2. The Holy Spirit
1 Corinthians 12:1-4

3. 1 Corinthians 12:1-4
“Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware. 2 You know that when you were pagans, you were led astray to the mute idols, however you were led. …”

4. 1 Corinthians 12:1-4
“… 3 Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God says, "Jesus is accursed"; and no one can say, "Jesus is Lord," except by the Holy Spirit. 4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. …”

5. 1 Corinthians 12:1-4
“… 3 Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God says, "Jesus is accursed"; and no one can say, "Jesus is Lord," except by the Holy Spirit. 4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. …”

6. 1 Corinthians 12:1-4
“… 5 And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. 6 There are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons. 7 But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. …”

7. 1 Corinthians 12:1-4
“… 8 For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit; 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, …”

8. 1 Corinthians 12:1-4
“… 8 For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit; 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, …”

9. 1 Corinthians 12:1-4
“… 8 For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit; 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, …”

10. 1 Corinthians 12:1-4
“… 8 For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit; 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, …”

11. 1 Corinthians 12:1-4
“… 8 For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit; 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, …”

12. 1 Corinthians 12:1-4
“… 10 and to another the effecting of miracles, and to another prophecy, and to another the distinguishing of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, and to another the interpretation of tongues. …”

13. 1 Corinthians 12:1-4
“… 10 and to another the effecting of miracles, and to another prophecy, and to another the distinguishing of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, and to another the interpretation of tongues. …”

14. 1 Corinthians 12:1-4
“… 10 and to another the effecting of miracles, and to another prophecy, and to another the distinguishing of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, and to another the interpretation of tongues. …”

15. 1 Corinthians 12:1-4
“… 10 and to another the effecting of miracles, and to another prophecy, and to another the distinguishing of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, and to another the interpretation of tongues. …”

16. 1 Corinthians 12:1-4
“… 10 and to another the effecting of miracles, and to another prophecy, and to another the distinguishing of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, and to another the interpretation of tongues. …”

17. 1 Corinthians 12:1-4
“… 10 and to another the effecting of miracles, and to another prophecy, and to another the distinguishing of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, and to another the interpretation of tongues. …”

18. 1 Corinthians 12:1-4
“… 11 But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually just as He wills.”

19. The Holy Spirit
According to the NT there are four different measures of the Holy Spirit.
The Spirit without measure.
Baptism of the Holy Spirit.
The miraculous indwelling
The indwelling of all Christians

20. In 1 Cor. 12, Paul lists the gifts of the Holy Spirit bestowed upon men and women in the first century.

21. Three words that are significant
He says, "there are varieties of ministries, but the same Lord" v.5

22. Three words that are significant
He says, "there are varieties of ministries, but the same Lord" v.5

23. Three words that are significant
He says, "there are varieties of ministries, but the same Lord" v.5
"But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good" v.7

24. Three words that are significant
He says, "there are varieties of ministries, but the same Lord" v.5
"But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good" v.7

25. Three words that are significant
He says, "there are varieties of ministries, but the same Lord" v.5
"But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good" v.7
"But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each man just as He will." v. 11

26. Three words that are significant
He says, "there are varieties of ministries, but the same Lord" v.5
"But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good" v.7
"But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each man just as He will." v. 11

27. The Distribution of Gifts
Only Christ given Holy Spirit without measure.
John 3:34 - John speaking to his disciples of Jesus

28. "For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God; for He gives the Spirit without measure."
John 3:34

29. The Distribution of Gifts
Only the apostles and the household of Cornelius received the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

30. Baptism of the Holy Spirit
The Apostles
This gift was a promise of the Father to the apostles
Acts 1:4-5,8

31. Acts 1:4-5
“Gathering them together, He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for what the Father had promised, "Which," He said, "you heard of from Me; 5 for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now."

