Tag Archives: spiritual gifts

March 22, 2015

Posted on March 26, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 6:8-9 Away from me, all you who do evil, for the Lord has heard my weeping. The Lord has heard my cry for mercy; the Lord accepts my prayer. Here we have clear evidence that the Lord spoke to … Continue reading →

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February 25, 2015

Posted on February 26, 2015 by jgarrott

Romans 12:3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith … Continue reading →

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January 11, 2015

Posted on January 16, 2015 by jgarrott

1 Kings 21:28-29 Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah the Tishbite: “Have you noticed how Ahab has humbled himself before me? Because he has humbled himself, I will not bring this disaster in his day, but I … Continue reading →

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January 29, 2014

Posted on January 31, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 19:6 When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. Acts 19 is another “proof text” for the Pentecostal/charismatic movement, but that doesn’t make it any less valid. … Continue reading →

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July 21, 2013

Posted on July 24, 2013 by jgarrott

Galatians 2:8 For God, who was at work in the ministry of Peter as an apostle to the Jews, was also at work in my ministry as an apostle to the Gentiles. It should go without saying, but God assigns … Continue reading →

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July 19, 2013

Posted on July 20, 2013 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 12:7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve written or spoken on this verse, yet I still encounter so many people who … Continue reading →

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April 9, 2013

Posted on April 11, 2013 by jgarrott

Romans 1:11-12 I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong – that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith. I long thought that … Continue reading →

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June 21, 2012

Posted on June 22, 2012 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. The NIV for this verse seems to me to be something of a put-down, … Continue reading →

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June 18, 2012

Posted on June 19, 2012 by jgarrott

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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