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The mission of Heavenly Host Lutheran Church is to live in the love of Jesus Christ with the family of His grace; and share the purity of His Gospel in our church, our homes, our community and around the world.
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FAQs The Holy Spirit What do the Scriptures teach about the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
| What do the Scriptures teach about the gifts of the Holy Spirit? |
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The Scriptures teach that the Holy Spirit gives gifts to His church. They teach that the Holy Spirit thought the Word and sacraments freely gives to all Christians the most precious gifts; faith in Christ, the forgiveness of sins, and eternal life. In apostolic times the Holy Spirit also gave some Christians the gift to perform miraculous signs and wonders (for example, healings, speaking in tongues, raising the dead). The Scriptures do not teach, however, that God will necessarily give all Christians in every time and place special miraculous gifts. The Holy Spirit bestows His blessings according to His good pleasure. (2 Cor. 12:12; Eph. 2:20-22) |