It is correct that Paul understood and appreciated Glossolalia as a gift of the Holy Spirit. He saw it as a valid aspect of one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit to the Corinthians. The gift was meant to be a unifying factor in the church (Soards, Marion, 79). From the sentiments of Paul, it was intended to bring the congregation together and act as something that would bond them. However, Paul was not amused by the way the Corinthians interpreted Glossolalia. Even though he expressly stated that it is a gift to Christians, Paul did not take Continue reading...
