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Themes in 1 Corinthians 12

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Themes in 1 Corinthians 12

1 Corinthians 12:1 (show verse)

Now about the spiritual gifts [the special endowments given by the Holy Spirit], brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed.

Giving and gifts » Spiritual gifts

1 Corinthians 12:2 (show verse)

You know that when you were pagans, you were led off after speechless idols; however you were led off [whether by impulse or habit].

Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
Gentiles » Characterized as » Idolatrous
Giving and gifts » Spiritual gifts
Idolatry » All heathen nations given up to
Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Dumb idols
Idolatry » They who practice » Carried away by it
Images » False gods and Goddesses » General references to
false Worship » False gods and Goddesses » General references to
false Worship » Idols characterized, as » Degrading
FALSE » False gods and Goddesses » General references to
FALSE » Economy » God's
FALSE » Idols characterized, as » Degrading

1 Corinthians 12:3 (show verse)

Therefore I want you to know that no one speaking by the [power and influence of the] Spirit of God can say, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is [my] Lord,” except by [the power and influence of] the Holy Spirit.

Christ » His foreknowledge » His lordship
Christ » Lord » His lordship
Confessing Christ » Influences of the holy spirit necessary to
Confession » Of Christ
Divinity » His foreknowledge » His lordship
Giving and gifts » Spiritual gifts
the personality of Holy Spirit » He teaches
Holy spirit » The holy spirit speaking through people
Holy spirit » There being one spirit
Speech/communication » The holy spirit speaking through people
Speech/communication » Those that speak by the spirit of God
God, Trinity » Doctrine of proved from scripture

1 Corinthians 12:4 (show verse)

Now there are [distinctive] varieties of spiritual gifts [special abilities given by the grace and extraordinary power of the Holy Spirit operating in believers], but it is the same Spirit [who grants them and empowers believers].

Endowments » Diversity of
Gifts » Seven gifts of Christ to believers » Diversity of, to men
Giving and gifts » Spiritual gifts
God » Gifts of » Diversity of
Holy spirit » There being one spirit
Manifestation » The manifestation of the spirit
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » Of different kinds
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Of different kinds
God, Trinity » Doctrine of proved from scripture

1 Corinthians 12:5 (show verse)

And there are [distinctive] varieties of ministries and service, but it is the same Lord [who is served].

Church » Unity of
Giving and gifts » Spiritual gifts
Holy spirit » There being one spirit
Manifestation » The manifestation of the spirit
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » Of different kinds
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Of different kinds
God, Trinity » Doctrine of proved from scripture

1 Corinthians 12:6 (show verse)

And there are [distinctive] ways of working [to accomplish things], but it is the same God who produces all things in all believers [inspiring, energizing, and empowering them].

Giving and gifts » Spiritual gifts
Holy spirit » As sovereign disposer of all things
Holy spirit » There being one spirit
Manifestation » The manifestation of the spirit
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » Of different kinds
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Of different kinds
God, Trinity » Doctrine of proved from scripture

1 Corinthians 12:7 (show verse)

But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit [the spiritual illumination and the enabling of the Holy Spirit] for the common good.

Giving and gifts » Spiritual gifts
Holy spirit » There being one spirit
Manifestation » The manifestation of the spirit
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » For the edification of the assembly
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Communicated » For the edification of the church

1 Corinthians 12:8 (show verse)

To one is given through the [Holy] Spirit [the power to speak] the message of wisdom, and to another [the power to express] the word of knowledge and understanding according to the same Spirit;

Giving and gifts » Spiritual gifts
The Holy Spirit As Teacher » As such he » Enables ministers to teach
Holy spirit » As the source of wisdom
Knowledge » Divine gift
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » Enumerated
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Enumerated
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Lays an immovable foundation

1 Corinthians 12:9 (show verse)

to another [wonder-working] faith [is given] by the same [Holy] Spirit, and to another the [extraordinary] gifts of healings by the one Spirit;

Disease » Healed » The gift of
Faith » Is a gift of the holy ghost
Gift » Of healing
Giving and gifts » Spiritual gifts
disease Healed » The gift of
Healing » The gift of
Miracles » Performed » Of the holy spirit
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » Enumerated
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Enumerated
Sickness » The power of healing » One of the miraculous gifts bestowed on the early church

1 Corinthians 12:10 (show verse)

and to another the working of miracles, and to another prophecy [foretelling the future, speaking a new message from God to the people], and to another discernment of spirits [the ability to distinguish sound, godly doctrine from the deceptive doctrine of man-made religions and cults], to another various kinds of [unknown] tongues, and to another interpretation of tongues.

