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A Testimony of the Divinity of Jesus Christ Through His Personal GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT Duane S. Crowther eBook Copyright © 2015 by Horizon Publishers & Distributors, Inc. All rights reserved Approximately 122,600 words; 200 pages TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Purposes of This Book Classifications of Spiritual Gifts Are the Experiences Reported in This Book True? PART I THE QUEST I. Seeking the Gifts of the Spirit An Approach to the Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts The Purpose of Spiritual Gifts Signs to Follow Believers Signs Not to Satisfy Personal Ambitions or Lusts Gifts, Not Signs, to Be Sought Where Much Is Given, Much Is Required How to Seek the Gifts of the Spirit Summary II. Recognizing the Guidance of the Spirit Revealed Aids to Recognizing Revelation Other Descriptions of the Physical Sensations Characteristic of the Promptings of the Spirit Verifying Revelation and Inspiration Summary PART II GIFTS OF KNOWLEDGE III. A Testimony of the Divinity of Jesus Christ through His Personal Manifestation Knowledge that Jesus is the Son of God Personal Visitations of the Resurrected Christ in New Testament Times Personal Visitations of the Resurrected Christ in Book of Mormon Times Personal Appearances and Manifestations of the Savior in the Latter Days The Savior to Appear to the Humble Summary IV. A Testimony of the Divinity of Jesus Christ Through Belief in The Witness of Others Knowledge of Christ’s Divinity through the Testimony of God the Father Knowledge of Christ’s Divinity through the Witness of the Holy Ghost Knowledge of Christ’s Divinity through Belief on the Words of Others Testimony of Christ from the Scriptures Testimony of Christ from the Prophets Conversion through the Preaching and Example of Believers Summary V. Godly Knowledge Knowledge the Key to the Celestial Kingdom Knowledge of God and His Plans for Mankind Knowledge of Good and Evil Godly Knowledge to Stabilize Faith Godly Knowledge to Show the Will of God Godly Knowledge to Further God’s Work Godly Knowledge to Increase Personal Understanding Knowledge a Preparation for the Hereafter Doctrinal Truths Revealed for Individual Progress Church Strengthened Through Revelation to Individual Members Summary VI. Godly Wisdom Godly Wisdom the Proper Use of Godly Knowledge Wise Actions Prompted by the Spirit Seeking the Wisdom of Heaven Godly Wisdom Versus the Foolishness of Men Summary PART III GIFTS OF FAITH Faith Seeking Faith: The Beginning of the Path Faith a Hope in Things Unseen The Results of Faith Two “Roll Calls” of Faith: Some Examples Latter-day Examples of Faith Faith and the Full Manifestation of God’s Power Lack of Faith a Retarding Force Summary VIII. Faith to Heal Others The Healing Power of Jesus and His Followers Four Factors in the Gift of Healing Miracles with the Gift of Healing Those Who Seek to Use Faith to Heal Must Be Worthy of the Gift Those Who Administer Must Follow the Will of the Lord Summary IX. Faith to Be Healed Man Healed Through His Own Faith The Nature of Faith to be Healed Those Who Possess Faith Healed in Many Ways Faith to be Healed and the Forgiveness of Sins Sickness also Caused by Satan Summary X. Miracles Miracles a Sign of the Faithful Miraculous Powers Granted to Man Many Types of Miracles Miracles Performed Other than by Divine Power Miracles Not Shown to Unbelievers Summary XI. Helps and Governments Preparation for Church Callings Guidance in Travels Assistance in Meeting Temporal Needs Summary PART IV GIFTS OF COMMUNICATION XII. Revelation Revelation Necessary for the Progress of Man Revelation Given in Many Ways Man to Seek Knowledge of the Mysteries Scriptures to Reveal Mysteries Some Knowledge Withheld by God Revelation to Guide the Church Summary XIII. Prophecy Prophecy a Gift for Many Purposes of Prophecy Tests of Prophetic Veracity The Gift to Interpret Prophecy Prophecy Not Predestination Summary XIV. Speaking in Tongues Purpose of the Gift of Tongues Counsel on the Use of the Gift Gift of Tongues to Be Manifested in the Last Days Gift of Tongues Manifested in Three Forms Summary XV. Interpretation of Tongues Nature of the Gift Summary XVI. Six Gifts of Self-Expression Gifts of Communication Often Manifested The Gift of Speaking Summary of the Gift of Speaking The Gift of Writing Summary of the Gift of Writing The Gift of Translation Summary of the Gift of Translation The Gift of Teaching Summary of the Gift of Teaching The Gift of Expounding the Scriptures Summary of the Gift of Expounding the Scriptures The Gift of Bearing Testimony Summary of the Gift of Bearing Testimony PART V GIFTS OF CHURCH ADMINISTRATION XVII. Administration A Gift of Leadership and Organizational Ability Priesthood Administration Directed by the Holy Ghost Priesthood Leaders May Discern All Spiritual Gifts The Gift of Administration to be used with Caution Summary XVIII. Diversities of