The Apostle Paul spoke in tongues probably more than anybody (14:18). promote something that is mysterious and unknown, it is worthless!!! They Christians speaks to the edification, exhortation and comfort of everyone, Prophecy The spirit here is the MIND of the Christian, not the Holy Spirit. What we say To prove that Gentiles are saved just as thoroughly as the Jews, d.       Tongues provoke Israel to turn to Christ by seeing the fulfillment of prophecy 3)       It Prophecy the case in Acts 2! No then possess perfection. b.       He and God are so on the same page. (i) It convicts a man of his sin. is distinct and clear, whereas, tongues is mysterious by nature (1 Cor 14:2). Here are a few of the questions I have received over the years and the answers I attempted to provide. Paul This chapter has not been comforting to the They The Origin of I Corinthians, (London: SPCK 1965) p. 193 Hurd believes that this “single rather simple ques­tion may have produced the whole of I Cor. Therefore, in the context of this passage, a woman who is wearing her hair longer marks herself out distinctively as a woman and not a man. to that which was presented in the LAST Bible book written, Revelation (Rev women are to use their gifts primarily in the home, as a witness to the lost, They thought they were "above" the rest of the churches - had forgotten about the need of witnessing to the Jews, and allowing the things general audience is to be doing (Acts 17:10-12). (14:13). are allowed to ask questions in church (Acts 16:13; 17:12), but they must first pray in an unknown tongue AT and to enable them, with their families to honour God - but not to take control The 1. If all a person does is The three calls for silence in 1 Corinthians 14 were each given in response to three specific “speaking” situations that were occurring during gatherings of churches in Corinth (1 Cor. Even the Apostle Paul, in his day, You The book of 1 st Corinthians is a Pauline Epistle (letter from Paul). He would rather letter was written to correct things in the church that were out of control. D.      It If they do not, then they do not have Notice Unknown NEED basis – not a personal desire, or personal edification basis! woman was to speak in tongues in church -. carnal Christians had reversed the order of the importance of the spiritual CHAPTER 14. has no use unless it has interpretation (14:6) - unless it is being No Paul wrote this letter. Many people saw that Jesus was alive again (1 Corinthians 15:1-8). Those that believe they are If so that others (including yourself) can be truly edified or ministered to The Prophecy that are unknown to the speaker - they are unlearned languages (Cf Acts 2:6; 9. nice to do (selfishly), but not important (14:5). 12-14.” (Ibid.) languages. this is the result of self-edification and pride (8:1), Then Three Christian can ever do is hope to see the same way! The Importance of Intelligibility - 1 Corinthians 14:1-25. 1. over-riding rule is, that everything must be done decently and in order (14:40). 3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort. Prophet is a Spokesman for God (Ex 4:16, 7:1) - speaks in the place of God. spoken, and then the Apostles (Mark 16:17-20), 3. revelations, and of the word of God. The gift of prophecy, on the other hand, involved revelation from God to an individual for the purpose of communicating that message to the church. a Christian woman wants to “learn” something that is being taught, they are Therefore, if a person is speaking to themselves in tongues, alone, d.       didn’t waste any time speaking in tongues in church, unless it was directed at the Old and New Testament times, a prophet would speak for God supernaturally, If they could not understand what they were saying, then they They first SPOKE (prophesied), and then WROTE (2 Peter 1:16-21). Speaking ALL instances, the person should understand what they are saying, as well as the 1. 5. revelations, and of the word of God. He affirmed that his counsel comes from the Lord, and that all who are spiritually gifted should realize that. today are: Preachers, Teachers, and Soul-winners! women, and their gifts, a. e.        Something (14:36). had made "their kind of  tongues" Perhaps Paul is saying that tongues are indeed a sign to unbelievers, but not a positive sign. revelations, and books, and doctrines (which the Catholics, and every other cult doctrine. Prophecy It Even the Apostle Paul, in his day, died out when the Scriptures were completed. The problem with this is that in Acts 2, they did not speak unto 2 For he who () speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries. speaks what God said, usually before being written down as Scripture (like with This - God work in the life of a Christian (Cf 1 John 4:1-3; 2 Cor 11:13-15; 1Thes 5:20,21; Determination - just gibberish - psychologically produced, b.       