Dr. Dan Hayden Spiritual Gifts, gift of tongues, prayer tongues, speak in tongues, speaking in tongues, Bible, scripture, word, Dan Hayden, Christian, Jesus Christ, God http://www.awordfromtheword.org Spiritual Gifts - Understand what the Bible teaches about spiritual gifts by listening to this exceptional series of expository messages by Dr. Dan Hayden. Study notes are available at www.awordfromtheword.org en-us Copyright 2008 A Word from the Word Sun, 04 May 2008 07:07:07 EDT tdscripts.com Podcast Generator feedback@awordfromtheword.org AWFTW Producer feedback@awordfromtheword.org http://www.awordfromtheword.org/layoutpix/AWFTWGifts.jpg http://www.awordfromtheword.org Christianity 1 Since the gift of tongues ceased after it had fulfilled its purpose in the first century, why has there been a resurgence of tongues speaking in the twentieth century? In this concluding message in the spiritual gifts series, we look at the dubious history of the modern tongues movement and the ominous prophecy concerning signs and wonders at the end of the age. (43:04) Sun, 04 May 2008 07:07:07 EDT 00:43:04 The gift of tongues as practiced by the early church did indeed fulfill the purpose for the gift as stated by the Apostle Paul. (41:06) Sun, 27 Apr 2008 07:07:07 EDT 00:41:06 What is being practiced today as speaking in tongues is not at all what the early church knew as the Gift of Tongues. Understanding the original purpose for tongues speaking is essential when seeking to evaluate the current phenomenon. (41:40) Sun, 20 Apr 2008 07:07:07 EDT 00:41:40 In this study on the subject of Prayer Tongues, we will look closely at the major texts used by Charismatics in their claim that prayer tongues is intended by God to be an important part of the Christian life. (42:50) Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:07:07 EDT 00:42:50 Does God want Christians to pray in a specific heavenly language? Is there a tongue of angels that draws us closer to God? Look at the texts used to support these claims and discover what God is really saying about our prayers. (40:51) Sun, 06 Apr 2008 07:07:07 EDT 00:40:51 Acts 2 - What is the gift of tongues? There a many charismatic Christians who say every Christian should speak in tongues as an evidence they have received the fullness of the Holy Spirit. Is that true? What does the Bible say about this? (40:33) Sun, 30 Mar 2008 07:07:07 EDT 00:40:33 1 Peter 4:7-11 - As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace... (33:33) Sun, 23 Mar 2008 07:07:07 EDT 00:33:33 Romans 12:8 - One of the most helpful and encouraging gifts given to the church is the gift of showing mercy. So many of God's people are facing difficult times and many more are trying to overcome weaknesses and failures. Therefore, one of the great needs of the church is for those who are willing to bear the burdens of others and insert a voice of cheer into discouraging circumstances. (43:31) Sun, 16 Mar 2008 07:07:07 EDT 00:43:31 Romans 12:8 - The gift of leadership is valuable to the body of Christ and essential to the ministry of the church. (41:21) Sun, 09 Mar 2008 07:07:07 EDT 00:41:21 Romans 12:8 - Our world is filled with takers - people who are more interested in receiving than giving. Yet, in the Body of Christ, God intends that it should be just the opposite - for Jesus said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. (38:04) Sun, 02 Mar 2008 07:07:07 EDT 00:38:04 Romans 12:8 - One of the great needs of the church is for individuals who can help others find solutions to the problems of life. It is for this purpose that the Spirit of God gives the gift of exhortation to some within the Body of Christ. A desire to show how Scripture relates to conduct is one of the indicators of this gift. (42:41) Sun, 24 Feb 2008 07:07:07 EDT 00:42:41 Romans 12:7 - Contrary to popular opinion, ignorance is not bliss - it is a set-up for failure. If you don't know what is going on and you don't know what to do, then there is very little chance that you will be successful. This is the reason Christ has given teachers to the church - to instruct believers in the knowledge of God's Word. (47:01) Sun, 17 Feb 2008 07:07:07 EDT 00:47:01 Romans 12:7 - According to the Bible, ministers are not paid professionals. They are all of the saints of God seeking to help others in the Body