It should be pointed out, emphatically, that in the Acts Period, “tongues” was speaking in real languages. It was not speaking, ecstatically, in an unintelligible, morbid, abnormal utterance. Speaking in “tongues,” during the Acts Period, was either inspired by the Holy Spirit or by Satan.

The first epistle to the Corinthians takes up the great question of spiritual gifts of which tongues were a part. In Chapters 12-14, the complete doctrinal consideration is given. It is interesting to note that in order to make known doctrinal truth concerning spiritual gifts, the Lord chose to do it through the epistle to the Corinthians. The Corinthian church was replete with abuses. In spite of the abuses, the church abounded with spiritual gifts.

In many Christian circles, today, a great deal of confusion exists on the subject of “The Gift of Tongues.” There is great perplexity among “church leaders” over the Tongues Movement. What are they to do with it? It will not go away. In fact, the movement is gaining momentum. Many of the “leaders” are willing to make a place for Tongues Speaking within their denominations. Some of the old-line orthodox denominations frown upon the movement as being not for today but, frankly, are unable to produce Scripture which would show conclusively that Tongues Speaking, today, is out of order.

The “Unpardonable Sin” cannot be committed in the parenthetic dispensation of the Mystery. The Mystery is the title, given by Paul, for the present Dispensation of Grace. The question of the “Unpardonable Sin” has plagued many. Many unsaved people believe they have committed this sin (whatever they may think it is) and, consequently, do not think they can be saved. Of course, Satan, as the “god of this world,” has hid the gospel from them and blinded their minds, “lest the light of the GLORIOUS GOSPEL OF CHRIST …should shine unto them” (2 Cor. 4: 3-4).

During the dispensation of the Day of Christ, the Lord Jesus rules the earth from heaven’s Throne. He will not be Personally present on the earth. The Heavens retain Him until all things are restored to their pre-flood pristine state (Acts 3:19).