1 Corinthians Essay, Research Paper

1 Corinthians 14

In this chapter, Paul concludes his discussion of spiritual gifts. In comparing the gift of prophesying with that of speaking in tongues, he points out that prophesying excels when it comes to the edification of the church (1-5). In fact, unless the speaking of tongues provides a new revelation or teaching, and is properly interpreted, it does little good (6-19). Designed to convince unbelievers, improper use of speaking in tongues in the assembly can even bring reproach on the church (20-25). Therefore Paul regulates the proper use of spiritual gifts in the assembly with a series of instructions, including commandments from the Lord about the place of women (26-40).

Through reading this chapter in Corinthians, I noticed a few words that caught my attention. By doing a word study on a few of words, I was able to gain more knowledge of the words and I could understand and relate more to the scripture. On of the words that I chose to research was the word prophecy.