Paul has attempted to get the Corinthians to see what is really valuable. n One way to test value is to see how long something will last!

Paul has attempted to get the Corinthians to Paul has attempted to get the Corinthians to see what is really valuable.see what is really valuable.

One way to test value is to see how long One way to test value is to see how long something will last!something will last!



Would you buy a car for a good price if you Would you buy a car for a good price if you knew it would last only one month?knew it would last only one month?




We must be thinking about things that will We must be thinking about things that will last an eternity!last an eternity!




We must be thinking about things that will We must be thinking about things that will last an eternity!last an eternity!

This is Paul’s argument about spiritual gifts This is Paul’s argument about spiritual gifts verses love. verses love. (1 Cor 13:8-13)(1 Cor 13:8-13)


1 Corinthians 13:8-13 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 13:8-13 (NKJV) - Love - Love never fails. But whether never fails. But whether there arethere are prophecies, they will fail; whether prophecies, they will fail; whether there arethere are tongues, they will cease; whether tongues, they will cease; whether there isthere is knowledge, it will vanish away. 9 For we knowledge, it will vanish away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part. 10 know in part and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect has come, But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away.then that which is in part will be done away.


11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I 11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish when I became a man, I put away childish things. 12 For now we see in a mirror, dimly, things. 12 For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known. 13 then I shall know just as I also am known. 13 And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these but the greatest of these isis love. love.


There are some points to remember from There are some points to remember from chapter 13.chapter 13.



While only 3 spiritual gifts are named, these While only 3 spiritual gifts are named, these three represent the whole. three represent the whole. (1 Cor 12:8-10)(1 Cor 12:8-10)



While only 3 spiritual gifts are named, these While only 3 spiritual gifts are named, these three represent the whole. three represent the whole. (1 Cor 12:8-10)(1 Cor 12:8-10)

In speech this is called an ellipsis. In speech this is called an ellipsis.


1 Corinthians 12:8-10 (NKJV) 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 (NKJV) - for to one is - for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, 10 to another the working of miracles, Spirit, 10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another spirits, to another differentdifferent kinds of tongues, to kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues.another the interpretation of tongues.


That which is “perfect” replaces the That which is “perfect” replaces the “partial.”“partial.”



Manhood replaces childhoodManhood replaces childhood



Manhood replaces childhoodManhood replaces childhood Clarity replaces dimnessClarity replaces dimness



Manhood replaces childhoodManhood replaces childhood Clarity replaces dimnessClarity replaces dimness That which is perfect is the word of God. That which is perfect is the word of God.

(Jas 1:25)(Jas 1:25)


James 1:25 (NKJV)James 1:25 (NKJV) - But he who looks - But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it,in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does.he does.


The second coming of Christ could not be The second coming of Christ could not be “that which is perfect”. “that which is perfect”. (13:10)(13:10)


The second coming of Christ could not be The second coming of Christ could not be “that which is perfect”. “that which is perfect”. (13:10)(13:10)

Hope will end here, it will not abide. Hope will end here, it will not abide. (Rom 8:24)(Rom 8:24)


Romans 8:24 (NKJV)Romans 8:24 (NKJV) - For we were - For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees?what he sees?


Faith will end here, it is now sight. Faith will end here, it is now sight. (2 Cor 4:5)(2 Cor 4:5)


2 Corinthians 4:5 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 4:5 (NKJV) - For we do not - For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake.sake.


That which is perfect will come before the That which is perfect will come before the second coming of Christ.second coming of Christ.


That which is perfect will come before the That which is perfect will come before the second coming of Christ.second coming of Christ.

The Corinthians needed to know how to The Corinthians needed to know how to properly conduct an assembly.properly conduct an assembly.


They already had problems regarding a They already had problems regarding a common meal. common meal. (1 Cor 11:17-34)(1 Cor 11:17-34)





Their main problem was they failed to value Their main problem was they failed to value things that are spiritual. Why did they place things that are spiritual. Why did they place such a value upon tongues?such a value upon tongues?

