Not rejoice in iniquity – Love is not neutral; takes sides – Grieves over sin Believes all things. Not gullible: – Takes kindest view as long as possible – Errs on side of mercy Hopes all things – Desires best, even when evidence confirms worst – Waits for good results; optimistic

Paul’s contrasts Spiritual gifts, 8Love, 8 Temporary, 8Permanent, 8, 13 Incomplete, 9Complete, 10 Child, 11Man, 11 Dim, 12Clear, 12

Faith, Hb.11:1 Hope, Ro.8:24 Love, 1 Co.13:13 PERFECTPERFECT Faith, Hb.11:1 Hope, Ro.8:24 LORD COMESLORD COMES Spir. Gifts, 1 Co.13:8-10… If “perfect” is 2 nd Coming, no time for faith / hope to abide after gifts cease (8, 13)

Spiritual Gifts Have Ceased No more apostles’ hands, Ac.8:14-18 No more need, Mk.16:20; Hb.2:3-4 No new revelation, 2 Tim.3:16-38 No demonstration, 2 Co.12:12; Rv.2:2

1 Corinthians 14 - Introduction Ch.12: the gifts; their unity Ch.13: love; their duration Ch.14: their regulation – Were tongue speakers talking in absence of interpreter? – Did several speak at once? Result: confusion in assembly Concern: edification of assembly

1 Corinthians 14 - sections 1. Prophecy, better than tongues, Importance of interpretation, Tongues, signs to unbelievers, Regulations of spiritual gifts, 26-40

Tongues were languages Inspiration Inspiration (2; 32; 12:3-4, 7-9; 2:13) – If tongues are ecstatic utterances of human spirit, they are not from God Languages Languages in the world (10) Foreigner Foreigner languages (Barbarians spoke another language, 11) Interpretation Interpretation (5,13,26-28; 12:10, 30)

I wish you all spoke w. tongues, 14:5 Not all spoke with tongues (12:30) Holy Spirit decided who received what (cf. 12:11) If one gift remains today, all do (tongues – prophecy) Goal is edification (3-5, 12, 17, 26) – God’s building / temple (3:9, 16)

If hungry, eat at home (11:34) Paul ate when traveling (Ac.27:33-35) Other places: 1 Co.10:27-29; Ac.2:46; 11:3 Synecdoche: 11:22, houses Illustration: Prayer, Mt.6:6 Church did not provide social or recreational activities; these were done “at home” 1 Co.14:35, at home = outside assembly – Assembly determined by intent

Lessons Christians must be childlike, not childish, 20 Assemblies are spiritual in nature, 26 Assemblies must be orderly, Power resides in the Word, not the man, 36 Respect role of women, 34-35