If the early church needed the outpouring of the spirit and the accompanying gifts, the church today needs these gifts as well! The gifts of inspiration listed in 1 Corinthians 12 include tongues, interpretation, and prophecy. The personal prayer language of tongues edifies you personally, whereas the gift of tongues plus interpretation equals prophecy and is meant to edify, or build up, the church. Prophecy is meant to edify, exhort, and comfort the church. Jesus called the Holy Spirit our comforter, and He is still pouring out His Spirit today!