1. 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

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

3. 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)

4. 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

6. 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

7. 1 Corinthians 14 - sections 1. Prophecy, better than tongues, 1-12 2. Importance of interpretation, 13-19 3. Tongues, signs to unbelievers, 20-25 4. Regulations of spiritual gifts, 26-40

8. 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)

9. 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)

10. 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

11. Lessons Christians must be childlike, not childish, 20 Assemblies are spiritual in nature, 26 Assemblies must be orderly, 26-40 Power resides in the Word, not the man, 36 Respect role of women, 34-35