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NASB | 1 Corinthians 12:28 And God has appointed in the church, first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, various kinds of tongues. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 12:28 So God has appointed and placed in the church [for His own use]: first apostles [chosen by Christ], second prophets [those who foretell the future, those who speak a new message from God to the people], third teachers, then those who work miracles, then those with the gifts of healings, the helpers, the administrators, and speakers in various kinds of [unknown] tongues. |
Subject: what about doing the work Jesus did ? |
Bible Note: Hi Tam: there's nothing to indicate in Scripture, that that particular illness was the infamous, "thorn in the flesh". Remember too that I never said that these gifts were not necessarily given today. I certainly do believe in miraculous healing! But given the type of circus sideshow charlatan activity we see so much of, I am more the a little skeptical, and that they are not as prevalent as some would have us to believe. I happen to think that anyone who has such a gift today, would do so under the strict direction of and guidance of the Holy Spirit, who by the way is not one to bring attention to Himself, but only to point to Jesus. I believe if and when they are used, they are used with utmost discretion. Not the kind of nonsense we see on tv. I also believe that If God wants to heal illness, He will heal it, He doesn't need healers. Even in those places and in countries that have so much sickness, the greater need still is to preach the Gospel, for it is the sick and broken spirit, that truly needs healing. Mark 16:15 And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. I'm getting down off this soapbox now, so if others want to discuss this, go for it, but I'm done, if you please. Shalom and God bless John |