Podcasts about Edification

Send us Fan MailThe Apostle Paul speaks of the individuals in this assembly demonstrating esteem in love towards those in the leadership positions in the local assembly. This episode looks at how the word love is used in the Bible.Support the show

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And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink? And he said unto them, Can ye make the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days.

Send us Fan MailThe Apostle Paul describes the love which they are supposed to be demonstrating towards individuals who are in authority in the local assembly. This episode starts to look at what this love actually means.Support the show

Talk 2 The Right Use of Speaking in Tongues Welcome to Talk2 in our series on NT Guidelines for Small Group Meetings. We started last time by suggesting that 1 Corinthians 14:26 should be taken as a serious indication of the sort of thing God wants to happen when we meet. Let me remind you what it says: What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. All of these must be done for the strengthening of the church. We then did a quick survey of chapters 12 and 13 to see how they might influence our understanding of this verse. Today we're going to talk about speaking in tongues which was very important in the life of the early church and is still a very valuable gift today. So we'll be talking about why it's so important both in our personal prayers at home and in our gatherings. And we'll finish by looking at 1 Corinthians 14 and seeing what Paul has to say about exactly how it should be used when we meet together. A.    The importance of tongues 1.     Its importance in the early church a.     As we all know, speaking in tongues was the first spiritual gift that the disciples were given when they were filled the Spirit on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4). empowering them for service (Acts 1:8). [For more on this, please see A New Dimension – how to be filled with the Holy Spirit (details on my website – www.davidpetts.org]. b.     After Pentecost, when others received the Spirit, it was the first manifestation recorded after the Spirit came upon them (Acts 10:44-46, Acts 19:1-6). c.      This was almost certainly because speaking in tongues was to become an important part of a Christian's prayer life, enabling them to pray with their spirit (1 Corinthians 14:14), but more of that in a moment. 2.     The value of the gift today Speaking in tongues was a valuable gift in New Testament times and it's just as valuable today: a.     It can be used as a powerful sign to unbelievers as happened in Acts 2 and led to some 3000 people becoming Christians. b.     It is an important aspect in our private prayer times c.      It can be a blessing in church when it is accompanied by the gift of interpretation, which will be the subject of out next talk. So let's now turn to 1 Corinthians 14 and see what Paul has to say about the use of tongues in our private prayer times, before we turn to its use in our meetings. B.     The use of tongues in private Consider the following: 2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries with his spirit.   4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.   14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful. 15 So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind. 16 If you are praising God with your spirit, how can one who finds himself among those who do not understand say "Amen" to your thanksgiving, since he does not know what you are saying? 17 You may be giving thanks well enough, but the other man is not edified.   So when we speak in tongues: ·      we don't know what we're saying (14), ·      but we're speaking to God (2) ·      which may be prayer (14-15), or praise (16), or giving thanks (16-17) to God, ·      and in doing so we're edifying ourselves (building ourselves up spiritually) (4). This is probably why in 2 Timothy 1:6-7 Paul says: 6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline Every time we speak in tongues in our prayer time we are fanning into flame the gift of God that we received when God gave us the Holy Spirit. So speaking in tongues is a great thing to do in private, but what about in our meetings?     C.     The right use of tongues in our meetings 1.     Edification – the underlying principle It's clear that Paul valued very highly his ability to speak in tongues. In verse 18 he says: I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you. This was because it enabled him to pray with his spirit rather than just praying with his mind. But please note what he says in verse 19: But in the church I would rather speak five intelligible words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue. So, although he spoke in tongues a great deal when he was not in church – that is, when he was in private – he did not do so in public. He  is much more guarded about the use of tongues in church. Look at verses 3-5 again: 3 But everyone who prophesies speaks to men for their strengthening, encouragement and comfort. 4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church. 5 I would like every one of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may be edified. He wants everyone to be able to speak in tongues, but it has no value in church if it's not interpreted (v5). Tongues are unintelligible unless they are interpreted and without interpretation the speaker is just speaking into the air (9).  