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To discern means to perceive or recognize.
The Scripture calls it the 'fruit' (gift) of God's Spirit. It is not plural as each (9) is an aspect of the 'fruit' listed in Galatians 5:22-23 as being simply a 'reflection' of God's character being reproduced by His Spirit in true followers.
Each aspect in the newly repentant and baptized follower of Christ is a reflection of the life of Christ on Earth - He is the true believers' perfect example. Each is important for the spiritual growth of believers.
Love - is exactly what God is (1 John 4:8) and is the foundation of all followers who are to mimic Christ and all His ways. It transforms our character as Paul explains in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. And we are not just to love those who love us, but rather we are to love all so we may be sons/daughters of our Father in heaven (Matthew 5:43-46). The Scripture calls this love a debt we will always owe, no matter how much 'good' we do (Romans 13:8-9). Few reflect this character and no one can without God's Spirit in us guiding our lives.
The spiritual fruit of joy is in all who truly believe. This was reflected by King David in Psalm 5:11-12, Paul and Peter in Philippians 1:3-4; 1 Peter 4:12-13, respectively) and many other Scriptures by many others.
True believers are to seek peace with all - especially within themselves (Matthew 5:9, Romans 10:15, James 3:17-18 to mention a few).
Patience as God has not revealed all of His plan for mankind but we have His promises (2 Peter 3:13-15, Acts 1:6-7, James 5:7-8, etals).
Kindness should also be reflected in a true believers character as God has pardon us, we should also pardon all (Nehemiah 9:7; Ephesians 4:32).
We should emulate goodness as the earth is full of goodness of the Lord (Psalm 33:5; 107:8; 2 Peter 1:5).
Faith is an essential fruit of the Spirit (Luke 16:10-12; 19:17, Revelation 17:14).
Gentleness is also a part of the true believers character as Christ was gentle (Matthew 11:29; 2 Timothy 2:24).
And self-control, something sorely lacking today (see Acts 24:24-25; Romans 8:3-4; 7:14-17).
The Apostle Peter summarizes these 'spiritual essentials'of a true believer in 2 Peter 1:5-11 for your reading pleasure.
ANSWER:
The answer above is on the FRUITS of the spirit... They are NOT the same as the GIFTS of the spirit...
The Gifts of the Spirit serve to empower the church, the fruits are a result of a holy, sanctified life in and through God.
The Gifts of the Spirit are found listed in Corinthians.
1 Corinthians 12:4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. 6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. 8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; 9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; 10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: 11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.
The Gifts that Paul list are:
1. Word of wisdom
2. Word of knowledge
3. Faith
4. Healing
5. Working of miracles
6. Prophecy
7. Discerning of spirits
8. Tongues
9. Interpretation of tongues
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Did Jesus have all 9 gifts of the holy sprit?
Jesus Had the 7 Gifts Of the Holy Spirit, that were prophesied in Isaiah.
Why does the catholic church list 12 fruits of the holy spirit as against the Bible's 9?
The Church lists the fruits of the Spirit. The Bible lists the Gifts of the Spirit.
What is the promise Jesus received from God?
The promise of God the Father is the Holy Spirit that was sent to comfort us so that we would not be orphans while we wait for Christs' return. The Holy Spirit and the 9 Gifts of the Holy Spirit empower believers in Biblical times and now.
Definition of 7 gifts of the holy spirit?
~Understanding ~Counsel ~Fortitude ~Knowledge ~Piety ~Fear of the Lord There are actually 9 gifts but the other two were omitted n some denominations. C;
Should you receive the 7 gifts of the holy spirit?
They are the gifts listed in Romans 7 and they are granted to believers by the indwelling Holy Spirit. Each believer has one gift given to him to use for the glory of God. First Corinthians 12 is a list of gifts that are manifestations of the Holy Spirit and a believer may receive the work of the Spirit in any one of those areas at different times but they are not "possessed" by the believer like the gifts in Romans 12. Then you have the office gifts of the Holy Spirit given to the church in Ephesians 4.
What happened when the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit were sent from heaven?
Christians believe there are 9 gifts of the Holy Spirit not 7 and they are the promise from God the Father and they are for use to use until the end of the age. (That means they still work today)The Holy Spirit is also know as the Comforter.Roman Catholic AnswerThe seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. They belong in their fullness to Christ, Son of David (Cf. Isa 11:1-2) They complete and perfect the virtues of those who receive them. They make the faithful docile in readily obeying divine inspirations. Let your good spirit lead me on a level path. (Ps143:10)For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God . . . If children, then heirs, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ. (Rom 8:14, 17).The Holy Spirit descended with His Gifts on Jesus at His Baptism, and John the Baptist presented Our Blessed Savior to the world.
Does the number 9 have a meaning in the Bible?
it means the nine gifts of the spirit
What do 9 ladies dancing represent?
I think it represents the 9 Fruits of the Spirit?
Mention five gift of the holy spirit?
five gifts of the holy spirit are: Word of wisdom (1 Cor. 12:8; Luke 6:9,Word of knowledge (1 Cor. 12:8; Luke 18:22),Faith (1 Cor. 12:9; Acts 3:6),Gifts of healing (1 Cor. 12:9, 28; Acts 28:1-10), and Working of miracles (1 Cor. 12:10; Acts 6:8)
How many traditional Gifts of the Holy Spirit does the Catholic Church recognize?
There are Nine Gifts of the Holy Spirit.These are not the same as the fruits of the Holy Spirit. (The Fruits are: Love Joy Peace, Longsuffering, Kindness, Goodness Faithfullness, Gentleness, Self-Control)1 Corinthians 12:4-14 There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. 6 And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: 8 for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same[a] Spirit, 10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 11 But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.
What part of the bible can you find the7 gifts of the bible?
There are no gifts of the Bible. The Bible mentions gifts of the Spirit they are found in the letter to the Galatians, chapter 5. But there are 9 gifts mentioned.
How many times does Holy Spirit appear in the Bible?
In the King James versionThe phrase Holy Spirit is mentioned 7 timesThe phrase Holy Ghost is mentioned 89 times
