1 Corinthians. 14:26-40
Initial Reminders…
🡪 A talented but deeply divided church
1 Corinthians. 14:26-40
Initial Reminders…
🡪 A talented but deeply divided church
I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united…
~1 Corinthians 1:10
1 Corinthians. 14:26-40
Initial Reminders…
🡪 A talented but deeply divided church
I could not address you as spiritual people, but as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ.
~1 Corinthians 3:1
1 Corinthians. 14:26-40
Initial Reminders…
🡪 A talented but deeply divided church
When you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you. And I believe it!
~1 Corinthians 11:18
1 Corinthians. 14:26-40
Initial Reminders…
🡪 A talented but deeply divided church
4. Strife
2. Sinfulness
1. Selfishness
3. Skill
The Plan: Two main questions
1…
2…
The Plan: Two main questions
1… What is prophecy?
2…
The Plan: Two main questions
1… What is prophecy?
2… What’s up with verses 33-35?
1 Corinthians 14:26-40
1… What is Prophecy?
1 Corinthians 14:26-40
1… What is Prophecy?
“Preaching”
1 Corinthians 14:26-40
1… What is Prophecy?
“Preaching”
“Encouragement”
Prophecy is not…
1… New Revelation
2… Controlling the lives of others
1 Corinthians. 14:26-40
Helpful Reminders…
a. 1st Century local church culture
was necessarily different
b. 1st Century local churches didn’t
have the New Testament yet
1 Corinthians 14:26-40
2… What’s up with verses 33-35?
1 Corinthians 14:26-40
2… What’s up with verses 33-35?
“Preaching”
“Encouragement”
1 Corinthians. 14:26-40
Parting Reminders…
a. We always have a Word!
b.
1 Corinthians. 14:26-40
Parting Reminders…
a. We always have a Word!
b. Persevere in building the church