21In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord. let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord KJV: King James Version Iâll offer biblical definitions of the local and universal church and then cover a few of the biblical metaphors used of the church. Lord, help your church know you! when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. There will be some who say that it has been, along with healing, miracles, etc. To a private member, or an unbeliever, they would seem to be mad. 23 For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. Peter: this name signifies a rock. 23If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad? All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, ⦠through chapter 2:22... 20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner [stone]; 21 In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: 22 In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit. And all speak with tongues. 30 Have all the gifts of healing? New King James Version And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. 22Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe. 24 Therefore, just as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything. Eph.4 [1] I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,[2] With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;[3] Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. According to the interpretation of the Roman Catholic Church, this rock refers to Peter. 1923); Richard Kinsey Avery (b. 27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. 17 For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church. New American Standard Bible King James Version (KJV). Matthew 5:14 Context. 28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. C. What is the truthâyou are Godâs building. “If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?” (If you want clear examples of this I can give it to you) The most common denomination that uses the KJV are the Independent Fundamental Baptists. (5) That is true faith, which confesses Christ, the virtue of which is invincible. Now viewing scripture range from the book of Ephesians chapter 2:20 through chapter 2:22... Ephesians Chapter 2. âIf therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?â King James Version ⦠Lesson 5 THE CHURCH The Temple of God King James Version (KJV) A. The church is people. This is the first occurrence of this important word in the New Testament. Some few ancient churches were large. 20Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men. 4. In my understanding of this subject & considering all relevant Scriptures, I don't detect that the Gift of speaking in other tongues has ever been done away with. This list reveals the truth about who God created you to be and how He wants you to live! John, you seem to be a slow learner,. [3] Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. James 5:14 KJV Is any sick among you? & they would cite some Scriptures in support, chiefly, 1 Corinthians 13:10 referring to the complete Word of God (that which is Perfect) now with us. Text is on John the Baptist's execution at the request of Herod's evil wife & her seductress daughter, with extra historic evidence from Flavius Josephus. A. I'm confused, is speaking in tongues forbidden in the Bible or condoned, in modern time? 24But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all: 25And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on his face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth. It is from a ⦠Matthew 6:5 - And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites [are]: for they love to pray ⦠Holy Spirit baptism in tongues is the utterance or a sign. For instance: If the whole church be met together - On some extraordinary occasion. do all speak with tongues? MarriageâChrist and the Church . I. Romans 16:5 says, âGreet the church that is in their house.â Paul refers to the church in their houseânot a church ⦠It is those gifts given by God as he so desired to give. You are the key issue in the church. 18 Now some are puffed up, as though I would not come to you. 14:23 Yet - Sometimes prophecy is of more use, even to unbelievers, than speaking with tongues. It's completely different. Even the first sentence of this chapter starts off by talking on spiritual gifts. The KJV stands alone when compared to the other translations. It is also a sign, Mark 17. Church Size (vs. 5) The majesty of a large church service can be awe-inspiring. Justin: You wrote to my friend, this⦠The Catholic Church wrote, translated, copied, and preserved Godâs written word throughout the ages. And there are various opinions in-between. There would be a babble of confusion and no edification. 22 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: Read full chapter James 5:14 in all English translations When the word âchurchâ comes up in conversation, the first thing we ⦠Have you discovered how amazing your life in Christ is meant to be? 1. Display Title: I am the church!You are the church! At one point in His ministry, Jesus told His disciples that one of His purposes for coming was to âbuild my churchâ Matthew 16:18. 28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after ⦠You are part of the Church. Quit trying to interpret the Scriptures without the Church, because it is the Bible AND the Church, both or neither. 26How is it then, brethren? 1. II. YOU ARE THE CHURCH âFor we are labourers together with God: ye are Godâs husbandry, ye are Godâs building.â (1 Corinthians 3:9) A. What is the rock in Matthew 16:18 upon which Jesus will build His church? Geneva Study Bible {5} And I say also unto thee, That thou art {l} Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the {m} gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Church. Which best represents the problem with the comment? Once when Jesus was with His disciples in the district of Caesarea Philippi in northern Galilee, He asked them, Whom do men say that I the Son of Man am? It is observable, St. Paul says here, ignorant persons or unbelievers; but in the next verse, an unbeliever or an ignorant person. King James Translators' Notes. After listening to the disciples recite several conjectures they had heard from others, Jesus directed the question to them, But whom say ye that I am? Unity in the Body (Psalm 133:1-3; 1 Corinthians 1:10-17)1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. First Line: The Church is not a building, the Church is not a steeple Tune Title: WE ARE THE CHURCH Author: Donald Stuart March (b. are all prophets? 