From the recording Paul the Letter of I Corinthians An Intimate Review
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Letter of Apostle Paul – I Corinthians
An Intimate Review
Pt 7
By Lawrence DeMetrius
In [I Cor 12:7] Apostle Paul continues to expound upon GIFTINGS imparted to the Church by the Holy Ghost. He also advises that MANIFESTATION of the Holy Ghost is required and GIVEN to all members of the Church so they might PROFIT withal of THE LORD. Therefore, it is important for each member to know that the Holy Ghost is standing by to MANIFEST Himself to them according to Yahweh’s will. [Jn 16:13; I Cor 2:9-16] Yahweh expects HIS Elect to anticipate and ask for Holy Ghost MANIFESTATIONS. [Mt 7:6-12]
*manifestation Gk #5321 phanerosis (fan-er-o-sis) it is an…
1. exhibition, which is an exhibiting, showing and presenting to view
2. expression, which is…
• the act of expressing or setting forth in words
• a particular word, phrase or form of words
• the manner or form in which a thing is expressed in words, wording and phrasing
• the power of expressing in words
• indication of feeling, spirit and character as on the face, in the voice, or in artistic execution
• a look or intonation expressing personal reaction and feeling
• the quality or power of expressing an attitude or emotion
3. bestowment, which is a gift presented, given, conferred, applied and put to some use
Per these definitions, the Holy Ghost wants to be heard, felt and experienced by those who desire and have an ear to hear Him. [Jn 7:37-39; Rev 22:17] First of all, He desires to be heard per the information He has already inspired, which according to Apostle Peter has no private interpretation. [II Pet 1:20, 21] As the consummation of ages draws nearer, it becomes increasingly important for the Elect to be proficient at interpreting the LITERAL meaning of divinely inspired words, spoken and written by Yahweh’s scribes and prophets, from Enoch to Jesus Christ and His Original Apostles.
Indeed, End-time Ministry has more to do with effecting the spirit/mind/intellect than with stirring up the soul/heart/seat of sentiment. [I Cor 2:4; Jn 8:31, 32; 14:26; Rm 1:1-5; 10:17; II Tim 2:15, 24-26; 3:16-18] In his letter to the Christians at Rome, Apostle Paul refers to the beautiful feet/authority/influence of those who effectively administer divine words. [Rm 10:14, 15] GIFTS imparted unto The Church from the Holy Ghost are of the highest value and are to be utilized to accomplish divine results. Therefore, THE DIVINE GODHEAD expects the Elect to use them properly. [Mt 24:14, 15; Lk 12:48]
*given Gk #1325 didomi (did-o-mee) it means to give
*profit Gk #4851 sumphero (soom-fer-o) it means to be bear, contribute, collect, conduce and be an advantage
Yahweh’s servants are expected to take ADVANTAGE of every opportunity HE gives them to use their GIFTINGS. In [I Cor 12:8-11, 31] Apostle Paul identifies TEN SPIRITUAL GIFTINGS of which CHARITY is the greatest per Yahweh’s perspective.
1. WORD of WISDOM. [I Cor 12:8]
*word Gk #3056 logos (lo-gos) it is…
• something SAID including the thought
• a topic or subject of discourse
o topic is a subject of conversation or discussion
o subject is…
that which forms a basic matter of thought, discussion and investigation
a branch of knowledge as a course of study
a motive, cause or ground
the theme of a sermon, book or story
o discourse is…
talk, conversation and communication of thought by words
a formal discussion of a subject in speech or writing
• reasoning of the mental faculty and act or process of one who reasons
o reason (verb) is to…
• think or argue in a logical manner
• form conclusions, judgments and inferences from facts or premises
• urge reasons that determine belief or action
• motive is…
o a source that causes one to act in a certain way or do a certain thing
o an incentive to act or do in a certain way
o the goal or object of a person's actions
• computation is…
o the act, process or method of computing
o a calculation, the amount computed and result of computing
calculate is to…
determine or ascertain by mathematical methods
determine by reasoning, common sense or practical experience
estimate, evaluate and make suitable or fit for a purpose
compute is to reckon or esteem, consider, think, suppose, regard as, add up or make sense of
• The divine Expression i.e., Christ the Word
*wisdom Gk #4678 sophia (sof-ee-ah) it refers to…
• both the higher/spiritual and lower/worldly wisdom
• the quality or state of being wise
• knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action
• acuteness of mental discernment and soundness of judgment
• insight, scholarly knowledge or learning
• a wise act, saying, teaching or precept
The WISDOM one possesses influences the quality of their character and conduct. No WISDOM is equal in nature or quality to that imparted by THE DIVINE. [Mt 11:28-30; Jn 1:8-11; 8:12, 31, 32; Col 2:9; Jam 1:5-8]
