This series is designed to follow "line upon line" (Isa.9-10)
As you begin with Phase One and systematically study each phase until the Conclusion, you will see a great Master plan (i.e. blueprint)
that the Spirit of God (2Tim.3:16-17) has "sketched out" for us in the Old Testament "ensamples." (types, shadows 1Cor.10:11) When this
Great Master Plan is studied and compared with Church History, we can see where the Church have come from, where the Church is now
and where the Church going.
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The difference between "tongues," and the "gift of tongues."
The Corinthian Church had written (1Cor.7:1) the apostle Paul concerning the proper place for "tongues" when the "whole church be [came] together." (1Cor.14:22-26)
1. Paul's inspired answer (2Tim.3:16-17, 1Cor.12-14)
"Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of
administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same
God which worketh all in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit
withal. (1Cor.12:4-8) There is "diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit." (1Cor.12:4) One of
those "gifts" is "tongues."
a. "For one is given by the Spirit...divers (different kinds) of tongues." (1Cor.12:10)
b. There are "tongues (other tongued, i.e. a foreigner3) of men." (1Cor.13:1)
c. Tongues "of angels." (1Cor.13:1)
d. "Unknown tongues."- a language (specially, one naturally unacquired1) (1Cor.13:1)
2. Not all speak with "divers kinds of tongues?" (1Cor.12:29)
Here is the distinction being made between "divers kinds of tongues," unknown tongues, the
tongues of men and of of angels.The context is clearly speaking of the "gift" of "divers kinds
of tongues," because everyone spoke in tongues that was baptized by Jesus (John.1:33,
Acts.1:5) in the Holy Ghost.
a. They "began to speak with tongues..." (Acts.2:4)
b. They "received the Holy Ghost..." (matter - utterance / word / speech2) Acts.8:17-21
c. Paul was "filled with the Holy Ghost," speaking "with tongues more than you all." (Acts.9:17,
1Cor.14:18)
d. For "they heard them speak with tongues." (Acts.10:44-48)
e. "And they spake with tongues." (Acts.19:1-6)
3. There is a "unknown" tongue separate from the "divers tongues." (1Cor.14:2-20)
It is to covet (be zealous for) the "best gifts." (i.e. the gift that is needed for edification for
that time) The context is moving together and not in competition. This is confirmed by the
next chapter "Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts." (1Cor.14:1) Why would Paul
say to "desire spiritual gifts" if "love" is the only thing need? The balance is to have both.
e. For "thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified." (1Cor.14:17)
Paul says, "I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all," (1Cor.14:15-19)
"Yet in the Church (the corporate assembly of believers) I had rather speak five words with
my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an
unknown tongue. (1Cor.14:19-20)
- "Even things without life giving sound...give a distinction..." (1Cor.14:7-8)
- "So likewise...utter words by the tongue easy to be understood..." (1Cor.14:9)
- "There are...many kinds of voices in the world, and none without signification..."
(1Cor.14:10)
Note: If "I know not the meaning of the voice, (i.e. If I continually speak in tongues in the
corporate gathering) I shall be a..barbarian...(1Cor.14:11-16) "Even so ye, forasmuch as ye
are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church."
(1Cor.14:12-13)
f. Therefore "let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret."
1. Paul's inspired answer (2Tim.3:16-17, 1Cor.12-14)
"Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of
administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same
God which worketh all in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit
withal. (1Cor.12:4-8) There is "diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit." (1Cor.12:4) One of
those "gifts" is "tongues."
a. "For one is given by the Spirit...divers (different kinds) of tongues." (1Cor.12:10)
b. There are "tongues (other tongued, i.e. a foreigner3) of men." (1Cor.13:1)
c. Tongues "of angels." (1Cor.13:1)
d. "Unknown tongues."- a language (specially, one naturally unacquired1) (1Cor.13:1)
2. Not all speak with "divers kinds of tongues?" (1Cor.12:29)
Here is the distinction being made between "divers kinds of tongues," unknown tongues, the
tongues of men and of of angels.The context is clearly speaking of the "gift" of "divers kinds
of tongues," because everyone spoke in tongues that was baptized by Jesus (John.1:33,
Acts.1:5) in the Holy Ghost.
