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NASB | Matthew 7:13 ¶ "Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 7:13 ¶ "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad and easy to travel is the path that leads the way to destruction and eternal loss, and there are many who enter through it. |
Bible Question:
Noland: your post sounded a little terse, I know my conversation is a little backwoodsi and I my not have the knowledge of all the fancy words. I also understand water baptism very well,what I was indicating or asking is the gift of tongues still in operation in this time frame, are the Spiritual gifts still in operation, or have tongues ceased? In Jesus Name ezekiel |
Bible Answer: Greetings Ezekiel! I apologize if I sounded a little 'terse'.. That was not my intention! Dear brother in Christ, you have asked some good questions! And it seems that we keep missing each other here.. :) That's Ok! You don't have to speak in fancy words or have the greatest intellect in order to understand the Word of God. The Lord knows that I do not. When you are baptized by the Holy Spirit, then you will eventually find what your Spiritual Gifts are as you progress in your walk with Christ. You see, when you get saved, you are just a baby in Christ! But you have to grow in the faith, and somewhere down the line, you will eventually discover your Spiritual Gifts. As for me, I have several gifts! I have the gift of Teaching, Encouragement, Organization, a 'Genuine Heart' for people and their needs (Pastor's Heart), and a willingness to help people. And I have found that these gifts all play together in harmony and work together. I am not a pastor, but I am a Bible scholar, Sunday School teacher, and a leader in my church. I attend a Conservative Mennonite Church, and I am useful to the congregation while being spiritually fed myself. Your gifts will surely vary from mine! There are myriad gifts! And I pray that the Lord has blessed you with many. For instance, I have never spoken in tongues. You may have this gift, but I am convinced that I do not. You may have the gift of prophecy! I have never prophesied, and I am convinced that I also do not have this gift either. You have to search and see what the Lord has blessed you with. I hope this helps! Blessings, Nolan |