Now Concerning Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians Exton Two Day Study 2014 Jeff Smelser 1 Cor. 1:5-7 that in everything you were enriched in Him, in all speech and all knowledge, just as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you, so that you are not lacking in any gift 1 Cor. 1:5-7 that in everything you were enriched in Him, in all speech and all knowledge, just as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you, so that you are not lacking in any gift that in everything you were enriched in Him, in all speech and all knowledge, just as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you, so that you are not lacking in any gift ( ) is not used only of the special spiritual gifts is not used only of the special spiritual gifts But it is the word used in 1 Cor. 12:4,9,28,30,31 But it is the word used in 1 Cor. 12:4,9,28,30,31 1 Cor. 1:5-7 that in everything you were enriched in Him, in all speech and all knowledge, just as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you, so that you are not lacking in any gift The confirmation of the testimony was accomplished in part by spiritual gifts Hb. 2:3fhow will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? After it was at the first spoken through the Lord, it was confirmed to us by those who heard, God also testifying with them, both by signs and wonders and by various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit according to His own will. 1 Cor. 1:5-7 that in everything you were enriched in Him, in all speech and all knowledge, just as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you, so that you are not lacking in any gift 1 Cor. 12:8-10For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit; to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, and to another the effecting of miracles, and to another prophecy, and to another the distinguishing of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, and to another the interpretation of tongues. 1 Cor. 2:4-5 not in words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, that your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God 1 Cor. 2:4-5 not in words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of , that your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God 1 Cor. 2:4-5 not in words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of , that your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the of God , often in the gospels and Acts powers, wonders, and signs Acts 2:22 signs, and wonders and various powers Heb. 2:4 1 Cor. 2:4-5 not in words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of , that your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the of God , often in the gospels and Acts powers, wonders, and signs Acts 2:22 signs, and wonders and various powers Heb. 2:4 1 Cor Chapter 12Each gift is important Chapter 13Love is more important Chapter 14In the assembly, the goal is edification and the gifts should be used accordingly The body is the church universal, not a local congregation The physical body represents Christ (12:12) The physical body represents Christ (12:12) Baptized into the body (12:13) Baptized into the body (12:13) There were apostles in the body(12:28) There were apostles in the body(12:28) Nowhere in scripture is the local church referred to as the body, or as a body of believers. Nowhere in scripture is the local church referred to as the body, or as a body of believers. The body is comprised of individuals, not congregations ye are the body of Christ, and severally members thereof (12:27). A misunderstanding of this is evident when some speak of the body of Christ as the churches of Christ when some speak of the body of Christ as the churches of Christ when people speak of being a member of the churches of Christ when people speak of being a member of the churches of Christ when people suppose the presence of impostors in churches proves a blemished body. when people suppose the presence of impostors in churches proves a blemished body. Overseers equipped with spiritual gifts 1 Cor. 12:28 governments (ASV, KJV) administrations (NAS) administrating (ESV) guidance (NIV). Compare (pilot, as of a ship) used in Rev. 18:17 Love is longsuffering Some at Corinth were not, 1 Cor. 6:2-8 Love is kind See 1 Cor. 11:21, and perhaps 1 Cor. 15:33 Love is not jealous 1 Cor. 3:3 1 Cor. 3:3 Especially in regard to particular gifts, 1 Cor. 12:31 Especially in regard to particular gifts, 1 Cor. 12:31 Love does not brag hapax legomenon, but closely connected with Love is not puffed up (ASV), arrogant (NAS) Used 7 times in the NT Used 7 times in the NT 6 of the 7 occurrences are in 1 Corinthians 6 of the 7 occurrences are in 1 Corinthians Love does not behave dishonorably use only twice, here and in 1 Cor. 7:35 (cognate adj. in 12:23; cognate noun in Rom. 1:27, Rev.. 16:5, v.l. in Rev. 3:18) Love does not seek its own things Compare 1 Cor. 10:24 Love is Greater 1 Cor. 4:6 that none be puffed up for the one against the other 1 Cor. 4:18 some are puffed up, 1 Cor. 4:19 them that are puffed up 1 Cor. 5:2 you are puffed up 1 Cor. 8:1 knowledge puffs up The only other occurrence is at Col. 2:18 with reference to Gnostics 1 Cor. 4:6 that none be puffed up for the one against the other 1 Cor. 4:18 some are puffed up, 1 Cor. 4:19 them that are puffed up 1 Cor. 5:2 you are puffed up 1 Cor. 8:1 knowledge puffs up The only other occurrence