The Life & Teaching of Paul

Spiritual Gifts, part 2

The Truth About Tongues

1 Corinthians 14

Christopher W. Martin © 2019

I. Introduction to Tongues

· First Century: Acts 2

o The Source (2:1-4)

o The Miracle (2:5-11)

o The Purpose (2:14-21)

o The Situation in Corinth

· 20the Century

o Holiness Movement 

o Pentecostal Movement 

o Charismatic Movement

Ø Characteristics 

Ø Concerns

· Why “uniquely American”?

1) _________

2) ____________

3) __________________

4) __________________

5) __________________

II. The Truth About Tongues (1 Corinthians 14) 

· Truth 1:  Tongues are easily abused (v. 2-4)

o Lack of comprehension

o Self-edification 

· Truth 2: Tongues must have a secondary purpose (v. 6-9)

· Truth 3: Tongues must be a known language (v. 10-12)

· Truth 4: Tongues 

· must be interpreted to be understood (v. 13-17 and 28)

· Truth 5: Tongues are to be used with restraint (v. 18-19) 

· Truth 6: Tongues are a sign to unbelievers (v. 20-25)

· Truth 7: Tongues must be ordered (v. 26-33)

III. Application