1 Corinthians 12:4, Diversities of Gifts

1 Corinthians 12:4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.

Spiritual gifts are given by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit gives a variety of gifts to believers. The emphasis is on the diversity of gifts. The word “diversity” is the first word in the Greek, giving to us focus of the Apostle’s exhortation. And although there are a variety of gifts, all believers has that same blessed Holy Spirit indwelling them when they become the children of God.

In Romans 12:4-6, it is emphasised that gifts differ among the individuals in the body of Christ. These gifts are given by the grace of God and it is to be exercised by faith – Romans 12:4-6 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;

It is highlighted that God through His Spirit gives to us gifts. It is given by a supernatural endowment to bless the body of Christ which is the church. Amen.