Opening the Gates of Heaven Perry Stone

no gift, eagerly waiting for the revelation of Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Cor. 1:7). Many of our early church fathers spoke about the gifts of the Spirit. Read these examples from their writings:

For the prophetical gifts remain with us, even to this present time… . Now, it is possible to see amongst us women and men who possess gifts of the Spirit of God. 1 —J USTIN M ARTYR ( A.D. 160) In like manner we do also hear many brethren in the Church, who possess prophetic gifts, and who through the Spirit speak all kinds of languages, and bring to light for the general benefit the hidden things of men, and declare the mysteries of God. 2 —I RENAEUS ( A.D. 180) This is He who places prophets in the Church, instructs teachers, directs tongues, gives powers and healings, does wonderful works, often discrimination of spirits, affords powers of government, suggests counsels, and orders and arranges whatever other gifts there are of