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LOVE and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

(A word of exhortation from the Apostle Paul)

Christ’s love for us was so great, that He was willing to suffer and give up his life for us. This is the greatest act of love. “Greater love has no man than this, than he lay down his life for his friend” (John 15:13). Jesus desires that we have this love for one another. “Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” (John 13:34) Our lives are to be living sacrifices to our Lord and Saviour and to each other (Romans 12:1).

This discussion paper demonstrates how the gifts of the Holy Spirit, expressed in love, are manifest in the care of one another for the “building up of the church”, and show how they are as relevant to this age as any other.

It will lead you to consider whether the church has overlooked the breadth and depth of the POWER of the Holy Spirit and missed, or even dismissed the miraculous gifts, thus not operating as effectively as Christ intended. It is through the power of the Holy Spirit that we receive the ‘gifts’, which are the subject of this paper. These gifts, from the Greek “charisma”, are miraculous faculties or endowments, hence are at times referred to as the charismatic gifts. In Romans 12 Paul challenges us to seriously examine ourselves to determine what gifts we have and use them to the best of our ability (Romans 12:3-8).

The distribution of the gifts is to all, not a few, according to God’s grace. This study will show that we are to desire Spiritual gifts, to eagerly and earnestly seek for God to bless us with these gifts, and through their use, to express love and care for each other in miraculous and powerful ways.

Most importantly, it will demonstrate how love and only love must guide all we do in Christ’s name, for the work of the church, the brethren and for the sake of the Gospel. It is the authors’ heartfelt desire that love, expressed in our care for each other, grow more meaningful as the “time” draws near.

Perhaps this paper on Paul’s exhortation will prompt us to read again these and similar chapters of the early church writings, in order to understand more fully, and to be more open to, seeking, accepting and using these Gifts which God gives to His children. There is an Almighty potential we are yet to witness in these coming years. The power of God must outstrip the confusion of the Evil one. We are the instruments by which God will accomplish His will.

The authors focus on the “love chapter” as it sits within the 1st letter to the Corinthians, i.e. within the immediate context of Chapter 11-14, where Paul expounds on the gifts of the Holy Spirit. It will ask you to reflect on the command to love and to learn to live in harmonious fellowship with the brethren. It will explore the “tools” God gave us (i.e. the gifts of the Holy Spirit) to care for each other as He builds up the church.

Why Study the Gifts?

Why are miracles of healing not commonly seen amongst us? Many are sick and die, to quote Paul (1Cor 11:30).  Why? Because, says Paul, we are not discerning the Lord’s body. This statement can be interpreted to mean we are not appropriately aware of Christ’s physical body, sacrificed for us - how He suffered stripes for our healing, but also that we are not appropriately considerate of the church - the members of the body of Christ. In 1 Corinthians 12:27, Paul explains, “For you are the Body of Christ and members in particular”. 

In the next few verses Paul tells us that he would not have us ignorant concerning the spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12:1) and he goes on to expound  the operations of the body of Christ, and how these gifts are disseminated. From this we understand that we ought in humility, recall how Christ suffered and died for us so we may live, and we ought recognise and appreciate that it is now through us, that He lives and works on earth in this age. The church is the living body of Christ. We are “members” of his body doing his work. This is one example of how we are living sacrifices – no longer our own but members of each other and of Christ.

The letter to the Corinthians addressed their attitudes, not the least of which was divisiveness and contentiousness. In 1 Corinthians 11:17-18, Paul comments on the divisions in the church in which their “meetings cause more harm than good” (Verse 17) and he corrects their attitudes by developing an analogy of the church as a “body” of which Christ is the head (1 Corinthians 11:19). The content of the letter seems to indicate that the Corinthian Church were approaching the Passover and “unleavened bread” season, a time when they were to commemorate Christ’s death and a time when they were instructed to examine themselves before partaking of the symbolic memorial service of Christ’s willing sacrifice. (1 Corinthians 11:27-28) There are striking parallels with the church today, and this instruction about cohesiveness in the body for health, well-being and strength, is an exhortation for the church, now in this age. We can each reflect on how our words and actions either build up or tear down the loving bonds of the Spirit and whether we walk worthy of Christ.

