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Moonlight7 View Profile History	All you doubting Thomas's Posted : 1 Jun, 2023 02:03 PM All Spiritual gifts are active in the Boby of Christ TODAY. The Body does not teach Against it. Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	All you doubting Thomas's Posted : 1 Jun, 2023 02:06 PM God has the Whole Universe in where to perform His Miracles. Speak to God about it ! You know how to talk to God as a Christian person! !?!? God's love stretches Far .... Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	All you doubting Thomas's Posted : 1 Jun, 2023 02:08 PM The " Bible doesn't teach Against it ! " Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	All you doubting Thomas's Posted : 1 Jun, 2023 02:54 PM The purpose of spiritual gifts is to promote “the common good” of the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:7), to build up the church (1 Corinthians 14:12), and to prepare us each for “works of service . . . until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ” (Ephesians 4:12–13). Each person upon accepting the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ receives the Holy Spirit inside as a seal of salvation (Ephesians 1:12–14). The Spirit then gives to each believer certain gifts from God to do the work of God (1 Corinthians 12:4–6). Scripture contains several passages about spiritual gifts: 1 Corinthians 12:1–31, 1 Corinthians 14:1–33, Romans 12:1–8, Ephesians 4:1–13, Hebrews 2:3–4, and 1 Peter 4:10–11. No matter what the gift, its purpose is to edify and mature the church and to glorify God in serving others. In no way are the spiritual gifts to be used to draw attention to oneself or put on a showy display. This was part of the problem in the church in Corinth. Members there were exercising their spiritual gifts to edify themselves without regard to what anyone else was doing (1 Corinthians 14:4), and their methods resulted in chaos in the church service (1 Corinthians 14:23, 27–28). They needed reminding that the greatest gift of all is love (1 Corinthians 13:13). Without love, none of the other gifts are profitable at all (1 Corinthians 13:1–3). All gifts are given by grace from God through the Holy Spirit (Romans 12:6; 1 Corinthians 12:4; Hebrews 2:4). Different people are given different gifts. Not everyone receives the same gift (1 Corinthians 12:4). Those gifted with various spiritual gifts are meant to work together as the parts of a body work together (1 Corinthians 12:12–27). The gifts God gives to His people are divinely placed for the good of the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:27). The gifts God gives us through His Spirit are to be used for His glory (Colossians 3:17). The “most excellent way” to do that is with love (1 Corinthians 12:31b; 13:1–13). Any gift used for personal gain or without love is like a harsh noise to God and the church. Even the most powerful spiritual gifts memorably displayed, if done without love, cannot glorify God. We should also take care of and develop the gifts God has given us. We are to fan into flames every spiritual gift God gives (1 Timothy 1:6) and put them to good use. Various spiritual gifts assessments or tests are available, which may or may not be helpful in one’s Christian life. What’s most important is to be prayerfully serving the Lord. The gifts of the Spirit will be confirmed by time, teaching, and mentoring. Post Reply
Streetevangelist520^ View Profile History	All you doubting Thomas's Posted : 1 Jun, 2023 03:50 PM Amen to that Moonlight7, i agree with all you are saying because it's scriptural. Praise the LORD. Post Reply
LittleDavid View Profile History	All you doubting Thomas's Posted : 2 Jun, 2023 12:43 PM The Bible warns against false promises from false prophets who promise miracles that never take place. They promise wealth and prosperity that never happens to the poor who send them money. Jude 1:12 These people are blemishes at your love feasts, eating with you without the slightest qualm—shepherds who feed only themselves. They are clouds without rain, blown along by the wind; autumn trees, without fruit and uprooted—twice dead. Matthew 24:24 New Century Version 24 False Christs and false prophets will come and perform great wonders and miracles. They will try to fool even the people God has chosen, if that is possible. Many gullible people will follow them Post Reply
LittleDavid View Profile History	All you doubting Thomas's Posted : 2 Jun, 2023 12:53 PM The “Doubting Thomas” cliche is a bit worn and has lost its original meaning. There are lots of things you don’t seem to understand, which includes not only taking scripture out of context but old cliches as well. Let me help. Thomas saw the real miracles of Jesus. Thomas didn’t never doubted Jesus miracles, he doubted the testimony of the other disciples regarding Jesus’s bodily resurrection. Perhaps if you had read the Bible you would have seen that. Bur maybe you don’t read to understand. Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	All you doubting Thomas's Posted : 2 Jun, 2023 02:05 PM I know God still does Miracles TODAY. I also read and Know about doubting Thomas! It was just a Title I used . You seem to not understand things yourself. You seem to Think you know everything ! I read the Bible! Learn how to witness! Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	All you doubting Thomas's Posted : 2 Jun, 2023 02:07 PM Fyi I don't need your help. Post Reply
LittleDavid View Profile History	All you doubting Thomas's Posted : 2 Jun, 2023 05:03 PM You need someone’s help Post Reply
Moonlight7 View Profile History	All you doubting Thomas's Posted : 2 Jun, 2023 05:10 PM I have a Bible teacher. You need the Holy Spirit leading ! Post Reply

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