What do the things we do accomplish in What do the things we do accomplish in our assembly? (14:1-5our assembly? (14:1-5))

1 Corinthians 14:1-5 (NKJV) 1 Corinthians 14:1-5 (NKJV) - Pursue - Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. 2 For he who speaks that you may prophesy. 2 For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries. 3 But he in the spirit he speaks mysteries. 3 But he who prophesies speaks edification and who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men. exhortation and comfort to men.


4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies 4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church. 5 I wish you all spoke with tongues, church. 5 I wish you all spoke with tongues, but even more that you prophesied; for he but even more that you prophesied; for he who prophesies is greater than he who who prophesies is greater than he who speaks with tongues, unless indeed he speaks with tongues, unless indeed he interprets, that the church may receive interprets, that the church may receive edification.edification.


Which has a greater value: tongues or Which has a greater value: tongues or prophecy?prophecy?


All coveting is not wrong! Let our will line All coveting is not wrong! Let our will line up with God’s will.up with God’s will.



Upon what basis do we determine what is Upon what basis do we determine what is important?important?




I often ask myself the question: “Are people I often ask myself the question: “Are people understanding what I am teaching?”understanding what I am teaching?”


All coveting is not wrong! Let our will line up All coveting is not wrong! Let our will line up with God’s will.with God’s will.


I often ask myself the question: “Are people I often ask myself the question: “Are people understanding what I am teaching?”understanding what I am teaching?”

When we see ourselves as giving rather than When we see ourselves as giving rather than receiving we will do a greater work in the Lord’s receiving we will do a greater work in the Lord’s church. church. (Luke 22:26-27)(Luke 22:26-27)


Luke 22:26-27 (NKJV)Luke 22:26-27 (NKJV) - But not so - But not so amongamong you; on the contrary, he who is you; on the contrary, he who is greatest among you, let him be as the greatest among you, let him be as the younger, and he who governs as he who younger, and he who governs as he who serves. 27 For who serves. 27 For who isis greater, he who sits at greater, he who sits at the table, or he who serves? the table, or he who serves? IsIs it not he who it not he who sits at the table? Yet I am among you as the sits at the table? Yet I am among you as the One who serves.One who serves.

When are tongues profitable to the church? When are tongues profitable to the church?

(14:6-25)(14:6-25)

Tongue must be for “profit” not for Tongue must be for “profit” not for personal pleasure. personal pleasure. (14:6)(14:6)


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1 Corinthians 14:6 1 Corinthians 14:6 - But now, brethren, if - But now, brethren, if I come to you speaking with tongues, what I come to you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you unless I speak to you shall I profit you unless I speak to you either by revelation, by knowledge, by either by revelation, by knowledge, by prophesying, or by teaching?prophesying, or by teaching?


(14:6-25)(14:6-25)

How does one know?How does one know?


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The bottom line is what are the hearers The bottom line is what are the hearers learning. Do we think like this?learning. Do we think like this?


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The bottom line is what are the hearers The bottom line is what are the hearers learning. Do we think like this?learning. Do we think like this?

God wants clarity in our teaching. God wants clarity in our teaching. (14:7-8)(14:7-8)


(14:6-25)(14:6-25)

1 Corinthians 14:7-8 1 Corinthians 14:7-8 - Even things - Even things without life, whether flute or harp, when without life, whether flute or harp, when they make a sound, unless they make a they make a sound, unless they make a distinction in the sounds, how will it be distinction in the sounds, how will it be known what is piped or played? 8 For if the known what is piped or played? 8 For if the trumpet makes an uncertain sound, who will trumpet makes an uncertain sound, who will prepare for battle?prepare for battle?


(14:6-25)(14:6-25)

Laws of music - cadence, modulation, and Laws of music - cadence, modulation, and harmony - It is clear!harmony - It is clear!


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When an army is warned to fight no doubt When an army is warned to fight no doubt should be present.should be present.


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Good lesson for the kind of teaching that Good lesson for the kind of teaching that “profits.” Ex. Bill Hall: Exclamation or “profits.” Ex. Bill Hall: Exclamation or question mark?question mark?


(14:6-25)(14:6-25)



Good lesson for the kind of teaching that Good lesson for the kind of teaching that “profits.” Ex. Bill Hall: Exclamation or “profits.” Ex. Bill Hall: Exclamation or question mark?question mark?

We must think of others in our service to God.We must think of others in our service to God.