16 Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me. That is the only reason you even have a Bible. King James Bible And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Now viewing scripture range from the book of Ephesians chapter 2:20 Colossians 3:16 - Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing ⦠It is ironic that when you ask people what church they attend, they usually identify a building. 14 Is any sick among you? 13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? 29 Are all apostles? Who or what is this rock? 21 In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:. Ephesians 2:20 - 2:22. Rumble â For more preaching from Pastor Nathan R. Rager, please visit:. Donât you know that you yourselves are Godâs temple and that Godâs Spirit dwells in your midst? If youâre a Christian here to day â you are a part of the family of God. are all workers of miracles? Jesus did not promise large churches would be the norm or even a sign of success. - Webster's BibleAccordingly if the whole Church has assembled and all are speaking in `tongues,' and there come in ungifted men, or unbelievers, will they not say that you are all mad?- Weymouth BibleIf therefore the whole assembly is assembled together and all speak with other languages, and unlearned or unbelieving people come in, won't they say that you are crazy?- World English BibleTherfor if alle the chirche come togidere in to oon, and alle men speken in tungis, if idiotis, ether men out of the feith, entren, whether thei schulen not seie, What ben ye woode?- Wycliffe BibleIf, therefore, the whole assembly may come together, to the same place, and all may speak with tongues, and there may come in unlearned or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?- Youngs Literal Bible. To be committed properly to the local church, you must understand biblically what the church is. Let all things be done unto edifying. I am complete in Him Who is the head over all rule and authorityâof every angelic and earthly power (Colossians 2:10). Several bad men met together hinder each other by evil discourse. Independent Baptist Church 6201 Ridge Road Port Richey, FL 34668 Sundays, 11am Wednesdays, 7pm BaptistTampaBay.com. [3] I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,[4] Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, The other translations straight up delete whole verses, take away from the deity of Christ, the doctrine of eternal hell, etc. Introduction. There is a difference in speaking in tongues as in Holy Spirit baptism. 13 Therefore let him who speaks in a tongue pray that he may interpret. 2Cor.1 [1] Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:[2] Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Yet the intimacy and healing embrace of a small church is unsurpassed. 12 Even so you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, let it be for the edification of the church that. 1 MacArthur, J. F., Jr. (1986). [4] There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; Acts 1:8. You will also receive power once that the Ho!y Ghost has come upon you. The church is not a building. Biblical definitions of the local and universal church: A. Chapter 14 here is talking about spiritual gifts. No building is ever mentioned in the New Testament. The apostle now treats of the proper order and decorum in the church assemblies. Matthew 16:18 records Jesus saying, "And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." Good on you. It is probable, in so large a city, they ordinarily met in several places. Gifted leaders help the church to become more like Christ. I'm in a small church. 20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner [stone];. And at the other end of the spectrum, there are those who maintain that unless one speaks in tongues, then one has not been baptized by the Spirit, hence not saved (using Acts chapter 2 as one of the Scriptures). 14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful. Therefore we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions that you are enduring. And there come in ignorant persons - Men of learning might have understood the tongues in which they spoke. 2. The building is not essential. 11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. ... Scripture quotations marked KJV or AKJV are from the King James Version or Authorized (King James) Version of the Bible. If therefore the whole Church be come together into some place, and all speake with tongues, & there come in those that are vnlearned, or vnbeleeuers, will they not say that ye are mad?- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible ScanTherefore if the whole church assembles together and all speak in tongues, and ungifted men or unbelievers enter, will they not say that you are mad?- New American Standard Version (1995)If therefore the whole church be assembled together and all speak with tongues, and there come in men unlearned or unbelieving, will they not say that ye are mad?- American Standard Version (1901)If, then, the church has come together, and all are using tongues, and there come in men without knowledge or faith, will they not say that you are unbalanced?- Basic English BibleIf therefore the whole assembly come together in one place, and all speak with tongues, and simple [persons] enter in, or unbelievers, will not they say ye are mad?- Darby BibleIf therefore the whole church is assembled in one place, and all speak in languages, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are insane? The Holy Spirit is the gift. And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner [stone]; In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit. All speak in tongues. I ⦠1 ⦠When I was desiring to be filled wthe the Holy Ghost, I spoke in tongues. are all teachers? All emphases in Scripture quotations and commentatorsâ quotations have been added. you seek to excel. Single persons are more easily gained. Church buildings are not the "forever" part of church life. Phil.1 [1] Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:[2] Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 1Co 14:23 If therefore the whole church be come together. The root meaning of church is not that of a building, but of people. 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