◄ 1 Corinthians 14:27 ►
If anyone speaks in a tongue, two, or at most three, should speak in turn, and someone must interpret. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 14:27? 2. How does 1 Corinthians 14:27 guide orderly worship in church gatherings today? 3. Why is the instruction "two or at most three" significant for speaking in tongues? 4. How can we ensure an interpreter is present, as instructed in 1 Corinthians 14:27? 5. What other Scriptures emphasize order and clarity in worship services? 6. How can we apply "each in turn" to modern church practices? 7. What does 1 Corinthians 14:27 say about the order of speaking in tongues in church? 8. How does 1 Corinthians 14:27 address the need for interpretation of tongues? 9. Why does 1 Corinthians 14:27 limit the number of people speaking in tongues? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 14? 11. Is speaking in tongues required for Christian salvation? 12. What is the purpose of interpreting tongues? 13. 1 Corinthians 12:10 – Does the practice of speaking in tongues have any verifiable linguistic basis, or is it purely psychological? 14. What is glossolalia? Discussion Questions 1. How does the instruction in 1 Corinthians 14:27 reflect the broader theme of order in worship throughout the New Testament? 2. In what ways can modern churches ensure that spiritual gifts are exercised in an orderly and edifying manner? 3. How does the requirement for interpretation of tongues in 1 Corinthians 14:27 relate to the principle of edification in the church? 4. What are some practical steps individuals can take to discern and use their spiritual gifts for the benefit of the church community? 5. How can the principles of order and clarity in worship found in 1 Corinthians 14:27 be applied to other areas of church life and ministry? 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 14:27 NIV 1 Corinthians 14:27 NLT 1 Corinthians 14:27 ESV 1 Corinthians 14:27 NASB 1 Corinthians 14:27 KJV 1 Corinthians 14:27 Commentaries Bible Hub