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NASB | 1 Corinthians 12:11 But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually just as He wills. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 12:11 All these things [the gifts, the achievements, the abilities, the empowering] are brought about by one and the same [Holy] Spirit, distributing to each one individually just as He chooses. |
Bible Question:
I am a born again believer, and have been baptized. I a prayed, and desire the baptizm of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongue. i do understand that this is only one of the gifts of the spirit, and that acoridng to 1 Corithians Paul states it rather that one have he gift prophesy which edifies the church, adn not of tongues which edify man(himself). I desire the gift of tongues that when speaking in an unknown tongue we praise God that He understands and it is a language spoken directly to Him. Will I miss the mark if I don't have this gift? and how do I recieve it? Thanks for your help. Faithful Husband |
Bible Answer: You ask if you would be missing the mark if you dont have this gift? And how to receive it? I like you choice of words "missing the mark" if you show no evidence of speaking in tongue. Beccause, it is said we shall recognize them by their fruits: Mat 7:16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. And here is the reason why we look for those who bare fruits: 1Co 12:27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. 1Co 12:28 And God hath set some, in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. 1Co 12:29 Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? 1Co 12:30 Have all the gifts of healing, do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? 1Co 12:31 But covet earnestly the best gifts and yet show I unto you a more excellent, way. So yes, you do very well to covet all the gifts in this list, because they are the best of gifts, and because then you will be shown a more excellent way!!! It is written to ask, and you shall receive: Joh 16:24 Hitherto, have ye asked nothing in my name ask,and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. Luk 11:9 And I say unto you,Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. |