(14:6-25)(14:6-25)

What if others do not understand? What if others do not understand? (14:9)(14:9)


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1 Corinthians 14:9 1 Corinthians 14:9 - So likewise you, - So likewise you, unless you utter by the tongue words easy unless you utter by the tongue words easy to understand, how will it be known what is to understand, how will it be known what is spoken? For you will be speaking into the spoken? For you will be speaking into the air.air.


(14:6-25)(14:6-25)

While every tongue has a meaning, not While every tongue has a meaning, not everyone would understand. everyone would understand. (14:10-12)(14:10-12)


(14:6-25)(14:6-25)

1 Corinthians 14:10-12 1 Corinthians 14:10-12 - There are, it may be, - There are, it may be, so many kinds of languages in the world, and so many kinds of languages in the world, and none of them is without significance. none of them is without significance. 11Therefore, if I do not know the meaning of 11Therefore, if I do not know the meaning of the language, I shall be a foreigner to him who the language, I shall be a foreigner to him who speaks, and he who speaks will be a foreigner speaks, and he who speaks will be a foreigner to me. 12 Even so you, since you are zealous to me. 12 Even so you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, let it be for the edification of for spiritual gifts, let it be for the edification of the church that you seek to excel.the church that you seek to excel.


(14:6-25)(14:6-25)

How could one come to service and enjoy How could one come to service and enjoy not understanding?not understanding?


(14:6-25)(14:6-25)

How could one come to service and enjoy How could one come to service and enjoy not understanding?not understanding?

Misplaced zeal can cause us not to think! Misplaced zeal can cause us not to think! (14:12; Rom 10:1-3)(14:12; Rom 10:1-3)


(14:6-25)(14:6-25)

1 Corinthians 14:12 1 Corinthians 14:12 - Even so you, since - Even so you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, let it be you are zealous for spiritual gifts, let it be for the edification of the church that you for the edification of the church that you seek to excel.seek to excel.


(14:6-25)(14:6-25)

Romans 10:1-3 (NKJV)Romans 10:1-3 (NKJV) - Brethren, my - Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved. 2 For I bear them that they may be saved. 2 For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For they being according to knowledge. 3 For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted to the righteousness of God.submitted to the righteousness of God.


(14:6-25)(14:6-25)

Both the speaker and the hearer need to Both the speaker and the hearer need to understand. understand. (14:13-20)(14:13-20)


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1 Corinthians 14:13-20 1 Corinthians 14:13-20 - Therefore let him - Therefore let him who speaks in a tongue pray that he may who speaks in a tongue pray that he may interpret. 14For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit interpret. 14For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful. prays, but my understanding is unfruitful. 15What is the conclusion then? I will pray 15What is the conclusion then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will also pray with the with the spirit, and I will also pray with the understanding. I will sing with the spirit, and I understanding. I will sing with the spirit, and I will also sing with the understanding. will also sing with the understanding.


(14:6-25)(14:6-25)

16 Otherwise, if you bless with the spirit, 16 Otherwise, if you bless with the spirit, how will he who occupies the place of the how will he who occupies the place of the uninformed say “Amen” at your giving of uninformed say “Amen” at your giving of thanks, since he does not understand what thanks, since he does not understand what you say? 17 For you indeed give thanks you say? 17 For you indeed give thanks well, but the other is not edified. 18 I thank well, but the other is not edified. 18 I thank my God I speak with tongues more than my God I speak with tongues more than you all; you all;


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19 yet in the church I would rather speak 19 yet in the church I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I five words with my understanding, that I may teach others also, than ten thousand may teach others also, than ten thousand words in a tongue. 20 Brethren, do not be words in a tongue. 20 Brethren, do not be children in understanding; however, in children in understanding; however, in malice be babes, but in understanding be malice be babes, but in understanding be mature.mature.


(14:6-25)(14:6-25)

When the one with the gift of tongues has When the one with the gift of tongues has the right priorities he then will pray for the right priorities he then will pray for what is best. Do you pray like this?what is best. Do you pray like this?


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These principles are not unique to spiritual These principles are not unique to spiritual gifts. Singing along with any activity we do gifts. Singing along with any activity we do in an assembly should have the edification in an assembly should have the edification of others as a priority. of others as a priority.


