The Spirit's Manifestation to Profit 1 Corinthians 12:7

Paul the apostle told the church members in Corinth, there are “diversities of gifts, different administrations and diversities of operations”, but the “same Spirit, Lord and God”. In chapter twelve and verse seven of First Corinthians, Paul told the church members, “the manifestation of the Spirit is given...to profit”, where we read:

But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.

The verse begins, “But the manifestation of the Spirit ...”. Paul began with the word, “but” which means what is about to be written takes precedence over what was just stated “the manifestation” which means “the expression, exhibition and bestowment” “of the Spirit” which means “of the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit who is coequal and coeternal with the Father and the Son ”. Paul referred to the “expression and exhibition” of “God's Spirit” concerning “spiritual gifts”.

The verse continues, “... is given to every man to profit withal.” Paul added the words, “is given” which means “is granted, supplied, furnished, delivered, extended and presented” “to every man” which refers to “to each, all, the whole and every human being whether male or female” “to profit withal” which means “to bear together or at the same time, carry with others or collect and contribute in order to help”. Paul declared that the “expression” of the “Spirit” was to “benefit, contribute to and help” every person.

When we think through these words from Paul, we see how God desired to bless people with His “spiritual gifts”, and those who receive them are indeed “profited” by them. Jesus Christ knows we need “spiritual gifts” to carry out the tasks to which He has commissioned us, and when we enjoy the benefits of them, we are able to do what we cannot do on our own. Let us understand the importance of God's “spiritual gifts” and thereby be “profited” by the used of them.

Next time Paul shares with the church members concerning, “the word of wisdom” and “the word of knowledge”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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