Holy Spirit filled,fell on, or baptized people at a specific point in time. Can you remember the moment when you received the Holy Spirit ?
@@ministerraymondflood6909If you are bearing fruit love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, …. Loving Jesus, ruling over the flesh, advancing His Kingdom, walking in faith… you already have the Spirit. As an deposit, sealed by the Spirit…
@@vikspul7173 Personally, I shun it. I see it as incorrect theology, including in this video, and have seen GREAT damage, multiple times, including in my personal life, to the body by those who claim to speak in this "spiritual" language.
@@andrewsplace1966i agree with you. I see this as a total mockery of the Holy Spirit. I will be very careful because that is one sin you will never be forgiven
I loved this interview. I too watched watched Pastor Mike’s sermon and although I agree that speaking in tongues is a benefit (1 Corinthians 14:4) he made it seem like everyone can have this gift. If that’s the case, then everyone should be able to prophecy, heal, teach etc. but the word does not say that. 1 Corinthians 12:11 says ““All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.” The Holy Spirit decides who should get what gift. Also 1 Corinthians 12:29 “Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? Now eagerly desire the greater gifts.” I was waiting for these verses to be brought up in the sermon so it can be expanded upon but I feel like they were ignored. I do believe as you start to mature in the spirit the Holy Spirit will give you new gifts if you are able to handle it and if you desire them. I think about Elijah and Elisha for example. Elisha was Elijah’s protege and he desired to have a double portion of Elijah’s anointing and his gift of prophesying, and it was given to him. The holy spirt gave him that gift but he could of chose to reject it but he wanted it. I think as we become more Christlike the spirt will grant more gifts as he sees fit. And if you don’t have love or the fruits of the spirit the gifts means nothing.
I speak in the tongues but my teaching of tongues was distorted from a more legalistic point of view and it took reading the Bible for myself to see that speaking in tongues is not proof that I have the Holy Spirit. My fruit is that proof.
EXACTLY!!!
But everyone that was baptised in the holy spirit in the book of act had the evidence of speaking in tongues, the evidence of baptism as shown there was speaking in tongues and it was consistent
Good point. I believe in his daily service, Dr. Brown seeks to exemplify the other fruits, but the teaching shouldn’t be ignored or glossed over.
Why do we focus so much on it? Serious question? I feel like there is such an emphasis on it in some circles but I don’t recall Jesus hammering it home when He was on earth?
@@juliehiggins2915 you’re right. He did not. People like to use it as a sign of spiritual maturity when it doesn’t. It’s the fruit of the spirit that does
Jajajajaja me and my brother were having this conversation just a few days ago !!! And I incline on what Dr. Brown says about praying in the Spirit. You don’t have to speak in tongues to pray in the spirit. It can be both.
Amazing conversation !
Dr Michael 🔥🔥🔥
I love his answer of Both AND. Literally where I land on most things. It is not usually one or the other but BOTH LOVE IT!!
100% agreed.
Was saved July 2019. Baptized in water August 8/4/19 and really began pressing into the Lord. I had a separate baptism of the Spirit where I was filled with the gifts of tongues in late 2019 after I asked the Lord to take over my life and my tongue.
I do think it’s possible for everyone but it’s like everything in the Lord, we’re all on a journey and it doesn’t make you better or worse to have the gift of tongues. It’s just another “gear” I have I guess and I want everyone in the body to be able to experience it... just like some people can prophesy, which until VERY recently, was a gift to which I didn’t have access, when and if God wills it He can and will give it. Stressing about it though is the worst way to go about submitting to the Spirit.
Radical Ruslan!!! Sound Dr. Micheal!!! Power of God is Breaking threw knowing He will return to remove that evil. Messiah King of Kings return to a Powerful Church!! Blessed Knowledge!!
Dr. Brown is one of the most loving and firmly Biblical men i've ever heard. Hope to see more conversations between him and Ruslan in the future.
Dr. Brown is a very wise leader. The way he speaks with love in sincerity. I'm a pentecostal and I really like the rational way he speaks about spirituality.
Unfortunately I have had many friends tell me I don’t have enough faith. And had many of my charismatic friends pray for me- one even told me to repeat after him to begin speaking in tongues 🥴 I have had many brothers and sisters in the faith try to get me to speak in tongues as if it were a conquest they were trying to help me achieve. I believe it’s real, just haven’t experienced it yet. I have other gifts of the spirit and I am thankful for any gifts the Lord gives me as he chooses.
