Tag: gifts
The Purpose of Other Spiritual Gifts within the Church
In addition to the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit, such as performing miracles and healing, GOD has also given numerous non-supernatural, or “natural” (i.e., non-miraculous), gifts within the church. The apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthians, saying: 27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of…
The Purpose of Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit within the Church
With this series of posts, we’re reexamining the roles GOD placed within Jesus’ church, their purpose, and how they apply to us today. This study is within the context of looking at GOD’s overall purpose for individual Christians and for the church. In this post, we’ll study the purpose of the supernatural gifts of the…
Why I’m Thankful for Christian Holidays Like Christmas and Easter
I love holidays like Christmas and Easter. When I was young, I recall my dad telling me from time to time: “Son, if you can cause a person to think about GOD for one second when they wouldn’t have otherwise, you’ve done a good thing.” This has always stuck with me over the years, and…
December 9 – Practical Life Lessons
Reading Rom. 12:1-16:27 Devotional Today’s reading concludes Paul’s letter to the Romans. These chapters are filled with very helpful, practical wisdom from GOD. Let’s consider some of these principles for today’s devotional: 1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and…
What Does the Bible Say About the Role of the Holy Spirit?
What does the Bible say about the role of the Holy Spirit? Here is what the New Testament says about the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is… Past Activities of the Holy Spirit
January 14 – Trusting GOD can be Scary
Reading Gen. 31:1-33:20 Devotional After Jacob had been with his father-in-law Laban for over twenty years, GOD told him to return to his family. GOD promised to be with him and to bless him. But Jacob had not forgotten the reason why he fled to Haran in the first place. What if Esau was still…
April 4 – David’s Further Travels
Reading 1 Sam. 25:1b-27:7 1 Chron. 12:1-7 1 Sam. 27:8-28:2; 29:1-11 1 Chron. 12:19-22 1 Sam. 30:1-31 Devotional After sparing Saul’s life, David moved down into the Desert of Maon. There was a rich man there whose name was Nabal. Nabal had a beautiful and smart wife named Abigail. Nabal was preparing to shear (kill for…