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1 Corinthians 14:8
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Prophecy and Tongues
7Even in the case of lifeless instruments, such as the flute or harp, how will anyone recognize the tune they are playing unless the notes are distinct?8Again, if the trumpet sounds a muffled call, who will prepare for battle?9So it is with you. Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying? You will just be speaking into the air.
Sermons
George Warnock
Rolfe Barnard
Stewart RuchSummary
Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
If the trumpet give an uncertain sound - If, when the soldier should prepare himself for the battle, the trumpet should give a different sound to that which is ordinarily used on such occasions, the soldier is not informed of what he should do, and therefore does not arm himself; consequently, that vague, unintelligible sound of the trumpet, is of no use.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Translate, "For if also," an additional step in the argument. uncertain sound--having no definite meaning: whereas it ought to be so marked that one succession of notes on the trumpet should summon the soldiers to attack; another, to retreat; another, to some other evolution.
John Gill Bible Commentary
For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound,.... That is not plain and manifest, so as that it cannot be known on what account it is given: who shall prepare himself to the battle? the allusion is to the custom of many nations, Jews and others, who, when about to engage in war, made use of musical instruments, particularly the trumpet, to gather the soldiers together, prepare them for the battle, give them notice of it, and animate them to it (y); the sound of the trumpet was the alarm of war; see Jer 4:5. And particularly the allusion may be to the two silver trumpets, ordered by God to Moses for the Jews, which were to be made of a whole piece, and to be used for the calling of the assembly, and for the journeying of the camps, and to blow an alarm with when they went to war against the enemy, Num 10:1 and were a lively emblem of the Gospel, whose use is to gather souls to Christ, to direct saints in their journeying, and to prepare and animate them for battle, with their spiritual enemies; and of which use it is, when it gives a certain and even sound, as it does when clearly and rightly blown; and that is, the sound of love, grace, and mercy, to the sons of men, through a bleeding Saviour; salvation alone by a crucified Jesus, peace and pardon by his blood, justification by his righteousness, and atonement by his sacrifice; when it is blown aright, it blows a blast on all the goodliness of man, it magnifies the grace of God, exalts the person of Christ, debases the creature, shows its impurity, imperfection, and inability; and expresses the nature, use, and necessity of efficacious grace; and puts believers on doing good works for necessary uses, but not for life, righteousness, and salvation; and so its sound is equal, even, and certain: and when it is so, it is a means of gathering souls to Christ, the standard bearer and ensign of the people; and of engaging them to enlist themselves as volunteers in his service; and of animating them to fight under his banner the battles of the Lord of hosts: but if this trumpet gives an uncertain sound, as it does when grace and works are blended together in the business of salvation; and faith or works put in the room of, or joined with the righteousness of Christ in justification; when particular election and general redemption, or the salvability of all men, are put together; the covenant of grace represented as conditional, and preparations for grace, and offers of grace, and days of grace talked of, that may be past and lost; then who can prepare himself for the battle? persons must be thrown into, and left in the utmost uncertainty and confusion: when this is the case, they know not what side to take on, but halt between two opinions; they know not what that faith is they are to fight and earnestly contend for; they are not able to discern an enemy from a friend; they have no heart to fight and endure hardness, as good soldiers of Christ; nor can they promise themselves, or be assured of victory, which the certain sound of the Gospel gives them. (y) Vid Alex. ab Alex. Genial. Dier. l. 4. c. 2. p. 178.
1 Corinthians 14:8
Prophecy and Tongues
7Even in the case of lifeless instruments, such as the flute or harp, how will anyone recognize the tune they are playing unless the notes are distinct?8Again, if the trumpet sounds a muffled call, who will prepare for battle?9So it is with you. Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying? You will just be speaking into the air.
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Cranbrook 1993 10-4-93 Am
By George Warnock2.3K50:42SeminarEXO 15:23JOS 6:201SA 3:1ISA 43:181CO 14:8JAS 1:17REV 12:11In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of following the direction and orders of the captain of the hosts of the Lord. He uses the example of Joshua receiving the blueprint for the conquest of Jericho, where God instructed the priests to take trumpets and the Ark of the Covenant to walk around the city instead of using swords. The speaker expresses concern that many have misunderstood and misused the gifts God has given them. He calls for a humble and obedient heart, asking God to show them how to give back the glory and power they receive, so that it may ultimately glorify God.
If the Trumpet Shall Sound
By Rolfe Barnard96054:181CO 14:8In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the challenges faced in the past and the present regarding the preaching of the word of God. He emphasizes the importance of being God's witnesses in this generation and the need to hold onto the Bible as a source of guidance and truth. The preacher acknowledges the skepticism and doubts that exist in society today, but encourages believers to continue to rely on the Holy Spirit for interpretation and guidance. He shares a personal anecdote about a young man who was disappointed by the lack of response to their efforts to spread the message, highlighting the importance of addressing people's needs and concerns.