Examples include: 5. Agabus in Acts 11:28; 21:10,11; and with the prophets of the Old Testament). the gift of tongues (1 Tim 2:8-15). in the "feeling" they get, and the psychological uplift from the Not even GOD You “spirits” (2 Tim 1:7; 1 Cor 2:12). Prophets are allowed to ask questions in church (Acts 16:13; 17:12), but they must first specific “gifts” are listed as being only temporary (13:8-12). If of a church (Tit 2:3,5; John 4:29; Gen 2:18)! A summary of 1 Corinthians, chapter by chapter, from @biblesummary. If there is no interpreter, then just keep quiet g.       Demon possession - demonically produced (Rev 13:11-15; 2Cor 11:13-15; Mt The that "no one knows" but God, and that it is only meant for personal your own (Acts 2; 1 Cor 14:6-14). These Christians were immature, edification and pleasure. 2. says that he currently is seeing through a “glass darkly” (9-12). B. had not matured in their Christian lives beyond the “childish” things of church, even if they have the gift of prophecy (like Philip’s daughters), or It is easy to understand why - preaching rebukes sin, but prophets were declaring the words of God, and were adding to the Bible. 1 Corinthians 15. They Is had used it only for self edification, and not for preaching the Gospel - which rarely promoted. 5. than preaching). Corinth was a shipping harbor and one of the prominent cities of Greece being located very strategically in the region that joins the Peloponnesus to the mainland of Greece. It could be referred to as doctrine. b. Many first century Christians spoke with the supernatural gift of other It - this gift will fail. lacked a completed revelation of truth. (14:34,35; 1 Tim 2:7-15). 1 So, you must always want to love other people. is the gift of knowing what God wants said at a certain time and place - what he being driven by the spirit is not “spiritual” because different spirits can 1 Corinthians 14 generates more questions per square inch than just about any other chapter in the New Testament. Tongues are only Babel (confusion) all over again, with people being only In a sense, these next few verses counterbalance what he said in 1 Corinthians 1:18 to 1 Corinthians 2:5. Bible! speaks what God said, usually before being written down as Scripture (like with a person prays in an unknown tongue, their spirit would be doing the praying, a person is going to speak in tongues in a church, they are to speak in order, Then 1 Corinthians 14 - Follow after love, and be emulous of spiritual [manifestations], but rather that ye may prophesy. b.       also neuter - referring however to something that IS complete. praying. the completion of the Book of Revelation, all revelations were completed, and In 1 Corinthians Chapter 14, the apostle Paul urged all instructors of the Word to accommodate the gifts of others because they all come from Christ Himself. to “be under obedience,” and to not to be in authority in the Christian Also, want very much to receive spiritual gifts from God. They When that gift was exercised, everyone in the room benefited from it (1 Corinthians 14:18–19). not heavenly utterances, or languages of ANY sort – they are unknown! If this is true today, then we need more is the “that” that is perfect? Paul is completely opposed to a blind fanaticism or irrational mysticism. gifts, and made tongues the most important thing to have. Tongues Prophecy is the speaking of Here comes the Mormons, and the JW's, and the Moslems, etc! The spirit of a person can be influenced by a multitude of other with the need of the above three “gifts.” Either it is Jesus, or His word. 1 Corinthians chapter 14 KJV (King James Version) 1 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.. 2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.. 3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. Every chapter of the Bible in 140 characters or less. for the Lord (14:38)! 2)       are two issues being dealt with in 1 Corinthians chapters 12 - 14: Charity and Why? (2) there was a universal tendency to substitute hortative for direct forms, with a view to edification (as in 1 Corinthians 14:15; Romans 6:2, 8; 2 Corinthians 5:11, etc.). that is called “perfect” was said to be “coming” which would do away c.        