CCWC 05/23/2004 1 Cor.14:1-25
Tongues & Prophecy. W. Muncey
Eg. Of ACTS Biblical Base.
Cornelius, Men from Ephesus, Agabus, Philip's Daughters
Gifts 4 today
@ A variety of gifts.
@ Tongues are languages 'glossalalia' - personal & primary use. Can be used in worship or when it is interpreted - important!
@ Not 4 everyone.
@ Practised in other religions.
@ Can be counterfeit.
@ v21 - 24. Message of GOD proclaimed.
Gift of Prophecy
1. Expository preaching.
2. A prophetic role - OT prophets. Ethics & Parliament.
3. A word for the Church today. Individual messagebfor the church - Divine inspiration & intervention to assist & encourage the Church. Call to repentance.
Tests
- glorify GOD
- agrees with the Scriptures
- building up the Church
- spoken with love & humility
- submit to the judgment of others.
WHAT OF CHRIST CHURCH?
- Desire the gifts.
- Open to His Spirit?
Is it what we want?
How do we receive the Gifts?
Pray with others as well about it..
What is the context?
LOVE is the aim.......
