Category: Spiritual Gifts

The apostle Paul gave some important directions to the Corinthians regarding the distribution and use of spiritual gifts in the first century church.  He began in 1 Corinthians 12 by writing, “There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.”  In addition, he made the point that there are “different ministries (5), and that there are “diversities of activities”, but, “it is the same God who works all in all” (6).

So, what is the purpose of noting this?  If God gives diverse gifts, they are all of value to Him.  We should not depreciate them.  That is true as well of any ministry or activity that we are privileged to participate in.  “But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each for the profit of all” (7). Continue reading “Spiritual Gifts and Their Purpose for Christians” →