Don’t let them tell u it’s cos u don’t have enough faith.It’s a gift .There’s many gifts.There’s gifts you may have that others may not vice versa.Also speaking in tongues isn’t what makes u ‘saved’ as a Christian either so just be happy and thank God he’s given us life to even praise God.
2 Very Wise Brother’s explaining a true beautiful gift that is for today.
Thank you for asking these questions. I also speak in tongues and it's a wonderful gift and I totally agree with Dr. Michael Brown. You asked great questions with sensitivity & love! Thank you, great job Brother! ❤
I’ve studied this for decades trying to cover all angles let me tell you this is the best concise and Balanced explanation I have heard. Good job. X
I love Dr Michael Brown! That part about praying in the spirit and praying in tongues, you nailed it my brother! Thank you!!!
I speak in tongues and in the first year of receiving the gift I heard God speak to me in spirit for the first time. AI knew exactly that it was the Lord and I wept like a baby. He simply said, “You’re mine” when I said “I’m yours” in tongues.
HALLELUJAH!
so you actually understand what you're saying?
@@supersilverhazerokerthat was my question too. Seems OP didn’t realize that they contradicted themselves.
@@Alexandrius_Caesar Do you think the Bible says that a single person cannot have the gift of speaking in tongues & the gift of interpreting? (1 Cor. 14:13)
I actually wonder why so many seek being able to speak in tongues but I don't hear of people seeking the gift of interpreting- that would seem to be the gift which would edify the whole church if my understanding is correct.
@@supersilverhazeroker”Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.” 1 Co 14:13
one year later but i jus wanna honor michael brown. he’s so patient and thorough and such a great listener. i love him, he’s a gift to this world and the kingdom. to god be the glory
Best teachings on tongues 👅 and the Spirit , the Host was brilliant humble and respectful. The Guest, was sober and was allowed to take time to ponder and answer the questions uninfluenced. Rating 10/10. Regards South Africa 🇿🇦. I wish this specific post can be SPONSORED to reach more people.
I actually needed to see/hear this. I'm not a tongue speaker, but I feel when I pray, it comes from deep within and there's definitely a spirit behind it. I do feel tongue speaking is a legit gift and should be treated as such but that's all you see and hear, almost like it's trendy. If I ever get to a sincere point where I do pray in tongues, I hope it's only from the spirit and its proper authority, throiugh prophecy and interpretation. I've been in positions where I was told my praying and how I was praying was "not enough" because I wasn't a tongue speaker and have been spiritually self conscious since. As long as my God knows the place my prayers come from, tongues or not, I need to be at a peace knowing He hears me.
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I would not worry about others. Continue to pray and allow the Spirit to work in you. Be open to the gifts but they follow us we do not follow them. The moment a person feels elevated due to a gift or aspect of their Christian walk pride has overcome their love life with Christ.
I was cautious about you Ruslan but I’m starting to really like you. I think your the real deal bro.
I went to Bible college in a denomination that teaches the initial evidence of being filled with or baptised in the Holy Spirit was speaking in tongues. However in saying that, something did not seem to sit quite right. I asked the question was it the Holy Spirit's intention to give us the understanding from Scripture that tongues is always the initial evidence of Holy Spirit baptism. It did not seem to be the case, definitely was evidence, but not recorded to be so in every instance in the book of Acts. I began to think that maybe many of us of pentecostal persuasion are emphasising tongues in a way that Scripture does not seem to. My conclusion was the same as Dr Brown except he articulated it so well, much better than what I could. There are so many that need to hear this. Thank you to both of you and blessings on you both.
I spoke in tongues before I belonged to a denomination, and you know it’s just a hunger for the Lord you gotta be hungry and simply Ask the Lord.
This was so well articulated. This Blessed me immensely. Thanks Ruslan and Dr Brown.
This issue to me has been quite simple for a few years now, and very clearly explained here. Stop treating gifts like they are a cultivated super power, it’s not a PR in a spiritual gym. The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation, not your spiritual back flips lol. Paul said all this extra crap he had before simply KNOWING Christ is just that, dung compared to the worth of KNOWING Christ. This is not to diminish the gifts they are real and for now but don’t use that to puff your chest out Paul also said if you only prophesy and don’t love you are a noisy gong.