But when interpreted they can fulfil a similar function to prophecy, which also edifies the church (4) bringing strengthening, encouragement and comfort (3). We'll come back to that in our next talk when we consider Paul's teaching on the gift of interpretation of tongues, but for now it's enough to note that what's important is: whatever we do in our meetings should be for the edification, strengthening, encouragement and comfort of those present. For example, Paul is concerned about what happens if unbelievers come into our meetings.. He deals with this in verses 21-25 where it's clear that, despite the miracle that happened at Pentecost where speaking in tongues led to the conversion of some 3000 people, far from expecting unbelievers to come to faith when hearing speaking in tongues, Paul thinks it more likely that they will conclude that the Corinthians are out of their mind! Why did he think this? Perhaps because situations like the day of Pentecost are very rare. On the vast majority of occasions, it's not likely that any foreigner will recognise their language when we are speaking in tongues. So Paul advises caution. On the basis of all this, it's better, in my view, to consider the use of tongues as a sign to unbelievers as something exceptional. Having said that, verses 21-25 are extremely difficult because they contain an apparent contradiction and have long been a source of debate among scholars. We don't have time to go into them in now, but if you want to see a possible solution, please read WYCT pp. 66-68. The main point is this: Whatever we do in our meetings we should always be sensitive to the needs of others, especially if there are newcomers present. You may be worshipping well, but if others are not helped by it, you are not acting in love! (My  paraphrase of verse 17). In the context Paul is talking about tongues, but the principle surely applies to everything  we do in our meetings! 2.     Paul's teaching on how to apply this principle Despite Paul's clear teaching that prophecy is preferable to tongues (1-5), he by no means discourages the use of tongues in church. He expects speaking in tongues to be a regular part of the worship of the church (26) and it is certainly not to be forbidden (39). However, the key to its use in church is that it needs to be interpreted so that everyone may be edified. In fact, in verse 28 he tells us that If there is no interpreter, the speaker should keep quiet in the church and speak to himself and God. This suggests that the personal use of tongues in church is not prohibited, but it must be done quietly as it will edify no one except the speaker (cf. 4). Speaking out loud in tongues, therefore, is to be strongly discouraged unless it is intended that it be interpreted, and that of course will require someone with the gift of interpretation to be present. This may, of course, be the person who has spoken in tongues, as in verses 12-13 Paul encourages those who speak in tongues to pray for the gift of interpretation: So it is with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church. 13 For this reason anyone who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret what he says. So, if you want to speak out loud in tongues and don't have the gift of interpretation, you  must first make sure that someone is present who does, and, if you're not sure, you must speak quietly to yourself and to God (28). There's just as much blessing in speaking in tongues quietly as in speaking loudly! However, if an interpreter is present, you may speak out loud in tongues with a view to its being interpreted for the edification of the church. But this is subject to the following conditions: If anyone speaks in a tongue, two, or at the most three, should speak, one at a time, and someone must interpret (27). So please, if someone speaks out loud in tongues in a meeting, wait until it's interpreted before you say anything. D.    Summary Speaking in tongues is the ability to speak a language we have never learned. It may be expressed in a variety of ways, including, prayer, praise, thanksgiving etc. When we speak in tongues it's our spirit that is praying, not our mind. God gives us this gift to help us edify ourselves – to build ourselves up spiritually. It is also given so that when it's interpreted it will edify the church. It can also be used as a sign to unbelievers when, as at Pentecost, they understand the language that is being spoken.   We should expect this gift to be in operation in our meetings, but it should be used quietly if it is not for interpretation. It must only be spoken aloud if an interpreter is present, and it must be used only two, or at the most three, times in a meeting. We will consider this further in the next talk when we examine Paul's teaching on the gift of interpretation. For more on this, please see WYCT Ch. 5.   But there's much more that could be said, and, if you have a copy, you might like to read Chapter Eight of my book Body Builders – Gifts to make God's people grow.   E.     Questions for discussion   1.     If you do not yet speak in tongues, bearing in mind its value in prayer, do you feel you would like to? Have you ever prayed for this gift?   2.     If you do speak in tongues, how much use do you make of it in your personal prayer life?   3.     In church or in your small group, do you always consider the edification of others before you take part?   4.     How best could we make use of this wonderful gift (tongues) in our small group meetings?