is at Col. 2:18 with reference to Gnostics Truly, Love is the fulfilment of the law If there be any other commandment it is summed up in this word, namely, Thou shalt love they neighbor as thyself Truly, Love is the fulfilment of the law If there be any other commandment it is summed up in this word, namely, Thou shalt love they neighbor as thyself Love is not provoked , from which we get paroxysm , from which we get paroxysm Used in a good sense in Acts 17:16 Used in a good sense in Acts 17:16 Not used elsewhere in 1 Corinthians, but is the idea implied in 1 Cor. 6:1-7? Or is this a preventative warning in view of the criticisms? Not used elsewhere in 1 Corinthians, but is the idea implied in 1 Cor. 6:1-7? Or is this a preventative warning in view of the criticisms? Love does not record evil Could 1 Cor. 6:1-7 again be in view? Love does not rejoice over unrighteousness closely connected with Love rejoices in the truth Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things Love is Greater The Gifts will Cease but Love will Endure Love is Greater Prophecies, Tongues, Knowledge Faith, Hope, LoveFaith, Hope, Love The Gifts will Cease but Love will Endure Love is Greater Prophecies, Tongues, Knowledge Faith, Hope, LoveFaith, Hope, Love 2014 Rom. 8:24For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he already sees? Prophecies, Tongues, Knowledge The Gifts will Cease but Love will Endure Love is Greater Rom. 8:24For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he already sees? Faith, Hope, LoveFaith, Hope, Love 2014 Prophecies, Tongues, Knowledge The Gifts will Cease but Love will Endure Love is Greater When I was a child when I became a man, I did away with childish things. For now we see in a mirror dimly,but then face to face Prophecies, Tongues, Knowledge Faith, Hope, LoveFaith, Hope, Love Purpose: Reveal & Confirm Distribution: Apostles When I was a child Partial Revelation The Gifts will Cease but Love will Endure Love is Greater Purpose: Reveal & Confirm Distribution: Apostles When I was a child when I became a man, I did away with childish things. For now we see in a mirror dimly,but then face to face Partial Revelation Faith, Hope, LoveFaith, Hope, Love The Gifts will Cease but Love will Endure Love is Greater Church of Christ interpretation ???? Warfield Warfield Gaffin Gaffin Murray Murray Chrysostom Chrysostom Murray on Warfields Counterfeit Miracles It states very clearly the classic Reformed position that miracles are bound up with the giving of revelation. Warfield quotes Calvin to the effect that it is unreasonable to ask miracles- or to find them- where there is no new Gospel. 'By as much as the one Gospel suffices for all lands and all people and all times, by so much does the miraculous attestation of that one Gospel suffice for all lands and all times, and no further miracles are to be expected in connection with it'. What is at stake in this issue, according to Warfield, is the uniqueness and finality of Apostolic Christianity. Murray on Warfields Counterfeit Miracles It states very clearly the classic Reformed position that miracles are bound up with the giving of revelation. Warfield quotes Calvin to the effect that it is unreasonable to ask miracles- or to find them- where there is no new Gospel. 'By as much as the one Gospel suffices for all lands and all people and all times, by so much does the miraculous attestation of that one Gospel suffice for all lands and all times, and no further miracles are to be expected in connection with it'. What is at stake in this issue, according to Warfield, is the uniqueness and finality of Apostolic Christianity. Homily 29 (on 1 Corinthians 12:1-2) This whole place is very obscure: but the obscurity is produced by our ignorance of the facts referred to and by their cessation, being such as then used to occur but now no longer take place. And why do they not happen now? Why look now, the cause too of the obscurity has produced us again another question: namely, why did they then happen, and now do so no more? Homily 29 (on 1 Corinthians 12:1-2) This whole place is very obscure: but the obscurity is produced by our ignorance of the facts referred to and by their cessation, being such as then used to occur but now no longer take place. And why do they not happen now? Why look now, the cause too of the obscurity has produced us again another question: namely, why did they then happen, and now do so no more? In the Assembly in the church 14:4edifies the church 14:12edifying the church 14:19in the church 14:23the whole church assembled together in one place 14:26when you are come together 14:28in the church 14:33as in all the churches 14:34in the churches (contrasted w/ at home, vs. 35) 14:35in the church In the Assembly in the church Defining church () as the called out has led to neglect of the prominent idea, that being assembly The Town Meetings still conducting in New England are a rough analogue to the ancient meetings styled Acts 19:31 the was poured together (i.e., in confusion) Acts 19:31 the was poured together (i.e., in confusion) Acts 19:39 in the statutory, or legal, assembly () Acts 19:39 in the statutory, or legal, assembly () When Athens was threatened by the Peloponnesian army and Pericles thought it best that the citizens not go out to fight, he chose not to convene an or any other gathering (), lest more intemperate judgment should prevail. (Thuc ) When Athens was