Today, we were able to get into the list of spiritual gifts, as recorded in Romans. The 9 gifts in 1 Corinthians 12 are listed in descending order of importance, with the most edifying gifts first, and the least edifying to the church body at the end. The reason was that the Corinthians had an … Read more
As you can see by the pictures above, we were able to get into our study of the gifts of the Spirit. We laid some foundation work, making sure that we understand the gift of apostleship — it was for a specific group of men for a specific time in Church history. Certain attributes would … Read more
It was awesome to see, in scripture, the power and authority of the name of the Lord Jesus Christ in V.3 of chapter 12! In the Dispensation of Grace, only a true born again believer can say Jesus is Lord by the Holy Spirit. As we saw in Philippians 2:9-11, ultimately, everyone will declare that … Read more
Two weeks ago we discussed the two chambers of hell in the Old Testament — one of torment where the rich man was and paradise / Abraham’s bosom where Lazarus was comforted (Luke 16:19-31). Jesus went to paradise for 3 days and 3 nights when he died on the cross. Luke 23:42-43; 1 Peter 3:18-20; … Read more
We began our study of 1 Corinthians 12 in earnest today, with Paul reminding the readers that they were idol worshiping Gentiles before they were born again. It is important that we always remind ourselves that we were saved out of a life of sin and death.Ephesians 2:1-3: And you hath he quickened, who were … Read more
Getting into these 3 chapters concerning the use of gifts in the church, the foundation has been properly laid understanding that the sign gifts (healings, miracles, tongues and the interpretation of tongues) were all prevalent in the first century to convince the Jews that Jesus was truly the resurrected suffering Savior / Messiah they had … Read more