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Urbanus noted that the true church would always have the prophetical gifts (prophecy, tongues, interpretation of tongues): "For the apostle [Paul] deems that the gifts of prophecy should …

First, the gift of tongues was a miraculous, revelatory gift, and the age of miracles and revelation ended with the apostles. The last recorded miracles in the New Testament occurred around …

Paul's emphasis on prophecy over speaking in tongues resonates deeply with me, dear Jesus. He underscores the importance of communication that can be understood by all, prioritizing …

This miraculous event allowed people from various nations to hear the apostles speaking in their own languages, signifying the universal reach of the Gospel. In 1 Corinthians 12-14, the …

In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul dealt with their unbalanced perspective on spiritual gifts, as they focused their attention on the public gifts. Paul reminded them in verses 29 and 30 that God did not …

While the work of evangelists and pastor/teachers is important, only the apostles and prophets are described as being the foundation upon which the church is built.

Nov 28, 2023 · Christ is the cornerstone, and the church was built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets. Once the foundation was complete, the building project moved forward …

Jun 24, 2021 · Now that Paul has firmly established the superiority of prophecy to tongues because of the intelligibility of the former, the Apostle can move on to instructions for using …

In chapter 14, Paul addressed the Corinthians’ favorite gifts: prophecy and tongues. He showed that prophecy was essential, far more important than tongues, because prophecy added to the …