Overview

Theologians have battled over questions about speaking in tongues. Was this a rare charism for a bygone era? Is this a manifestation available for only a select few? Are tongues human languages or, perhaps, angelic languages? Do tongues have a sign value in relation to a baptism in the Spirit? What is the purpose of tongues? Celebrating Our Lord and Christ: A Biblical Theology of Tongues addresses the difficult questions, but it does much more than that. It lays a biblical foundation for this charismatic expression in the Old Testament and traces the christological thread that unites the New Testament occurrences of tongues. This Christ-centered exploration leads to the conclusion that tongues are a celebration of our Lord and Christ.

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""Brian Lidbeck's important work, Celebrating our Lord and Christ: A Biblical Theology of Tongues is a much-needed contribution to biblical theology and Pentecostal studies. This is a seminal book, offering in-depth exegesis of key passages promoting the gift(s) of tongues and the normative nature of these experiences in the early church. . . . Lidbeck's skillful work integrating Markan, Lukan, and Pauline writings maintains each author's unique perspective while demonstrating a consensus among the early communities. All of this careful scholarship is undergirded by a deep spirituality and desire for glorifying the Lord. I hope every pastor, serious learner, and classroom teacher will use this work and grow in devotion and scholastic excellence."" --Charlie Self, Visiting Professor of Church History, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary ""'Jesus is Lord!' This is the central claim of Brian Lidbeck in this volume that resounds through the many tongues of Pentecost as he traces 'tongues' through the writings of Mark, Luke, and Paul, and convincingly contends for the emphatic witness to King Jesus via these 'tongues.' Here I join my heartiest 'Amen!' to this chorus of Spirit-ed voices in their christological glorying!"" --Rick Wadholm Jr., Associate Professor of Old Testament, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary

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Brian W. Lidbeck is Academic Dean of Northpoint College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is the author of Resurrection and Spirit: From the Pentateuch to Luke-Acts (2020) and Making Sense of Speaking in Tongues (2025). He holds a PhD in biblical interpretation and theology from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary.

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