Gifts of The Spirit
From Pastor Tim
Recently, the elders and elders' wives and pastors of The Rock spent an evening together examining the Scriptures about the gifts of the Spirit in operation in the church. All present at that meeting believe that the gifts of the Spirit are to be embraced as the body of Christ gathers together.
1 Corinthians 14:26
How is it then, brethren? Whenever you come together, each of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.
As many other scriptures were read detailing the way in which the process of things are to be done…
1 Corinthians 14:40
Let all things be done decently and in order.
We have come to the conclusion that God has given the Spirit to each believer, and that the Spirit gives gifts to the body for the purpose of the edification of the church.
1 Corinthians 12:7
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all:
Each elder and elder’s wife and pastor will be praying each week as we gather together to be attentive to the Holy Spirit and what He wants to do. We know that God will be glorified as we allow Him to lead His Church.
Colossians 1:18
And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.
Preeminence - to be first in rank or influence.
May the Lord be first at The Rock.
Love,
Pastor Tim
