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I WAS LOOKING FOR HAPPINESS. WHAT I NEEDED WAS JOY.
Galatians 5:22
I WAS LOOKING FOR HAPPINESS. WHAT I NEEDED WAS JOY.
I WAS LOOKING FOR HAPPINESS. WHAT I NEEDED WAS JOY. I spent years chasing happiness and never finding anything that lasted. It took me a long time to realize joy was what I had been searching for. That’s why joy is my favorite fruit of the Spirit. It’s also where More Joy Ministr
Romans 12:8
THE GIFT OF ENCOURAGEMENT
Romans 12:8
THE GIFT OF ENCOURAGEMENT
The gift of encouragement is listed in Romans 12. Romans 12:8 says: “Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation…” The Greek word behind exhortation is: παράκλησις, paraklēsis It means a calling near. The picture is someone coming alongside another person to strengt
THE SPIRITUAL GIFT OF DISCERNING SPIRITS
1 Corinthians 12:10
THE SPIRITUAL GIFT OF DISCERNING SPIRITS
THE SPIRITUAL GIFT OF DISCERNING SPIRITS: A lot of people hear “discerning of spirits” and immediately start thinking about spooky vibes, mystical impressions, or somebody claiming they can walk into a room and feel demons floating around. That is not what the Bible is talking ab
1 Corinthians 14:3
THE GIFT OF PROPHECY
1 Corinthians 14:3
THE GIFT OF PROPHECY
(WHAT IT IS, AND WHAT IT IS NOT) (A BIBLICAL BREAKDOWN) Few spiritual gifts create more confusion, controversy, or misuse than the gift of prophecy. Some exaggerate it into fortune-telling. Others reject it entirely out of fear or abuse they have witnessed. Sc
Spiritual Gift of Apostleship
Mark 3:13
Spiritual Gift of Apostleship
Spiritual Gift of Apostleship: (Understanding the Difference) The spiritual gift of apostleship is often confused with the office of Apostle, but Scripture makes an important distinction. The Office of Apostle: The office of Apostle was limited to men personally chosen by Jesus, s
1 Corinthians 14:1 through 12
The Gift of Prophecy: Building Up the Church
1 Corinthians 14:1 through 12
The Gift of Prophecy: Building Up the Church
(1 Corinthians 14:1 through 12) The early Christians in Corinth were fascinated with spiritual gifts. After encouraging them to “desire the greater gifts” (1 Corinthians 12:31), Paul introduced “the most excellent way”, love (13:1 through 13). But he also addressed a problem:
Ephesians 4:11 through 16
EVERY BELIEVER HAS WORK TO DO
Ephesians 4:11 through 16
EVERY BELIEVER HAS WORK TO DO
The New Testament describes the saints equipped for service and entrusted with gifts for the benefit of one another.
Galatians 5:13 through 26
WALKING IN THE SPIRIT
Galatians 5:13 through 26
WALKING IN THE SPIRIT
Galatians 5 places the believer's daily conduct within the conflict between the flesh and the Spirit and calls the church to serve in love.
1 Corinthians 12:4 through 27
SPIRITUAL GIFTS IN THE BODY OF CHRIST
1 Corinthians 12:4 through 27
SPIRITUAL GIFTS IN THE BODY OF CHRIST
Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12, and Ephesians 4 describe gifts that equip believers to serve and build up Christ's body.
