Saturday, March 15, 2008

1 Corinthians 14

XIV Spiritual Gifts and Worship
A. vs 1-25 Instructions for Tongues and Prophecy
1. vs 1-5 Tongues edifies the speaker, prophecy edifies the Church
2. vs 6-12 Seek to excel in the gifts that will edify others
3. vs 13-17 If you pray in tongues in church, ask God for the interpretation
4. vs 18-19 It's better to speak with real words in public rather than tongues
5. vs 20-21 Be mature in your thinking about tongues and prophecy
6. vs 22-25 Prophecying glorifies God to the point that unbelievers can be convinced of God's presence when they hear it.
B. vs 26-40 All the gifts should be used in an orderly way
1. vs 26-28 When the church comes together, everyone one should be prepared to use the gifts given to them
2. vs 29-33 The spirit of the prophet is controlled by the prophet, prophecies should be done in an orderly way in the service
3. vs 34-35 Women are not permitted to ask questions during a church service
4. vs 36-38 All prophets should agree with what Paul has written
5. vs 39-40 Be eager to use your gifts in an orderly way

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