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Introduction
Today we are going to try and understand one of the most misunderstood spiritual gifts found both in the scriptures and in today’s world.
The gift of tongues.
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The only reason I am devoting a sermon to it is because God saw fit for Paul to write three chapter on it in the book of 1 Corinthians which we are currently studying.
I have seen pastors going through the book of 1 Corinthians completely skip over this chapter and not cover it at all, in the attempt not to stir up controversy.
No doubt tongues is controversial in todays world.
But before we dive into this chapter, let’s review some key points Paul has taught us so far.
Spiritual Gifts are given to build up the Church (12:7)
Scripture Teaching
Spiritual Gifts are given by the Spirit as needed by the Body (12:11)
The Measure, Meaning, and Maturity in the Spirit is Love (13)
The revelation gifts of Prophecy, Tongues and Knowledge ceased at the completion of the Bible in 96 A.D. (13:8)
Now we have Faith, Hope, and Love (13:13)
Paul has just made a big statement to the Church that tongues will cease and so he takes the next chapter to explain why this is.
So before we dive into the chapter, let’s understand the terms.
The Definition of the word “tongue”
Challenge and Conclusion
1100 γλῶσσα [glossa /gloce·sah/] n f.
Of uncertain affinity; TDNT 1:719; TDNTA 123; GK 1185; 50 occurrences; AV translates as “tongue” 50 times.
1 the tongue, a member of the body, an organ of speech. 2 a tongue.
1a the language or dialect used by a particular people distinct from that of other nations.
This is the same word used in
and again in
The definition of an “unknown tongue.”
A language or dialect that is foreign to you.
One that you don’t know or understand.
1 Cor 14:6
1 Cor 14:
1 Cor 14:10
There is no place in scripture that a heavenly language is described.
This idea of a heavenly language stems from years of religious activity that has lead to traditions in some denominations.
The prophecy of Tongues
God promised to speak to his people, Israel, through people of other languages.
1 Cor 14:
1 Cor 14:21
The Sign of Tongues
1 Cor 14:
Tongues are not for believers but for unbelievers and specifically the unbelieving Jews.
The unbelieving Jews always needed a sign.
Matt
1 Cor 14:20
1 Cor 14:
The gift of tongues is a conformation sign for the new message of salvation.
Mark
The new message of salvation has now been confirmed with the completion of the Holy Scriptures.
Hebrew
The sign of tongues was never babel but a language unknown by the hearers.
Here are two examples for us to examine.
The day of Pentecost
Acts
Acts 2:5
Acts 2:7-
These were all unbelieving Jews that missed the sign of the Crucifixion and resurrection of Christ.
But received Christ through the sign of tongues
The house of Cornelius
Peter was the unbelieving Jew that needed a sign that Gentiles could be saved just like Jews.
Acts 10
There is no mention of an interpreter yet the Jews understood them.
It’s very likely they were speaking Hebrew.
The sign of tongues is for evangelism not edification.
Speaking in other languages was necessary for sharing and confirming the gospel.
1 Cor 14:18
When the gift of tongues is used out of place, it makes no sense.
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When the church comes together, it must be for edification.
1 Cor 14:26
1 Cor 14:
When the church comes together it must be in order.
1 Cor 14:39-
Concluding Thoughts
So what can we draw from all of this?
God has gone to great lengths of signs and miracles to get the world to believe the message of salvation.
If you are looking for a sign today, it has already come.
It is the completed testimony of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ found int the pages of God’s Word.
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