The Importance of Order in the Church
1 Corinthians 14:26-40
How is it then, brothers? when you come together, every one of you has a psalm, has a doctrine, has a tongue, has a revelation…


I. ITS FOUNDATION.

1. The essential equality of the members before God; they are brethren.

II. ITS OBJECTS.

1. Edification.

2. Instruction.

3. Comfort.

III. ITS MEANS.

1. Mutual service.

2. Submission.

3. Self-control.

IV. ITS MOTIVES.

1. God is the author of peace.

2. Order is a distinguishing feature of the churches of the saints.

(J. Lyth, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.

WEB: What is it then, brothers? When you come together, each one of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has another language, has an interpretation. Let all things be done to build each other up.




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