There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit is the source of them all. There are different kinds of service, but we serve the same Lord. God works in different ways, but it is the same God who does the work in …
Spiritual Gifts Gems
Bible Gem 425 – Discerning Spiritual Things (1 Cor 12:1-3)
What I want to talk about now is the various ways God’s Spirit gets worked into our lives. This is complex and often misunderstood, but I want you to be informed and knowledgeable. Remember how you were when you didn’t know God, led from one …
Bible Gem 424 – Concerning Spiritual Gifts / Things (1 Cor 12:1)
Now, dear brothers and sisters, regarding your question about the special abilities the Spirit gives us. I don’t want you to misunderstand this. 1 Corinthians 12:1 Remember we are still dealing with the Corinthians’ questions to Paul. In Bible Gem 363 I gave you the …
Bible Gem 255 – Kindness / Mercy (Rom 12:8)
And if you have a gift for showing mercy (kindness) to others, do it gladly. Romans 12:8 Note the subtlety here. Mercy is not actually a gift. It is what we receive from God. We are the ones who are recipients of His mercy. Paul …
Bible Gem 254 – Leadership (Rom 12:8)
If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. Romans 12:8 There are two very interesting words in these few words. προϊστάμενος and σπουδῇ. προϊστάμενος [proistēmi] to stand before, that is, (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise: – maintain, be …
Bible Gem 253 – Giving More (Rom 12:8)
If it is giving, give generously Romans 12:8 I wanted to take the time to add more on giving. Not that giving is a major thing. More that Jesus said “where you treasure is, there your heart will be also.” When your focus changes to …
Bible Gem 252 – Giving (Rom 12:8)
If it is giving, give generously Romans 12:8 ἁπλότης [haplotēs] singleness, sincerity (without self seeking), generosity (copious bestowal), bountifulness, liberal (-ity), simplicity, singleness. There have been commentators who think this is a technical term for a church office or a church officer. The giving department, …
Bible Gem 251 – Encouraging (Rom 12:8)
If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. Romans 12:8 This is the last gift set in this format. The same applies as applied to the others before it. Focus on the encouraging and do the best you can. Don’t be swayed by other …
Bible Gem 250 – Teaching (Rom 12:7)
If you are a teacher, teach well. (Roman 12:7) The same can be said of this verse as we have said of the others. The sense is – ïf teaching be devoted to teaching, do it to the best of your ability. And also if …
Bible Gem 249 – Ministry (Rom 12:7)
If your gift is serving, devote yourself to serving others. Romans 12:7 You can see the word used here. διακονίᾳ / διακονίαν. It is variously translated in the versions as follows: (AMP) [He whose gift is] practical service, let him give himself to serving; (ASV) …