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How
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Equipping
the Saints How the Body Works - Unity in Diversity How the Body Works - A Look at the Gifts How the Body Works - Love is the Best |
Summary 1
Corinthians 12:27-31a Ø
The gifts are
“given” (appointed) by God. Ø
They are for the
"common good" of the body. Ø
We are all a part
of the body. Ø
Some gifts are
greater than others, but all are essential. Ø
The “lesser
gifts” are treated with special honor. The
KJV renders verse 27 as "Now ye are the body of Christ, and
members in particular." "Members
in particular" is a good translation.
Yes, we are a part of the body of Christ, and we are in Him.
But we are "members in particular".
Bearing the marks that God has placed upon us as individuals by
His own will, we are all one in the Body of Christ.
God has appointed us and has the Master Plan.
His plan is that we are all to be different and all one at the
same time. Paul's
questions are rhetorical and imply a "no" answer. Are
all apostles? No! Are
all prophets? No! Are
all teachers? No! Do
all work miracles? No! Do
all have gifts of healing? No! Do
all speak in tongues? No! Do
all interpret? No! But
eagerly desire the greater gifts. And
now I will show you the most excellent way. Now
the stage is set for the Apostle Paul's eloquent discourse in Chapter
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