by Earl Kimbrough ASIDE FROM OTHER functions of His ministry (Acts 2:17–21), the Holy Spirit endowed members of the early church with miraculous gifts. The nature and operation of these gifts in the church are themes addressed in 1 Corinthians. The gifts are named in chapter 12, their provisional character affirmed in chapter 13, and their role in the assembly described in chapter 14. All miraculous gifts, except Holy Spirit baptism, were bestowed by the apostles (Acts 8:14–19;