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1 Corinthians 14:29
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Shane Idleman
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- Adam Clarke
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Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Let the prophets - Those who have the gift of speaking to men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort; Co1 14:3. Two or three - As prophesying implied psalmody, teaching, and exhortation, Dr. Lightfoot thinks that the meaning of the place is this: Let one sing who has a psalm; let another teach who has a doctrine; and let a third exhort, or comfort, who has a gift of that kind. And let the other judge - The other prophets, or qualified persons, judge of the propriety of what had been spoken; or let them discern, διακρινετωσαν, how the revelation under the new covenant confirmed and illustrated the revelation granted under the Old Testament. It appears to have been taken for granted, that a man might pretend to this spirit of prophecy who was not sent of God; and therefore it was the duty of the accredited teachers to examine whether what he spoke was according to truth, and the analogy of faith. For the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets; every man's gift was to be judged of by those whose age, experience, and wisdom, gave them a right to decide. Besides, though the person who did speak might do it from an impulse of God, yet, if he was not sufficiently known, his testimony ought to be received with caution; and therefore the aged prophets should judge of his gift, lest false doctrines should slide into the Church. But all these provisions, as Schoettgen justly observes, were in imitation of the practice in the Jewish synagogues; for there it was customary for them to object, interrogate, judge, refute, etc.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
two or three--at one meeting (he does not add "at the most," as in Co1 14:27, lest he should seem to "quench prophesyings," the most edifying of gifts), and these "one by one," in turn (Co1 14:27, "by course," and Co1 14:31). Paul gives here similar rules to the prophets, as previously to those speaking in unknown tongues. judge--by their power of "discerning spirits" (Co1 12:10), whether the person prophesying was really speaking under the influence of the Spirit (compare Co1 12:3; Jo1 4:13).
John Gill Bible Commentary
If anything be revealed to another that sitteth by,.... To another prophet that sits, and hears, and tries, and judges what he hears; if he has a clearer revelation made to him of what the other is speaking of, and has a more distinct knowledge of it, and is capable of removing any difficulty that attends it, and of expressing it more plainly, and of proving it more largely, and of setting it in an easier light to the understandings of men: let the first hold his peace; be that was speaking, upon such an intimation being made to him, let him stop, and give way to him that has the revelation, that the church may receive the benefit of it: hence it may be observed, that the custom of the primitive churches was to hear the word sitting, and the prophet or preacher stood, or sat, as he thought fit; See Gill on Mat 5:1, and that sometimes a revelation was made, and light conveyed to these prophets in a very sudden and extraordinary manner, when it was proper that it should be at once communicated for the good of the whole society: but this is to be understood only of those prophets or preachers, not of the common people; for it must not be thought that any that rose up, and pretended to a revelation, might be indulged to deliver it, and the speaker give way to him, which might be attended with much confusion, and many bad consequences; but only such who were known to have gifts, and who at certain times had peculiar revelations made unto them.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
14:29-32 Public prophesying is to be expressed in an orderly way, sensitive to the guidance of the Spirit, so that everyone may benefit from it. The others are then to evaluate what is said to assess whether it is indeed a word from God (1 Thes 5:19-21). Those with a word of prophecy are to take turns—prophecy is a divinely given word, but it is still subject to the control of the speaker.
1 Corinthians 14:29
Orderly Worship
28But if there is no interpreter, he should remain silent in the church and speak only to himself and God.29Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said.30And if a revelation comes to someone who is seated, the first speaker should stop.
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(Prophecy) Clarifications About Prophecy
By Zac Poonen2.7K57:29ISA 8:201CO 14:29EPH 1:31TH 5:201JN 4:1In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of prophecy in warning God's people ahead of time. He encourages the audience to seek the gift of prophecy from God, so they can meet the needs of others. The speaker also addresses the issue of falling down and showing feet to God, stating that it is an insult and not the correct way to approach God. He emphasizes the need for pastors and elders in the church, but also highlights the importance of the entire body fulfilling their functions. The speaker also mentions that those who preach the gospel can receive financial support, as ordained by the Lord. Lastly, he emphasizes the need for discernment and judgment when it comes to prophecy, using the example of the Bereans in Acts 17. He compares the exercise of spiritual gifts to electricity, stating that while it is useful, it must be used according to the laws and principles set by God.
