1. Order in Public Worship
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1 Corinthians 14:26-40
Order in Public Worship

2. 1 Corinthians 11-14
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3 problems in the public worship services in the church in Corinth.
The issue of headship in the church
The abuse of the Lord’s Supper
The mis-use of Spiritual Gifts in the church services.

3. 1 Corinthians 14
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Verses 1 – 25 give us the Reasons why Paul prefers prophecy over tongues.
Verses 26 – 40 give us Rules for the use of tongues and prophecy.

4. Order in Public Worship
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1 Corinthians 14:1-40
Order in Public Worship

5. 1 Corinthians 14:26
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Verse 26
When Christians gather together they come prepared to participate.
They come to give as much as receive.
There are no passive Christians in worship services, they come to participate, not spectate

6. 1 Corinthians 14:26-40
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Rules, guidelines or limitations on the use of both tongues and prophecy
The over-riding principle
“Everything must be done so that the church is built up”
There must be order in the church. Why? Because God is a God of order.

7. 1 Corinthians 14:27-28 Rules for the use of tongues.
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Rules for the use of tongues.
Only one at a time and only 2 or 3.
And there must be interpretation.
If no interpretation, keep quiet

8. 1 Corinthians 14:29-33 Rules for the use of prophecy.
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Rules for the use of prophecy.
One at a time and only 2 or 3.
What they say must be carefully evaluated.
There must not be chaos for God is not a God of disorder but of peace.
Creative but orderly worship reflects the character of God.

9. 1 Corinthians 14:34-35
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Orderly worship comes when there is respect for God ordained authority.
There needs to be submission to the Word of God.
There needs to be submission to each other out of love.
There needs to be submission to the God given leaders in the church and in the home.
Paul refers to the Law, where male headship is endorsed in the home and in worship

10. 1 Corinthians 14:36-38 Be humble when considering these things.
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Be humble when considering these things.
Paul again states that he is acting as a true Apostle, giving us the Lord’s command.
If they ignored his instruction they would be ignored when it comes to the issue of church leadership
And they would be in danger of being ignored by the Lord Himself.

11. 1 Corinthians 14:39-40 Summary or conclusion
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Summary or conclusion
The divide between charismatics and evangelicals.
Do not forbid speaking in tongues.
Verses 5, 18 and here in verse 39, it is always followed with the word BUT.
But everything must be done in a fitting and orderly way.