Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers (Ephesians 4:11, NLT). Making Doctrine Simple There is a distinct spiritual gift of teaching. In the original Greek text of the New Testament, this function is called didaskalia — referring to both the act
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Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good (1 Corinthians 12:7, ESV). The Bible teaches that believers have spiritual gifts. Have you ever considered how many gifts are mentioned in the New Testament? And have you read about spiritual gifts and asked questions about what they mean or
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Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed (1 Corinthians 12:1, ESV). The Greek word translated as “uninformed” can also be translated “not know” and even “misunderstand.” We all seek to better understand and release our spiritual gifts. With some gifts (speaking in tongues) more controversial than others (encouragement), are we informed, knowing, and
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As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace (1 Peter 4:10, ESV). As to the Holy Spirit, in the church of my youth we were Cessationists, believing in the Spirit but thinking the Spirit was only needed to fill in the blank for the third
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Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you (John 16:7, ESV). If Jesus is sending us a “helper” who works free of charge, we should take full advantage of
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Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. There are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons (1 Corinthians 12:4-6, NASB1995). The Apostle Paul writes in Ephesians 4:1 that we should walk in a manner worthy of our calling. Do we know
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Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good (1 Corinthians 12:7, NIV). We have spiritual gifts given by the Holy Spirit. The Bible teaches that these gifts are a unique aspect of the Christian faith. Other religions offer instruction for hard works with their scriptures, while the Bible
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Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed (1 Corinthians 12:1, NIV). Examining a list of books on Amazon about spiritual gifts, I first see many titles, and second, I note that most of them were written after 1970. Why? The Charismatic Movement coincided with the
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The Apostle Paul writes a little-known passage in 1 Corinthians that teaches us how to find God’s calling. Turn to your Bible now and read 1 Corinthians 12:4-7. It’s an easy 1, 2, 3 step process for knowing God’s will and walking in the adventure of His calling for our lives. That 3-step process is
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God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of tongues (1 Corinthians 12:28, ESV). There are gifts, or abilities, given by the Holy Spirit. One of the most important gifts needed in the church is the gift of administration. The gift of administration is also known as
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