a. They "began to speak with tongues..." (Acts.2:4)
b. They "received the Holy Ghost..." (matter - utterance / word / speech2) Acts.8:17-21
c. Paul was "filled with the Holy Ghost," speaking "with tongues more than you all." (Acts.9:17,
1Cor.14:18)
d. For "they heard them speak with tongues." (Acts.10:44-48)
e. "And they spake with tongues." (Acts.19:1-6)
3. There is a "unknown" tongue separate from the "divers tongues." (1Cor.14:2-20)
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. (1Cor 14:2-3)
a. This "unknown tongue" speaks not unto men. (1Cor.14:2)
In this same chapter, the apostle writes, "tongues (other tongued, i.e. a foreigner3)
are for a sign...to them that believe not." (1Cor.14:22) Verse two Paul says "not unto men,"
then in verse twenty two, he says tongues are a sign "to them (men) that believe not." Is the
apostle Paul confused? Of course not! He is addressing the proper use of the "gift" of "divers
kinds of tongues" and the "unknown tongue" by distinguishing the difference between
"tongues."
b. The "unknown tongue" speaks unto God.
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. (1Cor 14:2-3)
man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. (1Cor 14:2-3)
a. This "unknown tongue" speaks not unto men. (1Cor.14:2)
In this same chapter, the apostle writes, "tongues (other tongued, i.e. a foreigner3)
are for a sign...to them that believe not." (1Cor.14:22) Verse two Paul says "not unto men,"
then in verse twenty two, he says tongues are a sign "to them (men) that believe not." Is the
apostle Paul confused? Of course not! He is addressing the proper use of the "gift" of "divers
kinds of tongues" and the "unknown tongue" by distinguishing the difference between
"tongues."
b. The "unknown tongue" speaks unto God.
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. (1Cor 14:2-3)
For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, (Jude.1:20) but my understanding is
unfruitful." (1Cor 14:14-15)
c. He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself. (1Cor 14:4-5)
unfruitful." (1Cor 14:14-15)
c. He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself. (1Cor 14:4-5)
"But ye, beloved, building (edifying) up yourselves on your most holy faith, (Eph.2:8) praying
in the Holy Ghost." (Jude.1:20-21)
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This is where correction was needed in the Corinthian Church. They were thinking of their
own edification, "when they came together" (1Cor.14:26) rather than the edification of the
whole assembly. (1Cor.14:3-4, 12, 17, 26) The "more excellent way" (1Cor.12:31) was to
be motivated by "love" for their fellow saints.
Not for our selfish desires. (i.e. Being blessed "out-of-our-socks," being built up"
(Jude.1:20-21) edified in Christ, speaking mysteries. Doing "well, but the other (the Church
assembly) is not edified." 1Cor.14:17) (other tongued, i.e. a foreigner3)
in the Holy Ghost." (Jude.1:20-21)
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This is where correction was needed in the Corinthian Church. They were thinking of their
own edification, "when they came together" (1Cor.14:26) rather than the edification of the
whole assembly. (1Cor.14:3-4, 12, 17, 26) The "more excellent way" (1Cor.12:31) was to
be motivated by "love" for their fellow saints.
Not for our selfish desires. (i.e. Being blessed "out-of-our-socks," being built up"
(Jude.1:20-21) edified in Christ, speaking mysteries. Doing "well, but the other (the Church
assembly) is not edified." 1Cor.14:17) (other tongued, i.e. a foreigner3)
It is to covet (be zealous for) the "best gifts." (i.e. the gift that is needed for edification for
that time) The context is moving together and not in competition. This is confirmed by the
next chapter "Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts." (1Cor.14:1) Why would Paul
say to "desire spiritual gifts" if "love" is the only thing need? The balance is to have both.
e. For "thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified." (1Cor.14:17)
Paul says, "I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all," (1Cor.14:15-19)
"Yet in the Church (the corporate assembly of believers) I had rather speak five words with
my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an
unknown tongue. (1Cor.14:19-20)
- "Even things without life giving sound...give a distinction..." (1Cor.14:7-8)
- "So likewise...utter words by the tongue easy to be understood..." (1Cor.14:9)
- "There are...many kinds of voices in the world, and none without signification..."
(1Cor.14:10)
Note: If "I know not the meaning of the voice, (i.e. If I continually speak in tongues in the
corporate gathering) I shall be a..barbarian...(1Cor.14:11-16) "Even so ye, forasmuch as ye
are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church."
(1Cor.14:12-13)
f. Therefore "let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret."
