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41 | Didn't anyone defend Jesus at his trial? | Luke 23:52 | Songbirdca | 117573 | ||
Didn't anyone defend Jesus at his trial? | ||||||
42 | Who was at the last supper? | Not Specified | Songbirdca | 117430 | ||
Is there any scripture that would indicate if there were more people at the last supper than just Jesus and his disciples? | ||||||
43 | Who was at the last supper? | Bible general Archive 2 | Songbirdca | 117488 | ||
Is there any scripture that would indicate if there were more people at the last supper than just Jesus and his disciples? | ||||||
44 | Christ's 1000 year reign | Not Specified | Songbirdca | 103521 | ||
During Christ's 1000 year reign, is He on earth or is He reigning from heaven or halfway in between? Could someone show me please where in the bible it talks about this. | ||||||
45 | Christ's 1000 year reign | Rev 5:10 | Songbirdca | 103530 | ||
During Christ's 1000 year reign, is He on earth or is He reigning from heaven or halfway in between? Could someone show me please where in the bible it talks about this. | ||||||
46 | Are you talking about unity in the body? | 1 Corinthians | Songbirdca | 99636 | ||
Are you referring to how we are to use our gifts? The rules, as you call them, about being united with the body of Christ? | ||||||
47 | 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. | ||||||
48 | 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. | ||||||
49 | Explain spiritual gifts ? ? | 1 Corinthians | Songbirdca | 99546 | ||
Thank you CurtMan, that is what I have been trying to explain to DL5. | ||||||
50 | 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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51 | 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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52 | Explain spiritual gifts ? ? | Eph 4:7 | Songbirdca | 99443 | ||
Spiritual gifts are the manifestation of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. They are given to all who have accepted Christ as Savior. Everyone that is a born-again Christian has at least one gift, some have more than one, but ALL are important to the body of Christ. They are given to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. (eph. 4:12-13) There are two kinds of gifts - speaking gifts and serving gifts. Speaking gifts are the gifts such as apostleship, prophecy, evangelism and pastor-teacher. Serving gifts are those like helps, service, exhortation, giving, mercy, tongues, administration, etc. there are a few more. The point of receiving gifts from God is so that we will be able to function in a healthy way as the body of Christ. The gifts were given for the church so that we will all help each other grow in Christ. It is a sad church indeed that does not allow its members to make use of their gifts. For instance, if I have the gift of teaching but I am put in a service position (say greeting people as the come through the door), I am not using my gift the way God intended. |
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53 | How many were at the Last Supper? | Not Specified | Songbirdca | 86626 | ||
Was it possible that there were more than just the 12 apostles at the Last Supper? | ||||||
54 | How many were at the Last Supper? | Matt 26:20 | Songbirdca | 86628 | ||
Was it possible that there were more than just the 12 apostles at the Last Supper? | ||||||
55 | Did the upper room belong to Joseph of A | Not Specified | Songbirdca | 86260 | ||
I have heard that the Upper Room where Jesus and his disciples had the Passover, was in the home of Joseph of Arimathea. Is there any truth to that? It's not stated in the bible, so I'm wondering where this got started. Does anyone know? | ||||||
56 | Did the upper room belong to Joseph of A | Bible general Archive 1 | Songbirdca | 86279 | ||
I have heard that the Upper Room where Jesus and his disciples had the Passover, was in the home of Joseph of Arimathea. Is there any truth to that? It's not stated in the bible, so I'm wondering where this got started. Does anyone know? | ||||||
57 | Must we be baptized to be saved? | John 3:22 | Songbirdca | 82175 | ||
But baptism can't save us. So why does one need to be baptized in order to get into heaven? | ||||||
58 | Born of water and the Spirit? | Not Specified | Songbirdca | 82142 | ||
I'm confused by Nicodemus' visit to Jesus. Jesus said you must be born of water and spirit. What exactly did he mean? | ||||||
59 | Born of water and the Spirit? | John 3:22 | Songbirdca | 82143 | ||
I'm confused by Nicodemus' visit to Jesus. Jesus said you must be born of water and spirit. What exactly did he mean? | ||||||
60 | Was Luke one of the 12? | Luke 1:2 | Songbirdca | 81425 | ||
Luke was a Gentile believer and a doctor and was not part of the original twelve. Jesus did not find him, but Paul did. It is probable that he was converted in Troas. Acts 17:1 On Paul's third visit to Philippi (20:5,6) we again meet with Luke, who probably had spent all the intervening time in that city, a period of seven or eight years. From this time Luke was Paul's constant companion during his journey to Jerusalem (20:6-21:18). He again disappears from view during Paul's imprisonment at Jerusalem and Caesarea, and only reappears when Paul sets out for Rome (27:1), whither he accompanies him (28:2, 12-16), and where he remains with him till the close of his first imprisonment (Philemon 1:24; Col. 4:14). The last notice of the "beloved physician" is in 2 Tim. 4:11. There are many passages in Paul's epistles, as well as in the writings of Luke, which show the extent and accuracy of his medical knowledge. |
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