1 Corinthians 14:6 KJV
Now,
brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you,
except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by
prophesying, or by doctrine?
The apostle gives us the four
types of messages most profitable to a church. Though some commentaries believe
that there is no real way know what the Apostle meant as the distinctions
between the four, here is a general and helpful position:
Revelation, which is the uncovering of something secret.
It is opening up something
the congregation had not previously known.
Knowledge, which is the bringing to the understanding what is the meaning
of a truth.
Prophesying which is plain speech. It is, as it were, putting all the cookies
on the bottom shelf. Not beating around the bush but boldly proclaiming your
message.
Doctrine which means instruction but more, means systematic and careful
teaching of truth.
Many things take place in
church that are not these.
May God help me to focus on
what is profitable to His sheep.
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