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1 Corinthians 12:9
9to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit,
9to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit,
We have all have received some measure of grace in Christ (Romans 12:3, Ephesians 4:7). Some teachers deny the more apparently supernatural gifts, perhaps out of fear for spiritual pride or out of ignorance -- and yet *all* spiritual gifts are granted to us through the working of God's power in the midst of our weakness. Some of us have received and are growing in extraordinary trust in the promises of God, resulting in greater boldness and many answered prayers. Some of us find great confidence and hope in God's desire to heal and save miraculously and have tasted the great power of His love in this way (see John 14:14, 1 John 5:14 for encouragement). However, both of the gifts in this verse hinge upon prayer and, therefore, upon a broken and humble spirit. See the healing prayer of Elijah (1 Kings 17:17-24) or the conquering faith of Gideon (Judges 6-8). These were not supermen, but humble servants called by God to seek His glory. Faith and healing are enabled by the Spirit for the good of the Church, and so one should try to grow in these specific gifts by praying not only for his or her own faith but also praying with others in hope that God would work wonders and miracles as we seek Him together. Ultimately, Paul doesn't teach that someone who is gifted with faith will see every prayer answered or that someone gifted with healing will have an inherent and inerrant ability to heal people. Jesus is still Lord of the church and the Holy Spirit directs the use of these gifts for God's glory. We must boast in Jesus Christ and seek to use our gifts so that others would boast in Him as well.
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