Dictionary of Bible Themes In both the OT and the NT God graciously pours out gifts on his people. They are to be welcomed and used for the good of all. Joel 2:23-24OT examples of God giving special gifts God's gracious provision from above See also Exodus 16:4,8,13-14This gracious provision of material needs from above can be seen as foreshadowing God's bestowal of spiritual gifts. Deuteronomy 11:141 Kings 17:6 Job 5:10 Isaiah 55:10 Joshua 13:6-7 Distribution of land to tribes See also Ezekiel 47:21The Hebrew word for "give" often includes the sense of "apportion" or "assign". Joel 2:28-29See also The future promise of spiritual gifts Acts 2:17-18Matthew 11:28 In his earthly ministry Jesus Christ offers supernatural gifts See also Matthew 16:19Luke 10:19 John 4:14; 6:51 Romans 12:6 Spiritual gifts linked with grace See also Matthew 10:81 Corinthians 4:7 1 Corinthians 12:1 Specific reference to spiritual gifts See also Romans 1:111 Corinthians 14:1,12,37 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 Diverse gifts, one giver See also Romans 12:6-81 Corinthians 7:7,17; 12:8-11,27 Ephesians 4:11 Hebrews 2:4 1 Peter 4:10-11 1 Corinthians 14:12 The purpose of spiritual gifts is to build up the church See also 1 Corinthians 12:7; 14:2-5,17-19,26,31Ephesians 4:16 1 Corinthians 12:12 See also The body of Christ benefits from these varied gifts 1 Corinthians 12:14-31Romans 12:4-6 1 Corinthians 12:31; 14:1 Encouragement to aspire to the greater spiritual gifts 1 Corinthians 13:1The importance of love in exercising spiritual gifts See also Romans 12:5-91 Corinthians 14:1 1 Corinthians 14:39 Warnings about spiritual gifts See also 1 Corinthians 14:371 Thessalonians 5:19-20 See also 1436 reality3030 Holy Spirit, power 3278 Holy Spirit, indwelling 7793 teachers 8020 faith 8025 faith, origins of 8307 moderation 8342 servanthood 8361 wisdom 8414 encouragement 8414 encouragement 8421 equipping, physical |
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