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1 | Explain spiritual gifts ? ? | 1 Corinthians | IAMREDEEMED | 99436 | ||
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2 | Explain spiritual gifts ? ? | 1 Corinthians | DAIRYLEADER5 | 99437 | ||
Iamredeemed, Look at 1 Cor.12:4-11. Spiritual gifts are for the believer, some say that there are no more outpouring of these gifts, but they are wrong. All the gifts listed in scripture are for anyone who ask. There are rules that must be applied to the reseption of these gifts but they are easy to abide to.Paul has a lot to say on this subject, look at the scriptures and if you have any questions please let me know. DL5 | ||||||
3 | Explain spiritual gifts ? ? | 1 Corinthians | Songbirdca | 99455 | ||
DL5 you have insinuated from your answer to the question on Spiritual Gifts that one needs to ask for them. This is not scriptural, there are no rules to receiving Spiritual gifts accept that of receiving Christ as Savior. 1 Cor. 12:4 says that there are different spiritual gifts. All are not the same, and they are gifts of grace, not earned or achieved (or asked for). However, it is the same Spirit who gives the different gifts. Vs. 5 states that there are different or varieties of ministries, but the same Lord who gives or directs these different ministries. These are spiritual ministries related to spiritual gifts. Again vs. 6 uses the words "varieties" and "same". The person of the Godhead who is connected with these workings or effects is God who works all things in all believers. The Holy Spirit gives the gifts, as He wills. You cannot "get" or "earn" more gifts than the ones you have been given since you became a believer. If that were true everyone would have all the gifts and we would not need each other. I refer you to 1 Cor. 12:12-27 on how the body of Christ needs each other. I hope this clears things up. |
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4 | Explain spiritual gifts ? ? | 1 Corinthians | DAIRYLEADER5 | 99465 | ||
Again I care to differ look at 1Cor. cpt 13 an 14, Paul gives rules on the use of spiritual gifts.And many people dont understand or know that Paul was specific on these rules.james 1:5, Look real close to Romans 1:11 what was Paul going to do? There are a lot of scripture covering spiritual gifts which are not in Cor.s If you want me to teach you let me know, Ill be glad to share them with you. DL5 | ||||||
5 | Explain spiritual gifts ? ? | 1 Corinthians | Songbirdca | 99514 | ||
DL5 You refer to 1 Cor. ch. 13 - the love chapter. Clearly it infers that the greatest gift is love. That all the gifts we have been given by God will pass away, but love never fails. Ch. 14 goes on to tell us that Paul would rather have the Corinthians seek the gift of prophecy rather than tongues, because tongues does nothing to build up the body of Christ unless an interpreter is present. Vs 31 of 1 cor. 12 and vs. 1 of 1 Cor. 14 use the word "desire". "Desire" in the greek is zeloo a plural verb commanding the whole church, not just individuals within the Corinthian church. It can mean affect, desire, envy, jealous, zealous; to have a warm feeling... This is not telling individual believers to desire certain gifts, because God the Spirit gives the gifts as He wills. This is telling the Corinthian church to desire that the greater gifts are within their body. The same is true for today. "The greater gifts" within this context most likely are the ones listed first in the order of verse 28 of 1 cor. 12. Apostles, prophets, and teachers all have to do with giving out the Word of God which is the basis by which the body of believers live. Some scholars think that verse 31 is in the indicative mood instead of the imperative and translate it as saying, "You are earnestly desiring the greater gifts." They think that this means that the Corinthian church desired the gifts of tongues, chapter 14, more than any other. Then the last part of the verse is a contrast with that desire of tongues for everyone in the body ... "but I show you a still more excellent way." Either way, the interpretation of this verse has to come from its context. It is not telling individual believers that they should be seeking for God to give them a greater gift than what He has. This is to a whole body of believers, and it does not contradict verses 11, 18, 24 or 28. Keep in mind 1 Cor. 12:1-2 Paul was talking to a group of new believers who were pagans. They used to worship idols and followed after every new teaching. He was trying to impress the truth upon them. He did not want them to be led astray. He did not want them to think that some gifts were better then others. They all thought tongues was better, but Paul was clear that no gift is better than another, for all were for the building up of the body of Christ. He used as his example the gift of prophecy. The gift of prophecy was not about telling the future (as most people think it is today) but it was for the edification, exhortation and consolation of the body of Christ. It was a forthtelling gift used to edify the church. It seems from 1 Cor. 13:2 that a supernatural ability to comprehend the overall picture of the Word is part of the gift of prophecy. You referred to James 1:5 I'm not sure why you reference it as it talks about asking God for wisdom not a spiritual gift. In other words if you have a question to ask God - go ahead and ask it. As for Rom. 1:11 again read the surrounding text. Paul talked about his gifts and how he longed to come and impart a spiritual gift to them. Spiritual in the greek is translated pneumatiko meaning one who is filled with and governed by the Spirit of God. Gift in the greek is translated Charisma meaning in this context the gift of faith , knowledge, holiness or virture. So what Paul is going to do is use his speaking gift of prophecy to impart wisdom or knowledge to the Corinthians. |
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6 | Explain spiritual gifts ? ? | 1 Corinthians | DAIRYLEADER5 | 99531 | ||
Songbirdca, Look at, romans12:6-3,ephesion4:7-11,1peter 4:9-11 1cor.12:7-10 ,1cor12:28,1cor12:29-30,matthew 19:12, exodus31:1-5, 2peter3:15-16, james 1:5 heb 5:13-14 1cor12:9-a specail faith, gift, romans 12:3 psalms 68:18 matthew 25:14-30 dangers of spirtual gifts 1glorifing in the flesh 2 cor12:1-10 2 divisions within the body 1 cor 3:1-9 3self decipition 1 cor 14:37-38 4 immaturity 5 charter defienicy 6 self display 7 refuseing to serve 8 competition 9 free lanceing 10 gifts without love please compare theses scriptures and let me know. dl5, | ||||||
7 | Explain spiritual gifts ? ? | 1 Corinthians | Songbirdca | 99547 | ||
DL5 I think you are not understanding what I'm saying. Our original disagreement had to do with whether or not Spiritual Gifts could be earned. I think I have made it clear that they cannot be. You can't "get" more than what the Holy Spirit bestowed on you at the time of your conversion. If we all had the same gifts there would be no balance in the church body. | ||||||
8 | Explain spiritual gifts ? ? | 1 Corinthians | DAIRYLEADER5 | 99625 | ||
Songbirdca, Its not weather they can be earned its weather there were rules, the scriptures I gave you contains some of the rules, If there was a misunderstanding Im sorry, it happens alot here on this forum.Before I go let me ask you a question, Will the Holy Ghost give spiritual gifts to people who dont know about them or believe in them, I have an answer but I want to here yours. DL5 | ||||||
9 | Explain spiritual gifts ? ? | 1 Corinthians | Songbirdca | 99635 | ||
The Holy Spirit gives spiritual gifts to people who have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. I did not know that spiritual gifts were given when I first became a Christian, through bible study I learned all that our wonderful Lord bestows on us at the time of our rebirth. So yes, we get them even if we don't know about them. It is up to the Holy Spirit to direct us about them and to use them. | ||||||