studies in 1 corinthians the end of miraculous spiritual gifts 1 cor. 13:8-13
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Concerning Spiritual Gifts1 Corinthians 12-14
• The Holy Spirit distributed gifts as He willed
• As a body every part is important
• God appoints the order• A “more excellent way” LOVE!
Concerning Spiritual Gifts1 Corinthians 12-14
WHY is love a more excellent way?
•Because it never fails, while miraculous spiritual gifts will pass away.
Miracles to be done away!
What is a miracle?
•A word often misinterpreted
•An act of God that cannot be duplicated through natural processes.
Miracles to be done away!Were miraculous gifts to cease?•YES!•Our text will show this!•The way spiritual gifts were dispersed – Acts 8:14-19, 19:6, Rom. 1:11, 2 Tim. 1:6
Miracles to be done away!Were miraculous gifts to cease?•History confirms they ceased shortly after end of 1st century•A time would come when no longer needed – 1 Cor. 13:8-10•We do NOT see them today as they were performed in the 1st century
1 Cor. 13:8-13
We must determine, what is “in part” and what is “perfect”!•Vs. 8 - Love never fails!Paul’s ultimate point!
1 Cor. 13:8-13•Vs. 8 – Prophecies will fail (to
render inactive, idle, useless, ineffective)
• Tongues will cease – (to stop)• Knowledge will vanish away –
same word as “fail”• These are a “sampling” of 1 Cor. 12:8-10 ALL 3 deal with revealing God’s word!
1 Cor. 13:8-13•Vs. 9, “We know in part and
we prophecy in part.” • “In part” part of the whole• God’s word revealed in parts
- John 16:12-13 • Example: Ac. 1:8, chs. 10, 15, Eph. 3:2-5, etc.
1 Cor. 13:8-13•Vs. 10 “When that which is
perfect has come…” • Some believe the “Perfect” refers
to Christ’s 2nd coming• It says “that”, not “He”• Text NOT dealing with Lord’s
return• “That” is contrasted with spiritual
gifts “In part”
1 Cor. 13:8-13•Vs. 10 “When that which is perfect
has come…” • Best explanation – the perfected
Word of God• This fits the context• God’s word WAS delivered “in
parts”•Jas. 1:25 – “perfect” same word•Jude 3, 2 Pet. 1:3, Gal. 1:6-9
1 Cor. 13:8-13•Vs. 11 Childish things• An analogy, when a child you act
immaturely. BUT when you “grow up” you put those things away!
• “In part” the child, “perfect” - man• Thought: Did they need to grow
up?
1 Cor. 13:8-13•Vs. 12 Now we see in a mirror
(glass) dimly (darkly)• A time was coming when
everything would be clearly seen• When God’s word was
completed, we had everything!•1 Pet. 1:10-12, Rom. 16:25-26, Jas. 1:22-25
We have EVERYTHING we need to please God!
1 Cor. 13:8-13•Vs. 13 “Now abide faith,
hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love”
• Faith and hope are important, but they are also subject to change. Love will last forever and was ALWAYS needed!