Studies in 1 Corinthians (46)

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Studies in1 Corinthians (46)
Concerning tongues and prophecy 1 Cor. 141-25
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Tongues in scriptures

• From Greek, ???ss? (Glossa)
• Organ in mouth Jas. 35-8
• Conversation 1 Pet. 310
• Languages of men Rev. 1011
• Language of angels 1 Cor. 131

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Tongues in scriptures

• From Greek, ???ss? (Glossa)
• A language spoken by someone that the one who
  communicated it had never learned, but through
  the Spirit he was able to communicated the
  message of God to those who did understand the
  language Language of our text

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Tongues in scriptures

• From Greek, ???ss? (Glossa)
• 1 Cor. 142
• The term used 11 times in this chapter
  miraculous!
• Best description a foreign language of men!

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Tongues in scriptures

• A foreign language
• Acts 21-4 on Pentecost, - apostles spoke in
  tongues
• Ac. 26, everyone heard them speak in his own
  language

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Tongues in scriptures

• A foreign language
• Acts 28, we hear, each in our own language in
  which we were born?
• Vs. 11 we hear them speak in our own tongues
  the wonderful works of God.

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Tongues in scriptures

• What about tongues of angels?
• 1 Cor. 131, whatever it is, the message was
  emphasizing love IF we spoke in that language.
  ALSO note that angels did speak languages of men
  but perfectly delivered! Gen. 167, 191

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Tongues in scriptures

• Have miraculous gifts of tongues ceased?
• 1 Cor. 138- specifically mentions tongues among
  the gifts that will fail.
• Among gifts apostles bestowed Acts 196
• NOTE Even if an unintelligible language, these
  texts tell us they are not spoken today

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Tongues 1 Cor. 14

• 1 Cor. 141 desire gifts, especially that you
  prophecy
• 142 the tongue not understandable to the one
  speaking
• Could this be a foreign language?

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Tongues 1 Cor. 14

• 1 Cor. 143-4 Prophecy edifies men(the church),
  while tongues only edify the one speaking them
• 145 tongues only beneficial IF one there who
  can interpret
• Could this be a foreign language?

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Tongues 1 Cor. 14

• 1 Cor. 146-9 Paul speaking in tongues ONLY
  profitable if it results in revelation,
  knowledge, prophesying, or teaching all
  indicating intelligible language!Even
  instruments make a distinct sound!
• Could this be a foreign language?

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Tongues 1 Cor. 14

• 1 Cor. 1410 There are many different kinds of
  languages in world all significant
• 1411 without meaning one is a foreigner
  (barbarian)(e.g. bilingual services)
• Could this be a foreign language?

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Tongues 1 Cor. 14

• 1 Cor. 1412 If zealous for gifts, let it be
  for edification of the church i.e. to inform!
• 1413-14 if the one who speaks in a tongue also
  interprets, he can benefit himself
• Could this be a foreign language?

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Tongues 1 Cor. 14

• 1 Cor. 1415 Sing and pray with spirit and
  understanding
• 1416-17 Concerning the uninformed, how can he
  say, Amen if he doesnt understand what you
  pray?
• Could this be a foreign language?

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Tongues 1 Cor. 14

• 1 Cor. 1418-19 Paul spoke in tongues, BUT in
  the church he would rather speak 5 words with
  understanding that 10,000 in a tongue. He
  implies that tongues are best beneficial OUTSIDE
  the church!
• Could this be a foreign language?

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Tongues 1 Cor. 14

• 1 Cor. 1420 a challenge to be mature in
  understanding and babes in malice (evil)
• 1421 IT is written in the Law see
  Isa.2811-12 a text pointing to the foreign
  language of Assyria
• Could this be a foreign language?

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Tongues 1 Cor. 14

• 1 Cor. 1422 tongues are a sign for
  UNBELIEVERS, prophesying for believers
• 1423 How will uninformed or unbelievers act
  if they observes tongues with no interpreter?
• Could this be a foreign language?

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Tongues 1 Cor. 14

• 1 Cor. 1424-25 BUT if all prophecy, even the
  unbeliever learns is convicted and convinced.
  His heart is revealed and he submits to GodThe
  unbeliever BENEFITS from an orderly service!
• Could this be a foreign language?

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Tongues 1 Cor. 14

• 1 Cor. 141-25 these details about the tongues
  of the text are MORE clearly understood if they
  refer to a foreign language of men
• Vs. 26-30 further regulate tongues in the
  assembly

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Tongues today

• NOT for teaching outsiders
• NOT used to confirm the truth
• NOT used for teaching others
• A form of entertainment

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Tongues today

• A manifestation that one has been saved and then
  receives the Holy Spirit
• WARNING If an interpreter is present, how can
  you know he speaks the truth?

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• May we seek to teach others with words and deeds
  that they can fully understand not some
  emotional show!