The Holy Spirit and Prophecy
By Stewart Ruch15730:34Holy SpiritJHN 3:161CO 13:121CO 14:81CO 14:121CO 14:15In this sermon, the speaker shares two personal experiences related to the prophetic ministry. The first experience involves a woman named Joanna who unexpectedly starts speaking in tongues during a meeting. The speaker is initially confused and unsure of what to do, but prays for her and leaves the situation open-ended. Later, another student named Roger approaches the speaker and reveals that he heard Joanna speaking in tongues. The speaker realizes the importance of pursuing love, pushing past passivity, and proposing humbly when sharing prophetic words. The sermon emphasizes the need to strive for excellence in building up the church and to seek understanding through the metaphor of seeing dimly in a mirror. The speaker also highlights the importance of learning how to hear from the Lord and taking action based on what is perceived. The sermon concludes by emphasizing the need for particularity in prophetic ministry, where specific messages are given to prepare for spiritual battles.
Sonidos Extranos Del Campamento Pretribulacional
By Eli Brayley0MAT 24:291CO 14:81CO 15:511TH 4:162TI 2:15HEB 9:282PE 3:10REV 1:7REV 20:4Eli Brayley preaches about the discrepancies and errors of the pretribulational doctrine, highlighting the misinterpretations of key biblical passages and the inconsistency with the teachings of the New Testament. He addresses the concept of a 'Second Coming before the Second Coming,' emphasizing the unison among the apostles regarding Christ's return and refuting the need for multiple comings of Jesus. Additionally, he discusses the fallacy of a 'First Resurrection before the First Resurrection,' pointing out the scriptural evidence that supports a single resurrection event for all believers. Brayley challenges the audience to discern between truth and conjecture, urging them to align their beliefs with the unadulterated Word of God.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
If the trumpet give an uncertain sound - If, when the soldier should prepare himself for the battle, the trumpet should give a different sound to that which is ordinarily used on such occasions, the soldier is not informed of what he should do, and therefore does not arm himself; consequently, that vague, unintelligible sound of the trumpet, is of no use.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Translate, "For if also," an additional step in the argument. uncertain sound--having no definite meaning: whereas it ought to be so marked that one succession of notes on the trumpet should summon the soldiers to attack; another, to retreat; another, to some other evolution.
John Gill Bible Commentary
For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound,.... That is not plain and manifest, so as that it cannot be known on what account it is given: who shall prepare himself to the battle? the allusion is to the custom of many nations, Jews and others, who, when about to engage in war, made use of musical instruments, particularly the trumpet, to gather the soldiers together, prepare them for the battle, give them notice of it, and animate them to it (y); the sound of the trumpet was the alarm of war; see Jer 4:5. And particularly the allusion may be to the two silver trumpets, ordered by God to Moses for the Jews, which were to be made of a whole piece, and to be used for the calling of the assembly, and for the journeying of the camps, and to blow an alarm with when they went to war against the enemy, Num 10:1 and were a lively emblem of the Gospel, whose use is to gather souls to Christ, to direct saints in their journeying, and to prepare and animate them for battle, with their spiritual enemies; and of which use it is, when it gives a certain and even sound, as it does when clearly and rightly blown; and that is, the sound of love, grace, and mercy, to the sons of men, through a bleeding Saviour; salvation alone by a crucified Jesus, peace and pardon by his blood, justification by his righteousness, and atonement by his sacrifice; when it is blown aright, it blows a blast on all the goodliness of man, it magnifies the grace of God, exalts the person of Christ, debases the creature, shows its impurity, imperfection, and inability; and expresses the nature, use, and necessity of efficacious grace; and puts believers on doing good works for necessary uses, but not for life, righteousness, and salvation; and so its sound is equal, even, and certain: and when it is so, it is a means of gathering souls to Christ, the standard bearer and ensign of the people; and of engaging them to enlist themselves as volunteers in his service; and of animating them to fight under his banner the battles of the Lord of hosts: but if this trumpet gives an uncertain sound, as it does when grace and works are blended together in the business of salvation; and faith or works put in the room of, or joined with the righteousness of Christ in justification; when particular election and general redemption, or the salvability of all men, are put together; the covenant of grace represented as conditional, and preparations for grace, and offers of grace, and days of grace talked of, that may be past and lost; then who can prepare himself for the battle? persons must be thrown into, and left in the utmost uncertainty and confusion: when this is the case, they know not what side to take on, but halt between two opinions; they know not what that faith is they are to fight and earnestly contend for; they are not able to discern an enemy from a friend; they have no heart to fight and endure hardness, as good soldiers of Christ; nor can they promise themselves, or be assured of victory, which the certain sound of the Gospel gives them. (y) Vid Alex. ab Alex. Genial. Dier. l. 4. c. 2. p. 178.