Amen, and they are NOT preconditions to being saved or staying saved. That is Jesus’ job through the Gospel!
Crap??
Being filled with The Spirit and “salvation” are two different things, this man broke it down! You don’t need tongues to “be saved” but that “keeping power” that “more” is how I have come to understand the scriptures! I love how he clarified the text! It EMPOWERS you but you can still Get to heaven “without tongues” …is my understanding!
I pray In tongues but also praying the Word is praying in the spirit as well. Jesus said my word is spirit. I love how dr. Brown answered that question though.
I love 1 Corinthians 1:7. It proves the gifts are still fit today
such a great video Ruslan! When I was a young believer I avoided most charismatics because they had a "top-down" abusive view where if you didn't speak in tongues you were "less-than"-Years later I would receive this gift but never , never do I look down on those who don't! Dr Brown's view is just awesome -a much needed voice to balance some of the madness currently happening in some circles
So so good. Thank you Ruslan and dr. Brown. Y’all are a blessing to the kingdom. You both provide so much clarity
Thank you Dr.Michael Brown for this teaching, may God bless you more ❤
What he's saying is so true. When I pray in tongues I am balling my eyes out, hunched over, and groaning. That's when you know the holy spirit is working.
I love all of this right here. I speak in tongues and grew up in a very charismatic environment. What I didn’t get growing up, but appreciate the most about this is the heavy scriptural basis. We don’t need to make stuff up regarding spiritual gifts or base it on traditions. God gives us all we need in the word and there is much we may not know this side of heaven as well
We love Dr brown God bless you men of God 🙏
I was saved as a kid and received the baptism of the Holy spirit Nov 9th 2019. One of the craziest things to ever happen to me it still blows me away.
Same here brother. Saved as a kid and had an experience on June 16, 2020 at 8:31 at night as I sat in my apartment alone. I had been praying and praising God for 3 days and I suddenly felt the Holy Spirit on me. It was as if, I couldn't praise him fast enough and the spirit took over. As I was in the Spirit it looked like what seem to be books coming in my mouth. This happened for about 2 mins. My Spirit cried out Abba as the Bible states ( I had never even thought of crying out like that before) . It was something that just happened. I've never been one to believe in tounges, but something happened to me that day. I didn't actually speak in tounges, but the Lord showed me he is with me. Praise the name of the Lord Jesus! The only way man can be saved. He is worthy! God bless
@@crewsmitty4495 when I received it, it went like exactly like how I would hope it would. I was at an alatr call and I did my best to have faith for it and I felt this feeling come over me. I was tingly and my insides felt like it was glowing or something and I was praising God and then the spirit spoke through me. Yes, spoke through me it wasn't me invention words or anything like that. It was so magical I was passionately sobbing. So I always stick to my testimony. Literally today I made a post on fb on somone criticising it. Its kind of a shame. It gets a lot of flack. But, I'm happy ppl like ruslan and Dr. Brown openly discuss it positively.
@@crewsmitty4495 the supernatural is in us we just have to yield to it or be defeated by satan and the dark kingdom.
KEEP setting aside time to PRAY and fast often and study the BIBLE on your own.
Fast 3 days , 7 days , 14 days as the Holy Spirit builds you to a structure to accommodate God's spirit powerfully in holiness and righteousness
@@ThemCoversMB Don't worry about criticism that's God's power.
Remember Jesus said we will always be offended on this earth. Now God looks at how we behave when offended. This is why we must consencrate our lives to Christ we are set apart to be used by Him. See Romans Chapter 6. The Holy Spirit will help and remove all our weaknesses. Don't give up !
That was the best explanation fo praying in the spirit!! I’m so hungry for more!!!!
Great video. Great content. One of the greatest delimas that brings separation among the churches is the lack of keeping the entirety of scripture in context. I like how Dr. Brown contextualized the topic thoroughly!
This is so good 🙌. Dr.Brown cleared up a lot of my questions
God bless Dr. Brown! Thanks Ruslan. I appreciate this teaching. I pray that the body can align in a more centrist approach so that we can stop fighting each other and facilitate God's work in the earth.
