Category Archives: spiritual gifts

word problems

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 14.  All of the problems that Paul was dealing with here have to do with speaking in church. He identifies three specific problems:1) too many people were “speaking in tongues” instead of prophesying;2) too many people were speaking … Continue reading →

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loving service

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

1  Corinthians 13.  Paul is still addressing the divisions caused in the Corinthian churches by those who are partial to one or the other minister.  They valued those gifted with good communication skills, insight, faith, generosity, sacrificial commitment — and … Continue reading →

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not a competition

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 12.  The Corinthians used the spiritual gifts manifested among themselves as a measurement of who should be followed and who should be shunned.  Ministry became a means of perpetuating division. Some preferred the speaking gifts, others rallied behind … Continue reading →

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worshippers

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 12.  Since we are products of God’s mercy and grace, we should demonstrate that fact by sacrificial lives as worshippers.  Worshippers seek the perfect will of God with ever-renewing minds (2).  Worshippers use their spiritual gifts to glorify God … Continue reading →

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