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1 Corinthians 14:5 - I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.
I would that you all spoke with tongues, but rather that you prophesied:
Paul is not saying don't do it. But he says, "For greater is he that prophesies than he that speaks with tongues, except you interpret." This word "interpret" means explanation, which is what happened in Acts Chapter 2, that the church might receive edification. Interpret here does not mean to translate.
Now the prophet means a spokesperson, but he receives the word from God and gives the word of God to God's people. He does two things. He receives the word from God and gives the word of God to God's people.
In our day, a prophet would be somebody who takes the word of God, but there's no new revelation because we already have it in written form. He takes the word of God and ministers it to God's people. A prophet would be somebody who ministers the word to both believers and unbelievers. But a teacher would be somebody that ministers to God's people specifically.
As far as tongues are concerned, the only example of tongues (which means languages) is in Acts 2:1-13. This is the only place in the whole bible where you can actually read about it and its description. It's when the disciples were filled with God's Spirit on Pentecost, and they spoke the various languages of the various people that were in Jerusalem at that time. They were known languages that God gave them the ability to speak that they had not known.
1 Corinthians 14:2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.
For he that speaks in an unknown tongue. I would like to share this about the King James because we've gone many years wondering why "unknown" is in italics. Obviously, it's not in the original text. But the translators are trying to get a message across. They're interpreting it for us.
An unknown tongue is something that is totally foreign to Christianity. It is foreign to the bible. It's unknown. Now the people who misuse what they call "speaking in tongues" today, they say "See, it's an unknown tongue. I'm just babbling and carrying on and it's something that is unknown to the human."
But that's not true. Paul is applying it to their fleshy human way they are going. It's not spiritual at all. He's telling them, for he that speaks in an unknown tongue, speaks not unto men, but unto God: for no man understands him; howbeit in the spirit he speaks mysteries.
1 Corinthians 14:3 - But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
But he that prophesies speaks unto men. Three things: To edification, which means development. It's a construction term. It means to build a house. It means development. Secondly: Exhortation, which means to encourage. And thirdly: to comfort.
So, he says this person in your group that's "speaking in tongues," they're talking to God in all these mysteries and you're standing there going "What in the world is that all about?" But the person who ministers God's word, it's part of your development, encouragement, and comfort. You see, he's showing the contrast between the two, and the priority!
1 Corinthians 13:7 - Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
Love bears all things. The word beareth means to cover. In essence, God's love is more interested in covering someone's sin and weaknesses rather than exploit them. Love hopes all things. The word hope in Greek doesn't mean I "wish" it would. It's actually a word of expectancy. I expect everything's going to turn out okay. It's not a matter of positive thinking. It's a matter of God's Spirit saying, "God's love has got you covered!" And lastly: Love endures all things. All things! It remains under. It doesn't have to run away. It remains and endures all things.
1 Corinthians 14:1 - Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
Follow after charity, or AGAPE. The word follow means to chase. In other words, pursue AGAPE. And also, desire spiritual gifts. Again, notice the word "gifts" is in italics. It is literally spiritual things, those things of God's Spirit. Pursue AGAPE and desire spiritual things. That's the literal translation from the Greek. But rather that you may prophesy. Remember prophecy is giving the word of God. It is taking the revelation of God and ministering God's word to people.
1 Corinthians 13:4 - Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
First of all, in Verse 4, AGAPE suffers long. The Greek word for suffers has to do with being slow in reaction toward people.
The second thing: And is kind. It's literally the word useful, spiritually useful. I'm sure it helps to be kind, but God's Spirit makes it spiritually useful. The third thing: AGAPE envies not. There is no jealousy with AGAPE love.
Fourthly: Charity, or AGAPE vaunteth not itself. The word vaunteth is the translation of parade. AGAPE doesn't parade itself around for everybody to see. Fifthly, and this is associated with the fourth one: Is not puffed up. That's the word for arrogance. And it is literally the word for like blowing up a balloon. This is a person who is arrogant.
1 Corinthians 13:5 - Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
Sixthly: Does not behave itself unseemly. The word unseemly means shamefully. Number 7 is one we should all remember: Love does not seek its own. If I am under the influence of God's love, I will not be seeking anything for myself. Nothing!
Number 8: Love is not easily provoked. It's interesting that the word easily is not in the original language but they figured there's got to be some point of breaking here. The word provoked means to jab somebody with a spear. I guess we would call it irritated!