Amen amen amen
My dad was a Pentecostal preacher gifted with the public interpretation of tongues. Some people would speak out loudly out in tongues and he'd interpret for the church. If he didn't have the interpretation he'd ask the person themselves to interpret or meet with him after church so he could pray with them to receive the gift of interpretation
That's what I would wanna see fr,too many guys think they speak in tongues but jus babble
Thanks
Thank you for this, I believe In tongues yet it’s never happened for me, I haven’t given up, but made peace that it may not happen for me. There has been so much hurt in this area.
Boy can Dr. Brown ever rock a mustache.
Praying in tongues is for personal edification. A free gift god have to all believers. Not the same as tongues for interpretation. The walk of the spirit, the walk of power by pastor Dave Roberson explains this better than any. I pray in tongues under my breath thru the day lol
One thing I learned from my Mother. Is that when you speak in tongues. The Devil can't understand it. It makes him upset because he can't stop what you're praying about. I speak in tongues when I pray, worship, even doing daily things.
True, some Christian rate other Christians on speaking in tongues..
I just want more of God !
Wow wow wow! Good teaching Dr. Brown!!!!! 🤯🤯🤯
Both right , like salvation is a gift and also a sign of Gods mercy and power
I have really enjoyed these episodes on speaking in tounges thanks Ruslan!
I related so well to this! Praise God for you both, strengthening the body of Christ here!! Praise God!!❤️
Dear God please give us today our daily bread....that is, give us everything we we need in order to fulfill Gods will in our lives for today. (gifts, energy, strength, health, power, wisdom, courage, you name it) all that's needed for us to fulfill God's purpose in our lives and others around us, whom God wants us to minister to......Amen
"it's easier to cool down a fanatic than to warm up a corpse" There's gotta be an equivalent in proverbs somewhere
Re-watching this just because it’s so good! I hope you can have Dr Brown on again soon!
Hi Ruslan, I really enjoyed this and felt like I learned so much in just 24 minutes! You truly make quality content my brother! I came here after watching the debate you had with Marcus Rogers. I have been following both of you, and I love you both as brothers in Christ and to be honest it was painful to watch. So I never commented on anything. All I really want to say is this is the kind of content that truly brings clairty, unity, and peace. And I loved loved loved the way you and Dr Brown interacted in this video ❤keep doing what you’re doing and keep your peace! Hope you heal from your knee surgery! - Much love, Kenia 💕
I love that you asked the question regarding what actually is praying in the spirit...that is my understanding...that praying isn’t the spirit isn’t solely praying in tongues
Man, I needed to hear this
Praise the Lord Jesus for calling Dr.M.Brown ...He flows in the Holy Spirit
We have everything we need in Christ:
Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 2Peter 1:2-3
I thought it was weird too at first when I heard others do it. Until I was in worship, felt His presence like never before, and realized I was speaking in tongues.
Since then I’ve been able to do it. We have to judge everything by scripture, but also can’t rule something out just because it seems weird.
AMEN Zach. Speak in private as much a possible!
2 hours a day and keep increasing !
What were you saying in tongues?
Great interview! As a oneness apostolic believer, I whole heartedly believe that tongues is the initial sign of the Holy Ghost according to scripture. Without it, the Jews probably never would’ve believed that salvation was for the gentiles as well. Look how Peter responded.
““As I began to speak,” Peter continued, “the Holy Spirit fell on them, just as he fell on us at the beginning.”
Acts of the Apostles 11:15 NLT
What happened in the beginning when the Spirit fell on them? They spoke in tongues, and by that sign the Jews knew for sure that salvation was also for the gentiles.
I myself am oneness pentecostal as well, I feel part of the problem a lot of people have excepting the idea of a oneness epistemology is the way its preached. Saldy in a lot of oneness churches it is taught and you are almost condemned of believing what the brothers taught in the video. We may not agree on some things but there is no need to condem someone when we have no right too. The only one who can judge is God, not us. Great response , respect your views !!
Thanks Bro Ruslan/Dr. Brown for an edifying conversation. Ruslan when you said "Speak son", it reminded me of SFC's "In the house" a rap song about being filled w/the Spirit & speaking in tongues circa 1992. A CCH classic.
I haven’t spoken in tongues in real life (although I do desire it!), BUT I have spoken in tongues in my dreams multiple times. So vivid that I can remember how it feels and how powerful it is….in my dreams.
