1 Corinthians Chapter 14 Discussion Page 6

Verse 25: People should be able to see that God is really with true Christians by their words and actions. Those who have God's approval will display godly qualities.

Tongues wasn't Paul's first priority. Paul set the rules for speaking in tongues in this chapter. Thru out all of Paul's writings, you will notice that all of his gifts were fading out, thus that mean we don't have them today, it was a sign for the unbelievers. With the hi-tech stuff we have today, we can speak any language to communicate the gospel to the world.

We don't know how to pray as we should. So God gives us his own language which are mysteries. This way the Holy Ghost makes intercession on our behalf to the Father. So what we do first is to speak and sing in the spirit with tongues building up our holy faith, and then we speak and sing in our understanding. In the assembly unless someone can interpret let us be orderly and speak to ourselves.

1 Corinthians 13 and 14 teaches about tongues. V.22-23.(I asked a woman if she speaks in tongues to people that do not believe,she said no V.22. She does it in church while everyone else is doing it. I asked her if she knew what others were saying, she said no.I asked did she herself know what she was saying,she said no.She said she didn't know if anyone in the church knew what was being said.

"But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believes not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all: and thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest;" How many times did the LORD God send His Prophets to speak to the people, knowing that they were already set in their hearts to oppose and contradict Him; so He made His servants' foreheads like flint to bear the abuse!

Irene 123, thanks for answering.

Lu2677 - I attend an Apostolic/Pentecostal ch.; the women obey "keeping silence" by not preaching/teaching men, i.e. having authority over them. We do shout, sing, vocally worship God, raise holy hands, during the worship service before the message is given. I dearly love that time of praise; it sets the mind to receive His message o us.

I believe that Paul writes the commandments of the Lord. V.37. Do any of you here attend a church that tells women to be silent during times of learning during fellowship? Do any women here obey this commandment? V. 34.

I just wanted to say Amen. It is a blessing to understand the truth, to know who is the Amen. I hope that all who read this chapter will observe his commandments to do them. God bless you!

Galatians 3:28, For in Christ, there is neither male nor female for all are Christ's.

V. 14:22, tongues is a sign to unbelievers, not believers.

V. 3 - " ..... speaketh unto men to edification ..... " That - is witnessing; the O.T. prophets were witnessing. They prayed for guidance on what to say - just as we are to do today, and not to witness on our own without His spirit in us to guide us to someone who is hungering for 'something' - they may not know what. God is so real and He will help us in any area we need help, if we PRAY.

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Verse 40 shows that things in the congregation should be organized and properly arranged. This calls for direction and cooperation within the congregation.

believers need to become mature in understanding Gods word because its the only solution that can end confusion and conflicts in the church today

Verse 27 shows that if any one speaks in tongues it should be translated so that people can understand what is being spoken.

There is no condemnation to them who walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit.

Avire,man cannot teach this. It is, as all gifts given by God according to his will, to whom he wills. Don't be deceived by the false teachers and false "Christians" of our day. May the Lord lead you into his truth.

True tongues are a gift only given from GOD. THE ONLY LANGUAGE THE DEVIL DONT UNDERSTAND.when you speak in tongues,it is always for someone else present to hear. it cannot be taught , learned or read in books as it is a gift from GOD.

What verse state that speaking in tongue can be taught. I have believed that speaking in tongue was a gift from God. Meaning that if its a gift how can man give or teach others. I beseech anyone to help me get a clear understanding. In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen

Women are speaking in the churches nowadays. The last time i attended church I saw a woman at the podium fulfilling what looked like the role of a male pastor. Anyway I thought was unusual, and this verse came to mind. Political correctness has invaded the church, but that means Jesus's return is imminent. Trust in christ for salvation today, human wisdom has completely failed in these end times.

If a preacher explains the scripture in a language which the hearers cannot understand, the preacher will not edify them. "To speak words that have no meaning to those who hear them, is like speaking into the air. " It is better to use plain and simple language, language which everyone can understand and not foreign tongues or words to explain the scriptures.

Luckily I never married, so I submit to no one but God.

It implies christian discipline dealing with God and people!

Where did the word "still " come from? I have always heard it quoted as such! But I cannot find that! We aren 't suppose to " add to " His Word so I 'd like to know.

I came here hoping to get clarity......thank you all so much for confusing me a little further. The one thing you all agreed on is that God does not like chaos and confusion yet you all cannot agree, could that be that we 're all still trying to edify ourselves. God 's word is clear and concise if we seek understanding knowledge and wisdom from Him that given so freely. I believe I will now do exactly that and read this scripture again.

This is so comforting. Our God is a God of order. Disorder and confusion are Satans weapons.

Wonderful word for PEACE.......

The answer of a few here is, can a woman preach? The Bible is quite clear on the matter. V34 is further explained in 1Tim.2:11-13. A woman is not to preach in the church. This would be usurping the authority of the man. Women can teach other women or witness to anybody, but to pastor,or preach to men is against scripture. Women can sing,give testimony,or ask for prayer in the service. So it 's basically not to take the authority from the man. It should also be the same in the family.

Thank you for letting me know that the test of my knowledge was wrong. On re-reading, I now know that in the riddle question asked below is "Prophesy ".Now I know why it is prophesy as it relates to verses 1,3,4,22,24,31 and 32.