TOPICAL SUMMARY
#1 Introduction To The Gift Of Tongues Click Here
Spiritual gifts are important to all positive, growing believers in the Lord Jesus Christ. At the moment you trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal Savior, God the Holy Spirit imparted to you at least one spiritual gift. Some gifts of the Spirit given to the church have ceased. This study is about one of the temporary spiritual gifts, the Gift of Tongues. What is speaking in tongues today? Is this a legitimate spiritual gift? Is this like what the early church experienced on the Day of Pentecost?
#2 The Prophetic Prospective Of Tongues Click Here
In this article, we discover the prophecy of Isaiah that predicted the nature and purpose of the gift of tongues.
#3 The Historical Nature Of Tongues Click Here
Prophecy becomes history! This study is devoted to the unique events on the Day of Pentecost, fifty days after our Lord Jesus Christ's resurrection.
#4 The Purpose of Tongues Click Here
On the day the Church Age began the followers of the Lord Jesus Christ received the spiritual gift of tongues. This gift enabled them to communicate the Gospel in the native languages of the Jews from all over the known world. This is the story of that great miracle. On that day three thousand Jews accepted, as their Messiah, our Lord Jesus Christ and just when you thought, "this is amazing"; God the Holy Spirit, through that small group of believers, led another five thousand Jewish people to faith alone in Christ alone.
#5 Misconceptions of The Tongue Movement Part 1 Click Here
The Modern Tongues movement points to 1 Corinthians 12 - 14 as justification for their beliefs and practices. Is there a true spiritual revival wrought by the Holy Spirit going on today, as they maintain? Is this the long lost, not practiced since the First Century, paradigm for worship?
#6 Misconceptions of The Tongue Movement Part 2 Click Here
The Charismatic Community in Corinth believed that their way was the best way. They thought everyone should pursue the spiritual gift of tongues. Paul disagreed!
#7 Misconceptions of The Tongue Movement Part 3 Click Here
Another misconception of the Modern Day Charismatic movement is their insistence that everyone should speak in tongues. This is not supported by Scripture. In fact, this article examines the passages where Paul argues against this position.
#8 Misconceptions of The Tongue Movement Part 4 Click Here
Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 13:8 indicates that some spiritual gifts are temporary. What gifts of the Spirit are in the temporary category? This article examines that question.
#9 Misconceptions of The Tongue Movement Part 5 Click Here
A final thought from 1 Corinthians chapter 13 on the subject of the misconceptions related to the practice of speaking in Tongues. Summary of Misconceptions of Tongues, Click Here.
#10 Doctrinal Perspective of Tongues Click Here
1 Corinthians 14:1 establishes the rule of doctrine for public worship. Although this was written to the Christians at Corinth, the Church today needs to listen to the precepts and principles found in this great chapter.
11# The First Argument Part 1 Click Here
There are six arguments found in 1 Corinthians 14 about the limitations of the spiritual gift of tongues. We now begin the first argument "The Case of Limited Spiritual Benefit," 1 Corinthians 14:2,3.
12# The First Argument Part 2 Click Here
This article explores the question which comes from the passage regarding the private use of the spiritual gift of tongues, 1 Corinthians 14:4,5.
13# The First Argument Part 3 Click Here
Paul now provides three illustrations to show why the spiritual gift of tongues is limited: The Musical Illustration 14:7; the Military Illustration 14:8; and the illustration from language itself 14:9-10. The conclusion of the first argument is now complete, 14:11. Paul concludes that because tongues are outside the native tongue of the congregation, it is meaningless communication. It has no spiritual value. It does not bless, benefit, edify, exhort, or encourage Christians worshiping the Lord.
14# The Second Argument Part 1 Click Here
Paul establishes the divine priority for all worship in the Church as Edification. This word is very technical, and in this article, it is defined.
15# The Second Argument Part 2 Click Here
Once establishing the principle of edification Paul applies it to the local church when it is assembled for worship.
16# The Third Argument Part 1 Click Here
In this article, Paul presents the Policy for all true worship in the church to follow. The concept of backward thinking is explored and applied.
#17 The Third Argument Part 2 Click Here
What we learn is unexpected and astonishing. There is a warning which carries a powerful rebuttal to all members of the family of God that pursue speaking in tongues.
#18 The Fourth Argument Click Here
The fourth argument is from Scripture. Paul reminds us that Scripture is the final authority in settling all disputes in matters pertaining to our faith.
#19 The Fifth Argument Part 1 Click Here
The fifth and final argument in 1 Corinthians 14 looks at two kinds of church ministries. This article focuses on Paul's evaluation of the charismatic worship service. It is shocking and disturbing.
#20 The Fifth Argument Part 2 Click Here
In this last article of the argument section of 1 Corinthians 14, the second kind of church that is examined is a Grace Church.
#21 Out Of Control Church -Part 1 Click Here
The Final section of 1 Corinthians 14:26-40 is about protecting the primary function "The Edification of the Church."
#22 Out Of Control Church - Part 2 Click Here
Doing things decently and in order requires good administration. The purpose is to protect the primary function of the ministry of the church--teaching the Word.
#23 Out Of Control Church - Part 3A Click Here
An out of control church needs regulations to bring the factious and contemptuous circumstances in worship under control. This is surprising. The prophetic staff is out of control.
#24 Out Of Control Church - Part 3B Click Here
The characteristic exhibited at Corinth was anything but organized. The lack of self-control among the groups, the tongues-speakers and the prophets turned the worship service into a frantic, chaotic, pagan-style religious service. Paul required these groups to place themselves under the orders of the Lord, and to allow a peaceful, quiet lifestyle, to be reflected in their worship.
#25 Out Of Control Church - Part 4A Click Here
The third group in the church of Corinth that Paul gave specific instructions to was the women. Part 4A looks at 1 Corinthians 14:34.
#26 Out Of Control Church - Part 4B Click Here
The third group in the church of Corinth that Paul gave specific instructions to was the women. Part 4B looks at 1 Corinthians 14:35.
#27 Out Of Control Church - Part 5 Click Here
Paul anticipates that the restrictions he has placed upon various ministries in the Church at Corinth will be rejected. He now confronts the unruly.
#28 The Final Directives - Part 6 Click Here
1 Corinthians 14:39,40 are a study of the final two verses. They are commands for us TODAY. They are current and extremely needed. When they are operational, they will bring great blessing to the congregation.
A. Abbreviation and Acknowledgments Click Here
B The Doctrine of the Pre and Post-Canon Periods Click Here
C. Exegesis of Pertinent Passages:
1 Corinthians 14:1 Click Here
1 Corinthians 14:2 Click Here
1 Corinthians 14:3 Click Here
1 Corinthians 14:4 Click Here
1 Corinthians 14:5 Click Here
1 Corinthians 14:18 Click Here
1 Corinthians 14:19 Click Here
1 Corinthians 14:20 Click Here