Drawing Back in Fear or Moving Forward in Faith?

One may ask, “Are we at risk of ‘having a form of Godliness, but denying the power thereof’”? On the one hand, we may appear righteous but lack love; on the other hand, we may appear godly, but without evidence of God’s power at work in faith.

Many of us in the Church of God come from conservative backgrounds, so when we consider miracles in general, we react with chagrin and suspicion; we are uncomfortable and bemused by these things because of over-sensationalism and “showy” charismatic crusades as portrayed in the media. We live in an age of legerdemain and trickery where clever editing, drama and optical illusions are used to convince the mind of the impossible.  Society in general has become cynical and suspicious.

However this ought not to take away from the truth in the scriptures – that the special spiritual gifts mentioned in 1 Corinthians Chapters 12 – 14 are for God’s people - to edify the church of God.  We in the church need discernment (another miraculous gift), so we may be able to gauge whether these things are from Almighty God. Unbelief, preconceptions and bias ought not to hold us back from the Spirit’s true power being expressed amongst us.

What Makes a Healthy Church?

A healthy church works together in love and is firmly linked to Christ through the Holy Spirit. Christ had likened Himself to a vine (John 15:1-8) and we individuals to the branches which must abide in Him. The branches reach out and wrap themselves around one another and hug one another for support and a place to grow. We know that we must produce much fruit, but without Him we can do nothing (verse 5).

We, the brothers and sisters of Christ, us, are seen as “members” of the body, e.g. heart, lung, arms, legs, hands and belly, etc. 1 Corinthians 12 draws this analogy out even further as Paul compares the parts of the body, (each has a role to play in the health and work of an individual) to each member of the church in which Christ himself is the Head. He says that each part is apportioned a role or function according to God’s grace. Through this example he shows how we are dependent on one another. As in the body, even those parts which we hide in modesty, have primary functions which are imperative to the health of the whole body, and if one part is sick, injured or cut off, it affects the well-being of the whole person. So also in the church, we suffer and the church as a whole suffers, because of minor and major hurts to our brethren.

There are different gifts, services and workings, but God works them in all men “for the common good”. (1Corinthians 12:4-7) That is to say, these gifts are distributed among the brethren; are the “work of one Spirit and He gives them to each one in the church, just as he determines”, in order to care for the church, through our service of love to one another. (Verse 11)

Paul demonstrates that each person in the church has a part to play in the maintenance (health and well-being) and work of the church. In order for each member to contribute, God grants specific gifts of the Holy Spirit. “I will not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning spiritual gifts”. Paul reminds us that even though people have different gifts, they stem from the same Spirit, the same Lord. He goes on to say that even though there are different administrations and operations, it is from the same Lord, the same God: the same Spirit.

In Verses 25 to 31 Paul shows how the body is knit together so that there is no division, “but that its parts should have equal concern for each other”. Hence we are to eagerly desire “the greater gifts”. That is we are to seek the gifts which more powerfully contribute to the care of each other. Eagerly desire must mean to yearn for, to seek earnestly - to beg God, in essence. We are to be passionate about the gifts, all of them, and all of us. Further, we are expected to seek each other’s well-being in the expression, or use, of these gifts. When we use them, and when we seek God’s blessing, it is always in love and care for each other. In sowing seeds of love, God will bless us through the reaping of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, in love.

In the same way, that not all parts of the body see, or hear, or smell, or walk, or touch, etc. not all the members of the church have exactly the same gifts, each has a meaningful function or a work. (1 Corinthians 12:29-31) Not everyone has the gift of prophecy, only some. Not all have the gift of healing, only some. Not all speak in tongues, only some, so we can all appreciate each other’s gifts and depend on each other. Each has a role to play. God distributes the gifts, not just to an elite few, but to all.