(14:6-25)(14:6-25)


We learn when a prayer is led that the We learn when a prayer is led that the others are to hear with understanding.others are to hear with understanding.


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We learn when a prayer is led that the We learn when a prayer is led that the others are to hear with understanding.others are to hear with understanding.

We also learn that an appropriate way to We also learn that an appropriate way to express approval is “amen.”express approval is “amen.”


(14:6-25)(14:6-25)

These principles are not unique to spiritual gifts. These principles are not unique to spiritual gifts. Singing along with any activity we do in an Singing along with any activity we do in an assembly should have the edification of others as assembly should have the edification of others as a priority. a priority.

We learn when a prayer is led that the others are We learn when a prayer is led that the others are to hear with understanding.to hear with understanding.

We also learn that an appropriate way to express We also learn that an appropriate way to express approval is “amen.”approval is “amen.”

Where does God place the value?Where does God place the value?


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Paul leaves no doubt concerning what Paul leaves no doubt concerning what accomplishes the will of God.accomplishes the will of God. (14:18-19) (14:18-19)


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1 Corinthians 14:18-19 1 Corinthians 14:18-19 - I thank my God I - I thank my God I speak with tongues more than you all; 19 speak with tongues more than you all; 19 yet in the church I would rather speak five yet in the church I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I may words with my understanding, that I may teach others also, than ten thousand words teach others also, than ten thousand words in a tongue.in a tongue.


(14:6-25)(14:6-25)

We must choose what we will excel in. We must choose what we will excel in. Notice the two choices:Notice the two choices:


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Understanding – How do you show this Understanding – How do you show this priority? priority?


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Malice - kakia - malice 6, maliciousness 2, Malice - kakia - malice 6, maliciousness 2, evil 1, wickedness 1, naughtiness 1;1) evil 1, wickedness 1, naughtiness 1;1) malignity, malice, ill-will, desire to injure malignity, malice, ill-will, desire to injure 2) wickedness, depravity 2a) 2) wickedness, depravity 2a) wickedness that is not ashamed to break wickedness that is not ashamed to break laws. laws.


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. Malice - kakia - malice 6, maliciousness 2, . Malice - kakia - malice 6, maliciousness 2, evil 1, wickedness 1, naughtiness 1;1) evil 1, wickedness 1, naughtiness 1;1) malignity, malice, ill-will, desire to injure 2) malignity, malice, ill-will, desire to injure 2) wickedness, depravity 2a) wickedness, depravity 2a) wickedness that is not ashamed to break laws. wickedness that is not ashamed to break laws.

The key to our choice? Maturity. (NASV)The key to our choice? Maturity. (NASV)


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How God uses these gifts towards How God uses these gifts towards unbelievers. unbelievers. (14:22-25)(14:22-25)


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1 Corinthians 14:22-25 1 Corinthians 14:22-25 - Therefore tongues - Therefore tongues are for a sign, not to those who believe but to are for a sign, not to those who believe but to unbelievers; but prophesying is not for unbelievers; but prophesying is not for unbelievers but for those who believe. 23 unbelievers but for those who believe. 23 Therefore if the whole church comes together Therefore if the whole church comes together in one place, and all speak with tongues, and in one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those who are uninformed or there come in those who are uninformed or unbelievers, will they not say that you are out unbelievers, will they not say that you are out of your mind? of your mind?


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24 But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or 24 But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or an uninformed person comes in, he is an uninformed person comes in, he is convinced by all, he is convicted by all. 25 convinced by all, he is convicted by all. 25 And thus the secrets of his heart are And thus the secrets of his heart are revealed; and so, falling down on his face, revealed; and so, falling down on his face, he will worship God and report that God is he will worship God and report that God is truly among you.truly among you.


(14:6-25)(14:6-25)

Tongues are a sign without meaning if used Tongues are a sign without meaning if used alone. alone. (Isa 28:11-13)(Isa 28:11-13)


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Isaiah 28:11-13 (NKJV) Isaiah 28:11-13 (NKJV) - For with - For with stammering lips and another tongue He will stammering lips and another tongue He will speak to this people, 12 To whom He said, speak to this people, 12 To whom He said, “This “This isis the rest the rest with which with which You may cause You may cause the weary to rest,” And, “This the weary to rest,” And, “This isis the the refreshing”; Yet they would not hear. refreshing”; Yet they would not hear.


