Thematic Bible: Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit
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Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » For the confirmation of the gospel
Therefore Paul and Barnabas spent a long time there, and spoke out fearlessly, relying upon the Lord, who confirmed the Message of his Love by permitting signs and wonders to take place at their hands.
But they set out, and made the proclamation everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the Message by the signs which attended it.
By my words and actions, through the power displayed in signs and marvels, and through the power of the Holy Spirit. And so, starting from Jerusalem and its neighborhood, and going as far as Illyria, I have told in full the Good News of the Christ;
while God himself added his testimony to it by signs, and marvels, and many different miracles, as well as by imparting the Holy Spirit as he saw fit.
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » Foretold
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » For the edification of the assembly
To each man there is given spiritual illumination for the general good.
And so with you; since your are striving for spiritual gifts, be eager to excel in such as will build up the faith of the Church. Therefore let him who, when speaking, uses the gift of 'tongues' pray for ability to interpret them.
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » Not to be neglected
Do not neglect the divine gift within you, which was given you, amid many a prediction, when the hands of the Officers of the Church were laid on your head.
And that is my reason for reminding you to stir into flame that gift of God, which is yours through your ordination at my hands.
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » By laying on of the apostles' hands
And, after Paul had placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit descended upon them, and they began to speak with 'tongues' and to preach.
Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. When Simon saw that it was through the placing of the Apostles' hands on them that the Spirit was given, he brought them a sum of money and said:
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » To be sought after
Strive for the greater gifts. Yet I can still show you a way beyond all comparison the best.
Seek this Love earnestly, and strive for spiritual gifts, above all for the gift of preaching.
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » Enumerated
In the Church God has appointed, first, Apostles, secondly Preachers, thirdly Teachers; then he has given supernatural powers, then power to cure diseases, aptness for helping others, capacity to govern, varieties of the gift of 'tongues.'
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To one is given the power to speak with wisdom through the Spirit; to another the power to speak with knowledge, due to the same Spirit; To another faith by the same Spirit; to another power to cure diseases by the one Spirit; to another supernatural powers; To another the gift of preaching; to another the gift of distinguishing between true and false inspiration; to another varieties of the gift of 'tongues'; to another the power to interpret 'tongues.'
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » Communicated on preaching the gospel
Before Peter had finished saying these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all who were listening to the Message. Those converts from Judaism, who had come with Peter, were amazed that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been bestowed even upon the Gentiles; For they heard them speaking with 'tongues' and extolling God. At this Peter asked:
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » Of different kinds
Gifts differ, but the Spirit is the same; Ways of serving differ, yet the Master is the same; Results differ, yet the God who brings about every result is in every case the same.
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » Poured out on the day of pentecost in thirty a. D
In the course of the Festival at the close of the Harvest the disciples had all met together, When suddenly there came from the heavens a noise like that of a strong wind rushing by; it filled the whole house in which they were sitting. Then there appeared tongues of what seemed to be flame, separating, so that one settled on each of them; read more.
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with strange 'tongues' as the Spirit prompted their utterances.
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with strange 'tongues' as the Spirit prompted their utterances.
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » Or despised
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » Christ was endued with
But, if it is by the help of the Spirit of God that I drive out demons, then the Kingdom of God must already be upon you.
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » Temporary nature of
Love never fails. But, whether it be the gift of preaching, it will be done with; whether it be the gift of 'tongues,' it will cease; whether it be knowledge, it, too, will be done with.
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » Or purchased
"A curse upon you and upon your money," Peter exclaimed, "for thinking that God's free gift can be bought with gold!