32. Acts 1:8
“but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.”

33. Acts 1:1-4
“The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2 until the day when He was taken up to heaven, after He had by the Holy Spirit given orders to the apostles whom He had chosen. …”

34. Acts 1:1-4
“The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2 until the day when He was taken up to heaven, after He had by the Holy Spirit given orders to the apostles whom He had chosen. …”

35. Acts 1:1-4
“… 3 To these He also presented Himself alive after His suffering, by many convincing proofs, appearing to them over a period of forty days and speaking of the things concerning the kingdom of God. …”

36. Acts 1:1-4
“… 3 To these He also presented Himself alive after His suffering, by many convincing proofs, appearing to them over a period of forty days and speaking of the things concerning the kingdom of God. …”

37. Acts 1:1-4
“… 4 Gathering them together, He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for what the Father had promised, "Which," He said, "you heard of from Me;”

38. Acts 1:1-4
“… 4 Gathering them together, He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for what the Father had promised, "Which," He said, "you heard of from Me;”

39. Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Apostles
A promise of the Father to the apostles
It was fulfilled on Pentecost
Acts 2:1-4

40. Acts 2:1-4
“When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. …”

41. Acts 2:1-4
“… 3 And there appeared to them tongues as of fire distributing themselves, and they rested on each one of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance.”

42. Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Apostles
Could only be administered by Christ
John 1:33

43. John 1:33
"I did not recognize Him, but He who sent me to baptize in water said to me, 'He upon whom you see the Spirit descending and remaining upon Him, this is the One who baptizes in the Holy Spirit.'"

44. John 1:33
"I did not recognize Him, but He who sent me to baptize in water said to me, 'He upon whom you see the Spirit descending and remaining upon Him, this is the One who baptizes in the Holy Spirit.'"

45. Acts 2:33
“Therefore having been exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He has poured forth this which you both see and hear.”

46. Acts 2:33
“Therefore having been exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He has poured forth this which you both see and hear.”

47. Acts 2:33
“Therefore having been exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He has poured forth this which you both see and hear.”

48. Baptism of the Holy Spirit
The household of Cornelius
Acts 10:44

49. Acts 10:44
“While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who were listening to the message.”

50. Baptism of the Holy Spirit
The household of Cornelius
Acts 10:44
Peter had nothing to do with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit
Acts 11:15-17

51. Acts 11:15-17
“And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them just as He did upon us at the beginning. 16 "And I remembered the word of the Lord, how He used to say, 'John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.' …”

52. Acts 11:15-17
“… 17 "Therefore if God gave to them the same gift as He gave to us also after believing in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could stand in God's way?”

53. Acts 11:15-17
“… 17 "Therefore if God gave to them the same gift as He gave to us also after believing in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could stand in God's way?”

54. Acts 11:15-17
“… 17 "Therefore if God gave to them the same gift as He gave to us also after believing in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could stand in God's way?”

55. Baptism of the Holy Spirit
This manifestation was not something that one person could administer to another
But could only be administered by Christ

56. Matthew 3:11
"As for me, I baptize you with water for repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, and I am not fit to remove His sandals; He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire."

57. Matthew 3:11
“As for me, I baptize you with water for repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, and I am not fit to remove His sandals; He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.”

58. Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Apostles & household of Cornelius
These are the only two cases of the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
The purpose of this baptism was not for salvation
We have no record of any other baptisms of the Holy Spirit.

59. Miraculous Indwelling
Given only to those Christians on whom the apostles laid their hands.
Only the apostles had this ability
Peter and John - Acts 8:18

60. Peter and John - Acts 8:18
"Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was bestowed through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money,"

61. Paul - Acts 19:6
"And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began speaking with tongues and prophesying."

62. Paul - Romans 1:11
"For I long to see you so that I may impart some spiritual gift to you, that you may be established;"

63. Miraculous Indwelling
The manifestation of the Spirit to the Apostles endowed them with the power to impart spiritual gifts to others
This was the special sign of an apostle.

64. 2 Corinthians 12:12
"The signs of a true apostle were performed among you with all perseverance, by signs and wonders and miracles."

65. Acts 8:14-21
“Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent them Peter and John, 15 who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit. …”

66. Acts 8:14-21
“Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent them Peter and John, 15 who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit. …”

67. Acts 8:14-21
“Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent them Peter and John, 15 who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit. …”

68. Acts 8:14-21
“… 16 For He had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 17 Then they began laying their hands on them, and they were receiving the Holy Spirit. …”

69. Acts 8:14-21
“… 16 For He had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 17 Then they began laying their hands on them, and they were receiving the Holy Spirit. …”

70. Acts 8:14-21
“… 16 For He had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 17 Then they began laying their hands on them, and they were receiving the Holy Spirit. …”

