Those Controversial Gifts

1 Corinthians 14 The gifts of tongues and prophecy tend to stir up controversy in the church.  In some churches they are seen as being the “be all and end all” while in other churches it seems like they are like some kind of “family secret” – things we just don’t talk about.  In this […]

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Ignorance is NOT Bliss

1 Corinthians 12 Bottom Line:  “Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to the Spirit’s work” Here are some things that we need to make sure we don’t miss from this passage. The church is meant to be a manifestation of the Spirit of God – present and working among His people. Through the gifts […]

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Don’t Be Ignorant

The church in Corinth was not lacking in spiritual gifts (1 Cor. 1:7).  What they were lacking in was clear teaching on how the Spirit of God works in and through the church as He equips the Body with spiritual gifts.  The Christians in Corinth were being shaped by the culture around them and brought […]

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