“What is praying in tongues? Is praying in tongues a prayer language between a believer and God?”……Answer: As a background, please read our article on the gift of speaking in tongues. There are four primary Scripture passages that are cited as evidence for praying in tongues: Romans 8:261 Corinthians 14:4-17Ephesians 6:18; and Jude verse 20. […]
“What is the spiritual gift of healing?”……Answer: The spiritual gift of healing is the supernatural manifestation of the Spirit of God that miraculously brings healing and deliverance from disease and/or infirmity. It is the power of God that destroys the work of sin and/or the devil in the human body, such as the healings that […]
“What does the Bible say about healing?”……Answer: Isaiah 53:5, which is then quoted in 1 Peter 2:24, is a key verse on healing, but it is often misunderstood and misapplied. “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his […]
“Laying on of hands – what does the Bible say?”……Answer: “Laying on of hands” is a biblical action; however, there is no biblical mandate requiring the physical laying on of hands for a particular spiritual ministry. Jesus certainly laid His hands on many of those He healed; however, He also healed without laying His hands […]
“What is the spiritual gift of teaching?”……Answer: The spiritual gift of teaching is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit (Romans 12:6-81 Corinthians 12:28Ephesians 4:1-12). It is a gift given by the Holy Spirit, enabling one to effectively communicate the truths of Bible to others. It is most often, but not always, used in […]
“What is the spiritual gift of prophecy?”……Answer: The spiritual gift of prophecy is listed among the gifts of the Spirit in 1 Corinthians 12:10 and Romans 12:6. The Greek word translated “prophesying” or “prophecy” in both passages properly means to “speak forth” or declare the divine will, to interpret the purposes of God, or to […]
“What is the spiritual gift of leadership?”……Answer: The Bible gives the means for the church to accomplish tasks, develop the local congregation, serve the needs of the fellowship, and help it establish a community witness. The Bible describes these means as spiritual gifts, one of which is the gift of leadership. The spiritual gift of […]