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Originally Posted by BeenThinkin
Bishoph, where did it say in this discourse that everyone received the same manifestation of the spirit?
“7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
To one....
8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom;
To another....
to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
To another....
9 To another faith by the same Spirit;
To another....
to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;
To another....
10 To another the working of miracles;
To another....
to another prophecy;
To another....
to another discerning of spirits;
To another....
to another divers kinds of tongues;
To another....
to another the interpretation of tongues:
11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.” 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, KJV.
I didn't see the wording "the gifting." It seems that all of the nine statements are statements of a manifestation of that self same spirit, that were divided to every man severally as he will.
I am sorry that you disagree with me but I'm not mad about it...not even offended.
Have you ever considered that every person that posts on AFF thinks he or she is right?
BeenThinkin |
Certainly! many people believe they are right. however, I have always been willing to change my opinion if it is not in alignment with scripture. However, in these scriptures I cannot see how one can arrive at the conclusion that you, freeatlast, and others have. (BTW I'm not mad in the least)
Notice that in verse 7....the apostle say that "to EVERY man is given THE manifestation of the spirit." It does not say manifestations but rather THE manifestation (singular). Then in the subsequent verses he speaks as to the various gifts that are given. To one is given, and to another, and to another....etc. All of those gifts come as a result of having the spirit, and there is a singular manifestation of having received that spirit. The Apostle even declares that this one manifestation is for the common good. Think about it.....if every person could have a different manifestation (proof) of having received the Spirit, then we as humans would begin to justify any and every thing as the manifestation and all truth would be subject to private interpretation. However, if there is one single marker/indicator/manifestation it would be for the "common good" of all believers, because there would be no confusion.
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