The gifts of the Holy Spirit are a source of great blessing and power in the life of a Christian. However, there are some who object to these gifts, particularly the cessationist view which holds that the gifts of the Holy Spirit ceased with the death of the apostles. In this blog post, we will discuss the common objections to the gifts of the Holy Spirit and how they can be addressed.
The first objection to the gifts of the Holy Spirit is that they are no longer necessary. This objection is based on the belief that the gifts of the Holy Spirit were only necessary during the time of the apostles and are no longer needed today. However, this is not supported by Scripture. In 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, Paul writes: “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.”
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This passage clearly states that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are still active and are given to each person for the common good. Furthermore, in 1 Corinthians 14:1, Paul writes: “Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.” This passage shows that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are still active and should be sought after.
The second objection to the gifts of the Holy Spirit is that they are not necessary for salvation. This objection is based on the belief that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are not necessary for salvation and that salvation can be achieved without them. However, this is not supported by Scripture. In 1 Corinthians 12:3, Paul writes: “Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says ‘Jesus is accursed!’ and no one can say ‘Jesus is Lord’ except by the Holy Spirit.” This passage clearly states that the Holy Spirit is necessary for salvation and that no one can say “Jesus is Lord” without the Holy Spirit.
The third objection to the gifts of the Holy Spirit is that they are not for everyone. This objection is based on the belief that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are only for certain people and not for everyone. However, this is not supported by Scripture. In 1 Corinthians 12:7, Paul writes: “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.” This passage clearly states that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are given to everyone for the common good.
The fourth objection to the gifts of the Holy Spirit is that they are not necessary for Christian living. This objection is based on the belief that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are not necessary for Christian living and that Christian living can be achieved without them. However, this is not supported by Scripture. In 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, Paul writes: “There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.” This passage clearly states that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are necessary for Christian living and that they are given to everyone for the common good.
Quiz
1. What does 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 say about the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
A. They are no longer necessary
B. They are necessary for salvation
C. They are only for certain people
D. They are given to everyone for the common good
2. What does 1 Corinthians 12:3 say about the Holy Spirit?
A. It is necessary for salvation
B. It is not necessary for salvation
C. It is only for certain people
D. It is given to everyone for the common good
3. What does 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 say about the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
A. They are no longer necessary
B. They are necessary for salvation
C. They are only for certain people
D. They are necessary for Christian living
4. What does 1 Corinthians 14:1 say about the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
A. They are no longer necessary
B. They are necessary for salvation
C. They are only for certain people
D. They should be eagerly desired
5. What does 1 Corinthians 12:7 say about the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
A. They are no longer necessary
B. They are necessary for salvation
C. They are only for certain people
D. They are given to everyone for the common good
Discussion Questions
1. What are the common objections to the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
2. How can these objections be addressed?
3. What does the Bible say about the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
4. How can the gifts of the Holy Spirit be used in Christian living?
5. What are the benefits of seeking the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
FAQs
Q: What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
A: The gifts of the Holy Spirit are spiritual gifts given to believers by the Holy Spirit for the purpose of building up the Church and glorifying God. These gifts include wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miraculous powers, prophecy, distinguishing between spirits, speaking in different kinds of tongues, and the interpretation of tongues.
Q: Are the gifts of the Holy Spirit still active today?
A: Yes, the gifts of the Holy Spirit are still active today. In 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, Paul writes: “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.”
Q: Are the gifts of the Holy Spirit necessary for salvation?
A: Yes, the gifts of the Holy Spirit are necessary for salvation. In 1 Corinthians 12:3, Paul writes: “Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says ‘Jesus is accursed!’ and no one can say ‘Jesus is Lord’ except by the Holy Spirit.” This passage clearly states that the Holy Spirit is necessary for salvation and that no one can say “Jesus is Lord” without the Holy Spirit.
Q: Are the gifts of the Holy Spirit for everyone?
A: Yes, the gifts of the Holy Spirit are for everyone. In 1 Corinthians 12:7, Paul writes: “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.” This passage clearly states that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are given to everyone for the common good.
Q: Are the gifts of the Holy Spirit necessary for Christian living?
A: Yes, the gifts of the Holy Spirit are necessary for Christian living. In 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, Paul writes: “There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.” This passage clearly states that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are necessary for Christian living and that they are given to everyone for the common good.
Answers: 1. D, 2. A, 3. D, 4. D, 5. D
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