I Corinthians 14, Prophecy

 

I Corinthians 14 – Prophecy

 

The theme of this chapter is that prophecy is superior to tongues. Prophecy is intelligible, whereas tongues need interpretation. To prophecy means to receive and convey a new revelation of truth from God. Prophecy edified, comforted, and encouraged the church because they understood it. To speak in tongues only edified the speaker because only God could comprehend it. When we speak in a foreign language no one understands it unless they studied the language. We would need an interpreter. It is useless to speak in a foreign language if we know no one will understand it. When we read the Bible, we need to do more than just read it, we need to study it so that we can understand it. The Bible tells us to study so that we will be ready with an answer once we are questioned. We must be able to answer not only with the heart, but with the mind also. There are no pat answers. The plan of salvation is an in-depth study and must be learned well to teach others. Jesus said the truth will set us free. The Bible is the only book I know that you can read repeatedly and learn something new each time. With each lesson, there is a new prophecy. Paul encourages us to increase our minds in learning and to prophecy not just to each other but to those who know nothing of God’s Word. A good prophecy is in one who is also willing to sit and listen, weighing and discerning what is being taught. If we are to know the word of God we must be willing to learn as well as teach. One way to learn and to teach is to ask God for wisdom and understanding. He gives it to us liberally and at just the right time when we need it.

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