A True Widow
By Erlo Stegen2.3K1:01:15WidowPSA 1:6MAT 6:33LUK 2:36ACT 21:9ROM 6:231CO 14:291CO 14:34In this sermon, the minister tells a story about a woman who confronts a man about breaking his promise to marry her. The story escalates as more women come forward with the same complaint. The minister uses this story to emphasize the importance of keeping our promises and making amends for our wrongdoings. He also highlights the idea that our actions and words are being recorded and will be accounted for in the future. The sermon encourages listeners to live with integrity and to consider the consequences of their actions.
Studies in 1 Corinthians-11 1 Cor 13
By William MacDonald1.5K52:201CO 14:29In this sermon, the speaker begins by leading the congregation in singing a chorus called "Remember thy Creator." He emphasizes the importance of remembering God in our youth and throughout our lives. The speaker then discusses the significance of understanding the message being conveyed, highlighting the uselessness of speaking in tongues without interpretation. He also mentions the importance of love, describing its characteristics and stating that it never fails. The sermon concludes with the speaker discussing the temporary nature of prophecies, tongues, and knowledge, and the eventual arrival of perfection.
Church Life Revisited- 1 Corinthians 13
By Ron Bailey1.4K21:161CO 8:11CO 10:231CO 14:31CO 14:121CO 14:171CO 14:261CO 14:291CO 14:34
This sermon focuses on Paul's criteria for what is useful in the church, emphasizing the importance of edification and building up the covenant community. Paul's key question throughout Corinthians is whether actions edify and contribute to the growth of the church. Various Bible verses from 1 Corinthians are highlighted to illustrate the emphasis on edification, orderly conduct in spiritual gifts like tongues and prophecy, and the role of women in doctrinal teaching within the church.
The Ministry of the Holy Spirit and the Church - Part 4
By Zac Poonen1.0K1:14:26PRO 29:25MAT 10:7JHN 3:30ACT 20:29ROM 12:61CO 14:31CO 14:29
This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking the gifts of the Holy Spirit for the edification of the church, focusing on prophecy, discernment, and sensitivity in conscience. It warns against seeking significance, honor from men, and security in others rather than in Christ. The goal is to glorify Christ, be transformed, and have a deep connection with Him.
(Clip) What Is a Prophetic Word? Are They for Today?
By Shane Idleman85410:461CO 12:71CO 14:31CO 14:291CO 14:311CO 14:39EPH 4:111TH 5:201JN 4:1
This sermon discusses the role of prophetic words in the church, emphasizing the importance of genuine messages from God that edify, encourage, and align with Scripture. It explores the cautious yet open approach to receiving prophetic words, highlighting instances where God used individuals to speak into others' lives for healing and guidance. The sermon encourages a healthy balance of discernment and openness to the Holy Spirit's leading in prophetic ministry within the church.
The Holy Spirit - Part 6
By Ken Baird69856:081CO 14:29In this sermon, the speaker begins by discussing Revelation 1 and 10 and shares their interpretation of what it means to be "in the Spirit." They then move on to Romans 8:10, explaining that God will quicken our mortal bodies when Jesus Christ returns, and this transformation will be done by the power of the Holy Spirit. The speaker uses an illustration from their personal experience working in a mine to emphasize that the power for this transformation is already present within us. They highlight that just as the Spirit gave Jesus His physical body, the same Spirit will give believers a new spiritual body like His. The sermon concludes with the anticipation of the Spirit's final ministry, which will be to give believers a body like Jesus' when He returns.
1 Corinthians 14:20
By St. John Chrysostom0PSA 71:7PSA 86:17DAN 2:47ACT 8:201CO 11:221CO 14:261CO 14:291CO 14:311CO 14:331TI 6:9John Chrysostom delivers a sermon urging the congregation to maintain order and reverence in the church, emphasizing the importance of edifying one another through spiritual gifts like prophecy and tongues. He highlights the need for humility and self-control, rebuking those who disrupt the church with worldly conversations and distractions. Chrysostom contrasts the true value of spiritual gifts like prophecy, which edify and bring peace, with the superficiality of seeking after material wealth and indulging in vain pursuits. He calls for a return to the reverence and unity of the early Church, where all things were done for the edification of the body of believers and the glory of God.
