Unknown Tongues & Interpretation - Understanding the Gifts of the Spirit

May 28, 2023 • Pastor Timothy Giles

Understanding is important!

~ We are alienated from the life of God because of ignorance - Ephesians 4:18

Why this will help your life

1. Understanding removes controversy - Understanding brings clarity to truth that is clouded by opinions

2. The legitimacy and need of God's power

3. Being comfortable with God's power on display

Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 12:10, Acts 2:1-12, 1 Cor. 14

1. Unknown tongues in the assembly are a sign - Acts 2:1-12, 1 Cor. 14:22

2. Unknown tongues must have an interpreter - 1 Cor 14:27-28

3. Always seek to build up the church - 1 Cor 14:12

Unknown Tongues in the Assembly

Tongues with interpretation in the assembly is equal to prophecy - 1 Cor. 14:5

When in the assembly, do things that build up others - 1 Cor. 14:19

Tongues & interpretation are for a sign in the assembly -1 Cor. 14:22

Unknown Tongues in Private

Praying in tongues edifies you - 1 Cor 14:4

Praying in tongues your spirit prays your mind doesn't - 1 Cor 14:14

Praying in the spirit is of your own will - 1 Cor 14:14