February 22: Purpose of Offices and Other Gifts within the Body of Christ

Today, my thoughts go to The Offices of the Five-fold Ministries, found in the Church as stated in Ephesians 4:11-12 AMP and TLB Bible translations: (1) Some of us have been given special ability as APOSTLES – (special messengers);(2) To others, he has given the gift of being able to preach well, PROPHETS (inspired preachers / expounders);(3) Some have special ability in winning … Continue reading February 22: Purpose of Offices and Other Gifts within the Body of Christ

February 21: (9) The GIFT of MIRACLES – A Gift of the Holy Spirit

Today’s thought brings us to the last gift in this series of the nine Gifts of the Holy Spirit; The Gift of MIRACLES within Classification #3: The Gifts of Power. What is a miracle? A miracle is a supernatural intervention in the ordinary course of nature for a specific purpose and time. It is worked … Continue reading February 21: (9) The GIFT of MIRACLES – A Gift of the Holy Spirit

February 20: (8) THE GIFT OF HEALING – A Gift of the Holy Spirit

This morning let’s look into the EIGHTH Gift, within Classification #3: The Gifts of Power, the Gift of Healing. This gift of healing is the imparting of power to heal, cure, repair, and make the whole physical body and deliver it from demons and diseases or infirmities. This is supernatural healing without the use of human … Continue reading February 20: (8) THE GIFT OF HEALING – A Gift of the Holy Spirit

February 19: (7) THE GIFT OF FAITH – A Gift of the Holy Spirit

Let me start today’s thoughts by mentioning a great woman of faith who passed into heaven several years ago. Her memories will always be around, for she passed on a legacy that was instilled in her children…I would like to dedicate today’s writing on FAITH, the Gift of Faith, in memory of my mother, Lucille … Continue reading February 19: (7) THE GIFT OF FAITH – A Gift of the Holy Spirit

February 18: (6) THE GIFT OF INTERPRETATION OF TONGUES

Let’s start todays thought by stating; Spiritual Gifts working through the believers are absolutely necessary. If the church is to function properly and accomplish for God on the Earth what He has purposed in this age. Yes, spiritual gifts are necessary to God and man, in carrying out the will of God, as the members … Continue reading February 18: (6) THE GIFT OF INTERPRETATION OF TONGUES

February 17: (5) THE GIFT OF DIVERS KIND OF TONGUES – A Gift of the Holy Spirit

In today’s thought, let’s look into the fifth gift, The Gift of Divers Kinds of Tongues within, Classification #2: The Gifts of Inspiration. Definition: Simply put, the gift of tongues is supernatural utterance by the Holy Spirit through a believer in a language, which the believer has never learned. That is to say, tongues (unknown languages) … Continue reading February 17: (5) THE GIFT OF DIVERS KIND OF TONGUES – A Gift of the Holy Spirit

February 16: (4) THE GIFT OF PROPHECY – A Gift of the Holy Spirit

Gifts of Inspiration. The Gift of Prophecy is the 1st gift within, Classification #2: The Gifts of Inspiration. The main scriptures or text for this gift are found in: 1 Corinthians 14:1-5, Let love be your highest goal! But you should also desire the special abilities the Spirit gives--especially the ability to prophesy. For if … Continue reading February 16: (4) THE GIFT OF PROPHECY – A Gift of the Holy Spirit

February 15: (3) DISCERNING OF SPIRITS

This morning let’s look at the third gift, the Discerning of Spirits within the first Classification: The Gifts of Revelation. The gift of discernment is limited in scope to a single class of objects – spirits. That is in the spiritual realm only. This is supernatural revelation, or insight into the realm of spirits to detect them … Continue reading February 15: (3) DISCERNING OF SPIRITS

February 14: (2) THE WORD OF KNOWLEDGE – A Gift of the Holy Spirit

This morning, we will discuss the second gift, the Word of Knowledge, within the first classification: Classification #1, the Gifts of Revelation (2) THE WORD OF KNOWLEDGE is supernatural revelation, by the Spirit, of certain facts in the mind of God. It may be revelations concerning God’s will, His plan, the secret of others, or … Continue reading February 14: (2) THE WORD OF KNOWLEDGE – A Gift of the Holy Spirit

February 13: (1) THE WORD OF WISDOM – A Gift of the Holy Spirit

Let’s open today’s thoughts with a look at Galatians the 5th chapter and 1 Corinthians, chapters 12 and 13, Apostle Paul is speaking about the importance of love… “Charity” from the Greek word “agape” … meaning divine love. In previous thoughts, we have stated and wrote about the Fruit of the Spirit as characteristics of the Holy Spirit. It is … Continue reading February 13: (1) THE WORD OF WISDOM – A Gift of the Holy Spirit