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I Corinthians The Church, Then and Now Welcome Session 18 Tongues and Prophecy Chapter 14: 1-40. I Corinthians 14:1-40 The Church, Then and Now. Tongues and Prophecy. v1-5 Edification : Prophecy is more helpful than Tongues
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I Corinthians The Church, Then and NowWelcome Session 18Tongues and ProphecyChapter 14: 1-40
I Corinthians 14:1-40 The Church, Then and Now Tongues and Prophecy v1-5 Edification: Prophecy is more helpful than Tongues v6-19 Understanding: Tongues and Interpretation in public worship v20-25 Evidence: Tongues are a sign to unbelievers v26-40 Order: How to behave in church
Discussion Groups Process • Gather in groups of 6 to 8 people, same demographic. • For this session, complete questions 1 to 6. • Use various Bible versions to clarify text. • Share your answers. • Note any points remaining unclear after group review. • Confidentiality: personal comments acceptable, avoid private comments, maintain respect for group.
I Corinthians 12:1-31 The Church, Then and Now Tongues Initial evidence of baptism with the Holy Ghost. Intercessory private prayer. Gifts of tongues and interpretation of tongues.
Tongues and Prophecy Edification: Prophecy is more helpful than Tongues V1-3 Prophecy speaks to men, tongues speaks to God. V4-5 Prophecy edifies the Church, tongues edifies only the speaker.
Tongues and Prophecy Understanding: Tongues and Interpretation in public worship V6-11 Illustrations: musical instruments, military bugle, daily conversation V12-19 Imperatives: Spirit inspiration, human understanding
Tongues and Prophecy Understanding: Tongues and Interpretation in public worship V6-11 Illustrations: musical instruments, military bugle, daily conversation V12-19 Imperatives: Spirit inspiration, human understanding
Tongues and Prophecy Evidence: Tongues are a sign to unbelievers believers must be mature to use gifts effectively Holy Ghost infilling gifts of tongues and interpretation of tongues
Order Let all things be done for edification. 1 Cor 14:26 NKJV Let all things be done decently and in order. 1 Cor 14:40 NKJV
service may include various forms of worship and prophecy • guidance for gifts of tongues and interpretation of tongues • guidance for gift and ministry of prophecy • respect speakers, how and when to get questions answered Order: How to behave in church
Using Spiritual Gifts
Next Session: Resurrection Chapter 15: 1 – 58 I Corinthians The Church, Then and Now