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NASB | 1 Corinthians 12:7 But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 12:7 But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit [the spiritual illumination and the enabling of the Holy Spirit] for the common good. |
Bible Question: Can a person have a vision and a revelation....and reveal something about the bible and characters...be considered to be used by god,even though the revelation at the time might not be understood....by all?Read 1 Corinthians 12:1-6...included in the revelations are things that are not taught by today's clergy? |
Bible Answer: What do you mean by "not understood by all"? Do you mean "not everybody understands it (but some do)" or "nobody understands it" but this person? You mention verse 1 Corinthians 12:1-6. Read verse 7. The gifts are for the "common good" not just that of the individual. The issue should not be whether or not it is taught by today's clergy, but whether or not it is found in Scripture. When I looked up "vision" in the Bible, it was interesting to see how, in the New Testament, it was front heavy - in the Acts up through 18:9 and nothing except the reference to Paul's conversion in Acts 26. Note also 1 Corinthians 2. Pay attention to what it says about the Spirit and what He does for believers. See in Colossians 2:18 what it says about those who take stands on the visions they have seen. I think, if I were you, I would encourage this person to exercise caution. Take to heart Acts 17:11. In Him, Benjamite |