What does the speaking in many languages at Pentecost symbolize?

• A. It shows that only some languages are valid for worship.
• B. It demonstrates confusion and miscommunication.
• C. It symbolizes the unification of humanity through the Spirit, reversing the division at Babel.
• D. It marks the end of the church's mission.

Answer: (C)

Pentecost centers on the Spirit filling believers and enabling them to speak in many languages, signaling that the gospel is for every nation. In Acts 2, the disciples are empowered to proclaim God's deeds in the native languages of people gathered from diverse regions. This shows divine facilitation and a global scope for the message, not limited to one culture or language. The scene echoes the Babel story, where language barriers caused division; at Pentecost, those barriers are overcome as the Spirit unites people under the same message of salvation. It points to a universal mission—the church’s message travels to all peoples—rather than suggesting that only certain languages are valid, causing confusion, or marking the end of evangelistic effort.