October 2017
THE GIFT OF LOVE
This is the Sixth message of a series of Six on the topic of “GIFTS” from the book of 1 Corinthians Chapters 12, 13 and 14. This month’s message is “Exercising Gifts in Public Worship”. This is the day, the time and the hour to hear and receive the very Word of God and believe it and stand upon the Word of God.
As you read the following inspired scriptures written by Paul the Apostle in the Book of 1 Corinthians Chapter 14 referring to Exercising Gifts in Public Worship; “WILL WE OPEN OUR EARS TO HEAR WHAT SAYS THE WORD OF GOD?” “OR WILL WE CHOSE TO KEEP OUR EARS AND HEART CLOSED TO GOD” IT’S YOUR CHOICE.
Exercising Gifts in Public Worship
1Corithians 14:26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, a hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. b Let all things be done unto edifying.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a hath a revelation, hath an interpretation)
1Corithians 12:8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
1Corithians 12:9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;
1Corithians 12:10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
1Co 14:6 Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?
Cross Reference Scriptures to (b Let all things be done unto edifying.)
2Co 12:19 Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.
1Corithians 14:27 If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret.
1Corithians 14:28 But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.
1Corithians 14:29 Let the prophets speak two or three, and a let the other judge.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a let the other judge.)
1Corithians 12:10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another
discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
1Corithians 14:30 If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, a let the first hold his peace.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a let the first hold his peace.)
1Thessalonians 5:19 Quench not the Spirit.
1Thessalonians 5:20 Despise not prophesyings.
1Corithians 14:32 And a the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.)
1John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
1John 4:2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
1John 4:3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
1John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
1Corithians 14:33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, a as in all churches of the saints.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a as in all churches of the saints.)
1Corithians 11:16 But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the
churches of God.
1Corithians 14:34 a Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a Let your women keep silence in the churches:)
1Timothy 2:11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.
1Corithians 14:35 And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.
1Corithians 14:36 What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only?
1Corithians 14:37 a If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual)
2Corithians 10:7 Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trust to himself that he is Christ's, let him of himself think this again, that, as he is Christ's, even so are we Christ's.
1Corithians 14:38 But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.
1Corithians 14:39 Wherefore, brethren, a covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.)
1Corithians 12:31 But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.
1Corithians 14:3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
1Corithians 14:40 a Let all things be done decently and in order.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a Let all things be done decently and in order.)
1Corithians 14:33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.
Conclusion
Our choices and decisions on receiving God's Word are very important to each one of us. We must learn to put our Faith and Trust in God and His Word the Holy Bible. Will you take this day, time and this very hour to make your choice and or decision? Will you receive God and His Word “AND BE BORN AGAIN INTO HIS KINGDOM”? Below is a prayer to receive Jesus Christ and start a relationship of eternal life with Him.
Prayer to Receive Jesus as Lord and Savior:
Heavenly Father,
I come to you in the Name of Jesus, I repent of my sins and I ask you to forgive me of my sins. I believe and confess with my mouth that Jesus Christ is the Son of the living God and believe He died on the cross and rose on the third day. I ask you to come into my heart. I ask you now to wash me and cleanse me. I give you my spirit, soul and body. I will with your help follow you all the days of my life. I thank you for writing my name in the Lambs Book of life.
Thank you Father, In Jesus Name, Amen
JOY IN LIFE = SERVANT HOOD
REMEMBER THIS “JOY” = JESUS FIRST, OTHERS SECOND AND YOU "YOURSELF" LAST.
It is our prayer that this message of “Exercising Gifts in Public Worship” has brought hope and help to your life and that you will totally give all of your spirit, your soul and your body to Jesus Christ and be a mighty witness for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To go forth with what God has called you to do with Him.
May God's riches blessings and His love be poured out on your life daily in Jesus Name?
In His Love and His Service,
William & Susan
Note: Unless otherwise noted, all Scriptures are from the King James Version of the Bible.