Prophesying Superior to Speaking in Tongues, I Corinthians 14:1-33

January 10, 2016

Series: The Centrality of the Cross: A Study in 1 Corinthians

Passage: 1 Corinthians 14:1-33

Speaker: Daniel Sweet

 

I.    Chapter 12 to Chapter 14 Connection
      A.   I Corinthians 12:27-31, “earnestly desire the greater gifts”
      B.   I Corinthians 13, “a still more excellent way…love”
      C.   I Corinthians 14:1, “pursue love, yet desire earnestly spiritual gifts”
II.  Prophesy: The Greater Gift
      A.   Meaning of Prophesy, I Corinthians 14:3
            Using spoken words to strengthen, encourage and comfort others.
      B.   Reason Prophesying Superior to Speaking in Tongues
            1.   Prophesying is good of others; Speaking in tongues is only beneficial to                   the individual
            2.   Prophesying communicates salvation to unbelievers; Speaking in                             tongues is useless and even detrimental to unbelievers
            3.   Prophesying provides clarity; Speaking in tongues creates confusion