What should be done then, my friends? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for building up. If anyone speaks in a tongue, let there be only two or at most three, and each in turn; and let one interpret. But if there is no one to interpret, let them be silent in church and speak to themselves and to God. Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others weigh what is said. If a revelation is made to someone else sitting nearby, let the first person be silent. For you can all prophesy one by one, so that all may learn and all be encouraged. And the spirits of prophets are subject to the prophets, for God is a God not of disorder but of peace....So, my friends, be eager to prophecy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues; but all things should be done decently and in order. (1 Cor. 14:26-32;39-40).
Does anyone have experience with this primitive church model displayed in the Corinthian church? The liberty and free expression via the promptings of the indwelling Holy Spirit was of significant importance in this nascent church; indeed, each member of this body of believers was encouraged to participate and exercise their gifts in spontaneous yet orderly fashion.
Does anyone have experience with this primitive church model displayed in the Corinthian church? The liberty and free expression via the promptings of the indwelling Holy Spirit was of significant importance in this nascent church; indeed, each member of this body of believers was encouraged to participate and exercise their gifts in spontaneous yet orderly fashion.
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