And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me. And he left all, rose up, and followed him. And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them.

Send us Fan MailThe Apostle Paul states we are to esteem those in authority in the assembly very highly. This episode looks at what this means.Support the show

Brother Jacob provides a sermon from a series on church fundamentals. Mutual edification means that members teach each other. Brother Jacob explains how mutual edification is practiced and how it is beneficial.

And, behold, men brought in a bed a man which was taken with a palsy: and they sought means to bring him in, and to lay him before him. And when they could not find by what way they might bring him in because of the multitude, they went upon the housetop, and let him down through the tiling with his couch into the midst before Jesus.

Welcome back to the Freedom Factory! In Episode 88, Brandon Cunningham unpacks a critical, yet frequently ignored skill that can make or break your team's expansion: the lost art of edification. Far too many network marketers view three-way calls or validation meetings as standard check-ins, entirely missing the psychological framework that turns a simple introduction into a closed deal. Brandon pulls back the curtain on how to properly build a bridge of trust between a new prospect and an expert advisor. He shares his exact step-by-step sequencing—explaining why edifying your prospect first is the ultimate way to lower their defenses and make them receptive to the information. You'll also get a straight-talking lesson on the golden rule of being a connector: knowing when to speak and when to stay completely silent. Brandon shares firsthand stories of how correcting minor mistakes or interrupting an advisor completely destroys the dynamic of a call and breaks down how to maintain absolute professional alignment. From executing the perfect "meeting after the meeting" strategy to understanding how edification acts as the essential "background music" that sets the vibe for a business relationship, this episode is a tactical masterclass in authentic influence. Stop relying on manufactured hype or rigid sales scripts. Learn how to use the truth to elevate your team, build respect, and accelerate your organizational growth starting today! Ready to transform your mindset and achieve your goals? Subscribe now to "Freedom Factory" podcast and never miss an episode!

Send us Fan MailAs we continue to look at the epistle Paul wrote to the assembly in Thessalonica, we see how there is an issue of esteem here. There is a care we are to have for each other, which is explored here.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe Apostle Paul speaks of how there is to be an esteem for those who are laboring in the assembly. This episode starts to look at this, exploring the issue of how there is to be an esteem for every member of the Body of Christ.Support the show

And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed. And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them.

Send us Fan MailThe Apostle Paul speaks about how the assembly in Thessalonica needs to know those who are admonishing them. This episode looks at what the meaning of admonishment actually is.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThis episode continues to look at those who are in the positions of authority. Paul speaks about where this authority is coming from in this verse.Support the show

Anchored in the Word Morning Reflection: Season 5 Episode 89 Rejoicing in Christ's Triumph: Edification Ephesians 4:7-13 #morningreflections #maturity #growth #walk #consistency

And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.

Send us Fan MailThe Apostle Paul speaks about knowing those that labor among them. There is a responsibility to work together as the members of the Body of Christ which we are supposed to be keeping in mind.Support the show

Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them. And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ. And when it was day, he departed and went into a desert place: and the people sought him, and came unto him, and stayed him, that he should not depart from them. And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent. And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee.

Send us Fan MailThe Apostle Paul speaks about those who were laboring among them in Thessalonica. This episode looks at what this means and how these individuals should be looked at.Support the show

And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon's house. And Simon's wife's mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her. And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered unto them.

