This section concludes the discussion comparing and contrasting the gift of tongues with the gift of prophecy. Paul will emphasize the point that the mind must be engaged and the Word of God explained in an understandable way for those who hear to experience the power of God in salvation.
Tongues were not to edify believers but were a sign of coming judgment to unbelievers, in particular to the unbelieving nation of Israel, for their unbelief. Tongues were not intended, nor used, as a means of evangelizing the unbeliever. How this was significant to those Paul was addressing is explained by a brief review of Acts 18 which records Paul's earlier visit to Corinth.
Prophecy in contrast was for the benefit of edifying believers by means of communicating in an understandable way, truth from God.
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In the fall of 1969, Gil began a full-time teaching ministry as Senior Pastor of Indian Hills Community Church. He also earned his Ph.D. from the California Graduate School of Theology. The focus of Pastor Rugh’s ministry is systematic, verse-by-verse teaching of the Bible. As a...
