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HOLD THE LINE

HOLD THE LINE. A study in. I Corinthians. 1 Cor. 14:1-5 “Prophecy” September 1, 2013. 1 Cor. 14:1-5: Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy…

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HOLD THE LINE

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  1. HOLDTHELINE A study in I Corinthians

  2. 1 Cor. 14:1-5 “Prophecy” September 1, 2013 1 Cor. 14:1-5: Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy… For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their up-building and encouragement and consolation… The one who speaks in a tongue builds up himself, but the one who prophesies builds up the church. Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but even more to prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be built up. HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  3. 1 Cor. 14:1-5 “Prophecy” September 1, 2013 • 1) What exactly IS prophecy? • Strongs: • Προφητεύωprophēteuō (prof-ate-yoo'-o) = to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration, exercise the prophetic office: - prophesy. • Merriam-Webster: • 1: to utter by or as if by divine inspiration • 2: to speak as if divinely inspired • 3: to give instruction in religious matters • 4: to make a prediction HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  4. 1 Cor. 14:1-5 “Prophecy” September 1, 2013 • 2) What is prophecy’s purpose (14:3)? • Up-building = oikodomē (oy-kod-om-ay') = lit. architecture, (a structure); figuratively confirmation: - building, edify • 1Co_3:16-17 • 1Co_6:19 • 2Co_6:16 HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  5. 1 Cor. 14:1-5 “Prophecy” September 1, 2013 • 2) What is prophecy’s purpose (14:3)? • Up-building • Encouragement = paraklēsis= implore, exhort • Implore = to beg or plead with someone to do something (Merriam-Webster) HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  6. 1 Cor. 14:1-5 “Prophecy” September 1, 2013 HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  7. 1 Cor. 14:1-5 “Prophecy” September 1, 2013 HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  8. 1 Cor. 14:1-5 “Prophecy” September 1, 2013 • 2) What is prophecy’s purpose (14:3)? • Up-building • Encouragement = paraklēsis= implore, exhort • Implore = to beg or plead with someone to do something (Merriam-Webster) HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  9. 1 Cor. 14:1-5 “Prophecy” September 1, 2013 • 2) What is prophecy’s purpose (14:3)? • Upbuilding • Encouragement • Consolation = paramuthia =consolation, comfort HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  10. 1 Cor. 14:1-5 “Prophecy” September 1, 2013 Therefore, the spiritual gift of prophecy is given for the purpose of building up the church by encouraging all members to MOVE in God’s power. HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  11. 1 Cor. 14:1-5 “Prophecy” September 1, 2013 • 3) Where is prophecy in New Testament Scripture? • Act 2:17-18 • “your sons and your daughters shall prophesy…” • Act 19:6 • Have we been missing something? (1Ti 4:13-14) • Rom 12:6 • “if prophecy, in proportion to our faith…” • 2Pe 1:19-21 • “…no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.” HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  12. 1 Cor. 14:1-5 “Prophecy” September 1, 2013 HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  13. 1 Cor. 14:1-5 “Prophecy” September 1, 2013 • 3) Where is prophecy in New Testament Scripture? • Act 21:10-13 • 'This is how the Jews at Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.‘ • 1Th 5:19-21 • “Do not despise prophecies” • Despising prophecy comes in two forms: • 1) The gift altogether is neglected/ignored by a great majority of Christians • 2) Being offended when a prophecy seems discouraging or not consoling HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  14. 1 Cor. 14:1-5 “Prophecy” September 1, 2013 • 4) Why has the “evangelical church” neglected prophecy? • It is mysterious, and therefore can’t be controlled HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  15. 1 Cor. 14:1-5 “Prophecy” September 1, 2013 HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  16. 1 Cor. 14:1-5 “Prophecy” September 1, 2013 • 4) Why has the “evangelical church” neglected prophecy? • It is mysterious, and therefore can’t be controlled • It’s been modeled poorly in the past • It’s correct use has been ignored by our Bible teachers – so the church naturally ignores it • Our social/societal fears HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  17. 1 Cor. 14:1-5 “Prophecy” September 1, 2013 • 5) Finally, what am I to do? • Challenges • 1) Read and study HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  18. 1 Cor. 14:1-5 “Prophecy” September 1, 2013 • Scripture to study re: spiritual gift of prophecy: • 1 Cor 14:1-5 • 1 Cor 3:16-17 • 1 Cor 6:19 • 2 Cor 6:16 • Acts 2:17-18 • Acts 19:6 • Acts 2:37 • 1 Ti 4:13-14 • Rom 12:6 • 2 Pe1:19-21 • Acts 21:10-13 • 1 Th5:19-21 HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  19. 1 Cor. 14:1-5 “Prophecy” September 1, 2013 • 5) Finally, what am I to do? • Challenges • Read and study • Earnestly desire to prophesy • You serve God – not the other way around • Let love and grace define you HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  20. 1 Cor. 14:1-5 “Prophecy” September 1, 2013 HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  21. 1 Cor. 14:1-5 “Prophecy” September 1, 2013 • 5) Finally, what am I to do? • Challenges • Read and study • Earnestly desire to prophesy • You serve God – not the other way around • Let love and grace define you HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  22. HOLDTHELINE A study in I Corinthians

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