Giving and gifts » Spiritual gifts
Interpreter » In congregations
Language » Gift of
Language » Power of speaking different » A gift of the holy ghost
Language » Interpretation of » A gift of the holy ghost
Miracles » Performed » Of the holy spirit
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » Enumerated
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Enumerated
Tongue » Gift of
Tongues » Gift of
Tongues (the gift) » The miraculous gift granted to some early Christians

1 Corinthians 12:11 (show verse)

All these things [the gifts, the achievements, the abilities, the empowering] are brought about by one and the same [Holy] Spirit, distributing to each one individually just as He chooses.

Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Wind » Independent
Giving and gifts » Spiritual gifts
the personality of Holy Spirit » He works according to his own will
Holy spirit » As sovereign disposer of all things
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Dispensed according to his sovereign will
Symbols and similitudes » Of the holy spirit » Incomprehensible
God, Trinity » Each person in, described as » Author of all spiritual operations

1 Corinthians 12:12 (show verse)

For just as the body is one and yet has many parts, and all the parts, though many, form [only] one body, so it is with Christ.

Body » The body of Christ
Church » Unity of
The church » Unity of
Gentiles/heathen » Gentiles and jews being equal in Christ
Israel/jews » Jews and gentiles being equal in Christ
Selfishness » Inconsistent with communion of saints
Union with Christ » Illustrated » Body and members
Unity » In Christ
Unity » Who is united in Christ

1 Corinthians 12:13 (show verse)

For by one [Holy] Spirit we were all baptized into one body, [spiritually transformed—united together] whether Jews or Greeks (Gentiles), slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one [Holy] Spirit [since the same Holy Spirit fills each life].

Baptism » Significance of baptism
Baptism » Unity of the church effected by
Baptism with the holy ghost » All saints partake of
Body » The body of Christ
Church » Unity of
Church » Sacraments of sacraments of, baptism » Significance of baptism
Church » Baptized (immersed) into by one spirit
The church » Saints baptized into, by one spirit
Communion with God » Is communion with the holy ghost
Divisions » Are contrary to the » Unity of Christ
Gentiles/heathen » Gentiles and jews being equal in Christ
Greece » Inhabitants of » Called "gentiles" (non-jews)
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » The ephesian believers
Holy spirit » Baptism of » The ephesian believers
Israel/jews » Jews and gentiles being equal in Christ
Power » Believers in the early church baptized with » The ephesian believers
Sacraments » Significance of baptism
Selfishness » Inconsistent with communion of saints
Servant » Bond » Equal status of, with other disciples of jesus
Servants » When good » Are partakers of gospel privileges
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » The ephesian believers
Unity » Who is united in Christ

1 Corinthians 12:14 (show verse)

For the [human] body does not consist of one part, but of many [limbs and organs].

Body » The body of Christ
Church » Unity of
Selfishness » Inconsistent with communion of saints

1 Corinthians 12:15 (show verse)

If the foot says, “Because I am not a hand, I am not a part of the body,” is it not on the contrary still a part of the body?

Body » The body of Christ
Church » Unity of
Feet » Necessary members of the body
Selfishness » Inconsistent with communion of saints

1 Corinthians 12:16 (show verse)

If the ear says, “Because I am not an eye, I am not a part of the body,” is it not on the contrary still a part of the body?

Body » The body of Christ
Church » Unity of
Selfishness » Inconsistent with communion of saints

1 Corinthians 12:17 (show verse)

If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole [body] were an ear, where would the sense of smell be?

Body » The body of Christ
Church » Unity of
Selfishness » Inconsistent with communion of saints

1 Corinthians 12:18 (show verse)

But now [as things really are], God has placed and arranged the parts in the body, each one of them, just as He willed and saw fit [with the best balance of function].

Body » The body of Christ
Church » Unity of
Selfishness » Inconsistent with communion of saints

1 Corinthians 12:19 (show verse)

If they all were a single organ, where would [the rest of] the body be?

Body » The body of Christ
Church » Unity of
Selfishness » Inconsistent with communion of saints

1 Corinthians 12:20 (show verse)

But now [as things really are] there are many parts [different limbs and organs], but a single body.

