These, sometimes called “charismata” from the Gr. word quoted above, are either the spiritual gifts showered upon the individual for the benefit of the Church (1 Cor 12:7) or the individuals themselves, seen as God’s gift to the Church as a whole (12:28). In one sense, God’s ...
In 1 Corinthians 12, we learn that God gives believers spiritual gifts “that all may profit.” Verse 11 says they are given according to God’s divine will. Ephesians 4:12 says these gifts are given for the preparation of service and to strengthen or build up the body of Christ. The ...
Even before I started to look at the differences between “gifts” and “talents”, I recognized they all came from the same source. If we accept the premise that anall-powerful Godis the creator of all matter and life, it is reasonable to conclude our abilities (even if we are incli...
Did you know God created you to live a supernatural life? Isn’t that exactly what the world is craving? In this 15-day study, Bible teacher Havilah Cunnington unpacks the nine spiritual gifts that are accessible to every believer and shows you how to activate them in practical ways. Wheth...
On the other hand, some claim spiritual gifts that they simply do not have from God.The Bible teaches, “test the spirits, whether they are of God” (1 John 4:1, NKJV throughout unless quoting other writers quoting scripture). (A sermon of related interest is available and also titled:...
哥林多前书 12:1–3 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95) 1Nowconcerningspiritualgifts,brethren, I do notwantyou to beunaware. 2Youknowthatwhenyou werepagans,you wereledastrayto themuteidols,howeveryou wereled. 3ThereforeImakeknownto you thatnoonespeakingby theSpiritofGodsays, ...
Passions of the Mind Christians speak of the seven deadly sins: pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath and sloth. It’s said these sins are not specifically mentioned in the Bible but seem to have evolved in the fourth century from the... read more Being a Coworker with God In...
As I’ve written before, we are not born with a Bible slung around our necks, so the Bible does not come from God. We are, however, born with capacities for common sense, rational thought, intuition, and feeling, and when we use all those God-given gifts together –without listening ...
4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. 5 There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 6 There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.7 Now to each one the manifestation of the...
78. I can relate to others in culturally sensitive ways. 3 2 1 0 79. I honor God with my handcrafter gifts. 3 2 1 0 80. I apply various artistic expressions to communicate God’s truth. 3 2 1 0 81. I receive affirmation from others concerning the reliability of my insights...