This is the draft starting point for I Corinthians 14. This is a controversial subject. I want to explore what the Bible says. For now, I am just going to post a section of the chapter.
I Corinthian 14:1-5
Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy. 2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue[a] does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit. 3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort. 4 Anyone who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves, but the one who prophesies edifies the church. 5 I would like every one of you to speak in tongues,[b] but I would rather have you prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues,[c] unless someone interprets, so that the church may be edified.
Speaking in tongues makes people uncomfortable, so the church has largely ignored it. Paul says it IS a spiritual gift. Paul says it edifies the speaker. Paul says he would like every one to speak in tongues. Why was this whole chapter on tongues such a big deal. Those crazy Corinthians were OUT of CONTROL in the church and Paul was trying to establish ORDER!
More tomorrow....
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