This excellent new book by Sam Storms is solidly biblical, deeply spiritual, and very practical. I’m confident this highly readable and pastorally sensitive book will inspire you to love Jesus more. If you have ever wondered about speaking in tongues, Sam’s book is a must-read for you. It will prove especially helpful for all who long to grow in prayer and experience all that Jesus has for them.

—MIKE BICKLE

DIRECTOR, INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PRAYER

OF KANSAS CITY

In an engaging way Sam Storms addresses a wide range of questions about the gift of tongues. Systematically and carefully, yet graciously and fairly, he examines the various interpretive options, providing readers of any persuasion better understanding of the range of perspectives on this issue. Most importantly he also provides solid and, I believe, persuasive guidance in choosing the answers most consistent with the biblical witness.

—CRAIG S. KEENER

F. M. AND ADA THOMPSON PROFESSOR OF BIBLICAL STUDIES,

ASBURY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

The more controversial a subject is, the more wisdom, care, and clarity are needed in addressing it. Which makes it great news for all of us that Sam Storms has written a book on the gift of tongues, bringing straightforward and biblical answers to thirty important questions. Even those who disagree with some of his conclusions will benefit from being walked through the issues by such a thoughtful and experienced pastor-scholar. A super guide to a sometimes-divisive topic.

—ANDREW WILSON

TEACHING PASTOR, KING’S CHURCH LONDON

Sam Storms has blessed the church with his book The Language of Heaven. I urge the Reformed, Evangelicals, Catholics, Charismatics, and Pentecostals to read this book. You will not be able to put it down. It is engaging, thorough, biblical, convincing, sensible, and scholarly, and yet simple. You will not find a better treatment on this subject.

—DR. R. T. KENDALL

MINISTER OF WESTMINSTER CHAPEL, LONDON

FROM 1977–2002

This is the best book I’ve read on the gift of tongues. But it is more than that. It is a great book on the spiritual life. With the wisdom of a skillful theologian and the tender heart of a pastor, Sam leads us to a God who longs for us and wants us to feel His affection.

—JACK DEERE

AUTHOR OF SURPRISED BY THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT

Dr. Sam Storms has asked all the right questions and provided solid, Bible-based, eminently practical answers about a very important topic. Tongues-speakers will be enriched by his in-depth exposition of the Scriptures, while those who have rejected tongues will be challenged to reconsider their views and embrace the Spirit’s fullness in their lives. Praying in tongues has helped shape my own walk with God, and I’m so glad a solid theologian like Sam Storms has provided us with a timely manual at a critical time in church history.

—DR. MICHAEL L. BROWN

PRESIDENT OF FIRE SCHOOL OF MINISTRY,

AUTHOR OF PLAYING WITH HOLY FIRE: A WAKE-UP CALL TO THE

PENTECOSTAL-CHARISMATIC CHURCH