There are four main purposes for which God has made these spiritual gifts available to us. First, to make room for God’s sovereignty. Second, to lift us above the realm of our natural ability. Third, to confirm our testimony of Christ. Fourth, to enable all believers to contribute for the common good. These nine gifts… Continue reading The Word of Wisdom
Category: Gifts of the Spirit
The gifts of God must be contended for in life
Gifts are freely given in the Kingdom. However, they only remain with us at a low level of power. Our spirit generates power. Personal discipline increases power. What is true for an athlete is true for a minister. Training makes us fit to contend effectively. Gifts grow by use. The intimacy that surrounds each gift… Continue reading The gifts of God must be contended for in life
Word of knowledge
A common question that I get when teaching on the Word of Knowledge is “How do you know that you have received a word of knowledge?” The Bible say that the Holy Spirit will bear “witness” with our human spirits. You know that you know, there is no wondering in God. This inner witness is… Continue reading Word of knowledge
How to: Flow in the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
One of the biggest reasons that the body of Christ hasn’t made a greater impact on our generation today is because of our failure to operate in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. God confirms His Word with signs following, confirming the message, that God was truly the One speaking through them. Hebrews 2:3-4 says,… Continue reading How to: Flow in the Gifts of the Holy Spirit