All of Us Can Be Blessed with These Gifts

The scriptures are clear that the manifestations and administration of the Spirit is given to every man to “profit withal” (King James 1 Corinthians 12:7). This is to say each one of us has a work or role which profits the whole church, for the “common good” (Verse 7 NIV). “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he determines” (Verse 7-11). We are to eagerly desire the greater gifts, (Verse 31) working in harmony for the healthy functioning of the whole body.

In effect, we are, the working body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:18) - many members baptized into one body, so we all drink of the same Spirit - each member is essential to the effective working of the whole body. (Chapter 12:27)

Paul’s aim in this discussion is to expound on the gifts and how they ought be recognized and utilized, within a loving environment and with a loving attitude, for the functioning and the work of the “body of Christ”. It is Christ’s work being done through us. This is why Christ was able to say, “These things you will do and greater works than these.” It is by the power of the Holy Spirit, Christ in us, that these “greater works” will be done. (John 14:12) Dare we believe that we could do greater works than Christ? He said so.

The Gifts are not Talents but Amazing Evidence of God's Power

The church in this age, as we know it, is somewhat weak. In some fellowships we rarely see gifts other than the “gift of teaching”. What holds us back? And what do we know about the miraculous gifts?

The Holy Spirit is the power of Christ in us. Jesus ascended to heaven and promised He would “send the promise from the Father”, that the disciples would be “clothed with power from on high”. (Luke 24:49)  Let’s look at these gifts of power – word of wisdom, word of knowledge, faith, healing, working of miracles, prophecy, discerning of spirits, diverse tongues, and interpretation of tongues, given by the one and self-same Spirit “dividing to every man severally, as He will”; (1 Corinthians 12:11) i.e. it is by God’s grace and by God’s direction each of us are “gifted”. These are not normal or common talents, but amazing and miraculous expressions of God’s power, through His people. We all drink of the same marvellous Spirit, baptized into one body. The well-spring of this power is the Father through our Saviour Jesus Christ, who promises us Eternal Life.

When we come together and the spirit is at work amongst us, it has purpose in its expression. (Verse 6) Paul said, “What good am I to you unless I bring you some revelation, or knowledge of prophecy.” The outworking of the gifts should reflect the expression of the work of Holy Spirit in us, for the benefit of the church and its members. We are prompted to “desire to excel in the gifts that build up the church”. (1 Corinthians 14:12) “Forasmuch as you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.”

The Gifts and Their Purpose

Knowing we are exhorted to follow the way of love, and to eagerly desire spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 14:1) Paul cautioned that although it is possible to be most spectacular in the manifestation and expression of the gifts, this has no meaning unless love motivates our every undertaking on behalf of Christ. (Chapter 13:13). The gifts have a purpose, to edify the body. (Chapter 14:4)

Different gifts serve different purposes. To demonstrate that each gift has a purpose, let’s examine Paul’s discussion regarding the role of prophecy versus speaking in tongues. “But everyone who prophesies speaks to men for their strengthening, encouragement and comfort.” (1 Corinthians 14:3). However the person “speaking in tongues” speaks to God. (Verse 2)

The gifts of healing, teaching and knowledge seem self-evident, but prophecy, words of wisdom, working of miracles etc seem somewhat mysterious and elusive to our modern thinking, but they are given to expand our love and appreciation for God and to express our love for one other.

It is clear from many passages, regarding the early Church’s preaching and evangelistic missions that the full gamut of the Spirit’s out-working, were tools used in spreading the gospel, showing God’s full backing to the message. This missionary type of work is only part of the work of the church. In this study it is also made evident that the gifts are for the benefit of the whole church body today, i.e. its members.

Because Paul speaks considerably on the topic in these chapters, so it seems only reasonable to explore his teaching on “tongues”.

Tongues may be a sign for unbelievers (1 Corinthians 14:22), as in the day of Pentecost, when 3,000 people were baptized. Their attention was drawn to the gospel message because the disciples were speaking in tongues. (Acts 2:40-41). They heard the gospel in their own language. This is one purpose.

