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Pentecostal and charismatic churches often disregard the guidelines in 1 Corinthians 14:27–28 by praying in tongues without order.
Speaking in tongues, or glossolalia, is one of the most distinctive features of modern Pentecostal and charismatic churches. This phenomenon, often seen as a manifestation of the Holy Spirit, is rooted in biblical accounts, particularly in the New Testament. However, a detailed look at biblical precepts, particularly those the apostle Paul lays out in 1…