God And His Word - A Question And Answer Approach To Understanding The Bible

G. FAITH - Faithfulness (A, W); fidelity (B), as Titus 2:10; good faith (W). H. MEEKNESS - Humility, gentleness (A, B, W); not standing on one's rights (NBC). Matthew 5:5; 11:29; 2 Corinthians 10: 1. I. TEMPERANCE - Self-control (RV, W, B), self-restraint (WM, A), continence (A); keeping firm hand on desires and passions. 2 Peter 1:6. NOTE: A (Amplified New Testament), B (Berkeley Version), W (Williams), WM (Weymouth), RV (Revised Version), NBC (New Bible Commentary). 7. WHAT ARE THE GIFTS OR MANIFESTATIONS OF THE SPIRIT? The nine gifts or manifestations of the Spirit mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 are supernatural demonstrations of Divine ability. Just as a man's activities are in the realm of either the mental, the physical or communication, so the Body of Christ (The Church) must learn to function within these three categories of manifestation: A. REVELATION - Word of wisdom, Knowledge and Discerning of Spirits. B. POWER - faith, healing and miracles. C. UTTERANCE - prophecy, tongues and interpretation of tongues. Spiritual gifts may be received in different ways: A. A manifestation of the Spirit may become evident following the receiving of the gift of the Holy Ghost. Acts 19:6; 3:6; 1 Corinthians 12:8-11. B. Spiritual gifts are imparted by the laying on of the hands of the presbytery and prophecy. 1 Timothy 4:14. 176 8. HOW MAY WE RECEIVE SPIRITUAL GIFTS?