Paul, (who spoke “in tongues more than all of you”) says that a person who is speaking in tongues edifies himself only, but he that prophesies builds up the whole church (1 Corinthians 14:4) Paul compares the common language as speaking or praying “with my mind” and speaking in tongues as praying “with my spirit”. (1 Corinthians 14:13-19) He says a similar thing about singing in the spirit, compared to singing with “my mind”. These things were not uncommon to the church of the day.

To Paul, it was seen as unfortunate, when someone spoke in tongues at a fellowship meeting, if there was no interpreter to reveal the mysteries uttered. (Verse 13, 18-19) When this was the case, speaking in tongues was not beneficial to the whole church. Therefore, the person speaking in tongues was advised by Paul to pray for interpretation (another gift of the Spirit), whereby the whole church would be edified (Verse13).

Again, Paul said greater is he who prophesies, than he who speaks in tongues, because prophecy benefits the church and the brethren. (Verse 5) However, we should not, through fear, unbelief or misunderstanding, negate that there is a gift of speaking in tongues. When God deems this to be beneficial to the church and its work, He gives some that gift. We may not fully understand the gift of speaking in tongues, but it is clearly a gift of the Spirit. We must not deny, reject or denigrate any holy outworking of the Spirit, but rather seek and accept them with thanksgiving and praise.

Paul did say he would not have us ignorant regarding spiritual gifts. His final comment about the gift of tongues, establishes that, in general, speaking in tongues is for the benefit of unbelievers - that they may marvel and glorify God, and thereby be converted; but gifts such as prophecy, are beneficial to the brethren. (Verse24-25)  Paul concluded that we should seek the more excellent gifts, and that everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way. (Verse39-40)

Who is Blessed with the Gifts?

You will note that there are many teachers amongst us - but, where are the prophets?  Where are the workers of miracles? Where are those with the gift of healing? Where are those who discern spirits etc?

Many in the ‘ministry’ are expected to exercise a number of gifts. However, those in the ministry do not have every gift of the Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12 confirms that the gifts are not exclusive to the ministry. If one is a member of the body of Christ, having repented and been baptized with the laying on of hands, and having received the Holy Spirit, one is blessed with the miraculous gifts according to God’s grace.

Shouldn’t we heed this and respect these gifts? Shouldn’t we encourage each other in praying for these gifts to the benefit of the whole church? Let us pray that we, as Christ’s brothers and sisters will become endowed in this manner by the Power of the Holy Spirit. Surely we must realize that the gifts are not just for the ministry alone, each of us can ask God for these gifts, trusting Him to give us miraculous power for the benefit of the others in the church. Shouldn’t we implore God on behalf of each other, to bless each other, with these wonderful gifts, so the church of God grows in strength?

Key to the Expression of the Gifts is Love

Given that these miraculous gifts are imparted to the members of the church, where did Paul take his teaching from this point? Paul moves on to stress that love for one another is paramount (1 Corinthians 13). Tongues, gifts of prophecy, understanding of mysteries, moving of mountains, bestowing gifts, or even being a martyr - without love, these are meaningless expressions of self promotion. Love alone is the underscoring principle that needs to motivate this desire for the gifts. Our actions, words and faith, expressed in love, will see these gifts being poured out on God’s people, so we may be a part of his work. We are His workmanship – we individuals are the work of God. (Ephesians 2:10)

We could try to put away our hurts, build bridges and restore bonds and loving relationships. We can endeavour to treat each other as we would our Saviour, after all is that not what is expressed in the symbolism of the foot washing ceremony? Chapter 13, the Love Chapter concludes with this thought. So many things will pass away which at this time seem important to this age, (including the gifts) but love will endure forever. Faith, hope and charity will abide, but love is the greatest of these.

We continue in the age of the Church. These gifts remain as relevant today as in yesteryear, for the uplifting, nurturing, care and comfort of the brethren. Christ demonstrated to His disciples that faith and belief underpin miracles. God says we are to seek the gifts, in love and faith, trusting God to bless us in this way.