The Papal and Hierarchial System - Part 6
By Joseph John Gurney0ISA 59:21ACT 2:161CO 12:41CO 14:291TI 5:171PE 2:5Joseph John Gurney preaches about the Christian ministry, highlighting the fallacious claim of the priesthood by Rome, the importance of apostolic succession, and the true qualifier for the ministry being the Holy Spirit. He discusses the diversity of gifts within the church, the unity of believers as one body, and the avoidance of patronage and popular election of ministers. Gurney emphasizes the congregational nature of worship in the early church, where all members participated under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, promoting a deeper reliance on Jesus Christ as the ultimate source of truth and power in ministry.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Let the prophets - Those who have the gift of speaking to men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort; Co1 14:3. Two or three - As prophesying implied psalmody, teaching, and exhortation, Dr. Lightfoot thinks that the meaning of the place is this: Let one sing who has a psalm; let another teach who has a doctrine; and let a third exhort, or comfort, who has a gift of that kind. And let the other judge - The other prophets, or qualified persons, judge of the propriety of what had been spoken; or let them discern, διακρινετωσαν, how the revelation under the new covenant confirmed and illustrated the revelation granted under the Old Testament. It appears to have been taken for granted, that a man might pretend to this spirit of prophecy who was not sent of God; and therefore it was the duty of the accredited teachers to examine whether what he spoke was according to truth, and the analogy of faith. For the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets; every man's gift was to be judged of by those whose age, experience, and wisdom, gave them a right to decide. Besides, though the person who did speak might do it from an impulse of God, yet, if he was not sufficiently known, his testimony ought to be received with caution; and therefore the aged prophets should judge of his gift, lest false doctrines should slide into the Church. But all these provisions, as Schoettgen justly observes, were in imitation of the practice in the Jewish synagogues; for there it was customary for them to object, interrogate, judge, refute, etc.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
two or three--at one meeting (he does not add "at the most," as in Co1 14:27, lest he should seem to "quench prophesyings," the most edifying of gifts), and these "one by one," in turn (Co1 14:27, "by course," and Co1 14:31). Paul gives here similar rules to the prophets, as previously to those speaking in unknown tongues. judge--by their power of "discerning spirits" (Co1 12:10), whether the person prophesying was really speaking under the influence of the Spirit (compare Co1 12:3; Jo1 4:13).
John Gill Bible Commentary
If anything be revealed to another that sitteth by,.... To another prophet that sits, and hears, and tries, and judges what he hears; if he has a clearer revelation made to him of what the other is speaking of, and has a more distinct knowledge of it, and is capable of removing any difficulty that attends it, and of expressing it more plainly, and of proving it more largely, and of setting it in an easier light to the understandings of men: let the first hold his peace; be that was speaking, upon such an intimation being made to him, let him stop, and give way to him that has the revelation, that the church may receive the benefit of it: hence it may be observed, that the custom of the primitive churches was to hear the word sitting, and the prophet or preacher stood, or sat, as he thought fit; See Gill on Mat 5:1, and that sometimes a revelation was made, and light conveyed to these prophets in a very sudden and extraordinary manner, when it was proper that it should be at once communicated for the good of the whole society: but this is to be understood only of those prophets or preachers, not of the common people; for it must not be thought that any that rose up, and pretended to a revelation, might be indulged to deliver it, and the speaker give way to him, which might be attended with much confusion, and many bad consequences; but only such who were known to have gifts, and who at certain times had peculiar revelations made unto them.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
14:29-32 Public prophesying is to be expressed in an orderly way, sensitive to the guidance of the Spirit, so that everyone may benefit from it. The others are then to evaluate what is said to assess whether it is indeed a word from God (1 Thes 5:19-21). Those with a word of prophecy are to take turns—prophecy is a divinely given word, but it is still subject to the control of the speaker.