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NASB | 1 Corinthians 14:26 ¶ What is the outcome then, brethren? When you assemble, each one has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 14:26 ¶ What then is the right course, believers? When you meet together, each one has a psalm, a teaching, a revelation (disclosure of special knowledge), a tongue, or an interpretation. Let everything be constructive and edifying and done for the good of all the church. |
Bible Question: I was told when I took the YWAM course that there are references in the Bible to the way a Worship service is to be conducted. Like the type and order the music is used and the prayer and the teaching etc. Where in the Bible does it state it. |
Bible Answer: Wayne, Yes, the Bible does specify how a worship service is to be conducted, and the funny thing is that most congregations don't even come close! In 1 Corinthians 14, Paul lays out a pattern for "when the whole church comes together into one place." (v. 23) Read the chapter carefully for yourself, but basically Paul instructs to the Corinthians to have an open, interactive time of singing, praying, sharing, speaking in tongues, etc. (see v. 26a) All of this activity must be aimed towards the edification of the body. (v. 26b) The chapter has no specific instruction about the type/order of music however. The goal is to be spirit-led. You won't even find sermons in the NT, besides evangelistic speeches and Paul's speech in the upper room at Troas. The design is for the church to function together AS A BODY, each part contributing to the building up of the whole. |