gifts of the holy spirit

  1. ByTheSpirit

    Various kinds of tongues, a defense

    Let me preface this by stating I know most of us here will have few if any qualms about what this post states. This is more just for me to have a record of some things that I have learned or am learning. But feel free of course to chime in. Acts 2:4 They began to speak in other tongues as...
  2. Billy Evmur

    The Body of Christ is not mystical

    Paul only in one place teaches the church as the Body of Christ, it is not Christ's body in any mystical sense but as a highly practical and functional body in relation to the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Miracles, healing, helps and administration, prophesying and teaching, exorcism and...
  3. Billy Evmur

    The question cessationists must answer.

    By what wisdom or power do YOU minister today? is it by human wisdom, accrued knowledge? or is it imparted to you by the Holy Ghost? 1.Corinthians.2.4-5 and my speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and power that your faith might not...
  4. Senkaku

    Mystical Experiences

    I wanted this thread to be a place where people of all faiths speak about their various kinds of mystical experiences. mostly, I am curious to see what others experience outside of the Christian faith but Christian experiences are welcome too. Please limit your responses to ONLY mystical...
  5. ByTheSpirit

    The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit

    My last blog entry dealt with the Promise of the Holy Spirit and how every believer can and should expect this promise from God. This last blog entry will cover the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:13 & Acts 2:33 will be the main text for this teaching. “Some, however, made fun of them and...
  6. Kiwi Christian

    THE OLD TESTAMENT BACKGROUND OF TONGUES

    THE OLD TESTAMENT BACKGROUND OF TONGUES Tongues were given: 1. To warn unbelieving Jews to repent because of judgment to come. 2. To confirm the New Testament Word as from God by signs. Mark 16:17-20. 3. To confirm the Apostles as God's true messengers. I. TO WARN UNBELIEVING...
  7. Kiwi Christian

    27 REASONS WHY CHRISTIANS SHOULD NEITHER SEEK NOR DESIRE TONGUES.

    27 REASONS WHY CHRISTIANS SHOULD NEITHER SEEK NOR DESIRE TONGUES. The Charismatic Movement contends that: i) The New Testament gift of tongues should be sought and spoken by ALL Christians today. They seek to revive all gifts, but none are given so great importance as tongues. ii)...
  8. Kiwi Christian

    WHY PROPHECY, TONGUES and KNOWLEDGE GIFTS CEASED IN THE FIRST CENTURY AD.

    WHY PROPHECY, TONGUES and KNOWLEDGE GIFTS CEASED IN THE FIRST CENTURY AD. Bible Reading: I Corinthians 13:8-13. Aim: To show that tongues ceased in 70 AD with the destruction of Jerusalem. To show that prophecy and knowledge gifts ceased in 96 AD with the completion of the New Testament...
  9. emekrus

    Discussion How to Covet Spiritual Gifts

    “But Covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet I show you A MORE EXCELLENT WAY”---1 Corinthians 12:31 The word covet is from the Greek word zeloo. Meaning- to have warmth of feeling for. In order words, it means to be zealous for something. God will have us covet these spiritual gifts, in order...