1 Corinthians 14:18
I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 14:18?

2. How does 1 Corinthians 14:18 emphasize the importance of speaking in tongues privately?

3. Why does Paul thank God for speaking in tongues more than others?

4. How can we balance spiritual gifts with edifying the church, as Paul suggests?

5. What role should speaking in tongues play in personal and corporate worship today?

6. How does 1 Corinthians 14:18 relate to the broader context of spiritual gifts?

7. Why does Paul thank God for speaking in tongues more than others in 1 Corinthians 14:18?

8. How does 1 Corinthians 14:18 relate to the practice of speaking in tongues today?

9. What is the historical context of Paul’s statement in 1 Corinthians 14:18?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 14?

11. Who was Crispus in the Bible?

12. What does 'praying in the Spirit' mean?

13. Who are Pentecostals?

14. Can Satan listen to our prayers?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Paul's expression of gratitude for speaking in tongues challenge or affirm your own attitude towards spiritual gifts?

2. In what ways can the gift of tongues be used to edify the church today, and how can we ensure it is done in an orderly manner?

3. How does 1 Corinthians 14:18 relate to the broader discussion of love in 1 Corinthians 13, and what does this teach us about the use of spiritual gifts?

4. What steps can you take to discover and use your spiritual gifts for the benefit of your local church community?

5. How can the principles of humility and love guide us in exercising our spiritual gifts, especially in a diverse and multi-gifted congregation?1. How does Paul's discussion of tongues and prophecy shape your understanding of spiritual gifts?

2. How can we apply the principle of edification in the exercise of our individual spiritual gifts today?

3. What role does understanding play in your spiritual life and in your interaction with others?

4. How do Paul's guidelines on orderly worship resonate with your experience of church services?

5. In what ways does Paul's instruction about women in the church challenge or affirm your understanding of women's roles in church?

6. How do you perceive the balance between personal spiritual experiences and communal edification?

7. Why do you think Paul emphasizes maturity in thinking about spiritual gifts?

8. How can we promote understanding and orderliness in our worship services today?

9. How do Paul's teachings on tongues and prophecy apply to modern day practices in the church?

10. How can we ensure that our pursuit of spiritual gifts leads to the edification of the church rather than self-promotion?

11. How does the principle of doing everything for edification affect your approach to Christian service?

12. How can you apply the principles from this chapter to your own use of spiritual gifts?

13. How do you balance personal spiritual experiences with communal edification in your own life?

14. How does Paul's emphasis on understanding and edification inform your approach to Christian worship?

15. How do Paul's teachings about orderliness in worship challenge or affirm your experiences in the Church?

16. How might Paul's instructions about the role of women in the Church be applied in today's context?

17. What steps can we take to ensure that our worship services edify everyone present?

18. What does it mean to be 'mature in thinking' about spiritual gifts in our current context?

19. In what ways do you feel called to edify others in your Christian community?

20. How can the guidelines provided in this chapter be a blueprint for harmonious and edifying worship in our time?

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