1. ~MEDITATION~ Romans 12:6-8 Romans 12:6-8 (NIV) 6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. Romanos 12:6-8 Romanos 12:6-8 (NVI) 6 Tenemos dones diferentes, según la gracia que se nos ha dado. Si el don de alguien es el de profecía, que lo use en proporción con su fe; 7 si es el de prestar un servicio, que lo preste; si es el de enseñar, que enseñe; 8 si es el de animar a otros, que los anime; si es el de socorrer a los necesitados, que dé con generosidad; si es el de dirigir, que dirija con esmero; si es el de mostrar compasión, que lo haga con alegría.

2. “A Call for Order, Using Tongues and Prophecy in Worship” 1 Corinthians 14:26-33 I. The Possibility for Chaos (14:26) A. Many Speaking Gifts B. For the Strengthening of the Church II. The Rules for Tongues and Prophecy (14:27-32) A. Using Tongues in Public Worship B. Using Prophecy in Public Worship III. The Goal of Peace (14:33a) A. Revealing God’s Character B. Revealing the Church’s Character

3. W. Harold Mare NIV Study Bible Page 1756 [A revelation is] “not an inspired revelation intended to become part of written Scripture. In OT times, Scriptural revelation came through prophets, and in NT times through apostles or close associates of apostles. Prophecy referred to in chs. 12-14 could come through any member of the church (vv. 26, 29-31). It could be a prediction (Agabus, Ac 11:28; 21:10-11), a divine directive (Ac 13:1-2) or a message designed to strengthen, encourage or comfort (v. 3).”

4. “A Call for Order, Using Tongues and Prophecy in Worship” 1 Corinthians 14:26-33 I. The Possibility for Chaos (14:26) A. Many Speaking Gifts B. For the Strengthening of the Church II. The Rules for Tongues and Prophecy (14:27-32) A. Using Tongues in Public Worship B. Using Prophecy in Public Worship III. The Goal of Peace (14:33a) A. Revealing God’s Character B. Revealing the Church’s Character

5. Paul’s List for Evaluating Prophecy David Garland Page 664 1. Does what is said accord with the tradition of Jesus and with the preaching of Christ crucified (7:10; 9:14; 11:23; 12:3; 15:3; cf. 2 Thess. 2:15-3:6; 1 Cor. 1:18-25)? 2. Does it accord with Scripture as it is properly interpreted through Christ (1:19, 31; 4:6)? 3. Does it accord with what their apostle has handed on to them and taught them (2:1-5; 7:25; 11:2; 15:3)? 4. Does it accord with sacrificial love for others (13:1-13; 8:1)?

6. Paul’s List for Evaluating Prophecy David Garland Page 664 5. Does it promote the community’s good (14:3-5, 12, 17, 26; cf. 12:7)? 6. Does it not cause another Christian to stumble in the faith (8:7-13)? 7. Does it lead outsiders to come to faith by reproving, convicting, and convincing them that God is present in their midst (14:20-25).

7. “A Call for Order, Using Tongues and Prophecy in Worship” 1 Corinthians 14:26-33 I. The Possibility for Chaos (14:26) A. Many Speaking Gifts B. For the Strengthening of the Church II. The Rules for Tongues and Prophecy (14:27-32) A. Using Tongues in Public Worship B. Using Prophecy in Public Worship III. The Goal of Peace (14:33a) A. Revealing God’s Character B. Revealing the Church’s Character

8. 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 (NIV) 23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it. 1 Tesalonicenses 5:23-24 (NVI) 23 Que Dios mismo, el Dios de paz, los *santifique por completo, y conserve todo su ser —espíritu, alma y cuerpo— irreprochable para la venida de nuestro Señor Jesucristo. 24 El que los llama es fiel, y así lo hará.

9. “A Call for Order, Using Tongues and Prophecy in Worship” 1 Corinthians 14:26-33 I. The Possibility for Chaos (14:26) A. Many Speaking Gifts B. For the Strengthening of the Church II. The Rules for Tongues and Prophecy (14:27-32) A. Using Tongues in Public Worship B. Using Prophecy in Public Worship III. The Goal of Peace (14:33a) A. Revealing God’s Character B. Revealing the Church’s Character