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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; |
Subject: gift of healing same as prayer of faith |
Bible Note: Greetings Makarios! The phrase 'gifts of healing' only occurs three times in Scripture. 1 Cor. 12:9 - "to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit," 1 Cor. 12:28 - "And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, also those having gifts of healing, those able to help others, those with gifts of administration, and those speaking in different kinds of tongues." 1 Cor. 12:30 - "Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret?" These verses do not say that only apostles can have the gift. These verses do not say that this gift will end. These verses do describe how the gift functions - i.e. through laying on of hands, prayer, speaking a word, ect.... All that we can really say from these verses is that 'gifts of healing' are spiritual gifts, that they are distributed to each as God wills, that no everyone has this gift, and that these gifts are appointed by God in the church. My contention all along has simply been that much that is being taught about spiritual gifts goes beyond what Scripture actually says about them. :-) If anyone can show me in Scripture where these gifts are called temporary and are limited only to the apostles, I will gladly change my position. Until then, I will believe that they are for the church. p.s. - I fully agree with you my friend that there is no lack of faith on your part. :-) We simply see this issue differently. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |