Tag Archives: gifts of the holy spirit

December 7, 2012


Isaiah 11:2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him– the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD. This is perhaps the … Continue reading

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December 4, 2012


Micah 4:2 Many nations will come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his ways, so that we may walk in his … Continue reading

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July 7, 2012


Ephesians 1:13-14 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing … Continue reading

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June 21, 2012


1 Corinthians 14:12 So it is with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church. The NIV for this verse seems to me to be something of a put-down, … Continue reading

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June 18, 2012


1 Corinthians 12:1 Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. Well, for once I really don’t care for how the Japanese translation I use expresses something. The Japanese says, “I really want you to … Continue reading

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May 8, 2012


John 7:31 Still, many in the crowd put their faith in him. They said, “When the Christ comes, will he do more miraculous signs than this man?” Miracles have a purpose, and that is to confirm the Gospel. (Mark 16:20) … Continue reading

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April 18, 2012


Luke 11:13 “If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” In the parallel passage in … Continue reading

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March 28, 2012


Luke 4:18-19 “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to … Continue reading

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