(14:6-25)(14:6-25)

13 But the word of the Lord was to them, 13 But the word of the Lord was to them, “Precept upon precept, precept upon “Precept upon precept, precept upon precept, precept, Line upon line, line upon line, Line upon line, line upon line, Here a little, there a little,” That they might Here a little, there a little,” That they might go and fall backward, and be broken go and fall backward, and be broken And And snared and caught.snared and caught.


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Prophecy will give the unbeliever what he Prophecy will give the unbeliever what he needs…teaching!needs…teaching!


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Prophecy will give the unbeliever what he Prophecy will give the unbeliever what he needs…teaching!needs…teaching!

Our teaching must allow the hearer to have Our teaching must allow the hearer to have the “secrets of his heart” revealed.the “secrets of his heart” revealed.

Regulations for an assemblyRegulations for an assembly

1 Corinthians 14:26-32 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 14:26-32 (NKJV) - How is - How is it then, brethren? Whenever you come it then, brethren? Whenever you come together, each of you has a psalm, has a together, each of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification. 27 If anyone speaks in a tongue, edification. 27 If anyone speaks in a tongue, let there be two or at the most three, each in let there be two or at the most three, each in turn, and let one interpret. turn, and let one interpret.


28 But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent 28 But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in church, and let him speak to himself and to in church, and let him speak to himself and to God. 29 Let two or three prophets speak, and let God. 29 Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others judge. 30 But if anything is revealed to the others judge. 30 But if anything is revealed to another who sits by, let the first keep silent. 31 For another who sits by, let the first keep silent. 31 For you can all prophesy one by one, that all may you can all prophesy one by one, that all may learn and all may be encouraged. 32 And the learn and all may be encouraged. 32 And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.


The bottom line is “edification.” The bottom line is “edification.” (14:26)(14:26)


The bottom line is “edification.” The bottom line is “edification.” (14:26)(14:26) Only 2 or 3 to speak in a tongue and there Only 2 or 3 to speak in a tongue and there

must be an interpreter. must be an interpreter. (14:27-28)(14:27-28)



must be an interpreter. must be an interpreter. (14:27-28)(14:27-28) Only 2 to 3 prophets are to speak and other Only 2 to 3 prophets are to speak and other

to judge.to judge.



must be an interpreter. must be an interpreter. (14:27-28)(14:27-28) Only 2 to 3 prophets are to speak and other Only 2 to 3 prophets are to speak and other

to judge.to judge. There would be only one speaker at a time. There would be only one speaker at a time.

(14:29-31)(14:29-31)


The bottom line is “edification.” The bottom line is “edification.” (14:26)(14:26) Only 2 or 3 to speak in a tongue and there must be Only 2 or 3 to speak in a tongue and there must be

an interpreter. an interpreter. (14:27-28)(14:27-28) Only 2 to 3 prophets are to speak and other to Only 2 to 3 prophets are to speak and other to

judge.judge. There would be only one speaker at a time. There would be only one speaker at a time. (14:29-(14:29-

31)31) God gives the gifts but men could control their God gives the gifts but men could control their

spirits and thus when they spoke!spirits and thus when they spoke!


Women are forbidden to address the Women are forbidden to address the assembly. assembly. (14:33-35)(14:33-35)


1 Corinthians 14:33-35 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 14:33-35 (NKJV) - For God is - For God is not not the authorthe author of confusion but of peace, as in of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints. 34 Let your all the churches of the saints. 34 Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but not permitted to speak; but they arethey are to be to be submissive, as the law also says. 35 And if submissive, as the law also says. 35 And if they want to learn something, let them ask their they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for own husbands at home; for it is shameful for women to speak in church.women to speak in church.


Silence - hold (one's) peace 4, keep silence Silence - hold (one's) peace 4, keep silence 3, keep close 1, keep secret 1; 9 1) to keep 3, keep close 1, keep secret 1; 9 1) to keep silence, hold one's peace 2) to be kept in silence, hold one's peace 2) to be kept in silence, be concealed.silence, be concealed.