Number 9: Love thinketh no evil. Two words, the word thinketh is an accounting term that means to write things down. And the word evil is the word wrong. So, love does not keep account of wrong. I don't know if you have ever been around somebody that you have not seen for 10 years, but they already have it packed away in their brain "Yea, I know 10 things that you did to me!" They are keeping a list. It's all filed. But love doesn't do that!
I do and I trust that God will keep them in His grace.
I am so glad that God is always faithful and continually working in our lives to become more and more Christlike, deepening our faith, purifying us daily from the sins we commit, and has given us eternal life forever!
Blessings to you and your family at this special time of remembering our
Savior came to us because we could not come to Him for salvation as long as we were dead in our own sin.
I continue to agree with you in prayer as you persistently ask God for help for yourself and your loved ones. May He swiftly bring things to a good end for all, intervene in the dysfunction with His grace and peace, bring salvation to all whom He draws to Himself, and help K. in her needs today. Amen.
I continue to lift you up in prayer. It is the best thing that you are in Christ by His grace and the faith He gives to you. It is the best thing that Your name is written in the Book of Life and that He has an inheritance kept for you in heaven. And it is the best thing that Christ has reconciled you to Himself, the Father, and the holy Spirit forever.
In the mean time, continue to ask God for what you need and desire. He does hear you and will certainly regard your petitions according to His will and pleasure. He is good and will accomplish all He has purposed for you in this life and the life to come. Hallelujah!
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Merry Christmas and God bless you.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord."
Merry Christmas to everybody.
Thank you for the prayers and may God bless us all!
I praise the Lord for this day! My father is in Heaven for what Christ did!
Bless be the Lord God Almighty! Amen!
"And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us." Luke 2:15 KJV
God came to earth and presented unto us the knowledge of His Son from Heaven in Bethlehem town.
What a blessing it is for me to celebrate the birth of Jesus one more time.
Hallelujah!!!
I am blessed by the fellowship we share on this site. I thank you for your prayers and encouragement
since I have been here.
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May God bless you__
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Where ever you are__
Where ever you go__
What ever the hour__
In Jesus name we pray. Amen!!!
As the Holy Spirit lead us
We celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Our eternal Prince of Peace
Our praise for him will never cease.
"Angels bow before him
Heaven and Earth adore him
What a mighty God we serve."
To God be the Glory!!!
Isaiah 40:1-5
Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the LORD's hand double for all her sins. The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain: And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.
Joel 2:11-14
And the LORD shall utter his voice before his army: for his camp is very great: for he is strong that executeth his word: for the day of the LORD is great and very terrible; and who can abide it? Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning: And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil. Who knoweth if he will return and repent, and leave a blessing behind him; even a meat offering and a drink offering unto the LORD your God?
Isaiah 9:6-7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
"The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment." Luke 12:23 KJV
We can be of good cheer this day as Christ came in the flesh and freely gave life to the body.
A little food is good as well as simple adequate clothing, even in the Word. We need not overeat nor overdress in the Life once provided. Jesus in tribulation overcame our death and provides for us His sweet presence by the Holy Ghost.
Many blessings!
The word of God will divide a house!
Matthew 10:34-39.
1 John 2:19 is another one that I believe either you or Brother Chris has shared a while back.
"They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.
Thanks again Brother.
JESUS is sufficient for all our needs. Let us be worthy and confess, repent of our sins that GOD may open the windows of heaven and pour out a blessing that we cannot contain. Amen.
Merry Christmas to all. GOD to shine HIS face on all who believe and praise HIM.
December 23, 2024 Monday 2200hrs
1 Corinthians 12:30 Continued...
Please look at the word "though" used here and in the next couple of verses. You might even want to circle that word in your bible. This is where many believers get off track. In Verse 1, it says "though" I speak with the tongues of men. Verse 2 is the second word "though," and then a little farther in Verse two it says and "though" I have all faith. There's your third "though." And in Verse 3, we have two of them.
There are five of them. The first verse reads, "Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels," and there are some people that use that verse to say, "You see, Paul spoke with these mystical languages!" They use this to justify speaking in tongues.
There are some who say that the bible teaches that there's an "angelic language" that we can speak, because Paul says, "even though I speak."
No, he didn't say that! That's why I told you to notice the word "though" and circle it. In the Greek, these are all words that are called EAN, which mean "if." It is called EAN with the Subjunctive. In other words, Paul is presenting five phrases that are hypothetical. He's not saying, "though I do speak," he's saying "if" I did!
