Diversities of Operations 1 Corinthians 12:6

Paul the apostle told the church members in Corinth, there are “diversities of gifts and administrations”, but the “same Spirit and Lord”. In chapter twelve and verse six of First Corinthians, Paul shared with the church members how there are, “diversities of operations”, where we read:

And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which works all in all.

The verse begins, “Now there are diversities of operations, ...”. Paul began with the word, “now” which means “moreover and” “there are diversities” which means “divisions, distributions, differences and distinctions arising from a different distribution to different persons” “of operations” which means “thinkings wrought, workings or effects”. Paul noted the “different” “workings or effects” of the “spiritual gifts” given to the church.

The verse continues, “... but it is the same God which works all in all.” Paul added the word, “but” which means what is about to be written takes precedence over what was just stated “it is the same” or “it is the identical and selfsame” “God” which refers to “the Godhead bodily and trinity which is comprised of God the Father, Christ the Son and the Holy Spirit” “which works” or “who puts forth power, aids and effects activity” “all in all” which means “in each, every, the whole and everyone one of these operations”. Though there are “different workings and effects” of the “spiritual gifts”, it is God Almighty who provides the “power” for them to be “effective”.

When we meditate upon these words from Paul, we understand the source of the “effects” that arise from “spiritual gifts”. It is not the person who possesses or administers the “gifts” but rather the Lord God who provides the “power” for them to be “effective”. Jesus Christ desires for His church to be blessed and “built up” by His “spiritual gifts”, and in order for them to be “effective workings”, God the Father provides the results. Let us realize God Almighty is the true source of the “gifts of the Spirit”, the “administration” of them and their “effectiveness” in the church.

Next time Paul tells the church members, “the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

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