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The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
What exactly are the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit that Paul lists in 1 Corinthians 12:8–10, and how does each of them work? This book offers an in-depth study of those gifts: the word of wisdom, the word of knowledge, the discerning of spirits, faith, the gifts of healing, the working of miracles, prophecy, various kinds of tongues, and the interpretation of tongues. Each one is explained on its own, with its biblical definition and its specific function, and the book shows how the nine are grouped into three categories: the gifts of revelation, the gifts of power, and the gifts of utterance.
The study moves through both Testaments to show how these gifts were manifested in the lives of men such as Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Elijah, and Elisha, and it pays special attention to the ministry of Jesus, where every one of the gifts can be seen in full operation. Each word the Scriptures use in connection with the gifts is examined in its biblical context, with particular emphasis on its meaning in the original language, so that the reader can distinguish what God said from what many have assumed.
The result is a solid biblical resource for anyone who wants to know the gifts of the Holy Spirit better. As believers, we need a clear definition of each of the gifts mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12:8–10. Remember that God has given us His written Word to instruct us in the way He works; if we neglect that instruction, we are left exposed to every kind of deception from Satan, the demons, and their followers. That is why I urge you to enrich yourself with the beautiful knowledge God has placed in His Word. I have no doubt that this book will give you a firm foundation on this subject, and that it will help you not only in your own spiritual life but also in guiding those who lack this knowledge.
Anyone who has received a ministerial function is obligated to understand well how the spiritual gifts operate. Otherwise, he will cause irreparable harm in the lives of the people the Lord has placed under his care.