Do we love? Do we exercise faith in this? Do we trust God or are we relying on our own intelligence and talents? And are we lovingly and tenderly considering each other’s well-being? Only each individual can answer this, but each of us can ask God to lead us to follow Him more faithfully. The Holy Spirit is the Comforter as well as the one to lead us into all truth, etc. It has many roles to play in a living church.

What do we need to do, to receive Spiritual Gifts?

“Follow after love”. (1 Corinthians 14:1) Love is primary. “Desire spiritual gifts” (1 Corinthians 14:1). Seek the gifts “So you may excel”, for the edifying /building up (like a temple) of the church (Verse 12). Love supports the expressions of the gifts for the edifying or common good of the whole church. It is clear that we are to seek the gifts in love, for the welfare of the church.

When one is sick, healing, miraculous healing will be the result of the loving prayers of one who has the gift of healing. We will pray and against all odds a desire or need will be met (worker of miracles). We all look for these miracles in our lives as we struggle through the trials we face. A word of exhortation from God will come from another’s lips to fortify a brother or sister in a trial (word of wisdom or revelation). A prophecy or revelation may be given for the whole church or for an individual, e.g. as a confirmation of a gift of the Spirit. If, for God’s work a mountain needs to be moved, we will say, “Go from here to there” (Matthew 17:20) and it will go (worker of miracles). Jesus has confirmed to us that whatever we ask “in his name” will be given (John 14:13, 15:16). We must ask for that which is His work and aligned with His purpose, as the body, through which He works today.

Jesus walked on water. Jesus fed thousands with just a handful of bread and fish. Jesus turned water into wine. Jesus told a fig tree it was of no use to Him and it died overnight. Jesus healed people who believed, in faith. Jesus told us, “These things you will do and greater than these”. (John 14:12) This is the power of the Holy Spirit he offers us. Why not? This is the same God who spoke and the earth existed (2 Peter 3:5).

Believe. The gifts - these holy, uncommon, miraculous gifts are not latent or inherent talents. They are miraculous expressions of God’s love, and are held out to us, to desire, to ask for, to seek, and to use.  Once again – Why? So we can collectively strengthen, nurture and care for each other more perfectly, more powerfully. Faith is imperative.

Beware, that miracles can occur in Christ’s name, but where love does not abide they are not worthy of Him. Jesus separates the sheep from the goats. Some say to Him, “Have we not cast out demons in your name?” He replies very strongly, “Depart from me you workers of iniquity, I know you not.” Jesus rejects any work that does not stem from love for Him toward the brethren. “If you did it for the least of these, you did it for me.” Likewise if you did not, you saw my need, but did not act - if you did not help “these, the least of my brethren”, you ignored the Lord’s need. (Matthew 25:31-46)

So it is clear, we are to understand, recognize and respect “the body”, i.e. respect and care for each other as members of Christ – baptized into His body. Our expressions and gifts of love and respect toward one another are paramount to the outpouring of miraculous gifts upon the children of God. We are to desire these miraculous gifts. They are holy. They are powerful and they are to be used to the benefit of the body, i.e. benefit of all of us. They are, within the body, the church, to be exercised for the “common good” – to build up, to teach, to nurture, to inspire, etc.

Will He Find Faith on the Earth?

It is imperative that love, and only love, guides this pursuit. It is imperative that the church believe, seek and accept what it may not have dared to fully embrace in this age. Jesus said, when He returns will he find faith on the earth? Compare this with the scenario when Christ visited his hometown, not many miracles were performed, because they had little faith. (Matthew 17:19-21) These out-workings of the Spirit are evidence of this faith and the church, each one of us, will be empowered and upheld by the Spirit of God as we heed this message.

How does one desire and seek the power of the Holy Spirit?  - The power of the Spirit is enhanced through much prayer and fasting. (Matthew 17:21) God desires for us to be earnest, not lukewarm or disinterested. Remember, when the disciples, on their first evangelistic outing, sought to cast out a particular demon, but were powerless? Christ’s response was “These come out only through much prayer and fasting”.