Body » The body of Christ
Church » Unity of
Righteous » Compared with » Members of the body
compared to Saints » Members of the body
Selfishness » Inconsistent with communion of saints

1 Corinthians 12:21 (show verse)

The eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you,” nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.”

Body » The body of Christ
Church » Unity of
Feet » Necessary members of the body
hands » Necessary members of the body
Head » All the other members necessary to
Selfishness » Inconsistent with communion of saints

1 Corinthians 12:22 (show verse)

But quite the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are [absolutely] necessary;

Body » The body of Christ
Church » Unity of
Selfishness » Inconsistent with communion of saints

1 Corinthians 12:23 (show verse)

and as for those parts of the body which we consider less honorable, these we treat with greater honor; and our less presentable parts are treated with greater modesty,

Body » The body of Christ
Church » Unity of
Selfishness » Inconsistent with communion of saints

1 Corinthians 12:24 (show verse)

while our more presentable parts do not require it. But God has combined the [whole] body, giving greater honor to that part which lacks it,

Body » The body of Christ
Church » Unity of
Divisions » Unbecoming in the church
Selfishness » Inconsistent with communion of saints

1 Corinthians 12:25 (show verse)

so that there would be no division or discord in the body [that is, lack of adaptation of the parts to each other], but that the parts may have the same concern for one another.

Body » The body of Christ
Church » Unity of
Church » Loved by believers
Compassion and sympathy » Exercise towards » Saints
Divisions » Unbecoming in the church
Selfishness » Inconsistent with communion of saints

1 Corinthians 12:26 (show verse)

And if one member suffers, all the parts share the suffering; if one member is honored, all rejoice with it.

Body » The body of Christ
Church » Unity of
Compassion and sympathy » Exercise towards » Saints
Love to man » Should be exhibited in » Sympathizing
Selfishness » Inconsistent with communion of saints

1 Corinthians 12:27 (show verse)

Now you [collectively] are Christ’s body, and individually [you are] members of it [each with his own special purpose and function].

Body » The body of Christ
Church » Unity of
Church » Body of Christ » Called the body of Christ
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » 2 a living body
Covetousness » What to covet
Desires » What to desire
Giving and gifts » Desiring spiritual gifts
Righteous » Compared with » Members of the body
compared to Saints » Members of the body
Selfishness » Inconsistent with communion of saints
Similitudes » The church compared to » 2 a living body
Union with Christ » Illustrated » Body and members

1 Corinthians 12:28 (show verse)

So God has appointed and placed in the church [for His own use]: first apostles [chosen by Christ], second prophets [those who foretell the future, those who speak a new message from God to the people], third teachers, then those who work miracles, then those with the gifts of healings, the helpers, the administrators, and speakers in various kinds of [unknown] tongues.

Apostles » Called by » God
Body » The body of Christ
Covetousness » What to covet
Desires » What to desire
Giving and gifts » Desiring spiritual gifts
Leaders » FALSE » Prophets in the Christian church
Miracles » Performed » Of the holy spirit
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » Enumerated
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Prophets in the Christian church
Religious » FALSE » Prophets in the Christian church
Divine Teacher » Christian
Tongue » Gift of
Tongues (the gift) » The miraculous gift granted to some early Christians

1 Corinthians 12:29 (show verse)

Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of miracles?

Body » The body of Christ
Covetousness » What to covet
Desires » What to desire
Giving and gifts » Desiring spiritual gifts

1 Corinthians 12:30 (show verse)

Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret?

Body » The body of Christ
Covetousness » What to covet
Desires » What to desire
Giving and gifts » Desiring spiritual gifts
Interpreter » In congregations
Miracles » Performed » Of the holy spirit
Sickness » The power of healing » One of the miraculous gifts bestowed on the early church
Tongue » Gift of
Tongues (the gift) » The miraculous gift granted to some early Christians

1 Corinthians 12:31 (show verse)

But earnestly desire and strive for the greater gifts [if acquiring them is going to be your goal].And yet I will show you a still more excellent way [one of the choicest graces and the highest of them all: unselfish love].

Ambition » Ambition, worldly, examples of » Holy ambition, general references to
Body » The body of Christ
Covetousness » What to covet
Desires » What to desire
Giving and gifts » Desiring spiritual gifts
Holy » General references to » Ambition
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » To be sought after
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Were to be sought after