What the Bible Really Says About Speaking in Tongues

But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. 

— 1 Corinthians 12:7

Around the world, people are searching for genuine spiritual experiences. Some wonder if miracles and signs are proof of a close connection with God. Many people have heard of “speaking in tongues.” Some picture a person praying in a language no one understands; others imagine an ancient miracle that no longer happens. The topic can feel confusing, but the Bible actually explains it quite clearly.

Echoes of Creation in Chinese Characters

The Chinese written language is one of the oldest and most enduring writing systems in the world, using logographic characters—symbols representing words or meaningful concepts—rather than phonetic sounds. Its origins stretch back more than 3,000 years to the Shang dynasty, with oracle bone inscriptions from around 1200 BCE, and its visual nature has allowed it to unify speakers of many dialects while evolving over millennia. Interestingly, some of the oldest characters appear to preserve themes found in the book of Genesis, such as the character for “temptation,” which merges symbols for a WOMAN and TWO TREES, echoing the story of Eve and the serpent, and the character for “boat,” which combines EIGHT, PEOPLE, and SHIP, paralleling the eight persons saved in Noah’s ark during the flood.

The Book of Enoch

The Book of Enoch has long captivated readers with its vivid visions, stories of fallen angels, and dramatic departures from the biblical narrative. Though attributed to Enoch, the great-grandfather of Noah, it was actually written by multiple anonymous authors during the Second Temple period and was never included in the Jewish or most Christian biblical canons. This study examines the Book of Enoch not as inspired Scripture but by testing its claims against the Bible itself, revealing where it contradicts God’s Word and why it was rightly excluded. Key themes such as the origin of sin, the descent of the Watchers, the birth of Noah, and the messianic portrayal of Enoch demonstrate both its influence and its divergence from Scripture. By comparing its teachings with biblical truth, we aim to discern whether this text truly carries divine authority or merely presents a compelling but ultimately flawed account.