Bible Discussion Thread

 
  • Christina Young on 1 Corinthians 12 - 2 years ago
    My question is, In 1Corinthians it tells the 9 gifts that the Holy Spirit can give. Does every member of Christ have a spiritual gift? And can a person have more than one gift?
  • GiGi - In Reply on 1 Corinthians 12 - 2 years ago
    Christina,

    When a person is regenerated by the Holy Spirit at conversion, he/she is indwelt by the Holy Spirit. All of what the Holy Spirit wishes to give you is available to you from that moment on. You can pray and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you the gift He has placed in you. Also, when you serve others in the body of Christ, others will begin to notice your gift and may identify it for you. Then you can learn more about this gift and seek for ways to exercise it within the body of believers God has placed you in.

    Also, a person can have more than one gift. The Bible says that the Holy Spirit bestows the gifts as He sees fit. So it is His choice as to what gifts a person receives.
  • Mishael - In Reply on 1 Corinthians 12 - 2 years ago
    Commentary on this website:

    People's Bible Notes for 1 Corinthians 12:11

    1Corinthians 12:11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit. There are named in 1Cor. 12:8-10 nine gifts, all supernatural, imparted by the same Spirit, which distributes them according to HIS own will.

    In my experience, we need to study what the gifts are and how they operate. Read the Gospels to see how Jesus and the disciples operated these gifts. Not in pride, but humility.

    I was given discerning of spirits because I had so much trouble with them (evil) after salvation. Not only the evil; but discerning angels;

    Knowing what is false or truth.

    One example of the gifts are Jesus with the Samaritan woman at the well.
  • Rick - In Reply on 1 Corinthians 12 - 2 years ago
    Christina Last point I pray S.I.T. everyday its not idle chant and I'm not in a trance I have crystal

    clear thought and focus and I operate the ability it doesn't operate me. Never out loud because that's out

    order and be people will think your nuts! I wouldn't blame them.
  • Cowboy - In Reply on 1 Corinthians 12 - 2 years ago
    Christina Young

    Yes, everyone that is saved is a member of Christ, and they have a choice to receive the first spiritual gift, that is to be filled with the Holy Ghost. but it is up to them to choose to use the first gift are not. The first gift that the Father gives is the gift of the Holy Ghost. If you let it operate in your life freely than other gifts will be added unto you. Do you recall the parable in Matthew 25: 14-30 the lord gave out talents to his servants, these talents Jesus was talking about in the parable are the gifts of the spirit. There are ten gifts the first is the Holy Ghost than nine more gifts follow. If you use the first gift freely which is the Holy Ghost than Jesus will store unto you another gift. The answer to your second question is yes you can have all of the gifts of the spirit if you allow them to work freely in your life.

    God Bless

    stay prayed up and ready to go up

    cowboy
  • Rick - In Reply on 1 Corinthians 12 - 2 years ago
    Hi Christina Another P.S. My apology also any other question on this field of Gods Word I'll be glad

    to share what I understand, this has been attacked by the enemy because you are operating Gods spiritual

    ability and that scares the enemy.
  • Rick - In Reply on 1 Corinthians 12 - 2 years ago
    Hi Christina Notice in 1 Corinthians 12 :1 It starts saying gifts[which is in italics which means added later] then

    in verse 7 the Word switches to [manifestation ]of the Spirit which is outward displays of the Gift of holy Spirit

    these are available according the ability Given by spirit to operate. Also they do not operate you, you operate the

    ability. Its like being given a loaded tool box and you decide to work the tools or not. The true God is not a control

    freak it is God given ability I.E. Gift. There is much confusion in this area which has caused unfortunately also much

    division. God Bless Knowing the truth will indeed set us free. All believers operate one or some whether knowing

    or not. It's part of the package deal known as Christ in you the Hope of Glory God Bless.

    P.S. Individuals say these are no longer in operation then the question is why did God spend literally three chapters

    of His word explaining the operation and purpose of His Power. God doesn't waste words, especially when his are perfect!

    Prayerfully this helps



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