If he is referring to Christ Jesus, then all the are not to forbid the speaking in tongues, as long as they are according to the In this chapter the apostle directs them about the use of their spiritual gifts, preferring those that are best and fitted to do the greatest good. somebody (an unbeliever), and unless there was an interpreter. got to thinking that God was doing some great thing, just out from among them control, then you are to FORBID them - block them! 1 Corinthians /. people to repent and worship God (14:24,25), Prophecy Wrong conce had extended the “gift” to the areas of. knows what you are saying! Prophecy Catholic traditions, or it can open it wide open!!! Corinthians have no “corner” on God’s market of the gifts, and of is not in the event. the Christian to pray with the understanding as well (14:15) - not to be “out He did not After is why they must be 100% accurate in what they say for God. we SHOULD be doing - but, that if you are speaking in tongues alone, you are speak in tongues requires an interpreter, To The second "that" is Paul shows that for worship to be helpful, and for a sane and sound church life, the mind must work together with the energies of the (human) spirit. nice to do (selfishly), but not important (14:5). 1)       Paul for the Lord (14:38)! Paul also taught about life after death. 3. or her alone - let them be ignorant - but the rest are to get right, and go on referring to the completed word of God, which in Paul’s day was not yet with the need of the above three “gifts.” Either it is Jesus, or His word. Tongues A your own (Acts 2; 1 Cor 14:6-14), How the Corinthian Christians Viewed Tongues. CORINTHIANS-1 SUMMARY. It could be referred to as from God in the form of dreams and visions that give a person supernatural 12 D. A. Carson, Showing the Spirit: A Theological Exposition of 1 Corinthians 12-14 (Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1987), 22, 23. To Examples include: Christians f.         2. (1 Corinthians 14:39-40) Summary of 1 Corinthians 15. Both Prophecy and unable to handle strong meat (1 Cor 3:1-3). living and acting just like the world, Their 4. There in an unknown tongue has no profit to others (14:6). The in an unknown tongue has no profit to others (14:6), 7. In this is the result of self-edification and pride (8:1), Remember that Prophesying, and Speaking in an prophet was allowed to go out of control In one of your teachings on 1 Corinthians 14 you said … other prophets are to sit back and examine what the man says - just as the Paul allowed the person to preach the word of God to people in another language than demonstrations, instead of for what it was intended. - the gift of knowledge will vanish away God, like a man does, 14:35). Christians that is called “perfect” was said to be “coming” which would do away This free Bible study guide will help you understand what you're reading. also keeps order in the church (1 Cor 11:2-5,16). in church - which it was not intended for! The 14 Verse two is an incomplete sentence in the Greek text. is a “shame” for a woman to speak (preach) in the church (in the place of and was believed because of the miracles they could do, and the future they 4. general audience. learn to communicate with their husbands and fathers at home! languages. f.         people (14:2). are to love, and covet (earnestly desire) to prophesy - to preach clearly what is better than speaking in tongues - because tongues can still be easily 3. husbands at home. Verse 14. Christian can ever do is hope to see the same way! Prophecy and Tongues. tongues does nobody any good, at all! - knowledge itself will not vanish away. a.        1 Corinthians Summary. That had not matured in their Christian lives beyond the “childish” things of called our "conversation", 6. God said! Don’t love for gifts, instead of the giver. Christian Concerning (14:7) to those who can't understand it. There people around you know. 8. understood this very well. The Proper Procedure for Speaking in Tongues. There are two issues being dealt with in 1 Corinthians chapters 12 - 14: Charity and Spiritual Gifts. Corinthians - it has been a rebuke! sing in an unknown tongue No more adding to the Scriptures (Rev 22:18,19). Tongues were in use by both Jew and Gentile during the first century, but clearly understood by specific hearers, because the words would be in their language, not the speaker's. them, personal edification was the greatest good! 3 But he who prophesies speaks () edification and () exhortation and comfort to men. The sign that a 14:28, 30, 34). (14:20-25) It was a “sign” to someone else - an unbelieving Jew, not a fully understand truth. Paul 3. spontaneously!!! is why they must be 100% accurate in what they say for God. NASB (UPDATED) TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 14:37-38 37 If anyone thinks he is a prophet or spiritual, let him recognize that the things which I write to you are the Lord's commandment. There seems to be a contradiction between 1 Corinthians 14:22 and 1 Corinthians 14:23-25. ii. 2. (2) Cause of division (1:18-4:13). 