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NASB | 1 Corinthians 12:9 to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 12:9 to another [wonder-working] faith [is given] by the same [Holy] Spirit, and to another the [extraordinary] gifts of healings by the one Spirit; |
Bible Question: Included in the list of Gifts of the Spirit in 1 Cor 12 is the "gifts of healing"which is in the context of when the Body meets.Is this different from the prayer of faith as mentioned in James 5:15 and different again from Jesus promise of healing in Mk 16:18?When for example we read of Philip healing many people in Samaria (Acts 8)is this the Gift of Healing operating or is it the prayer of faith in Jesus Name? |
Bible Answer: Hi DAW, When you look at the gifts and their operations in 1 Cor 12, 14, and Romans 12, the underlying thought is that they are subject to the person to whom that particular gift is given. Paul says this specifically of the gift of prophecy, in 1 Cor 14:32. This is implied of the gift of tongues throughout this chapter, as Paul counsels when and when not to use that gift. This is also implied in ch. 12, esp. vs. 25, as Paul tells us to not be divided, but to have the same care for each other as the parts of our own bodies have for each other. Just as the foot carries the whole body where it wants to go, let the adminstrator administrate for the benefit of the whole body, and let each of us use our gifts serving others, without letting pride, or anything else, divide us. So these gifts are volitional, in that the recipient of the gift can either use or not use it, according to their choice. Healing is treated differently in the New Testament than the other gifts. No other gift of the Spirit is refered to as plural, "gifts of healings", as if each healing is a separate gift from the Spirit. Now to look at the prayer of faith. James 5:14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: 15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. This is making petition to the Lord, "and the Lord will raise him up." This would be a work done directly by God, responding to the request of a faithful one, and would not be the same as the spiritual gift, which is subject to the will of the recipient of that gift. In Mark 16:18, we are not told the mechanism, just that "they will lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover." If I were to guess, I would equate this with the gifts of healings, since the emphasis seems to be on the what the believers will do. The gifts of the Spirit are for the ministry to the body of Christ, being used, as you said, within the body (although not exclusively - see 1 Cor 14:24), while Phillip, in Acts 8, ministered to non-believers, as he cast out demons. On the other hand, the Bible speaks of the "miracles which he (Phillip) did." So I do not know how I would classify the miracles done by Phillip. Truly, it is all from God. I hope this helps! Love in Christ, Mark |