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There is problem that has caused much confusion and disappointment when it comes to spiritual gifts, brought on by well-meaning translators. And while most versions have adopted this distortion as God-breathed, at least the KJV and NKJV puts the added words in italic.
Just one word added by translators in four different areas has significantly changed the foundational of this magnificent subject.
In chapters 12, 13, &14 of I Corinthians the word GIFTS has been added four times …..12:1, as well as 13:2, 14:1 & 14:12. These should be deleted or crossed out in your Bible, as they are not in the original text and not well supplied in these verses.
12:1) Now concerning spiritual (gifts) brethren I would not have you ignorant.
The word “spiritual” in verse 1 is the Greek word (pneumatikos) meaning “that which belongs to, is determined by, influenced by, or proceeds from the spirit” (spiritual matters). By inserting the word GIFTS here, it sets the mental assumption for the rest of this chapter….
12:4 does talk about the “diversity of gifts” …..of which there are seven given to the “Church of the Body of Christ” →(“5 gift ministries” listed in Ephesians) →(“holy spirit” “the gift” given at new birth) and →(“gifts of healing” because every healing is a gift, but it is still a manifestation thereof).
((For clarification: The 5 gift ministries given are not special favoritism given by God to man, these are a responsibility …ministries of service to the body of Christ. Faithful committed believers who excel in specific areas and are willing to give their all.))
Then in verse 6 it states that God is the one who energizes {worketh} each operation.
In verse 7 it changes from gifts to manifestation.
Verse 7 “But the manifestation of the spirit is given to every man to profit withal”
The word BUT sets in contrast that which precedes it …..it’s a contrasting conjunction … verses 4-6 was dealing with gifts but now it’s changed from gifts to manifestation.
So, what’s the difference between GIFT and MANIFESTATION.
A gift is individually given, and you do not have it unless someone gives it to you, a manifestation is an evidence, a showing forth of something you already have.
Verse 7 also states the manifestation of the spirit is given to every man (gender neutral) to profit withal…which means everyone born again has the ability to operate all 9 manifestation of the spirit.
1 gift 9 operations.
Just one word added by translators in four different areas has significantly changed the foundational of this magnificent subject.
In chapters 12, 13, &14 of I Corinthians the word GIFTS has been added four times …..12:1, as well as 13:2, 14:1 & 14:12. These should be deleted or crossed out in your Bible, as they are not in the original text and not well supplied in these verses.
12:1) Now concerning spiritual (gifts) brethren I would not have you ignorant.
The word “spiritual” in verse 1 is the Greek word (pneumatikos) meaning “that which belongs to, is determined by, influenced by, or proceeds from the spirit” (spiritual matters). By inserting the word GIFTS here, it sets the mental assumption for the rest of this chapter….
12:4 does talk about the “diversity of gifts” …..of which there are seven given to the “Church of the Body of Christ” →(“5 gift ministries” listed in Ephesians) →(“holy spirit” “the gift” given at new birth) and →(“gifts of healing” because every healing is a gift, but it is still a manifestation thereof).
((For clarification: The 5 gift ministries given are not special favoritism given by God to man, these are a responsibility …ministries of service to the body of Christ. Faithful committed believers who excel in specific areas and are willing to give their all.))
Then in verse 6 it states that God is the one who energizes {worketh} each operation.
In verse 7 it changes from gifts to manifestation.
Verse 7 “But the manifestation of the spirit is given to every man to profit withal”
The word BUT sets in contrast that which precedes it …..it’s a contrasting conjunction … verses 4-6 was dealing with gifts but now it’s changed from gifts to manifestation.
So, what’s the difference between GIFT and MANIFESTATION.
A gift is individually given, and you do not have it unless someone gives it to you, a manifestation is an evidence, a showing forth of something you already have.
Verse 7 also states the manifestation of the spirit is given to every man (gender neutral) to profit withal…which means everyone born again has the ability to operate all 9 manifestation of the spirit.
1 gift 9 operations.
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I believe that the Spirit will use a willing vessel to manifest any gift of the Spirit for the edifying of the body of Christ whenever He wills and I don't limit which gift God may want to use me for. Stay on your face before the Lord and in your heart and full of faith and say God here am I Fill me with your Spirit and use me for your Glory and He will.
Ask for the gift of tongues and when you receive it, pray in tongues daily at length and you will discover that God will show you how to operate in the other gifts as well.