Operations Two Manifestations of the Gift Knowledge of Whether Activities and Events Are Inspired of God Knowledge of Current Happenings Examples of Those Who Lack the Gift Need for This Gift in the Last Days Applying the Gift Summary XIX. Discerning of Spirits The Discerning of Spirits Discerning Attitudes and Traits Guidance in Applying the Gift Discerning Spirit Beings Summary PART VI GIFTS OF SALVATION AND EXALTATION XX. Repentance Godly Sorrow and Worldly Sorrow Contrasted Repentance Essential to Exaltation This Life the Time to Repent Loss of the Spirit from Failure to Repent Repentance Prevented by Labors of Satan Summary XXI. Charity Charity the Pure Love of Christ Charity a Gift of the Spirit The Qualities of Charity The Manifestations of Charity Summary XXII. Hope Man to Hope for Eternal Life Summary XXIII. Eternal Life Eternal Life the Greatest of the Gifts of God Seeking Exaltation Man Granted the Expectation of Exaltation Summary Explanation of Footnote and Reference Procedures Author’s Testimony Other Books By Duane S. Crowther Introduction Purposes of This Book Gifts of The Spirit has been written to accomplish three purposes: 1. To show that spiritual gifts exist and to bear witness to their divine origin. The gifts of the Spirit are a major theme of the scriptures, for a multitude of passages from the Standard Works speak of them. A careful study of these passages leaves one standing in awe of the power and love for God which are shown through them. Surely there can be no doubt that God grants special powers and blessings to man through the Holy Ghost. 2. To explain the nature of the various spiritual gifts. It is sometimes difficult to distinguish between the gifts of the Spirit. They often overlap, and frequently an experience partakes of the nature of several spiritual gifts at one time. This book attempts to define the various gifts, to explain them, and to show both their differences and their similarities. 3. To show how man can gain the influence of the Holy Ghost and the gifts of the Spirit to enrich his own life. To know of the existence and reality of the various spiritual gifts is of little value unless one can tap this source of spiritual power to aid him as he labors in the Lord’s vineyard. Man’s “spiritual temperature” varies. At some periods in his life he is in tune with the Infinite and able to enjoy the blessings of close and continuing contact with the Divine. At other times he finds himself out of harmony and unable to communicate meaningfully with God. Many people have never had even one experience where they have known without doubt that they had come in contact with Deity. They have never sought with diligence the gifts and guidance of the Holy Ghost which others enjoy. It is hoped that this book, by showing the message of the scriptures and by analyzing the experiences of others, can aid those who honestly seek to draw nearer to God. Classifications of Spiritual Gifts In the largest sense, all blessings, guidance, and answers to prayer given by God may be considered as being spiritual gifts. Gifts of The Spirit, however, confines itself almost exclusively to the gifts listed in the three major scriptural discussions of spiritual gifts found in Doctrine and Covenants 46:8-30, Moroni 10:4-18, and 1 Corinthians 12:4-11. Various classifications can be made of the gifts of the Spirit. In this book they are grouped as gifts of knowledge, gifts of faith, gifts of communication, gifts of church administration, and gifts of salvation and exaltation; these groupings being the most advantageous for the purposes of the book. A major problem in categorizing the gifts and segregating them for study is that often in practice more than one gift is manifested at a time. In this book, therefore, instances of the manifestation of one gift are sometimes mentioned while another gift is being examined, because the two are inseparable. This book is a pioneer in its chosen area of LDS doctrine. No other book has attempted to examine the gifts of the Spirit in such detail. Of necessity the author has had to make interpretations in some cases, but while he bears full responsibility for such interpretations, he has done his best to insure that they are always consistent with Church doctrine. Are the Experiences Reported in This Book True? The cautious student may well inquire as to the veracity of the seemingly miraculous experiences which are reported within these covers. Are they true? Are they actual contacts with the Divine, or are they merely imagined events and hallucinations? In reporting such events one cannot by logic prove their actuality. Most spiritual experiences are individual in nature. They happen to only one person, and usually take place when he is alone. The recording of such events is subject to the limitations of that individual’s memory, his ability to record his feelings and sensations accurately, and his natural veracity.
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