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NASB | 1 Corinthians 12:1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 12:1 Now about the spiritual gifts [the special endowments given by the Holy Spirit], brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. |
Subject: Am I ignorant |
Bible Note: Greetings Jeff! Thanks for the kind words! One often wonders when posting on a forum like this if a post is actually accomplishing anything. It is nice to hear that some are actually reading them. :-) I've been picking on those who believe that the gifts have ceased, now let me pick on many of those who believe that the gifts are still for today. :-) 1) Why do some churches allow many people to speak in tongues at once when Scripture specifically forbids this? 1 Cor. 14:27 says, "If anyone speaks in a tongue, two—or at the most three—should speak, one at a time, and someone must interpret." 2) Why do some churches allow tongues to be spoken publicly, even when there is no interpretation, when Scripture specifically forbids this. 1 Cor. 14:28 says, "If there is no interpreter, the speaker should keep quiet in the church and speak to himself and God." There are several reasons why I am passionate about this topic (and not one of them includes me being pentecostal or charismatic): 1) I can't stand for anything to be presented as Biblical doctrine, when Scripture does not support it. 2) I believe that the Gifts of the Spirit are meant to enable us to minister more effectively. Most churches have forgotten about the Holy Spirit, and most have certainly ignored His gifts. It is not tongues that I am concerned about, it is all of His gifts. We need His power to minister to this lost and fallen world. p.s. - For your reading, I would suggest 1 Cor. 12-14, Eph. 4:1-17, Rom. 12:4-8, 1 Tim. 4:11-16, 2 Tim. 1:6 (Note by the way that Timothy had a spiritual gift!), Heb. 2:1-4, and 1 Pet. 4:10-11 I hope these aid in your study my friend! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |