WHEN PERFECTION HAS COME
I Corinthians 13:8-10
"But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away."
Some teachers who do not believe that the gifts of the Spirit are for today use this passage as a proof-text, maintaining that the completed canon is the "perfect" which has come. It seems to me that the only perfection centers on Jesus and His Kingdom, whether here on earth or in heaven. When He comes again to this earth to set up His rule, or when we get to heaven, then all things will be complete, and we won't need the gifts of prophecy, tongues, or knowledge. He will be all in all. This is confirmed in verse 12 – now we know in part, but then our understanding will be complete. What a day that will be!!!!
TODAY'S THOUGHT: The gifts of the Spirit will no longer be needed when we are in His presence.
Have a looking forward day. Love you.
I Corinthians 13:8-10
"But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away."
Some teachers who do not believe that the gifts of the Spirit are for today use this passage as a proof-text, maintaining that the completed canon is the "perfect" which has come. It seems to me that the only perfection centers on Jesus and His Kingdom, whether here on earth or in heaven. When He comes again to this earth to set up His rule, or when we get to heaven, then all things will be complete, and we won't need the gifts of prophecy, tongues, or knowledge. He will be all in all. This is confirmed in verse 12 – now we know in part, but then our understanding will be complete. What a day that will be!!!!
TODAY'S THOUGHT: The gifts of the Spirit will no longer be needed when we are in His presence.
Have a looking forward day. Love you.
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