“Biblical Perspectives” are presented as a ministry of Calvary Chapel Blythe to help build and strengthen the body of Christ. The contents come from the ministry of Pastor Mick Catron and reflect a compilation of his notes of studies given at Calvary Chapel of Blythe.
General Nature of Spiritual Gifts
Observations About Spiritual Gifts All of the spiritual gifts are given out by the Holy Spirit and fit thusly into the general purpose of the ministry of the Holy Spirit, which is defined in Scripture as bringing glory to the Lord Jesus Christ (John 16:13-14). The gifts, then, are designed to direct attention, thanksgiving, and […]
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Specific Spiritual Gifts
The very Greek word employed in the New Testament description of the gifts (charismata) indicates that these gifts are chosen “graces” that are bestowed upon His Bride, the church. These “graces” are not earned in any way but rather graciously given to us by the Holy Spirit for two general purposes: to teach us to […]
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Effective Master Grumbling Takes Discipline
Over the last month as I have taught on the discipline of having a quiet spirit, God has ministered to me about trusting Him, even when I don’t quite understand. I’ve also been reading the Old Testament book of Numbers recently. The idea for this article was birthed as I amazed at how quickly the […]
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