Focus: Doctrine of Baptisms: Baptism
of the Spirit – Gifts of the Spirit
Greetings Sons of God:
Ephesians 4:7,8: But unto every
one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
Wherefore he saith, when he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive and
gave gifts unto men.
Now being baptized of the Spirit empowers the saints to
fulfill their destiny and assignment.
Now, God grants you special gifts from Heaven in order for you to do
your job. Let’s look at the scripture
for understanding.
When we start reading we see that there is a strong
foundation of understanding that we are in one body, by one spirit. Then there is One Lord, one faith, one
baptism. Now in verse 7 we see that each
one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. So the gifts of the Spirit come from Jesus
Christ to the Holy Spirit and are delegated to the saints. But the measure depends upon your maturity.
These are gifts given by the Spirit to you for maturity for the
work of the ministry (Ephesians 4:11-13).
Now we are not just talking about the doma or governmental gifts I
Ephesians 4:11. We are talking also
about the spiritual gifts listed in 1 Corinthians 12:27-31. Keep in mind the spiritual gifts are given
from God to accomplish His Will and not for us to show off and promote our
personal ministries. Spiritual gifts are
for the glory of God and are revealed at the appointed time of the Father.
In the next message we will
examine the doctrine of the laying on of hands.
Peace, Love and Grace,
Calvin Calhoun, Jr.
