Thematic Bible: Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost
Thematic Bible
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Counterfeited by antiChrist
Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,
For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men, And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live.
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Communicated » For the confirmation of the gospel
Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.
And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.
Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.
God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Communicated » For the edification of the church
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church. Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Enumerated
Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Were to be sought after
But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.
Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Might be possessed without saving grace
Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Were not to be » Neglected
Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Foretold
Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you. Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert.
And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit.
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Were not to be » Despised
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Communicated » By the laying on of the apostles' hands
And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Of different kinds
Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Dispensed according to his sovereign will
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Temporary nature of
Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Communicated » Upon the preaching of the gospel
While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Christ was endued with
But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Poured out on the day of pentecost
And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. read more.
And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Were not to be » Purchased
But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.