Order in the Church!

Order in the Church!
Sermon 41 in the 1 Corinthians Series

1 Corinthians 14:21-40

I. Another Use for Tongues – Judgment 14:21-25

A.  The Sign of tongues

    1.  They were a sign that Messiah had come and that the NT age of fulfillment was now here.

    2.  They were used, at least in Corinth – in the same way prophesy was used – so since God was speaking to the congregation through tongues – it was vital these tongues be interpreted – otherwise -- no profit.

    3.  But now, Paul gives another use of tongues – and he goes back into the OT.  Isaiah 28:9-18a

B.  These three categories encompass the Biblical Use of Tongues.

II. Order During the Worship Service 14:26-33

III. Women in the Church 14:34-36

A.  Does this Passage Forbid Women Preachers?

B.  Why must Women “be Quiet” in the Worship Service?

    What is meant by this prohibition?

    What is the extent of this prohibition?

    What is the reason for this prohibition?
        1.  An appeal to culture
        2.  An appeal to Scripture.
        3.   An appeal to church order

IV. Closing Remarks 14:37-40

A.  Another mark of a true prophet  v. 37
B.  The judgment on those who will not heed God's Word  v. 38
    Rev. 22:10-17		
C.  Their rule of order  v. 39
D.  Let all things be done decently and in order  v. 40