Paul begins 1st Corinthians:
Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed.
– 1 Corinthians 1:7 (NIV)
Context: Spiritual Gifts in the
…but the one who prophesies edifies the church (v.4) (NASB)
…strive to excel for the edification of the church (v.12) (NASB)
…in church I prefer to speak…that I may instruct others also (v.19) (NASB)
…if the whole church gathers (v.23) (NASB)
Tongues: Speaking to (v.2)
…we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!” – Acts 2:11 (NIV)
Prophecy:
Forth-telling the heart of God more than foretelling (v.3)
Prophecy is speaking to
But everyone who prophesies speaks to men for their strengthening, encouragement and comfort.
– 1 Corinthians 14:3 (NIV)
If I have the gift of prophecy and know all mysteries – 1 Corinthians 13:2 (NASB)
Agabus: Acts 11:28, 21:10
OT …the prophet who speaks a word presumptuously in My name, a word which I have not commanded him to speak, or which he speaks in the name of other gods, that prophet shall die.
– Deuteronomy 18:20-22 (NASB)
NT Do not quench the Spirit. Do not treat prophecies with contempt but test them all; hold on to what is good,
– 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21 (NIV)
Speaking in Tongues is good (v.4)
But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, – Jude 1:20 (NASB)
Prophecy: Good for (v.4)
In church, do what (vv.5-6, 12)
Paul tells us that Tongues is a form of (vv.14-15)
Paul is saying: Praying with his mind and praying with his spirit are both (vv.13-15)
Tongues is a form of to God (v.16)
If you are praising God with your spirit, how can one who finds himself among those who do not understand (idiotes) say “Amen” to your thanksgiving, since he does not know what you are saying?
– 1 Corinthians 14:16 (NIV)
Indicates: Paul refrains from but doesn’t Tongues (vv.18-19)
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues
– 1 Corinthians 14:39 (NIV)
Goal of the Church Meeting: (vv.18-19)
A Calvary Perspective
(Jesus) “It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing; the words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life. – John 6:63 (NASB95)
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control
– Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV)