Tag Archives: spiritual gifts

Praying in the Spirit; February 27, 2023

Posted on February 28, 2023 by jgarrott

Jude 1:20 But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. I was tempted to go on to include verse 21, since the Japanese combines the two verses in one sentence, … Continue reading →

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God’s Grace; February 23, 2023

Posted on February 24, 2023 by jgarrott

1 Peter 4:10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. I have long used this verse and the one following in talking about spiritual gifts, appropriately enough, … Continue reading →

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Equality in Christ; January 28, 2023

Posted on January 31, 2023 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 1:21-22 Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set His seal of ownership on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Tongues; January 25, 2022

Posted on January 26, 2022 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 14:18-19 I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you. But in the church I would rather speak five intelligible words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue. This is a … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Gifts; October 12, 2021

Posted on October 15, 2021 by jgarrott

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. Often we unconsciously view spiritual gifts as merit badges, even service ribbons like a … Continue reading →

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Diversity; October 11, 2021

Posted on October 14, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 7:7 I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that. I read the English first and chose this verse, but then I … Continue reading →

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Baptism in the Holy Spirit; September 22, 2021

Posted on September 25, 2021 by jgarrott

Acts 8:15-17 When they arrived, they prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit, because the Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. … Continue reading →

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The Holy Spirit; September 1, 2021

Posted on September 6, 2021 by jgarrott

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!” It’s very interesting to see … Continue reading →

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Baptism; February 25, 2021

Posted on February 27, 2021 by jgarrott

Matthew 3:11 “I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. … Continue reading →

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Ignorance; September 6, 2020

Posted on September 9, 2020 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 12:1 Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. For once, I really prefer the NIV to the Japanese! Where the NIV (like most English translations that come to mind) says, “I don’t … Continue reading →

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