I just finished reading a book entitled The Cross and The Switch Blade, by David Wilkerson, first published in 1962. It was a profound, powerful, true story of a preacher who went to New York to work among the street gangs and addicts. If there is ever a doubt that God works, this story will change your mind.
In one of the final chapters, a converted street gang member, turned minister, gave a talk about ten spiritual gifts received when a person turns their life over to Christ. I list them here for my own reference:
Power-Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you…”
Comforter – John 14:26 “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.”
Protection – Acts 16:6 “Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia.”
No longer hounded by the mind of the flesh-Ephesians 2:3-6 “All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts…But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ…by grace you have been saved…”
Have Life- 2 Corinthians 3:6 “…the Spirit gives life.”
Living with Spirit of Truth- John 16:13 “But when He, the Spirit of Truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth…”
Access to the Father- Ephesians 2:18 “For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.”
Hope- Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Liberty- 2 Corinthians 3:17 “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”
Overpowering Experience- Acts 10:44 “While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message.”
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