◄ 1 Corinthians 14:26 ►
What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 14:26? 2. How can we ensure our gatherings are for "edification" as in 1 Corinthians 14:26? 3. What role does "a hymn, a word of instruction" play in church services today? 4. How does 1 Corinthians 14:26 connect with Ephesians 4:12 on building the church? 5. How can each member contribute to orderly worship as described in 1 Corinthians 14:26? 6. In what ways can we apply "all things must be done for edification" daily? 7. How does 1 Corinthians 14:26 guide church worship practices today? 8. What does 1 Corinthians 14:26 reveal about early Christian gatherings? 9. How should spiritual gifts be used according to 1 Corinthians 14:26? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 14? 11. If the Bible is clear, why do Christians disagree on foundational doctrines? 12. What defines prophetic worship in religious practices? 13. What does "God is not the author of confusion" mean? 14. Is missing church considered a sin? Discussion Questions 1. How can we ensure that our worship services today reflect the order and purpose Paul describes in 1 Corinthians 14:26? 2. In what ways can you personally contribute to the edification of your church community using your spiritual gifts? 3. How does understanding the diversity of spiritual gifts help us appreciate the different roles within the church? 4. What steps can we take to encourage active participation from all members in our church gatherings? 5. How can we balance the use of spiritual gifts with the need for order and clarity in worship, as emphasized in 1 Corinthians 14:26? 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 14:26 NIV 1 Corinthians 14:26 NLT 1 Corinthians 14:26 ESV 1 Corinthians 14:26 NASB 1 Corinthians 14:26 KJV 1 Corinthians 14:26 Commentaries Bible Hub