71. Acts 8:14-21
“… 16 For He had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 17 Then they began laying their hands on them, and they were receiving the Holy Spirit. …”

72. Acts 8:14-21
“… 16 For He had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 17 Then they began laying their hands on them, and they were receiving the Holy Spirit. …”

73. Acts 8:14-21
“… 18 Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was bestowed through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money, 19 saying, "Give this authority to me as well, so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit." …”

74. Acts 8:14-21
“… 18 Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was bestowed through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money, 19 saying, "Give this authority to me as well, so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit." …”

75. Acts 8:14-21
“… 18 Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was bestowed through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money, 19 saying, "Give this authority to me as well, so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit." …”

76. Acts 8:14-21
“… 20 But Peter said to him, "May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money! 21 "You have no part or portion in this matter, for your heart is not right before God.”

77. Acts 8:14-21
“… 20 But Peter said to him, "May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money! 21 "You have no part or portion in this matter, for your heart is not right before God.”

78. Miraculous Indwelling
Given only to those Christians on whom the apostles laid their hands.
There were "varieties of gifts" by the Holy Spirit
1 Cor. 12:4-11

79. 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
“Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. 6 There are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons. …”

80. 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
“… 7 But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 8 For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit; …”

81. 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
“… 7 But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 8 For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit; …”

82. 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
“… 7 But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 8 For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit; …”

83. 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
“… 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10 and to another the effecting of miracles, and to another prophecy, and to another the distinguishing of spirits, …”

84. 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
“… 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10 and to another the effecting of miracles, and to another prophecy, and to another the distinguishing of spirits, …”

85. 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
“… 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10 and to another the effecting of miracles, and to another prophecy, and to another the distinguishing of spirits, …”

86. 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
“… 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10 and to another the effecting of miracles, and to another prophecy, and to another the distinguishing of spirits, …”

87. 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
“… 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10 and to another the effecting of miracles, and to another prophecy, and to another the distinguishing of spirits, …”

88. 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
“… 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10 and to another the effecting of miracles, and to another prophecy, and to another the distinguishing of spirits, …”

89. 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
“…to another various kinds of tongues, and to another the interpretation of tongues. 11 But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually just as He wills.”

90. 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
“…to another various kinds of tongues, and to another the interpretation of tongues. 11 But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually just as He wills.”

91. 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
“…to another various kinds of tongues, and to another the interpretation of tongues. 11 But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually just as He wills.”

92. Miraculous Indwelling
With the laying on of the apostles hands gifts were imparted to the believers.
The seven at Jerusalem
Acts 6:1-8

93. Acts 6:1-8
“Now at this time while the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint arose on the part of the Hellenistic Jews against the native Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food. …”

94. Acts 6:1-8
“… 2 So the twelve summoned the congregation of the disciples and said, "It is not desirable for us to neglect the word of God in order to serve tables. …”

95. Acts 6:1-8
“… 3 "Therefore, brethren, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this task. 4 "But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word." …”

96. Acts 6:1-8
“… 5 The statement found approval with the whole congregation; and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch. …”

97. Acts 6:1-8
“… 6 And these they brought before the apostles; and after praying, they laid their hands on them. 7 The word of God kept on spreading; and the number of the disciples continued to increase greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were becoming obedient to the faith. …”

98. Acts 6:1-8
“… 8 And Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.”

99. Miraculous Indwelling
With the laying on of the apostles hands gifts were imparted to the believers.
Philip could perform miracles, but could not confer gifts of power to others – Acts 8:12-17

100. Acts 8:12-17
“But when they believed Philip preaching the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were being baptized, men and women alike. 13 Even Simon himself believed; and after being baptized, he continued on with Philip, …”

101. Acts 8:12-17
“…and as he observed signs and great miracles taking place, he was constantly amazed. 14 Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent them Peter and John, …”

102. Acts 8:12-17
“… 15 who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit. 16 For He had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. …”

103. Acts 8:12-17
“… 17 Then they began laying their hands on them, and they were receiving the Holy Spirit.”

104. Miraculous Indwelling
With the laying on of the apostles hands gifts were imparted to the believers.
The twelve men Paul baptized – Acts 19:1-7

105. Acts 19:1-7
“It happened that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the upper country and came to Ephesus, and found some disciples. 2 He said to them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" And they said to him, "No, we have not even heard whether there is a Holy Spirit." …”

106. Acts 19:1-7
“… 3 And he said, "Into what then were you baptized?" And they said, "Into John's baptism." 4 Paul said, "John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in Him who was coming after him, that is, in Jesus." …”

107. Acts 19:1-7
“… 5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, …”

108. Acts 19:1-7
“… the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began speaking with tongues and prophesying. 7 There were in all about twelve men.”

