1 Corinthians 14:26-40

1. Peace (vv. 26-33a) “For God is not a God of confusion but of peace”

Peace with God

Peace with other Christians

Peace with and for outsiders

How? Self-Control and Silence

Caution: Peace isn’t apathy or permissiveness

-Need Accountability and Spiritual Leadership

2. Order (vv. 33b-40) “All things should be done decently and in order”

Order in Creation

Order in Church, Home, and Society

Ordering Your Private World

How? Humility and Silence

What about women not speaking in church?

-Don’t act shamefully or disrespectfully of husband

Caution: Order isn’t control or suppression

-Need Freedom with boundaries of decency and order

“Church should be a place that exudes joy and life, but never to such a degree that outsiders are repelled or insiders alienated from each other.” - Blomberg

Response

1. Peace with God through Jesus Christ

2. Where do I need to pursue peace and order in my life/church?

3. How are we making the most of peace and order? Peace and order aren’t “end games;” they’re avenues to serve God and others freely and passionately