1 Corinthians Questions
Text: 1 Corinthians chapter 14: [please read text & answer questions]
1. What does Paul say is the best spiritual gift? Why does he say it is better than speaking in tongues?
2. When is speaking in tongues just as profitable as prophesying?
3. Paul makes an analogy between playing musical instruments and speaking in tongues. What point(s) is he making with this analogy?
4. What do verses 10-11 explain that these "tongues" are and the problem if one does not know the meaning of the tongue?
5. What reason does Paul give for the Corinthians to be zealous (or eager) for spiritual gifts?
6. What is the conclusion from verses 13-19 with regard to using the gift of speaking in tongues in the church?
7. Please explain what verse 20 means.
8. What is important when tongues are being spoken?
9. Tongues were a sign for whom? Prophesying was for whom?
10. What might unbelievers who come into the assembly think if all speak with tongues? How might they react if everyone is prophesying?
11. What is happening in the church assembly in
12. In verses 27-28, what instructions were given for the use of tongues in the assembly?
13. In verses 29-33, what instructions were given for use of prophesy in the assembly?
14. What instructions were given to women with regard to their participation in the assembly?
15. Paul said that the instructions he is giving the Corinthians are from whom? Why are they being given (verses 39-40)?