And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner [stone]; In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit. 22 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 2Cor.1 [1] Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:[2] Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. I … Church Size (vs. 5) The majesty of a large church service can be awe-inspiring. Matthew 6:5 - And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray … Justin: You wrote to my friend, this… The Catholic Church wrote, translated, copied, and preserved God’s written word throughout the ages. All emphases in Scripture quotations and commentators’ quotations have been added. No building is ever mentioned in the New Testament. Lord, help your church know you! Rumble — For more preaching from Pastor Nathan R. Rager, please visit:. do all speak with tongues? B. Eph.4 [1] I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,[2] With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;[3] Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Single persons are more easily gained. You will also receive power once that the Ho!y Ghost has come upon you. When I was desiring to be filled wthe the Holy Ghost, I spoke in tongues. Chapter 14 here is talking about spiritual gifts. 21In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord. Have you discovered how amazing your life in Christ is meant to be? Independent Baptist Church 6201 Ridge Road Port Richey, FL 34668 Sundays, 11am Wednesdays, 7pm BaptistTampaBay.com. you seek to excel. 1Co 14:23 If therefore the whole church be come together. It is observable, St. Paul says here, ignorant persons or unbelievers; but in the next verse, an unbeliever or an ignorant person. I'm in a small church. For instance: If the whole church be met together - On some extraordinary occasion. The apostle now treats of the proper order and decorum in the church assemblies. After listening to the disciples recite several conjectures they had heard from others, Jesus directed the question to them, But whom say ye that I am? First Line: The Church is not a building, the Church is not a steeple Tune Title: WE ARE THE CHURCH Author: Donald Stuart March (b. It is ironic that when you ask people what church they attend, they usually identify a building. 26How is it then, brethren? “If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?” King James Version … Who or what is this rock? New American Standard Bible 14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful. 29 Are all apostles? Text is on John the Baptist's execution at the request of Herod's evil wife & her seductress daughter, with extra historic evidence from Flavius Josephus. 17 For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church. Quit trying to interpret the Scriptures without the Church, because it is the Bible AND the Church, both or neither. John, you seem to be a slow learner,. 27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. The building is not essential. [3] I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,[4] Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. You are part of the Church. C. What is the truth—you are God’s building. In my understanding of this subject & considering all relevant Scriptures, I don't detect that the Gift of speaking in other tongues has ever been done away with. 20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner [stone];. 28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. And there are various opinions in-between. 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