June Questions and Answers Service by Hiram Kemp and Neal Pollard

June Questions and Answers Service by Hiram Kemp and Neal Pollard

From Cumberland Trace Church of Christ (Formerly Lehman Ave Church of Christ) by lehmanavechurchofchrist

July 19, 2026 · 51 min · Episode 1577

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Hiram Kemp and Neal Pollard answer scripture questions, discussing spiritual gifts, the Holy Spirit, and the balance of God's omniscience with human freedom.

June 28, 2026 - Sunday PM Service Join Cumberland Trace’s monthly Q&A with Hiram and Neil as they answer submitted scripture questions from listeners. This episode walks through a wide range of biblical topics with pastoral clarity and practical application, focusing on what the Bible teaches and how it matters for Christians today. They begin with an extended look at 1 Corinthians 12–14, explaining the threefold treatment of spiritual gifts: the diversity and unity of gifts in chapter 12, the supremacy of love in chapter 13, and the priority of edification and orderly worship (prophecy over tongues) in chapter 14. The hosts explain why the miraculous gifts were limited to the first-century situation (1 Cor. 13:10; apostolic laying on of hands; Hebrews 2) and draw practical takeaways: use your God-given abilities to build the church, not to exalt yourself; worship must be decent and in order; pursue love above spectacular signs. Next they address Acts 2:38 and the “gift of the Holy Spirit,” arguing that the promise is the indwelling Spirit given to all who repent and are baptized. They cite New Testament passages (Romans 8; 1 Corinthians; Ephesians) to show the Spirit as…

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Hosts: Hiram Kemp, Neal Pollard

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Books & works: 1 Corinthians 12–14, Acts 2:38, Romans 8, Ephesians, Isaiah 46, Psalm 139, Eph. 1, Rom. 8

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