I wanted to point this out because that is very important in the original language. Some think that just because of the English, Paul is saying though I do speak with the language of angels, but he's not saying that at all. This is all hypothetical.
1 Corinthians 12:30 - Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?
The answer to all these is no! There are groups today that teach that speaking in tongues is confirmation that you're saved. And when you relate to them that it says here that not everybody speaks in tongues, we must ask how does that work?
They have no idea that the answer is included right in the actual question itself! Their answer is yes. But no, they are wrong because the text says no! Do all interpret, that is, explain languages? Nope! Not everybody has everything. We are all various parts.
1 Corinthians 13:1 - Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.
He starts out by saying "Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity," The word charity in the King James text is the word AGAPE in Greek. And there are different words in Greek for different kinds of love. Over the years, the church has relegated Agape to be something special. But not that special, because we think we can produce it!
Agape is the fruit of God's Spirit according to Galatians 5:22, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love." And that word love is Agape. God's Spirit produces Agape. 1 John 4:8 tells us that God is Agape. It's His nature. Agape love includes sacrifice. Agape is the concern for someone's spiritual welfare. God exhibited that toward us in that "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son."
1 Corinthians 12:11 - But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.
But all these work that one and the selfsame Spirit, and you can see what the emphasis is. It is one Spirit of God that does everything, dividing to every man severally, or individually, as he wills. You have no choice!
Believe it or not, there are services out there that encourage people to come up to the altar and pray to God and you tell Him what "gift" you want. It kind of sounds like Christmas up in Santa Claus' lap or something! The bible says that it's sovereign. It's the sovereignty of God, according to His will as He plans. That is how His Spirit works!
Again, these are not things that are given to us. These are capacities and abilities of the Holy Spirit. These are His expressions to us from the Lord and through us to other people. It has nothing to do with human ability!
1 Corinthians 12:13 - For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Gentiles, whether bond or free;
The word baptize is the name of what God's Spirit does in a person's life when they are saved. It is a Spiritual baptism which water baptism symbolizes. When God's Spirit comes into your life, it's a cleansing, and it's an identification. When we baptize someone in water, it is because of their confession that they have experienced the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and have identified in the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ.
That is why we baptize the way we do in water. Water baptism can't save anybody. It's just water. It's the baptism of the Spirit that saves, whether it's Jew or Gentile, bond or free.
1 Corinthians 12:5 - And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.
The word administrations has to do with the steersmen, or the helmsmen of a ship, somebody who is steering the ship.
1 Corinthians 12:9 - To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;
I have shared this before, but I wanted to touch on this word faith. It says, "To another faith by the same Spirit;" and again, he's emphasizing the one Spirit does all of these things and notice that faith is given to people by the Holy Spirit.
Faith comes from God's Spirit, not from man. There is a religious human faith. But the faith that the bible talks about is Spiritual and it comes from the Spirit of God. The word faith means persuasion in Greek. It is the word that describes the interaction between the Lord and one of His people.
That's what faith is, persuasion. You see, I can't see Him, nor can I feel Him. That would be something that would appeal to my human senses. I can't feel the Spirit of God. Nobody can! If you're into mystical religious experiences you can, but it won't be the Spirit of God.
We can't see Him. We can't feel Him. But we have an invisible relationship, that is, invisible to everyone else but we have a spiritual relationship with Christ. And there is interaction between ourselves and the Lord through His Holy Spirit that lives in us. And that interaction is called faith.
1 Corinthians 12:4 - Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.
The word diversity means different. And this is the first place in this chapter where the word "gift," or "gifts" is used. There is one verb (DIDOMI) in the Greek language that means to give. And there at least three nouns that have to do with a gift that is given. None of those words are used here in this verse.
This is the word CHARISMA. It doesn't mean a gift that is given to somebody. In fact, in and of itself doesn't mean gift. It comes from the Greek word CHARIS which means grace. CHARISMA means expression of grace. That's what it means. There are different, or varieties of expressions of grace.
The translators translated it "gift" because it is not of man. That is their explanation. But it makes it very confusing because all of the other words that have to do with gift is translated gift. This one is translated gift and that got a whole bunch of people off on a totally different road seeking after these "gifts."
