Temporary Gifts the Spirit Gave

God has equipped the Church to function by the giving of special abilities to those whom He has sovereignly placed into the Body. Those who have been placed into the Body have been identified with Christ and indwelt by the Spirit. Every member of the Body, with the unique giftedness given them by the Spirit, is essential and necessary for the Body to function effectively and efficiently.

Are all the gifts mentioned in the Bible still necessary for the functioning of the Church today? Is God still giving direct revelation to man today?

This careful study of the Scriptures reveals that the Truth given by God to the Church through the prophets and apostles is complete. Having completed His revelation to the Church, the giftedness that enabled it to be written down and communicated to the Church are no longer needed nor are those abilities that authenticated their ministry.

Much confusion has resulted from a misunderstanding of the spiritual gifts given to the Church today. In the context of this letter of Paul's to the Corinthians we learn crucial details for understanding what are true abilities given to believers today and which, if claimed to be in use, are not a supernatural ability given by the Spirit.