109. Miraculous Indwelling
With the laying on of the apostles hands gifts were imparted to the believers.
Timothy was given a gift through the laying on of Paul's hands – 2 Tim 1:6

110. 2 Timothy 1:6
"For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands."

111. Indwelling of the Holy Spirit
Promised to all who are baptized for the remission of sins.
God administrates this, when one is baptized – Acts 2:38

112. Acts 2:38
"Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."

113. Indwelling of the Holy Spirit
Promised to all who are baptized for the remission of sins.
God administrates this, when one is baptized – Acts 2:38
It is promised only to those who will obey the gospel – Acts 5:32

114. Acts 5:32
"And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him."

115. Indwelling of the Holy Spirit
This is God’s word dwelling in us.
We leave our will and take up God’s will

116. Romans 8:9
"However, you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him."

117. Romans 8:15
"For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, "Abba! Father!""

118. Purpose of Miracles & Spiritual Gifts
The miracles of Jesus
Matthew 12:28

119. Matthew 12:28
"But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you."

120. Purpose of Miracles & Spiritual Gifts
The miracles of Jesus
They established the source of His teaching and verified His divine mission.
Acts 2:22

121. Acts 2:22
"Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus the Nazarene, a man attested to you by God with miracles and wonders and signs which God performed through Him in your midst, just as you yourselves know—"

122. Acts 2:22
"Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus the Nazarene, a man attested to you by God with miracles and wonders and signs which God performed through Him in your midst, just as you yourselves know—"

123. John 3:2
"this man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, "Rabbi, we know that You have come from God as a teacher; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.""

124. John 3:2
"this man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, "Rabbi, we know that You have come from God as a teacher; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.""

125. John 3:2
"this man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, "Rabbi, we know that You have come from God as a teacher; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.""

126. Purpose of Miracles & Spiritual Gifts
The miracles of Jesus
They identified Him as the Messiah
John 20:30,31

127. John 20:30,31
"Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name."

128. John 20:30,31
"Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name."

129. John 20:30,31
"Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name."

130. Purpose of Miracles & Spiritual Gifts
The miracles of the apostles.
They verified their claims to be ambassadors of heaven
2 Cor. 12:12

131. 2 Corinthians 12:12
"The signs of a true apostle were performed among you with all perseverance, by signs and wonders and miracles."

132. Purpose of Miracles & Spiritual Gifts
The miracles of the apostles.
They indicated the presence and approval of God in their work
Mark 16:17-20

133. Mark 16:17-20
“These signs will accompany those who have believed: in My name they will cast out demons, they will speak with new tongues; 18 they will pick up serpents, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover." …”

134. Mark 16:17-20
“… 19 So then, when the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. 20 And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them, and confirmed the word by the signs that followed.]…”

135. Mark 16:17-20
“…[And they promptly reported all these instructions to Peter and his companions. And after that, Jesus Himself sent out through them from east to west the sacred and imperishable proclamation of eternal salvation.]”

136. Purpose of Miracles & Spiritual Gifts
The miracles of the apostles.
To reveal truth
John 16:13

137. John 16:13
"But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come."

138. John 14:26
"But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you."

139. 1 Corinthians 2:13
"which things we also speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, combining spiritual thoughts with spiritual words."

140. 1 Peter 1:12
"It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, in these things which now have been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things into which angels long to look."

141. Purpose of Miracles & Spiritual Gifts
The miracles of the apostles.
They confirmed their word
Mark 16:20

142. Mark 16:20
"And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them, and confirmed the word by the signs that followed."

143. Hebrews 2:3,4
"how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? After it was at the first spoken through the Lord, it was confirmed to us by those who heard, …"

144. Hebrews 2:3,4
"… 4 God also testifying with them, both by signs and wonders and by various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit according to His own will."

