INTELLIGIBLE MESSAGE - BOOK OF 1 CORINTHIANS LESSon #22Sermon Notes |
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Date of Sermon: November 11, 2013
Main Idea: God=s Word must be understood to edify Key Verse: "On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation." 1 Corinthians 14:3 Bible Reading: 1 Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. 2 For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. 3 On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation. 4 The one who speaks in a tongue builds up himself, but the one who prophesies builds up the church. 5 Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but even more to prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be built up. 6 Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching? 7 If even lifeless instruments, such as the flute or the harp, do not give distinct notes, how will anyone know what is played? 8 And if the bugle gives an indistinct sound, who will get ready for battle? 9 So with yourselves, if with your tongue you utter speech that is not intelligible, how will anyone know what is said? For you will be speaking into the air. 10 There are doubtless many different languages in the world, and none is without meaning, 11 but if I do not know the meaning of the language, I will be a foreigner to the speaker and the speaker a foreigner to me. 12 So with yourselves, since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, strive to excel in building up the church. Outline: I. God's Word has the Power to Edify (1-5) A. Speak the truth in love (1) B. It must be intelligible to edify (2-3) C. The greatest gifts edify all (4-5) II. God's Word Must be Intelligible to Edify (6-9) A. Understanding God=s Word has benefit (6) B. Illustration from music (7-8) C. Only an intelligible message benefits (9) III. God's Word Spoken Intelligible is the Priority (10-12) A. Many languages, all with meaning (10) B. There is no communication if unintelligible (11) C. Strive to share God=s Word intelligibly (12) |