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THE VARIETY OF THE SPIRIT
1 Corinthians 12:4 – Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. The Holy Spirit chooses many ways to manifest His presence. In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul discusses nine spiritual gifts that are manifestations of the Spirit. In verse 4, he lays the foundation...
THE FRUIT OF LOVE
Galatians 5:22 – But the fruit of the Spirit is love. Many today will be celebrating what is called Valentine’s Day, a day that has been set aside to remember those we love. The love of the world has deep roots in the natural and the sensuous dimensions of love. This...
SPEAKING BY THE SPIRIT
1 Corinthians 12:3 – I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus is accursed”; and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord” except by the Holy Spirit. An interesting scripture follows Paul’s expressed desire for believers not to be ignorant of...
CONCERNING SPIRITUALS – DON’T BE IGNORANT
1 Corinthians 12:10 – To another the working of miracles.
Notice, the word “gift” is italicized by the translators for clarification. This is because the word “gift” is not found in the original manuscript. Paul’s expression is “spirituals” which refers to spiritual graces. Many have interpreted Paul to be saying that the gifts are like a personal gift that one now possesses. Read More >>>
DESIRE TO PROPHESY
1 Corinthians 14:1 – Pursue love, yet desire earnestly spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. Paul stresses the importance of prophecy throughout chapter fourteen. He does this for a number of reasons. The Bible makes it clear that “the testimony of...
BE MATURE IN YOUR THINKING
1 Corinthians 14:20 – Brethren, do not be children in your thinking; yet in evil be babes, but in your thinking be mature. Paul brought correction to the saints at Corinth over the mishandling of the gifts of the Spirit. As a spiritual father, he wanted the...