Why not desire one of the other gifts? Some Christians sadly make it seem like the gifts of languages is more important then the other gifts. That should be a red flag.
Tongues is NOT required for salvation. There is no debate required with that, Scripture is very clear. It is s very powerful and edifying gift to those who have it.
I agree
So....I'm glad I came across this. I have become extremely curious with the concept of tongues. I seen something awhile back that was talkin bout the baptism of the spirit & releasing your tongue. Now what hit me so hard is how it was talked about as a more intimate way to communicate with the Father. So, I automatically wanted to try. I asked the spirit in, said I release my tongue to you, & asked for the chance to speak to the Lord in a more intimate & closer way. I guess because I asked....I had a few words I didn't understand start to come to mind but I didn't say them & then it just happened, I said like one small phrase. That was it. But I haven't since.
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This was really good. I don't always agree with with you Ruslan, but this one I do. I am a big listener to Marcus Rogers but I disagree with him on this. This can lead so many people from Christ. Thank you for going over this.🙏 God bless!
Straight up truth here, thank you for this interview
Good stuff. I am a classical pentecostal - born bred and theologicaly trained - good work here
My Bishop grew up with Dr. Michael Brown before they were saved and now they are serving God together! You might like to listen to Bishop Joseph Mattera, he is in New York- also in their friend group and convictions.
Love the way you explain, Dr Brown. Very cleat.
I absolutely love this and I agree with everything here. Especially about the laity vs. priesthood." That term laity makes me cringe...it gives, in my opinion, believers a pass to sit back and not do their part as a believer. We all have a testimony of the hope that we have in Christ and I believe we all, regardless of ministry gifts, have gifts and we should use them to reach others for Christ.
This is very good. Very very good. I loved what Dr. Brown shared🙏🏻🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯
So clear and so good
Love Dr. Michael Brown!!
I respect what Dr said about people trying to speak in tongues, making up words. Some of todays popular Bible teachers teach people to make up words and say the first gibberish that comes to their minds!
Its by faith isnt it?
The Jude quote is two different exhortations.
It doesn't say build yourself up by praying in the Spirit.
One directive is to build ourselves up in our most holy faith.
The second is to pray in the Holy Spirit.
It's also good to consider that each time we're directed to pray in the Spirit the directive is not given to an individual but to a group of believers. In the new testament time believers praying together was normal and regular.
Thank you for sharing this video.
Thank you for this discussion. I was baptized by the Holy Spirit after I was saved and spoke in tongue .... It was a very distinctive experience I had. I do speak once in a while when in prayer, but does not happen all the time. I love this discussion.
So u say it happens without control?
Dr. Michael Brown is on point ☝️❤ loved this video. I appreciate your content greatly. I found you through Isaiah Salivar. 💪
1 Corinthians 14:15 seems to make a distinction between praying in the Spirit and Praying in Understanding. (not praying in the flesh).
Really helpful. Was reading through that passage in Acts today
it's interesting, in listening to this conversation, I both believe that we have specific gifts AND that we have all of them - depending on circumstance and when God wants to use them through us in different circumstances.
Example: I have two predominate gifts that the Lord uses regularly in my life. Discerning of spirits, and prophecy / knowledge through dreams.
I have, however, a mentor who has the gift of healing and I've been working with him to better walk in my faith - as we all know, 99% of the American Churches don't walk in the spiritual gifts because you can't quantify it / control it, etc.
About a few months ago, I prayed over a congressional member of my church who suddenly had Bells-palsy. And so I laid hands over him and prayed. And each time I saw him, he got a little bit better, and we would continue praying until he got healed entirely.
Praise God for that.
Do I have the gift of healing? Not that I’m aware of. But did Jesus use me to heal him through His power? Absolutely.
It’s not part of my “standard” gift set, but I believe that if we are inclined to the Spirit, the Lord can do anything through us.
And that includes speaking in tongues (a gift I don’t possess, but I believe if the circumstance required it, God could allow me to).
Oneness Pentecostal here. Speaking in tongues is not THE sign of Salvation. It is gift from God. It is up to Him if we speak it or not but not required for our Salvation's. Anyone CAN speak in tongues but not everyone does speak in tongues, and it's ok.
You are a believer.
I agree with your view.
Just drop the need to have a denom name.
@@J_a_s_o_n I'm not dogmatic about it to be honest but I used it to clarify a point about what is believed about Oneness pentecostals. I could carece less about labels
Appreciate you both!
I appreciated this convo. I've spoken in tongues as well but I stopped because of the abuse I saw of tongues and those who ranked believers in spiritual order of who is best saved.
I spoke in tongues through dreams
Thank you for this!
This is really good.
🔥 as always
Great balance...good discussion
So good !
Notice how they mention the gift of speaking in tongues but not the gift of interpretation. Guys seriously, 1 Corinthians 12, 13 and 14 is sooo clear!
1st Cor 14:2-5 discusses speaking in tongues during times of private prayer time (interpretation not needed) ... 1st Cor. 14:26-28 discusses needing interpretation "when you come together" .... "in the church" (for times of gathering together)
Everyone who seeks the Giver can have any gift they need to fulfill their purpose in Christ
People take 1 Cor.14:2 out of its context and try to turn it into another unintelligible gibberish and call it tongues.
1 Cor.14 :2. If a Japanese man walks into your church and stands up to testify and starts speaking in Japanese how God has healed him and wanted to praise God. Now without an interpretation from Japanese to English no man will understand and it is going to be a big mystery and only God knows what was said.
In 1 Cor.14 Apostle is addressing a church that was misusing gifts and Apostle Paul was making a point that spiritual gifts were only for edification of the church.
Do not self-edify in a church service because Paul is making church rules for a church service.!!!
Mike winger recently did a video on this! I thought it was very very clear!
Christiand should make sure that they don't FIGHT against anything that's in the word of God just because they don't possess it. Many times that's why you don't.....because your unbelief 🙏♥️
Thanks again for your good work Ruslan. I love what you do, and will continue to support and pray for you ministry.
Just a small reminder. You were talking about 1 Cor. 12, where you said “we are all speaking in tongues” etc. I believe the vers(es) says “not all speak in tongues” etc. Sorry, not to be a nuisance. Love you brother.
I don't have a problem with speaking in tongues do it on your private place, the problem I have is speaking in tongues publicly without an interpreter whether is a prayer or an oracle that's a no no for me
Agreed! In my opinion I feel some do this publicly for self righteousness.
@@phxazgirl83 see the part of this 😭
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Afraid of something?
@@matasaina2011 Not its weird and unbiblical
I do it all the time in church, but quietly not out of order.
Good and edifying interview. Regards South Africa 🇿🇦
Ruslan, I humbly disagree with you saying that Michael Todd said in his sermon states that you have to speak in tongues to be saved. If you listened to his full sermon he actually says exactly what you are saying, that it is a gift of the spirit or a benefit but not a requirement. His sermon series was called the upgrade but it was about the Holy Spirit and utilizing the promptings of the Holy Spirit. Im not trying to throw stones or argue with you cuz I truly love and appreciate your content, but I guess Im writing this in hopes to help you keep facts straight… perhaps I may have misunderstood how he was expressing his sermon so please let me know. I honestly believe that Michael Todd said was in alignment with Dr. Brown as well. Keep up the great content!! Peace and God bless you bro.
1. I NEVER SAID THAT. re listen to what i said. mike todd was clear. it's an "upgrade" and he kept conflating "praying in tongues" with "praying in the spirit" dr. Michael brown just dispelled both points and made it CLEAR. one can be SPIRIT FILLED and NOT pray in tongues. and folks who don't have the gift of tongues can still pray in the spirit.
I’ve realised over the years you can be Spirit filled but NOT to over flowing - when that happens tongues will bubble up and out naturally - teaching people to do it is a joke - some babble without being filled and have no power !😂
1 Corinthians Chapter 14
27 If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret.
28 But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.
I’ve been speaking in tongues for 32 years and some of the worst believers I have met are tongue talkers - others without this gift we’re amazing believers in conduct - it’s frustrating to see. The Ephesians 6 passage Mentioned nails it - that ends all speculation - you have to read the whole bible - because apparent contradictions get ironed out - yes you can pray IN the Spirit via tongues and via your own language and get understanding on both ways - each verse may relate to tongues or your own language - context will determine it and you have to rightfully divide it - in Acts 2v38 the gift of the Spirit is talking about empowerment not the gift in regeneration - there is MORE - best book on it - there is more by Randy Clarke.