145. Purpose of Miracles & Spiritual Gifts
Those empowered by laying on of the apostles hands
This was to help until revelation was completed – 1 Cor. 12:31

146. 1 Corinthians 12:31
"But earnestly desire the greater gifts. And I show you a still more excellent way."

147. Purpose of Miracles & Spiritual Gifts
Those empowered by laying on of the apostles hands
This provided needed instruction
1 Cor. 14:6, 26

148. 1 Corinthians 14:6
“But now, brethren, if I come to you speaking in tongues, what will I profit you unless I speak to you either by way of revelation or of knowledge or of prophecy or of teaching?”

149. 1 Corinthians 14:26
“What is the outcome then, brethren? When you assemble, each one has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.”

150. Purpose of Miracles & Spiritual Gifts
Those empowered by laying on of the apostles hands
This enabled those who were teaching to convince the unbeliever
1 Cor. 14:22-25

151. 1 Corinthians 14:22-25
“So then tongues are for a sign, not to those who believe but to unbelievers; but prophecy is for a sign, not to unbelievers but to those who believe. …”

152. 1 Corinthians 14:22-25
“… 23 Therefore if the whole church assembles together and all speak in tongues, and ungifted men or unbelievers enter, will they not say that you are mad? …”

153. 1 Corinthians 14:22-25
“… 24 But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or an ungifted man enters, he is convicted by all, he is called to account by all; …”

154. 1 Corinthians 14:22-25
“… 25 the secrets of his heart are disclosed; and so he will fall on his face and worship God, declaring that God is certainly among you.”

155. Purpose of Miracles & Spiritual Gifts
Those empowered by laying on of the apostles hands
Paul said all things were to be done unto edifying
1 Cor. 14:5,12,17,26

156. 1 Corinthians 14:5
“Now I wish that you all spoke in tongues, but even more that you would prophesy; and greater is one who prophesies than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may receive edifying.”

157. 1 Corinthians 14:12
“So also you, since you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek to abound for the edification of the church.”

158. 1 Corinthians 14:17
“For you are giving thanks well enough, but the other person is not edified.”

159. 1 Corinthians 14:26
“What is the outcome then, brethren? When you assemble, each one has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.”

160. The Duration of Miraculous Gifts
The Apostles were the only ones able to impart spiritual gifts
Acts 8:12-18

161. Acts 8:12-18
“But when they believed Philip preaching the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were being baptized, men and women alike. …”

162. Acts 8:12-18
“… 13 Even Simon himself believed; and after being baptized, he continued on with Philip, and as he observed signs and great miracles taking place, he was constantly amazed. …”

163. Acts 8:12-18
“…14 Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent them Peter and John, 15 who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit. …”

164. Acts 8:12-18
“…14 Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent them Peter and John, 15 who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit. …”

165. Acts 8:12-18
“Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent them Peter and John, 15 who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit. …”

166. Acts 8:12-18
“… 16 For He had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 17 Then they began laying their hands on them, and they were receiving the Holy Spirit. …”

167. Acts 8:12-18
“… 16 For He had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 17 Then they began laying their hands on them, and they were receiving the Holy Spirit. …”

168. Acts 8:12-18
“… 16 For He had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 17 Then they began laying their hands on them, and they were receiving the Holy Spirit. …”

169. Acts 8:12-18
“… 16 For He had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 17 Then they began laying their hands on them, and they were receiving the Holy Spirit. …”

170. Acts 8:12-18
“… 16 For He had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 17 Then they began laying their hands on them, and they were receiving the Holy Spirit. …”

171. Acts 8:12-18
“… 18 Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was bestowed through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money,”

172. Acts 8:12-18
“… 18 Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was bestowed through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money,”

173. The Duration of Miraculous Gifts
Only Apostles could impart gifts
The baptismal manifestation of the Holy Spirit ceased sometime before AD 64

174. Ephesians was written about AD 64, and Eph
Ephesians was written about AD 64, and Eph. 4:5 says their was one baptism
1 Peter was written in AD 60 and it says the one baptism was water baptism (1 Pet 3:21)

175. The Duration of Miraculous Gifts
Only the Apostles could impart gifts
There were two baptisms on Pentecost and two at the household of Cornelius
Water and Holy Spirit baptism – Acts 2,10

176. But in 64 AD, there was only one, so one had ceased, and that was Holy Spirit baptism because Peter was preaching water baptism AD 60

177. Nobody now living has received the Holy Spirit by baptismal manifestation

178. Because nobody now living was present on Pentecost in Acts 2, or at the house of Cornelius in Acts 10.

179. The Duration of Miraculous Gifts
When the Apostles died and those on whom they had laid their hands died, then miracles and spiritual gifts ceased.
The manifestation of the Spirit by means of the imposition of apostolic hands ceased about AD 96 when the last apostle died.