A gift is something that is given to you. And so, they say "God gives you these things." He doesn't give it to you! As a matter of fact, there's only one thing in the New Testament that is given to us as a gift, and that's the Holy Spirit. We are given the Holy Spirit. He Himself has the abilities and the capacities to do all of the things of God. We don't, and that's the emphasis here. There are varieties of expressions of grace.
So, it's not something that is given to us. It is something that is done to us and through us. To us personally, and through us to others. And that's what makes it a gift because it's not of us!
There are diversities of expressions of grace, but the same Spirit. So, there are various ways in which the Holy Spirit expresses God's grace and His ministry to people. But it's still just one Spirit.
1 Corinthians 12:3 - Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.
The word accursed is the word ANATHEMA and it means to devote someone to the Lord for destruction. A sacrifice on the altar would be an ANATHEMA. So, he says nobody under the influence of the Holy Spirit can say that Jesus is cursed. On the other hand, and that no man can say that Jesus is Lord, except by the Holy Spirit, or the Holy Ghost.
Now literally, it does not say Jesus is Lord in any Greek text. It says Lord Jesus. That's all it says in the Greek text! There's no word "is." It's literally Lord Jesus. Paul did not mean for these words to be a systematic sentence that you can recite and that proves that you're saved.
Anybody can say "Jesus is Lord." Even the unsaved, and even demons have said that in the gospels and confessed who Jesus was. What Paul is saying is that no one can call upon Jesus as their Lord. No one can say personally "Lord Jesus." That's personal between me and Him, and no one can call upon Him as their personal Lord without the Holy Spirit!
That is something that can be easily missed, as you said. I don't know how many times I used to read over this and not put it together. I believe that God also ordains division. Preaching causes division. You can preach the word of God to a large group of people, some will stick around, and some will leave. That's one division. Teaching is for believers and it also causes division because not everyone agrees with what the word says, even though we have the same bible. That's why we have so many different denominations. Division!
Blessings to you also!
my respond: Thanks be to God of salvation. praying my prayers souls won to christ &on my own and into to heart to believe jesus christ is Lord be good and well being unto good person of your word
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Paragraph 1 Line 1: assigned- My interpetation is Jesus death on the cross and resurrection. Paragraph 1 Line 4 Ways-My interpetation to live like Jesus Christ. Ways you can live like Jesus Christ is recieveing God's love John 3:16 KJV. Read your holy bible,learn about God. Come into his sanctuary-today's Christian Church to learn about God and obey him. "God has never willed otherwise " "God is good and well being" Paragraph 1 Line 7 thought-My interpetation You only can have life through Jesus Christ. Paragraph 2 Line 6:My interpetation-Jesus Christ is God of the Universe. Paragraph 2 Line 6-8 grace and perfection.My interpetation John1:4 KJV In my life believing Jesus is the way to life. I had&have faith,plus ,proof,accomplished. Paragraph 2Line:8-13 mankind:-My interpetation Mark 11:17 KJV Yes me being a Christian I have a house of prayer in trusting God that allows me to have what I want and done. Paragraph 2 Line 21 misery- My interpetation-You believe in Jesus Christ Holy One of Israel. That's why you should forsake wickedness and unbelief. Paragraph 2 Line 21-26 .The wonder-My interpetation Luke 12:10-11KJV God saves to believe in him.
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COGIC WORSHIP 1 Corinthians 15:3-4:Jesus Christ is God, I worship a God of the Universe. A God of good tidings.God that saves and to believe. A God that is the Anoited one. A God that is leader of your life. A God of Salvation. A God that has never willed otherwise. A God that is good and well being.
I know that the place Jesus has prepared for me in the life to come will be perfectly suited to our glorified persons. So, I don't bank on retaining physical things in this life. However, God has provided us with the means to make our residence here meet the needs of our aging bodies. We are grateful for such a blessing as I know that many people do not have this for their senior years. We are not fancy people and very practical minded in how we live our daily lives. Extravagance is not something we embrace. We are glad we have a home that can house my husband and I, my second son, and my youngest son, his wife and our grandbaby. It is tough for young people to get into their own houses in the economy and real estate market here in Washington state. But having a place for them to live is something we want to provide until they can make it out there on their own. Our oldest just bought his first house this summer and he and his wife moved in in September. He is almost 41.
So, God be praised in times of want and in times of supply. I remind myself how Paul said to be content in all circumstances we find ourselves faced with, being confident that God is the one who supplies all of our needs according to His riches in glory, His mercy, and faithfulness in all things.