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Theo 201 Week 2 Pneumatology Research Paper
Sherri Hull
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Course and Section Number: THEO 201 D05
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Pneumatology Spiritual Gifts are granted by the Holy Spirit as He wills. There are many gifts that are all granted by the same Spirit to benefit the body of Christ (1 Cor. 2:4, 7). However, when referring to either the Gifts or Fruits of the Spirit, consideration is needed to avoid confusing their meanings (Towns, p. 306). In addition, the gift of tongues and its relation to the baptism of the Spirit are highly debated upon. This essay will discuss biblical proofs and the questions surrounding these gifts, plus reveal the “perfect” reward in the end. Spiritual gifts are blessings a person receives. Varieties of gifts are granted for different types …show more content…
Biblically defining baptism is, being immersed in water, publically repenting of your sin, and receiving of the Holy Spirit. (Matt. 3:11, Luke 3:7). All four gospels described the Holy Spirit descending upon Jesus, after being baptized in water, in the form of a dove (Matt 3:16, Mark 1:10, Luke 3:22, John 1:32). Being baptized unites us as one body and One Spirit (1 Cor. 12:13). Controversy begins with how one interprets 1 Cor. 12:10-13, which describes the gifts relating to one body united in Spirit Baptism, and receiving the gifts of the Holy Spirit. This verse, if taken in literally, leaves room for discrepancy to its true meaning. Paul explains that everyone is not gifted equally. He asks “All are not apostles, prophets, or teachers, are they?” (v. 29). This reveals that not everyone will have the gift of tongues, yet it does not mean that they have not received the Holy Spirit. Furthermore, 1 Cor. 14:22 reveals the gifts of speaking and interpreting tongues is not for the believer, but for the unbeliever to hear the Gospel no matter his spoken language. This proves the argument that the gift of tongues is not necessary for Spirit
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