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Originally Posted by pastorrick1959
yes i knew a FEW. they maynot be in every assembly ,should be , but maybot be . that would be according to how big ther congregation was and how they have been taught as well to pursue after callings and gifts!~
sam would you not say the 5 fold would be callings not gifts? just curious ..
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I think we use the terms interchangeably at times. In Ephesians chapter 4 where what we call the 5 fold (some just see 4 there combining pastors and teachers) ministry is listed it speaks of Christ's ascension and then His giving gifts unto men. Then the 5 ministries or callings are listed. So it appears they are gifts there although some say the gifts are not the offices but the men and women who fulfill those offices. Then in 1 Corinthians chapter 12 where Paul speaks of spiritual gifts he calls them gifts, administrations, and operations in verses 4-6. Then in verses 8-10 he lists 9 of them: word of wisdom; word of knowledge; faith; gifts of healing; working of miracles; prophecy; discerning of spirits; tongues (languages); and interpretation of tongues. Then in verses 28-30 he mentions: apostles; prophets; teachers; miracles; gifts of healings; helps; governments; tongues; workers of miracles; and interpretation. Then in
Romans 12:6-8 he lists: prophecy; ministry (serving); exhortation; giving; ruling (we usually think of this as leadership or administration); and showing mercy.
I don't think we can limit the gifts of the Spirit to the 9 in
1 Corinthians 12:8-10.