In this session we are continuing to learn more about our relationship/partnetship with the Holy Spirit in ministry.
In this portion of Chapter 14 Paul bears down on the order and authority God established from creation and which MUST be observed by His children in all places, but in the church especially.
It is imperative to always come to God’s word without a bias and to say AMEN to ANYTHING He says PRIOR to beginning your study. Without this reverence for God, His word and His absolute sovereignty over His creation we open ourselves up to twisting the scriptures to our own agendas.
Perhaps this, more than most issues in scripture is a primary example of the need for this type of caution since it addresses issues of gender and authority.
I truly hope this lession will aid you not only in better understanding order in the church in the expression of the gifts, but even more importantly in coming to better know the Spirit of God with Whom we partner in the work of the ministry of the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ!
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