20 points from 1 corinthians 14 about speaking in tongues in the church

Here are 20 points about speaking in tongues in the church from 1 Corinthians 14:

Points about the gift of tongues

  1. The gift of tongues is a spiritual gift (1 Corinthians 14:1).
  2. It is a manifestation of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:4-6).
  3. The gift of tongues is not the same as the gift of interpretation (1 Corinthians 12:10).

Points about the use of tongues in the church

  1. Speaking in tongues is a legitimate form of worship in the church (1 Corinthians 14:2-4).
  2. The gift of tongues is not to be used in public worship without interpretation (1 Corinthians 14:5-19).
  3. The primary purpose of speaking in tongues is to edify oneself, not others (1 Corinthians 14:4).
  4. The gift of tongues is not to be used to dominate or control others (1 Corinthians 14:26-33).

Points about interpretation

  1. Interpretation is necessary for the gift of tongues to be understood by others (1 Corinthians 14:13).
  2. The interpreter must be someone who is qualified to interpret (1 Corinthians 14:28).
  3. The interpreter must be someone who is recognized by the church (1 Corinthians 14:29).

Points about the limitations of tongues

  1. The gift of tongues is not a substitute for understanding (1 Corinthians 14:14-15).
  2. The gift of tongues is not a substitute for prophecy (1 Corinthians 14:22-24).
  3. The gift of tongues is not a substitute for teaching (1 Corinthians 14:26).

Points about the importance of order

  1. The gift of tongues should be used in an orderly manner in the church (1 Corinthians 14:26-33).
  2. The gift of tongues should not be used to disrupt the order of worship (1 Corinthians 14:40).

Points about the relationship between tongues and prophecy

  1. Prophecy is a more important gift than tongues (1 Corinthians 14:1-5).
  2. Prophecy is more edifying than tongues (1 Corinthians 14:4-5).
  3. Prophecy is more necessary for the church than tongues (1 Corinthians 14:6).

Points about the relationship between tongues and knowledge

  1. Knowledge is more important than tongues (1 Corinthians 14:6-19).
  2. Knowledge is necessary for the church to function properly (1 Corinthians 14:6-19).

I hope these points are helpful!