threatened by the Peloponnesian army and Pericles thought it best that the citizens not go out to fight, he chose not to convene an or any other gathering (), lest more intemperate judgment should prevail. (Thuc ) Often and are used interchangeably (cf. Acts 17:5). Often and are used interchangeably (cf. Acts 17:5). In the Assembly in the churchThe Assembly Christopher W. Blackwell, edition of March 26, 2003 Summary The Assembly () was the regular gathering of male Athenian citizens (women also enjoyed the status of citizen, but without political rights) to listen to, discuss, and vote on decrees that affected every aspect of Athenian life, both public and private, from financial matters to religious ones, from public festivals to war, from treaties with foreign powers to regulations governing ferry boats. Introduction The Assembly () was the regular opportunity for all male citizens of Athens to speak their minds and exercise their votes regarding the government of their city. It was the most central and most definitive institution of the Athenian Democracy. The Assembly Christopher W. Blackwell, edition of March 26, 2003 Summary The Assembly () was the regular gathering of male Athenian citizens (women also enjoyed the status of citizen, but without political rights) to listen to, discuss, and vote on decrees that affected every aspect of Athenian life, both public and private, from financial matters to religious ones, from public festivals to war, from treaties with foreign powers to regulations governing ferry boats. Introduction The Assembly () was the regular opportunity for all male citizens of Athens to speak their minds and exercise their votes regarding the government of their city. It was the most central and most definitive institution of the Athenian Democracy. Aeschines, Against Ctesiphon 3.32 For the law expressly commands that if the Senate confer a crown, the crown shall be proclaimed in the senate-house, and if the people confer it, in the assembly ( ), and nowhere else. Read me the law. Law Aeschines, Against Ctesiphon 3.32 For the law expressly commands that if the Senate confer a crown, the crown shall be proclaimed in the senate-house, and if the people confer it, in the assembly ( ), and nowhere else. Read me the law. Law In the Assembly Speaking in Tongues Led to the baptism of 3000 at the beginning Led to the baptism of 3000 at the beginning Culmination of the Evidence that led Jewish disciples to accept the first Gentiles Culmination of the Evidence that led Jewish disciples to accept the first Gentiles However, supernatural tongue speaking only mentioned a handful of times Mark 16, Acts 2, Acts 10, Acts 19, and 1 Cor In all these 1)tongues were languages 2)primary purpose was rational In the Assembly Speaking in Tongues 1)tongues were languages 2)primary purpose was rational Acts 2:4,6 each one of them was hearing them speak in his own language. And how is it that we each hear them in our own language to which we were born? Acts 2:4,6 each one of them was hearing them speak in his own language. And how is it that we each hear them in our own language to which we were born? Acts 11:15,17 the Holy Spirit fell upon them just as He did upon us at the beginning. God gave to them the same gift as He gave to us Acts 11:15,17 the Holy Spirit fell upon them just as He did upon us at the beginning. God gave to them the same gift as He gave to us Acts 19 Tongue speaking having been twice mentioned previously in Acts, it can hardly mean something different here without explanation. So it was in Acts 2 So it was in Acts 2 So it was in Acts 10 So it was in Acts 10 So it was to be in the assembly (1 Cor. 14) So it was to be in the assembly (1 Cor. 14) In the Assembly Speaking in Tongues A Sign to Unbelievers 1 Cor. 14:21 by men of strange tongues and by the lips of strangers will I speak unto this people and not even thus will they hear me, saith the Lord. 1 Cor. 14:21 by men of strange tongues and by the lips of strangers will I speak unto this people and not even thus will they hear me, saith the Lord. Whats the Point? Is it the inefficacy of speaking in tongues, as some suppose? Is it the inefficacy of speaking in tongues, as some suppose? Or is the quotation rather intended as an illustration showing that tongues are used for an unbelieving audience. Or is the quotation rather intended as an illustration showing that tongues are used for an unbelieving audience. In the Assembly Speaking in Tongues A Sign to Unbelievers 1 Cor. 14:21 by men of strange tongues and by the lips of strangers will I speak unto this people and not even thus will they hear me, saith the Lord. 1 Cor. 14:21 by men of strange tongues and by the lips of strangers will I speak unto this people and not even thus will they hear me, saith the Lord. I think maybe this is the point Tongues are for a sign to unbelievers. Tongues are for a sign to unbelievers. Prophesy is for believers Prophesy is for believers Because tongues are intended as a sign to unbelievers, an abuse of tongues will hinder unbelievers. Because tongues are intended as a sign to unbelievers, an abuse of tongues will hinder unbelievers. In the Assembly Women are to be silent in the assembly The reason for the admonition The reason for the admonition The extent of the admonition The extent of the admonition The meaning of in the assembly The meaning of in the assembly The meaning of silent The meaning of silent