180. The Duration of Miraculous Gifts
When the Apostles and those on whom they had laid their hands died, miracles and spiritual gifts ceased.
Only apostles could administer spiritual gifts to other persons
The death of the last apostle ended this manifestation of the Spirit.

181. The Duration of Miraculous Gifts
When the Apostles and those on whom they had laid their hands died, miracles and spiritual gifts ceased.
Divine revelation and the miraculous manifestation of the Spirit are inseparably connected.

182. The Duration of Miraculous Gifts
When Old Testament revelation was completed, miracles ceased.
There were no recorded miracles during the 400 yrs. between the testaments.

183. The Duration of Miraculous Gifts
They served their purpose and there is no need for them today.
He who needs a miracle to confirm the word can read the divinely inspired record of those performed by the Spirit in the first century.

184. 1 Corinthians 13:8-13
“Love never fails; but if there are gifts of prophecy, they will be done away; if there are tongues, they will cease; if there is knowledge, it will be done away. …”

185. 1 Corinthians 13:8-13
“… 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part; 10 but when the perfect comes, the partial will be done away. …”

186. 1 Corinthians 13:8-13
“… 11 When I was a child, I used to speak like a child, think like a child, reason like a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things. …”

187. 1 Corinthians 13:8-13
“… 12 For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then I will know fully just as I also have been fully known. …”

188. 1 Corinthians 13:8-13
“… 13 But now faith, hope, love, abide these three; but the greatest of these is love.”

189. The Duration of Miraculous Gifts
1 Cor. 13:8-13
There are three gifts listed here as pertaining to divine revelation
Prophecies
Tongues
Knowledge

190. The Duration of Miraculous Gifts
1 Cor. 13:8-13
This passage says they were in part and places them in contrast to that which is perfect.
When that which is perfect is come then that which is in part shall be done away.

191. The Duration of Miraculous Gifts
1 Cor. 13:8-13
It contrasts childhood with manhood v. 11
It contrasts seeing dimly with seeing face to face v. 12

192. The Duration of Miraculous Gifts
The Bible is the perfect law of liberty – James 1:25

193. James 1:25
"But one who looks intently at the perfect law, the law of liberty, and abides by it, not having become a forgetful hearer but an effectual doer, this man will be blessed in what he does."

194. The Duration of Miraculous Gifts
The Bible is the perfect law of liberty
It is that which is perfect and has come – 2 Tim 3:16,17

195. 2 Timothy 3:16,17
"All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17 so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work."

196. The Duration of Miraculous Gifts
The Bible is the perfect law of liberty
It is that which is perfect and has come
It is all the truth into which the Holy Spirit guided the apostles – John 16:13

197. John 16:13
"But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come."

198. Jude 3
“Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints."

199. The Duration of Miraculous Gifts
It is evident that the need for miracles and special gifts has ceased.

200. Christ was the only one to receive the Holy Spirit without measure
The apostles and the household of Cornelius were the only ones baptized with the Holy Spirit
And the miraculous gifts have ceased

201. This leaves only one manifestation or measure of the Holy Spirit
The indwelling of each individual that responds in obedience to the gospel plan of salvation.

202. However this does not enable one to perform miracles.
Those in Acts chapter 8 had been baptized, vs. 16
But the apostles had to come and lay their hands on them to impart a miraculous measure or a special gift of the Holy Spirit, vs

203. This indwelling was promised to those on Pentecost after they repented and were baptized for the remission of sins.
It was also promised to all that the Lord shall call

204. Acts 2:38-39
"Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. …"

205. Acts 2:38-39
"… 39 "For the promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call to Himself."

206. Acts 2:38-39
"… 39 "For the promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call to Himself."

207. Acts 2:38-39
"… 39 "For the promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call to Himself."

208. Acts 2:38-39
"… 39 "For the promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call to Himself."

209. Romans 8:9
"However, you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him."