Belief

The Gifts Of The Spirit, Signs And Wonders Of The Spirit Are Supernatural And Perpetual

According to Romans 11:29 that the gifts of the Spirit (1 Cor 12:1-31) are irrevocable and enduring through all ages for the benefit of believers and unbelievers alike and that they are to be desired (1 Cor 14:1); that signs and wonders will accompany the preaching of the Word and that they will follow those who believe (Mark 16:15-20, Acts 4:28-33).

Holy Spirit Church endeavors to carry out 1 Peter 4:7-11, with each of our members using whatever gifts we have received to serve others and faithfully administer God’s grace in its various forms.

The gifts of the Spirit, as listed in 1 Cor 12:1-31, must always be properly used and done so in love (1 Cor 13:1-13). Spiritual gifts are for the purpose of edification. If the use of gifts is not edifying, then they are counter-productive. We understands that there may be some who can operate powerfully in the gifts, yet whose hearts are self-serving (Matt 7:15-23). These signs point to Jesus Christ. Our aim is to become conformed into the image of Christ (Rom. 8:29).

Holy Spirit Church neither seeks after signs and wonders nor denies them when Jesus chooses to use them. We understands the biblical warnings of Matt 24:24 and 1 John 4:1, among others, that admonish the church to discern the spirits and, therefore,

Holy Spirit Church exercises discernment. We trust that when we entreat the presence of God, He will not give us anything that is not of Him (Luke 11:9-12). However, this does not eliminate the need for discernment.

Holy Spirit Church seeks to worship and exalt Jesus Christ and believes the Holy Spirit will come in answer to our prayers. We believe God still uses signs and wonders to serve His purposes. Signs and wonders are prominent throughout the entirety of the Bible. Signs are by biblical definition (Strong’s #4592, Greek) defined as indications of the supernatural. Wonders are by biblical definition (Strong’s #5059, Greek) defined as simply that – wonders! A wonder is a feeling of surprise that makes one marvel with admiration at something that is beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable. Wonders go beyond the natural understanding of the mind. Signs and wonders include, but are not limited to, speaking in tongues, casting out demons, laying hands on the sick (Mark 16:17-18). Signs and wonders will follow the preaching of the Word and will follow those who believe, with the Lord working with them (Mark 16:20).

Holy Spirit  Church believes that to follow completely the example of Jesus Christ the ‘modern day church’ should be one that walks in miraculous power with love! Many different manifestations has happen in our church and webcast as the Holy Spirit truly has freedom to move. These manifestations can include, but are not limited to, falling/resting in the Spirit, shaking, the appearance of drunkenness, crying, laughter/joy, prophetic revelation, visions/trances, tongues, weightiness, physical healing of lame, blindness, deftness and the supernatural appearance of oil in our church interior window frame, walls in the church and our church members home. These Supernatural manifestations, in many forms, can show the Lord’s presence (Ex. 33:14-16).

Holy Spirit  Church believes that to follow completely the example of Jesus Christ the ‘modern day church’ should be one that walks in miraculous power with love! Many different manifestations has happen in our church and webcast as the Holy Spirit truly has freedom to move. These manifestations can include, but are not limited to, falling/resting in the Spirit, shaking, the appearance of drunkenness, crying, laughter/joy, prophetic revelation, visions/trances, tongues, weightiness, physical healing of lame, blindness, deftness and the supernatural appearance of oil in our church interior window frame, walls in the church and our church members home. These Supernatural manifestations, in many forms, can show the Lord’s presence (Ex. 33:14-16).