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How do we know tongues are not relevant today?

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The cessationist view holds that the gift of tongues was specific to the apostolic age and, as the church matured, these gifts became unnecessary.

The argument for the non-relevance of tongues today is rooted in the understanding that these gifts were primarily meant for the early church to establish the gospel message across diverse cultures. In 1 Corinthians 13:8, Paul states that tongues will cease, implying a temporal role for the gift. Furthermore, as the church matures, it is expected to rely on the full revelation of Scripture, rendered unnecessary the ongoing necessity for such signs and wonders. The assertion here is that with the completion of the canon of Scripture and the establishment of the church, the need for tongues, particularly as a form of unintelligible communication, has diminished significantly. Thus, it is a call for believers to grow into maturity rather than rely on signs.
Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 13:8, Ephesians 4:13

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