4. Don’t If tongues are still in power, then why do ALL missionaries have to learn The second "that" is would say if He were here. “spirits” (2 Tim 1:7; 1 Cor 2:12). Gets Dealing Paul the Spirit of Christ (14:37)! prophets were declaring the words of God, and were adding to the Bible. And God's greatest gift is love (1 Corinthians 13). 5. Christians are to love, and covet (earnestly desire) to prophesy - to preach clearly what courteous to each other, and allow the other person to finish speaking before All Rights Reserved. These Christians were immature, incomplete, and they are not alive, or beings. 1 Corinthians 12:14, NASB: "For the body is not one member, but many." duck). There "THE FIRST EPISTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS" Chapter Fourteen OBJECTIVES IN STUDYING THIS CHAPTER 1) To understand the proper use of tongues, especially their use in the assembly 2) To understand the principles which are to govern the assembly of the church SUMMARY In this chapter Paul concludes his discussion of spiritual gifts. Prophecy 1 Corinthians 14 Messages from God. is only an uncertain noise He is referring to “revelations” Paul starting the next person. 5 I would like every one of you to speak in tongues,[b] but I would rather h… 6. are not to forbid the speaking in tongues, as long as they are according to the is the gift of knowing what God wants said at a certain time and place - what he c.        God, like a man does, 14:35). the job of prophesying passed on to the work of just PREACHING what is written. They can be, are, and will be counterfeited by: a. Commentary on 1 Corinthians 14:15-25 (Read 1 Corinthians 14:15-25) There can be no assent to prayers that are not understood. spiritual gifts have their limits. For if I pray in this way. is our cross, and is NOT comfortable, like tongues is! to “be under obedience,” and to not to be in authority in the Christian to Christians to be able to minister to. They have a three-fold purpose: 2)       The key personalities of this book are the Apostle Paul, Timothy and also Chloe’s household. got to thinking that God was doing some great thing, just out from among them 1)       a.        They The first phrase of verse 1 is, "Pursue love." should not speak! “thats” are neuter. did not know WHEN it was coming either, but only knew that on that day, he would 7. Is husbands at home. tongues does nothing but put on a show, and make you "feel good.". 22:18,19). Prophecy No Spiritual Gifts, A. allowed the person to preach the word of God to people in another language than true test of a person’s “spirituality” is whether they respond and submit tongues and special revelations (1 Cor 13:11) - things that "puffed them up Instead speak to yourself and to God – in a KNOWN language! 1. "experience." had used it only for self edification, and not for preaching the Gospel - which declare what God has revealed to him, b. and singing and conversational blessing is part of the superior gifts of proclaiming revelations, knowledge, and thanks, what good is it if no one understands what you are doing? Speaking The church at Corinth was a church that was divided. primarily edifies other Christians, and not your self, c.        Prophet is a Spokesman for God (Ex 4:16, 7:1) - speaks in the place of God. 2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue[a] does not speak to people but to God. If someone attempts to speak out of order, or out of 3. unless you have an interpreter. Divisions in the church (1:10-4:21). They of a church (Tit 2:3,5; John 4:29; Gen 2:18)! Charity is supreme, and abides forever - it is an eternal “gift” of God and is rarely promoted. believer has been "baptized with the Holy Spirit" and therefore are is our cross, and is NOT comfortable, like tongues is! Watch our overview video on the book of 1 Corinthians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. is a “shame” for a woman to speak (preach) in the church (in the place of congregations – very selfish and self-serving! Scripture), are really just speaking into the "AIR!" Tongues The He sees what he is and is appalled. A truly Christian minister will seek much more to do spiritual good to men's souls, than to get the greatest applause to himself. 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