Editing Speaking in tongues (section)

===Pentecostal and charismatic practices===
{{Pentecostalism |key beliefs}}
[[Baptism with the Holy Spirit]] is regarded by the [[Christian perfection#Holiness Pentecostalism|Holiness Pentecostals]] as being the third work of grace, following the [[born again|new birth]] ([[first work of grace]]) and [[entire sanctification]] ([[second work of grace]]).<ref name="TWTHS2002">{{cite book|title=The West Tennessee Historical Society Papers – Issue 56 |year=2002|publisher=West Tennessee Historical Society.|language=en|page=41|quote=Seymour's holiness background suggests that Pentecostalism had roots in the holiness movement of the late nineteenth century. The holiness movement embraced the Wesleyan doctrine of "sanctification" or the second work of grace, subsequent to conversion. Pentecostalism added a third work of grace, called the baptism of the Holy Ghost, which is often accompanied by glossolalia.}}</ref><ref name="FahlbuschBromiley1999"/> Holiness Pentecostals teach that this third work of grace is accompanied with glossolalia.<ref name="TWTHS2002"/><ref name="FahlbuschBromiley1999"/>

Because Pentecostal and charismatic beliefs are not monolithic, there is not complete theological agreement on speaking in tongues.{{citation needed|date=October 2020}} Generally, followers believe that speaking in tongues is a [[spiritual gift]] that can be manifested as either a human language or a heavenly supernatural language in three ways:<ref>{{cite web |last1=Casanova |first1=Amanda |title=10 Things Christians Should Know about the Pentecostal Church |url=https://www.christianity.com/church/denominations/10-things-christians-should-know-about-pentecostalism.html |website=Christianity.com |access-date=2 December 2019 |date=6 April 2018}}</ref>
* The "sign of tongues" refers to [[xenoglossia]], wherein followers believe someone is speaking a language they have never learned.
* The "gift of tongues" refers to a glossolalic utterance spoken by an individual and addressed to a congregation of, typically, other believers.
* "Praying in the spirit" is typically used to refer to glossolalia as part of personal prayer.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Wright |first1=N. T. |title=Acts for Everyone, Part One |date=2008 |publisher=Louisville: WJK |pages=210–211}}</ref>
Many Pentecostals and charismatics quote Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 14 which established guidelines on the public use of glossolalia in the church at Corinth although the exegesis of this passage and the extent to which these instructions are followed is a matter of academic debate.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Richardson |first1=William Edwin |title=Liturgical Order and Glossolalia. 1 Corinthians 14:26c–33a and its Implications |url=https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1137&context=dissertations |website=Andrews University |access-date=2 December 2019 |date=June 1983}}</ref>

The gift of tongues is often referred to as a "message in tongues".<ref>{{Cite book|title=Pentecostal Experience|last=Gee|first=Donald|publisher=Gospel Publishing House|year=1993|isbn=978-0882434544|location=Springfield, MO|page=154}}</ref> Practitioners believe that this use of glossolalia requires an interpretation so that the gathered congregation can understand the message, which is accomplished by the [[interpretation of tongues]].{{citation needed|date=October 2020}} There are two schools of thought concerning the nature of a message in tongues:
* One school of thought believes it is always directed ''to'' God as prayer, praise, or thanksgiving but is spoken in for the hearing and edification of the congregation.{{citation needed|date=October 2020}}
* The other school of thought believes that a message in tongues can be a prophetic utterance inspired by the Holy Spirit.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Signs of the Apostles|last=Chantry|first=Walter J.|publisher=Banner of Truth Trust|year=1973|isbn=978-0851511757|location=Edinburgh, Scotland|pages=22–23}}</ref> In this case, the speaker delivers a message to the congregation on behalf of God.{{citation needed|date=October 2020}}

In addition to praying in the Spirit, many Pentecostal and charismatic churches practice what is known as [[singing in the Spirit]].<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Mookgo S. Kgatle |title=Singing as a therapeutic agent in Pentecostal worship |journal=Verbum et Ecclesia |year=2019 |volume=40 |issue=1 |doi=10.4102/ve.v40i1.1910 |s2cid=150696864 |doi-access=free |hdl=10500/26433 |hdl-access=free }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Harper |first1=Michael |title=Releasing the Spirit: the Pentecostals |url=https://www.christianitytoday.com/history/issues/issue-9/releasing-spirit-pentecostals.html |website=Christianity Today |date=January 1986 |access-date=31 August 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Religion – Christianity – Pentecostalism |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/subdivisions/pentecostal_1.shtml |website=BBC |access-date=31 August 2021}}</ref>