Two of the most controversial gifts, prophecy and tongues, are given special treatment by Paul in his letter to the church in Corinth. One we are told to especially desire, and the other we are told to engage with care and moderation. What are these gifts? And how does God intend for us to use them in the church today?

This midweek podcast is a supplement to the previous Sunday’s sermon for those who want to study the text in more detail.

This midweek podcast is a supplement to the previous Sunday’s sermon for those who want to study the text in more detail.

There is much debate and mystery around the "gifts" that the Spirit gives. As we move fully understand the gifts and the things that the Spirit produces in the life of the believer, we are able to move into the heart of the gifts, using them for the building up of the body of Christ and the expansion of the Kingdom of God on earth as it is in heaven.

There is much debate and mystery around the "gifts" that the Spirit gives. As we move fully understand the gifts and the things that the Spirit produces in the life of the believer, we are able to move into the heart of the gifts, using them for the building up of the body of Christ and the expansion of the Kingdom of God on earth as it is in heaven.

We often look for the power of the Holy Spirit in dramatic manifestations. However, the most powerful work of the Spirit can be found in the fruit that He produces in the lives of believers. Paul is careful to remind us that, without the quiet and enduring fruit, dramatic manifestations are worthless. Our journey into the Spirit must always be a journey into the character of Jesus.

We often look for the power of the Holy Spirit in dramatic manifestations. However, the most powerful work of the Spirit can be found in the fruit that He produces in the lives of believers. Paul is careful to remind us that, without the quiet and enduring fruit, dramatic manifestations are worthless. Our journey into the Spirit must always be a journey into the character of Jesus.