The Purpose of The Gifts of the Spirit. (1 Cor 14: 20-25)

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Few topics in the church spark as much debate as the gifts of the Spirit, and particularly that of speaking in tongues. Is it a private prayer language? A sign of the Holy Spirit’s baptism? A tool for evangelism? Or something else entirely?

In this episode, I try and go beyond traditions and opinions to see what the Bible says. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 14 and the prophecy of Isaiah 28, we explore the original, God-given purpose of tongues — and why using them outside that purpose can confuse rather than build up.

We’ll see how Paul contrasts tongues with prophecy, why clarity matters in the gathered church, and how Spirit-led teaching can bring conviction, revelation, and worship. And along the way, we’ll discover that tongues aren’t about spiritual showmanship, but about God’s unstoppable desire to make His message heard — in every language, to every heart.

Key Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:20–25

 Main Takeaway: God’s gifts work best when they are used in God’s way — to build up the church and make His presence unmistakable.

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