God’s Instruments For War

The followers of Jesus who comprised the earliest Church understood the need for spiritual power if they were to penetrate their culture with the gospel. They were wholly dependent on the Holy Spirit to manifest that power in order for them to accomplish God’s purposes. Great power comes from the synergy of spiritual gifts (charismata, things of God’s grace) as followers of Jesus who are moved by His Spirit function together in harmony within the body to bring glory to the Lord. The manifestation of God’s grace is seen in action.