Episode #319 of 15 Minutes and a Big Idea. A Podcast by The Mended Collective. In this episode, we examine 1 Corinthians 14:26-28. Big Idea: Use Gifts for Edification 1) Every Gift has a Place.  2) Languages Must Be Orderly.  3) Interpretation is Essential. Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/15bigidea/?view_public_for=110691360592088 The Mended Collective: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSlUSkU2N0UEy4Bq1HgpFEQ Email: 15bigideapodcast@gmail.com Theme Music: "Advertime" by Rafael Krux

1 Corinthians 14:20-26

Send us Fan MailThe Apostle Paul speaks about those who labor among us and the relationship we should have with them. This episode starts to look at what this means.Support the show

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In this passage Paul tells the Christians in Rome that he prays for them often and longs to visit them. The reasons he so desperately wants to go to Rome is to be mutually encouraged, to edify the church with the gospel and to evangelize the lost.

And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice, Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God. And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not. And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out. And the fame of him went out into every place of the country round about.

1 Corinthians 14:1-19

Send us Fan MailThe Apostle Paul wants the members of the Body of Christ to know those who are in the positions of leadership. This episode starts to explore what this means.Support the show

And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country.

Text Me Here!!!Very excited to say we made it back to the Podcast, and how couldn't we after such an incredible Conference Weekend.I want to hear your thoughts and impressions from the weekend, so make sure to email me or text me at the links in this description box!Powerful. Insightful. Right on the mark. All the things I could use to describe this weekend.And what I can't wait even more, to go back through them all with you, especially since there may have been some talks that I had littles grabbing for my attention! :DWe are gonna start this week by going through Elder Kearon's talk and will talk about it on Monday, and don't forget about the hymns! So amazing this conference! E-mail: munchandminglepodcast@gmail.comInsta: @munchandminglepodcast

Send us Fan MailAs we continue to look at the issues of brethren, Paul has identified many things in his epistles about who we are. We are supposed to be working together and displaying a positive relationship with each other.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe Apostle Paul is speaking of these individuals in Thessalonica and calls them brethren. This is a term used to describe members of the Body of Christ.Support the show

Episode #315 of 15 Minutes and a Big Idea. A Podcast by The Mended Collective. In this episode, we take a step back and summarize the material from 1 Corinthians 14:5-9. Big Idea: Edification Requires Intelligibility 1) Gifts are Good 2) Paul Would Speak Understandably 3) Benefit Requires Comprehension Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/15bigidea/?view_public_for=110691360592088 The Mended Collective: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSlUSkU2N0UEy4Bq1HgpFEQ Email: 15bigideapodcast@gmail.com Theme Music: "Advertime" by Rafael Krux

Pastor Micah Klutinoty preaches from 1 Corinthians 14:1-19. We see that God cares more about building up His church than creating impressive spiritual moments. Prophecy is Spirit-prompted, Scripture-governed speech meant to strengthen, encourage, and comfort, and it must be weighed and kept under biblical authority. Because the gathered church is served best by understanding, we prioritize intelligible truth and clarity so God's people can be equipped with sober, action-ready minds and steadfast hope.

Send us Fan MailIn this continuation of looking at the issue of beseech, we see how the Apostle Paul speaks of the love shown to us as being the motivation to do things in this dispensation.Support the show

Send a textAs we start a new verse in the study of this epistle, we see the Apostle Paul stating he is beseeching them. This episode looks at what this means and why he was doing this.Support the show

Send a textIn this concluding episode related to the edification process, we look at how the intake of the Word of God is influenced by the Spirit which is in the believer.Support the show

Faith Baptist Church in Hamilton, NJ. Lance Walker is the Lead Pastor. Visit us at www.fbcchurch.org

In this episode we carefully trace Paul's desire to use his authority to edify the Corinthian church. However, if the church refuses to obey God's word, Paul will be left with no choice but to use authoritative correction. The post 2Corinthians 12v17-13v1-14 Authority for Edification appeared first on Calvary Chapel Crossover.