Women as well as some men were not to Women as well as some men were not to address the assembly! address the assembly! (14:28, 30)(14:28, 30)



Women as well as some men were not to Women as well as some men were not to address the assembly! address the assembly! (14:28, 30)(14:28, 30)

The issue of role and submission is raised The issue of role and submission is raised again here. again here. (1 Cor 11:2-5; 1 Tim 2:8-14)(1 Cor 11:2-5; 1 Tim 2:8-14)


1 Corinthians 11:2-5 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 11:2-5 (NKJV) - Now I - Now I praise you, brethren, that you remember me in praise you, brethren, that you remember me in all things and keep the traditions just as I all things and keep the traditions just as I delivered delivered themthem to you. 3 But I want you to to you. 3 But I want you to know that the head of every man is Christ, the know that the head of every man is Christ, the head of woman head of woman isis man, and the head of Christ man, and the head of Christ isis God. 4 Every man praying or prophesying, God. 4 Every man praying or prophesying, having having hishis head covered, dishonors his head. head covered, dishonors his head.


5 But every woman who prays or 5 But every woman who prays or prophesies with prophesies with herher head uncovered head uncovered dishonors her head, for that is one and the dishonors her head, for that is one and the same as if her head were shaved. same as if her head were shaved.


1 Timothy 2:8-14 (NKJV)1 Timothy 2:8-14 (NKJV) - I desire therefore - I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting; 9 in like hands, without wrath and doubting; 9 in like manner also, that the women adorn themselves manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, 10 but, which is pearls or costly clothing, 10 but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with proper for women professing godliness, with good works. good works.


11 Let a woman learn in silence with all 11 Let a woman learn in silence with all submission. 12 And I do not permit a submission. 12 And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence. 13 For Adam was man, but to be in silence. 13 For Adam was formed first, then Eve. 14 And Adam was formed first, then Eve. 14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being not deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression.deceived, fell into transgression.


We can obey or be willingly ignorant. We can obey or be willingly ignorant. (14:36-38)(14:36-38)


1 Corinthians 14:36-38 (NKJV) 1 Corinthians 14:36-38 (NKJV) - Or did - Or did the word of God come the word of God come originallyoriginally from you? from you? Or Or was itwas it you only that it reached? 37 If you only that it reached? 37 If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things which I write to you are the things which I write to you are the commandments of the Lord. 38 But if commandments of the Lord. 38 But if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant.anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant.


There is no room for discussion here!There is no room for discussion here! (1 Cor 11:16)(1 Cor 11:16)


1 Corinthians 11:16 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 11:16 (NKJV) - But if - But if anyone seems to be contentious, we have no anyone seems to be contentious, we have no such custom, nor such custom, nor dodo the churches of God. the churches of God.


Some questions to consider:Some questions to consider:


Some questions to consider:Some questions to consider: Is this an issue unique to spiritual gifts?Is this an issue unique to spiritual gifts?


Some questions to consider:Some questions to consider: Is this an issue unique to spiritual gifts?Is this an issue unique to spiritual gifts? Is this an issue unique to the Corinthians?Is this an issue unique to the Corinthians?


Is this a social custom applicable only under Is this a social custom applicable only under special circumstances?special circumstances?



May women speak if men give them May women speak if men give them permission to?permission to?




What about Bible classes?What about Bible classes?




What about Bible classes?What about Bible classes? God wants an orderly assembly that will God wants an orderly assembly that will

build up those who attend. build up those who attend. (14:39-40)(14:39-40)


1 Corinthians 14:39-40 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 14:39-40 (NKJV) - - Therefore, brethren, desire earnestly to Therefore, brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak with prophesy, and do not forbid to speak with tongues. 40 Let all things be done decently tongues. 40 Let all things be done decently and in order.and in order.


1 Corinthians 14:39-40 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 14:39-40 (NKJV) - - Therefore, brethren, desire earnestly to Therefore, brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak with prophesy, and do not forbid to speak with tongues. 40 Let all things be done decently tongues. 40 Let all things be done decently and in order.and in order.

Are there things we could do to improve Are there things we could do to improve our assemblies?our assemblies?

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Paul has attempted to get the Corinthians to see what is really valuable. n One way to test value is to see how long something will last!