2. WORD of KNOWLEDGE. [I Cor 12:8]
*knowledge Gk #1108 gnosis (gno-sis) it is knowledge and the act of knowing
• knowledge is…
o perception of and acquaintance with facts, truths and principles, as from study or investigation
o familiarity with a particular subject or branch of learning
o acquaintance or familiarity gained by sight, experience and report
o the fact or state of knowing
o clear and certain mental apprehension
o awareness of a fact or circumstance
o information and something that is or may be known
o the body of truths or facts accumulated in the course of time
o the sum of what is known
• know is to…
o perceive or understand as fact or truth
o apprehend clearly and with certainty
o have established or fixed in the mind or memory
o be cognizant or aware of
o be acquainted with as by sight, experience or report
o understand from experience or attainment
o be able to distinguish as one from another
3. The GIFT of FAITH. [I Cor 12:9]
*faith Gk #4102 pistis (pis-tis) it is…
• persuasion and credence
• moral conviction of a religious truth, the truthfulness of Yahweh or a religious teacher
• reliance upon Jesus Christ for salvation and constancy of such profession
• the system of religious truth based on the Gospel of Jesus Christ
4. GIFT of HEALING. [I Cor 12:9]
*healing Gk #2386 iama (ee-am-ah) it is a cure or the effect thereof
• a cure is…
o a means of healing or restoring to health
o a remedy, method or course of remedial treatment as for disease
o a means of correcting or relieving what is troublesome or detrimental
o spiritual or religious charge of people within a certain district
o an office or district of a curate or parish priest
5. WORKING of MIRACLES. [I Cor 12:10]
*miracles Gk #1411 dunamis (doo-nam-is) it is force, miraculous power and a miracle itself
6. PROPHECY. [I Cor 12:10]
*prophecy Gk #4394 propheteia (prof-ay-ti-ah) it is prediction, which is to foretell, declare and tell in advance or to forthtell by use of information, namely the Holy Scriptures
7. DISCERNING of SPIRITS. [I Cor 12:10]
*discerning Gk #1253 diakrisis (dee-ak-ree-sis) it is judicial estimation
• judicial is that which…
o pertains to judgment in courts of justice or administration of justice
o is judiciary and pertains to courts of law and judges
o is of, proper and relating to the character of a judge
o is inclined to make or give critical or discriminating judgments
o decreed, sanctioned and enforced by a court
o determinative, giving or seeking judgment as in a dispute
• estimation is…
o judgment or opinion
o esteem or respect
o approximate calculation or estimate
• discern is to…
o see, recognize, apprehend or perceive by sight or some other sense or intellect
o distinguish mentally, recognize as distinct or different and discriminate
• disputation is…
o the act of disputing or debating, verbal controversy, discussion or debate
o an academic exercise consisting of the arguing of a thesis between its maintainer and its opponents
o conversation
*spirits Gk #4151 pneuma (pnyoo-mah) it is…
• a current of air, breath, blast or breeze [Gen 2:7]
• human ration soul, vital principle and mental disposition
• an angelic being, Yahweh, Christ or the Holy Ghost
The GIFT of DISCERNMENT empowers one to KEENLY recognize the genuine NATURE of SPIRITS. [I Jn 4:1-6]
8. DIVERS kinds of TONGUES. [I Cor 12:10; Acts 2:1-18; Mk 17:16; Isa 6:5-9]
* divers English it means several, various, sundry, numerous or more than one
*kinds Gk #1085 genos (ghen-os) it means born, country, countryman, nation, diversity, generation, kind and kindred
*tongues Gk #1100 glossa (gloce-sah) it is a tongue and specifically an naturally un-acquired language
9. INTERPRETATION of TONGUES. [I Cor 12:10]
*interpretation Gk #2058 hermeneia (her-may-ni-ah) it is interpretation and translation
• translate is to…
o turn from one language into another or from a foreign language into one's own
o transform, convert and change the form, condition or nature of
o interpret or explain in terms that can be more easily understood
• interpret is to…
o explain, give and provide the meaning of
o understand in a particular way or bring out the meaning of
o orally translate or render according to one's own understanding or sensitivity (eisegeses/self-perceived or exegete/perceive from the source)
10. The more EXCELLENT WAY. [I Cor 12:31; 13]
*excellent Gk #5236 huperbole (hoop-er-bal-ay) it is…
• being or a throwing beyond others and out of measure
• supereminence and pre-eminent
• far more exceeding and excellent
*way Gk #3598 hodos (hod-os) it is a…
• primary word, road or progress as a route, distance or act
• mode or means
The more EXCELLENT WAY is divine LOVE by which all divine GIFTS are to be administered.
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