(PART #4)
Good day to each one and we conclude with this series today. I hope you have enjoyed it and I will try to have a new one for you next week. I do appreciate your prayers on my behalf. So let's continue today and may God bless as you continue to serve HIM.
Paul then says in verse 22: "So then tongues are for a sign, not to those who believe, but to unbelievers; but prophecy is for a sign, not to unbelievers, but to those who believe." Who were the unbelievers? Primarily the Jews. Signs were always for unbelievers (Acts 8:6; 14:1-3; Heb. 2:1-4).In 70 A.D. God brought forth His judgments against Israel by using Rome to come and utterly destroy the city of Jerusalem. Israel had committed the ultimate national sin: They crucified the Son of God. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit as well as the gift of speaking in tongues were a call to repentance for the nation Israel. When Jerusalem fell there was no longer a need for this sign of judgement therefore it simply ceased to exist just as Paul said it would in I Cor. 13:8.
{22} "So then tongues are for a sign, not to those who believe but to unbelievers; but prophecy is for a sign, not to unbelievers but to those who believe."Signs were always for unbelievers. See Acts 8:6; 14:1-3; Heb 2:1-4. The desire for signs demonstrates a lack of faith, not a mature faith
{23} "Therefore if the whole church assembles together and all speak in tongues, and ungifted men or unbelievers enter, will they not say that you are mad? {24} But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or an ungifted man enters, he is convicted by all, he is called to account by all; {25} the secrets of his heart are disclosed; and so he will fall on his face and worship God, declaring that God is certainly among you. {26} What is the outcome then, brethren? When you assemble, each one has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification. {27} If anyone speaks in a tongue, it should be by two or at the most three, and each in turn, and one must interpret; {28} but if there is no interpreter, he must keep silent in the church; and let him speak to himself and to God."
There are four rules of tongues speaking: (1) 3 at the most may speak (27), (2) They must take turns, not all speak at once (27), (3) Make sure it is translated (27), else shut up (28), and (4) women are not to do it (v. 34)
{29} "Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others pass judgment. {30} But if a revelation is made to another who is seated, the first one must keep silent. {31} For you can all prophesy one by one, so that all may learn and all may be exhorted; {32} and the spirits of prophets are subject to prophets; {33} for God is not a God of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints. {34} The women are to keep silent in the churches; for they are not permitted to speak, but are to subject themselves, just as the Law also says."By the way, this verse does not mean women may not speak at all in the assembly. We know they were to pray and prophecy (11:1-16). The prophecy that women did were always related to singing, not in a teaching position.
{35} "If they desire to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is improper for a woman to speak in church. {36} Was it from you that the word of God first went forth? Or has it come to you only? {37} If anyone thinks he is a prophet or spiritual, let him recognize that the things which I write to you are the Lord's commandment."This teaching was not Paul's opinion, it was of God, therefore they had better get their act together.
{38} "But if anyone does not recognize this, he is not recognized. {39} Therefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak in tongues. {40} But all things must be done properly and in an orderly manner."
This concludes this study from God's Word and I pray it is taken in the manner in which it is delivered, in love. God bless as you continue to study and let God's Word be the guide of your life and HE will bless you. See you next time and remember, The Lord is coming back very soon. Mark
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