magnificent acts of God” in their own languages. Out of options for natural explanations for this strange phenomenon, some accused the gathered believers of being drunk. So, what was God teaching the church with this marvelous sign? The obvious point is that the gospel is for the nations. Thus, the church must spread the gospel to every people, tribe, and to those of every language, for that is God’s redemptive plan (Rev 5:9–10). God’s ultimate community—the citizenry of heaven—consists of a transnational,