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Gifts and Fruit

This article explores the gifts of the Spirit as well as the fruit of the Spirit. The gifts, or charismata, are given to the body of Christ, as discussed in Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 12-1 Corinthians 14. The fruit, mentioned in Galatians 5:22, are one, and unite the divided life, with a view to the fruit entering the glory of God.

Gifts and Workings of the Spirit

P. Niemeijer

This article discusses the gifts of the Spirit (charismata), revealing that the scriptural category of gifts of the Spirit is much broader than that of charismatic circles today. The article also details how signs and miracles differ from these gifts.

The Interpretation of 1 Corinthians 12-14

How should 1 Corinthians 12-1 Corinthians 14 be interpreted? Baker believes that the key to the three chapters is the correct understanding of the first phrase, "Now about the spiritual gifts,” in 12:1. He also discusses in some detail the meaning of "gift of grace" ("charismata"), "to be zealous," and "spiritual" ("pneumatikos").

Ministry, Community, and Spiritual Gifts

How did the apostle Paul understand the ministry of the church? In this article, Fung wants to examine the mutual relationships of ministry, community, and "charismata." Various relationships are examined therein: the relationships between ministry and Church, ministry and spiritual gifts, and the nature of the ministry and its outward organization.

New Perspectives on the Church and Charismatic Gifts?

This article talks about the life and work of the Triune God to restore the fellowship with man. This relationship with man is recognized in faith and grace. The author then looks at what the charismata is, and the misuses of these charismata in churches.