GCEChristian Religious StudiesPauline Epistles2024

Paul's concept of the 'body of Christ' in 1 Corinthians 12 was used to teach that

Aall members of the church must possess the same spiritual gifts
Bspeaking in tongues is the greatest of all spiritual gifts
Cevery member has a unique role and all are necessary for the churchCORRECT
Donly the apostles and prophets have gifts essential to the church
AI
Toaster Teacher
Why the answer is C, and why the others tempt you.
In 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Paul uses the analogy of the human body to teach that just as a body has many members with different functions, so the church has members with different spiritual gifts, all of which are necessary. No member is dispensable, and no gift makes one member superior to another.
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