1 Corinthians 12:1 (NKJV) – Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant
did write 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians 1:7 (NKJV) so that you come short in no gift
1. The at Corinth
1) Division in the church
2) Drift away from the gospel
3) Disorder in church services
2. The Paul Presents
1) In chapter 12 Paul writes about the importance of unity
2) In chapter 13 Paul writes about the supremacy of charity
3) In chapter 14 Paul writes about the need for clarity
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Why is so important?
1. Paul first addresses a small problem
1) Tongues are languages
2) Tongues are for self edification
3) Tongues may be a sign
4) Tongues must be interpreted in a public service
2. Paul then shows the purpose of prophecy
1) Edification
2) Exhortation
3) Comfort
3. Paul then broadens the picture of prophecy
1) Revelation
2) Word of knowledge
3) Prophesying
4) Teaching
4. Paul teaches that clarity is more important than spirituality
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How should be governed in the church?
1. Spiritual Gifts should be sought after
1 Thessalonians 5:19-21 (NKJV) Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not despise prophecies. 21 Test all things; hold fast what is good.
2. “The others” should judge the operation of spiritual gifts
1 Corinthians 14:29 (NKJV) Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others judge.
1) With the Word of God
2) By the quality of the message
1 Corinthians 13:9 (NKJV) we know in part and we prophecy in part
3. Everyone should operate in the fruit of the Spirit
1) Love is supreme
2) Gentleness is important in correction and instruction
3) Self-control must be used in the exercise of spiritual gifts
1 Corinthians 14:32 (NKJV) And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.
4) Peace is the by-product of unity, love, and clarity
1 Corinthians 14:33 (NKJV) For God is not the author of confusion but of peace
1 Corinthians 14:40 (NKJV) Let all things be done decently and in order.
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