The Spiritual Gift of Leadership
Matthew 5:7
The Spiritual Gift of Leadership
The Spiritual Gift of Leadership: In Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, one of the Beatitudes is “Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy” (Matthew 5:7). Mercy is what we express when we are led by God to be compassionate in our attitudes, words, and actions. It is more th
The Spiritual Gift of Miracles
1 Corinthians 12:10
The Spiritual Gift of Miracles
The Spiritual Gift of Miracles: The spiritual gift of miracles is one of the spiritual gifts listed in 1 Corinthians 12:10, where the NIV calls it “miraculous powers” and the ESV and KJV list it as “the working of miracles.” The gift of miracles, or miraculous powers, is differen
The Spiritual Gifts of The Word of Wisdom and The Word of Knowledge
Romans 12:6
The Spiritual Gifts of The Word of Wisdom and The Word of Knowledge
The Spiritual Gifts of The Word of Wisdom and The Word of Knowledge: There are three spiritual gifts lists in Scripture (Romans 12:6 through 8; 1 Corinthians 12:4 through 11; and 1 Corinthians 12:28), but only one of them mentions the gifts referred to as the word of wisdom and the word of knowl
The Spiritual Gift of Giving / Generosity
Romans 12:8
The Spiritual Gift of Giving / Generosity
The Spiritual Gift of Giving / Generosity: The first reference to giving and generosity as a spiritual gift is in Romans 12:8, a long list of spiritual gifts and how to use them “according to the grace given us” (Romans 12:6). The NIV terms the gift of giving as “contributing to
The Spiritual Gift of Faith
1 Corinthians 12
The Spiritual Gift of Faith
The Spiritual Gift of Faith: The spiritual gift of faith is found in the list of the gifts of the Spirit in 1 Corinthians 12. Verse 9 says that some people are given the gift of faith, but the gift is not specifically explained. All believers have been given saving faith by God a
What is the spiritual gift of teaching?
Romans 12:6
What is the spiritual gift of teaching?
What is the spiritual gift of teaching? The spiritual gift of teaching is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit (Romans 12:6 through 8; 1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 4:1 through 12). It is a gift given by the Holy Spirit, enabling one to effectively communicate the truths of the Bible to others.
What is the spiritual gift of prophecy?
Romans 12:6
What is the spiritual gift of prophecy?
What is the spiritual gift of prophecy? The spiritual gift of teaching is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit (Romans 12:6 through 8; 1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 4:1 through 12). It is a gift given by the Holy Spirit, enabling one to effectively communicate the truths of the Bible to others.
What is the gift of encouragement?
Romans 12:7
What is the gift of encouragement?
What is the gift of encouragement? The gift of encouragement or exhortation is found in Paul’s list of gifts in Romans 12:7 through 8. The word translated “encouragement” or “exhortation” is the Greek word paraklésis, related to the word paraclete. Paraklésis basically means “a call to o
What Are the 9 Gifts of the Holy Spirit? Understanding Their Purpose
John 14:12
What Are the 9 Gifts of the Holy Spirit? Understanding Their Purpose
What Are the 9 Gifts of the Holy Spirit? Understanding Their Purpose The Bible tells us there are 9 gifts of the Holy Spirit. These gifts are the manifestations of the power and authority given to you by the Holy Spirit in order to accomplish His will on earth. As Believers, we h
Spiritual Gifts
Romans 12:6
Spiritual Gifts
Spiritual Gifts: There are actually three biblical lists of the “gifts of the Spirit,” also known as spiritual gifts. The three main passages describing the spiritual gifts are Romans 12:6 through 8; 1 Corinthians 12:4 through 11; and 1 Corinthians 12:28. We could also include Ephesians 4:11, bu
Heart of a Shepherd: The Gift of Pastoring
Ephesians 4:11
Heart of a Shepherd: The Gift of Pastoring
Heart of a Shepherd, The Gift of Pastoring: The gift of pastoring, like all spiritual gifts, is given for the purpose of blessing and growing fellow believers. While this may not be a “flashy” spiritual gift, a pastor is absolutely essential to the health and growth of the body
Spiritual Gift of Apostle
1 Corinthians 12:28
Spiritual Gift of Apostle
Spiritual Gift of Apostle: The spiritual gift of apostle is one of the foundational gifts mentioned in the New Testament, particularly in passages such as 1 Corinthians 12:28, Ephesians 4:11, and Acts 2:42. This gift is divinely given to certain individuals who are called to lead
Life by the Spirit
Galatians 5:13
Life by the Spirit
Life by the Spirit Galatians 5:13 through 26 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.14 For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”1
