◄ 1 Corinthians 14:19 ►
But in the church, I would rather speak five coherent words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 14:19? 2. Why does Paul prefer "five intelligible words" over "ten thousand words in a tongue"? 3. How can we ensure our words edify others in church settings? 4. What does 1 Corinthians 14:19 teach about the importance of understanding in worship? 5. How does this verse connect with the Great Commission's call to teach? 6. In what ways can we prioritize clarity in our personal and group Bible studies? 7. Why does Paul emphasize speaking five intelligible words over ten thousand in a tongue in 1 Corinthians 14:19? 8. How does 1 Corinthians 14:19 challenge the practice of speaking in tongues in modern churches? 9. What does 1 Corinthians 14:19 suggest about the importance of understanding in worship? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 14? 11. Is speaking in tongues required for Christian salvation? 12. When will the gift of tongues end? 13. Why does Paul claim tongues are a sign for unbelievers (1 Corinthians 14:22), yet many modern churches practice them mostly among believers? 14. What is glossolalia? Discussion Questions 1. How does Paul's emphasis on intelligibility in 1 Corinthians 14:19 challenge our current practices in worship and teaching? 2. In what ways can we ensure that our use of spiritual gifts contributes to the edification of the church, as Paul instructs? 3. How can we balance the desire for spiritual experiences with the need for order and understanding in our church services? 4. Reflect on a time when a few words of instruction had a significant impact on your spiritual growth. How can you apply this principle in your interactions with others? 5. How do the teachings in 1 Corinthians 14:19 relate to the broader biblical theme of building up the body of Christ, as seen in Ephesians 4 and Romans 12? 1 Corinthians 14 Bible Study Questions 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? Links 1 Corinthians 14:19 NIV 1 Corinthians 14:19 NLT 1 Corinthians 14:19 ESV 1 Corinthians 14:19 NASB 1 Corinthians 14:19 KJV 1 Corinthians 14:19 Commentaries Bible Hub