LECTURE XII, ARTICLE 7.
Spiritual Gifts.
1. Show that the existence of spiritual gifts has ever been characteristic of the priesthood.
2. Give scriptural proof that such gifts will always be found in the Church.
3. What is a miracle?
4. Why are miracles called, by some, supernatural occurrences?
5. For what purpose are spiritual gifts manifested in the Church?
6. Show that miraculous manifestations are not an infallible indication of the operation of the priesthood.
7. Name the spiritual gifts specifically mentioned in the scriptures.
8. Describe the usual manifestation characterizing each of the following gifts, with scriptural illustrations of each:—1, The gift of tongues and interpretation; 2, of healing, and the gift of faith to be healed; 3, of visions; 4, of dreams; 5, of prophecy; 6, of revelation.
9. Cite scriptural promises that certain sign-gifts of the Spirit shall follow the believer.
10. Give instances of miracles wrought by evil powers.
11. Cite the predictions of John the Revelator regarding such imitations of the gifts of the Spirit, which are to characterize the work of God in the last days.
12. What did Christ say about signs and wonders that would be wrought by wicked men?
13. What evidence have you of the existence of spiritual gifts in the Church today?