EXTRACT

F.E.R. Referring to the question of gifts which we had before us last night, will you say what is the nature of a gift?

J.B.S. A gift is some distinct impression that the Lord has given of Himself. I gather the idea from the Lord's words to Paul: "I have appeared to thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen; and of those things in which I will appear unto thee".

T.H.R. And in it you carry out some grace that is in Christ.

F.E.R. Amongst us, those who minister are judged by it. A man is judged by what he can present of Christ.

 

 

(From J.B.S. Vol.6, p.293)