of Christ. Yet, although all minister, some have a special gift for doing it above and beyond others. (45:48) Sun, 10 Feb 2008 07:07:07 EDT 00:45:48 Romans 12:3-8 - The Body of Christ is like your body - every part has a special function and it takes all the parts functioning properly to make it work well. (47:20) Sun, 03 Feb 2008 07:07:07 EDT 00:47:20 Ephesians 4:11 - God has given Pastor-Teachers to the Body of Christ for the purpose of helping the saints come to maturity in Christ. (43:41) Sun, 27 Jan 2008 07:07:07 EDT 00:43:41 Ephesians 4:11 - Sharing the good news of the Gospel of God's grace in Jesus Christ has always been one of the major tasks of the church. So, in order to accomplish tht purpose more effectively, the Holy Spirit gifts certain individuals (called Evangelists) with a special ability to lead others to Christ. Part of their responsibility, however, is to train other Christians to also share the Gospel in an effective manner. (42:43) Sun, 20 Jan 2008 07:07:07 EDT 00:42:43 Ephesians 2:20 - The only gift given by our Lord to the church that carried over from the Old Testament to the New Testament was the gift of the Prophets. New revelation was being given to explain the mystery of Christ and God was revealing it through the Prophets. (50:46) Sun, 13 Jan 2008 07:07:07 EDT 00:50:46 Ephesians 4:11 - The church was founded by those who were gifted as Apostles. The gift of apostleship was the first and foremost gift given by the Holy Spirit to the church. Apostles had miraculous powers to confirm their God-given authority and they went everywhere establishing the witness of the Gospel in the world. (45:59) Sun, 06 Jan 2008 07:07:07 EDT 00:45:59 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 - When the church began, there were two things necessary in laying its foundation. First, it was important to establish the transfer from the old economy with Israel to the new economy with the church. That was the purpose of the Apostolic gift. Second, there was a need for new revelation to give guidance to the emerging church. This was the role of the prophets. (43:00) Sun, 02 Dec 2007 07:07:07 EDT 00:43:00 1 Corinthians 13 - Were some of the gifts for the church intended to be temporary? A key phrase in this discussion is: when the perfect comes. What is the perfect and when will it come? (36:41) Sun, 25 Nov 2007 07:07:07 EDT 00:36:41 Ephesians 2:19-22 - The early New Testament church was a unique period of history. It was a transitionary time as Israel was being replaced by the church as God's lightbearer in the world. New revelation was being given and new relationships (Jew and Gentile) were being established. Therefore, God was doing special things by way of signs, wonders, and miracles to validate the legitimacy of what was happening. God was laying the foundation upon which He would build the superstructure of the church. (44:32) Sun, 18 Nov 2007 07:07:07 EDT 00:44:32 Ephesians 4:7-16 - For some people, clamoring after spiritual gifts has become more important than seeking after Jesus Christ. (42:50) Sun, 11 Nov 2007 07:07:07 EDT 00:42:50 1 Corinthians 12 - If you are a Christian, you have been gifted to benefit the body of Christ. Every child of God is a member of the body of Christ and is expected to contribute to the overall well-being and purpose of the body. (41:20) Sun, 04 Nov 2007 07:07:07 EDT 00:41:20 Hebrews 2:4 - God is able to do anything, but throughout history, He has been very selective with His miracles. On one occasion Jesus reminded His audience that God did a miracle for one widow in a time of famine, but not for others. Likewise, God did a miracle for one leper in the time of Elisha, but not for others. God does miracles for very special reasons - and, therefore, to understand why God does miracles, you need to understand His reasons. (40:08) Sun, 28 Oct 2007 07:07:07 EDT 00:40:08 2 Corinthians 11:3-4 - As we seek to understand the Scriptural teaching on spiritual gifts, it is important to clarify the basis upon which we can be discerning as to what is true and what is false. (39:34) Sun, 21 Oct 2007 07:07:07 EDT 00:39:34 1 John 5:8 - As we begin our study on spiritual gifts, a subject around which there is a great deal of confusion, it is important to establish the foundations for truth. (41:03) Sun, 14 Oct 2007 07:07:07 EDT 00:41:03