When we desire these gifts, out of love for the brethren and for Christ and respect for His body and work, we must also understand we put ourselves forward to work for Christ - selflessly. We are not our own. This will require courage, faith, time and sacrifice. Are we ready? This is why we must fast and pray - to seek God’s grace, to join Him as one who is prepared to work for him, to humble ourselves (prayer and fasting foster this attitude), so we may be pliable and effective tools in His hands - to ensure all we do is from love - not ever pride, self aggrandizement or self promotion. 

How well are we doing in the greatest love of all? Are we ready to lay down our lives for our friends? It is time to seek these gifts through God’s power, grace and glory and give the Holy Spirit full reign for the building up of the church, the brethren: the body of Christ.

Our stories to each other will be wondrous evidence of God at work amongst us, as we, in love, minister to one another? We will speak of healings and miracles and prophecies, and blessings as power from on high has full reign in us.

Is it possible, that when we are expressing love in accordance with the scriptures and inviting and allowing full expression of the Spirit of Christ, in each of us, that the Church will rise up glorious, powerful and worthy, without flaw, as we see her in Revelations? Let us move toward this perfection, guided by love and fortified by faith, demonstrating God’s goodness and great power through the unbridled expression of the Holy Spirit through these genuine charismatic gifts.

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Love Amongst Christians

To the Children of God, brothers and sisters of Jesus Christ in whom the Holy Spirit dwells, this is a call to attention and to action.

Jesus said “A new commandment I give, that you love one another”. This Love is the ultimate expression of the Holy Spirit and yet is the greatest challenge to us, as humans. However, it is not a suggestion, nor does it say, “on your good days”, or “with people you like personally”. Love one another – no exceptions.

The church is the body of Christ, and as such is the Temple in which the Holy Spirit resides. All that Christ achieved and His miraculous powers were the work of the Holy Spirit and He passed on this mantle of responsibility to us, His followers - His brothers and sisters. All that He achieved and then “greater than this” was to be accomplished in this collective body – us - the church.

As the Love of the Church waxes and wanes, the power of the Spirit ebbs and flows. Unfortunately, at this time it has waned. We struggle with relationships, we have trouble maintaining the bond and we feel helpless to reconcile when a rift has occurred. We are human and we will at times offend and be offended. This has separated us from each other. We are human and this will happen, but we are the children of the living, almighty God and we are empowered by the glorious Holy Spirit of grace, a power from our loving God, which surmounts these contentious barriers. The ability to Love which we are to seek over all powers and gifts, will empower us to overcome the human barriers which we have put up between ourselves. Let us also be aware that we must not allow ourselves to be tools of Satan whose primary aim is to denigrate and dis-empower God’s people.

As the Passover season draws near, we are reminded of Christ’s death, his sacrifice and prior to taking the symbols commemorating his death, some of us have committed to fast and pray to petition our Father, the Source of Love to strengthen Love in the Church.

We will fast and ask God to inspire and guide us as individuals in how we can change to express this mighty love. The fast is to approach God’s throne in humble reverence, to lay down our hope at his feet and to draw near to him and to offer ourselves in His service.

The hurdle is that people will welcome this teaching, but not allow it to penetrate our hearts, or to transcend our normal way of interacting. It is our hope, however, that love will rise above all the individual thoughts and ideas and triumph over the “fortresses of our minds”.

There is a blueprint for love – to “esteem each other as greater than ourselves” and there is also an elaborate description of what Love looks like in a functioning relationship in 1 Corinthians 13, the Love chapter which we are all familiar with. 

^{Love is ...}

^{Love is patient,}

^{Love is kind.}

^{Love does not envy,}

^{Is not boastful;}

^{Is not conceited;}

^{Does not act improperly;}

^{Is not selfish;}

^{Is not provoked.}

^{Does not keep a record of wrongs}

^{Finds no joy in unrighteousness}

^But

^{Rejoices in the truth.}

^{Bears all things}

^{Believes all things}

^{Hopes all things}

^{Endures all things}

^{LOVE never ends}