(1Cor.14:13-14) When you speak in tongues to the corporate gather, there must be an
interpretation. (1Cor.14:27) or else "keep silence." The public speaking in tongues, should
be the "gift" of "divers kinds of tongues."
g. In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto
this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord. Wherefore tongues are
for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth
not for them that believe not, but for them which believe. (1Cor.14:21, Isa.28:11)
- The day of Pentecost is an example. (Acts.2:1-11)
h. If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with
tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, (which tongues are a
sign to - 1Cor.14.21) will they not say that ye are mad? (1Cor.14:21-24)
- The only tongues that are "decent and in order" (1Cor.14:40) to the corporate gathering,
is the "gift" of "divers kinds of tongues," (1Cor.12:10) with the interpretation.
- It must be by the mouth of two or at the most by three. (1Cor.14:27) because the "matter"
is established after three. (Deut.19:15, Eccl.4:9-12, Matt.18:16, 2Cor.13:1)
4. The apostle finishes his correction by saying "forbid not to speak in tongues"
"Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. However,
"Let all things be done decently and in order. (1Cor.14:39-40) Have a balance, be "sober,"
(1Thes.5:6) and don't give an "occasion to the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme"
(2Sam.12:14) "the name of God." (Rom.2:24) and His anointing upon His Church.
(Note: 2Cor.2:11)
"Brethren, be not children (1Cor.3:1-3; 13:9-12; Eph.4:11-16, Heb.5:14) in understanding:
howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men. (1Cor.14:20-21)
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Note: This Website is a continuous Bible study. Some of these subjects are added to and updated often. I have chosen to publish "line upon line...here a little, and there a little," (Isa.28:10) instead of waiting until every subject is complete. This way the Website will be fresh "manna" each day, (Exod.16:10-26, John.6:49-51, 1Cor.10:1-11, Rom.15:4) plus it provides opportunity for the Holy Spirit to "guide" into all truth. (John.16:12-13, 1 Cor.2:9-14) "For now we see through a glass, (i.e. the mirror of God's Word - James.1:22-25) darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part..." (1Cor.2:1-14, John.16:12-13, 1Cor.13:9-12)
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1. Strong's Greek New Testament #1100
2. Strong's Greek Concordance #3056
3. Strong's Greek Concordance #3056
interpretation. (1Cor.14:27) or else "keep silence." The public speaking in tongues, should
be the "gift" of "divers kinds of tongues."
g. In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto
this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord. Wherefore tongues are
for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth
not for them that believe not, but for them which believe. (1Cor.14:21, Isa.28:11)
- The day of Pentecost is an example. (Acts.2:1-11)
h. If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with
tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, (which tongues are a
sign to - 1Cor.14.21) will they not say that ye are mad? (1Cor.14:21-24)
- The only tongues that are "decent and in order" (1Cor.14:40) to the corporate gathering,
is the "gift" of "divers kinds of tongues," (1Cor.12:10) with the interpretation.
- It must be by the mouth of two or at the most by three. (1Cor.14:27) because the "matter"
is established after three. (Deut.19:15, Eccl.4:9-12, Matt.18:16, 2Cor.13:1)
4. The apostle finishes his correction by saying "forbid not to speak in tongues"
"Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. However,
"Let all things be done decently and in order. (1Cor.14:39-40) Have a balance, be "sober,"
(1Thes.5:6) and don't give an "occasion to the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme"
(2Sam.12:14) "the name of God." (Rom.2:24) and His anointing upon His Church.
(Note: 2Cor.2:11)
"Brethren, be not children (1Cor.3:1-3; 13:9-12; Eph.4:11-16, Heb.5:14) in understanding:
howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men. (1Cor.14:20-21)
More notes to come -------------------------------------------------------------------
Note: This Website is a continuous Bible study. Some of these subjects are added to and updated often. I have chosen to publish "line upon line...here a little, and there a little," (Isa.28:10) instead of waiting until every subject is complete. This way the Website will be fresh "manna" each day, (Exod.16:10-26, John.6:49-51, 1Cor.10:1-11, Rom.15:4) plus it provides opportunity for the Holy Spirit to "guide" into all truth. (John.16:12-13, 1 Cor.2:9-14) "For now we see through a glass, (i.e. the mirror of God's Word - James.1:22-25) darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part..." (1Cor.2:1-14, John.16:12-13, 1Cor.13:9-12)
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1. Strong's Greek New Testament #1100
2. Strong's Greek Concordance #3056
3. Strong's Greek Concordance #3056