Some have called the gift of tongues "the gateway gift" and though that is not a phrase in the bible I can agree with the concept and believe it is very much behind God's plan in manifesting it as the common gift people received at first. As a prayer gift it will bring the believer deeper into the ministry gifts but only if it is used. Those who receive the gift of tongues use it once and never again know nothing of this deeper spiritual ministry life I speak about.
Ask for the gift of tongues and when you receive it, pray in tongues daily at length and you will discover that God will show you how to operate in the other gifts as well.
Some have called the gift of tongues "the gateway gift" and though that is not a phrase in the bible I can agree with the concept and believe it is very much behind God's plan in manifesting it as the common gift people received at first. As a prayer gift it will bring the believer deeper into the ministry gifts but only if it is used. Those who receive the gift of tongues use it once and never again know nothing of this deeper spiritual ministry life I speak about.
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Anyone who thinks that all the Israelites will be gathered in the old covenant Jerusalem and reigning there are wrong.We're taking over the world!.Outside are the dogs.
Picture yourself above the earth.
With it, is the moon,and sun
That's Gods signature.The spirit (earth/heaven on earth) the water (moon) and the blood (sun)
Gods signature is a sign that he is keeping his promises.they are never what the worldly mind thinks it is.Even a spiritual one will be surprised.He only tells you a hint of what's coming so you can search it out.
He signs his signature like an artist would.
Picture yourself above the earth.
With it, is the moon,and sun
That's Gods signature.The spirit (earth/heaven on earth) the water (moon) and the blood (sun)
Gods signature is a sign that he is keeping his promises.they are never what the worldly mind thinks it is.Even a spiritual one will be surprised.He only tells you a hint of what's coming so you can search it out.
He signs his signature like an artist would.
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Spiritual Gifts of the Holy Spirit were Ordained before the foundation of the world by the Father.
Genesis is the Foundation for all Truth that was to follow and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit for the Bride of Christ are in Genesis.
Right now, in this Post, the Holy Spirit is expressing just one of His many Gifts and Workings = Gift of Understanding/Discernment and teaching His Truth.
"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights,
with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning ." James 1:17
These Gifts of the Holy Spirit are given by His Will and cannot be purchased nor are they administered by any religion.
Neither are the Gifts attained unto by our 'sprituality'. God issues the Gifts as HE sees fit for the individual in Christ and for the Body of Christ.
But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.
If you belong to Christ and HE dwells in you, then the Holy Spirit invites you to seek His Gifts and thru faith in the Word you will be rewarded as HE sees fit to Bless you.
"But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him." Hebrews 11:6
Seek the Baptism in the Holy Spirit according to the Will of God = Matthew 3:11
"I (John the Baptist) indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. "
Acts 1:4-8
And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem,
but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me; for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” And He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
Genesis is the Foundation for all Truth that was to follow and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit for the Bride of Christ are in Genesis.
Right now, in this Post, the Holy Spirit is expressing just one of His many Gifts and Workings = Gift of Understanding/Discernment and teaching His Truth.
"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights,
with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning ." James 1:17
These Gifts of the Holy Spirit are given by His Will and cannot be purchased nor are they administered by any religion.
Neither are the Gifts attained unto by our 'sprituality'. God issues the Gifts as HE sees fit for the individual in Christ and for the Body of Christ.
But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.
If you belong to Christ and HE dwells in you, then the Holy Spirit invites you to seek His Gifts and thru faith in the Word you will be rewarded as HE sees fit to Bless you.
"But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him." Hebrews 11:6
Seek the Baptism in the Holy Spirit according to the Will of God = Matthew 3:11
"I (John the Baptist) indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. "
Acts 1:4-8
And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem,
but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me; for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” And He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
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Definitely you friend.
Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away. 2For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just reward, 3how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, 4God also bearing witness both with signs and wonders, with various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to His own will?
Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: 2You know that you were Gentiles, carried away to these dumb idols, however you were led. 3Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God calls Jesus accursed, and no one can say that Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit.
4There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. 6And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. 7But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: 8for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, 9to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, 10to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 11But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.
Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away. 2For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just reward, 3how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, 4God also bearing witness both with signs and wonders, with various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to His own will?
Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: 2You know that you were Gentiles, carried away to these dumb idols, however you were led. 3Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God calls Jesus accursed, and no one can say that Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit.
4There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. 6And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. 7But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: 8for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, 9to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, 10to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 11But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.
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