You also seem to overlook the fact that the gifts are given to members of the body of Christ for the common good according to I Corinthians 12. The only lengthy set of instructions we have for what to do in scripture (aside from a set of instructions on how not to have communion) assumes the operation of the gifts of prophecy, tongues, and interpretation and commands the church to allow prophesying.
I am familiar with the 'have already been bound in heaven' concept, and I would agree that some of the 'binding Satan' interpretations seem to veer from what some of these passages are saying. But binding and losing is mentioned in Matthew 18 there where the instructions are given for an individual is brought before an assembly after not repenting of his sin. How could this not be an actual local assembly? Paul wanted the fornicator in I Corinthians 5 to be dealt with in a local assembly, not just before the church universal in an esoteric manner.[/QUOTE]
How does Eph. 2:10 and 3:10 have anything at all to do with the subject of Extraordinary gifts? The context here is God's work in the Salvation of the Elect. Like in so many other places in the Bible, Paul is again putting forth that Salvation is all of God. Upon this Salvation, the believer is to walk and do those things prepared by God. Each one of us has a particular service to perform.
Eph. 2:8-10 for by grace have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not of works, that no man should glory. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God afore prepared that we should walk in them.
Eph. 3:10, is referring to the intent of Paul's ministry and the mystery of the Gentiles. Paul constituted himself as "...less than the least of all saints..." (v.8a), but "...was given this grace, to preach unto the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;" (v.8b). The gracious gift herein mentioned, is the ability to preach. No extraordinary gifts are in view here. This mystery is mentioned in verses 5 & 6: which in other generations was not made known unto the sons of men, as it hath now been revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit; to wit, that the Gentiles are fellow-heirs, and fellow-members of the body, and fellow-partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel, This is ordinary revelation through the Gospel in the sphere of the Spirit. The same way true believers learn today. Paul revealed in his preaching: "...the dispensation of the mystery which for ages hath been hid in God who created all things;" (v.9b) This mystery was made up of three parts: 1) The Gentiles, 2) Jesus Christ and 3) The church. Within the Old Testament Scriptures - there was no mention of the Gentiles being partakers of the Israelite Covenant. Additionally, there was no mention of Christ building a church, (His Bride).
I Cor. 12:4-11, defines many of the gifts of the Spirit. Paul list three categories of the gifts: 1) Diverse gifts or abilities, 2) Diverse administrations, 3) Diverse services, (v. 4-6). Most of these gifts would be considered "ordinary" as touching our discussion. Only a few are "extraordinary". The "ordinary" gifts of the Spirit are: 1) A word of wisdom, 2) A word of knowledge, 3) A greater faith, 4) The discerning of spirits. The "extraordinary" gifts of the Spirit are: 1) Speaking a foreign language, 2) The ability to interpret the language.
Three of the gifts are controversial as to their meaning: 1) Healing, 2) Prophesying, 3) Miracles. Since in the immediate context, it is not possible to determine if "healing" is to be understood in the "extraordinary" sense or in the "ordinary".
Healing - may mean as to one who has been given knowledge of cures (Pharmaceutical) and/or in the knowledge of a doctor. This Greek word ἰαμάτων, is only found here and in two other verses, both in 1 Corinthians. (vs. 28 and 30). The primary understanding of this word is "to cure". Whether by knowledge or supernatural means cannot be known for sure in this context nor in the other two verses.
Prophesying - The primary meaning of the Greek word to prophesy, means "to speak forth"; in the use of Scripture, to speak forth the word of God. If the context demands it, then it can mean in a predictive manner. However, in verse 10, no true meaning of this words use can be ascertained. It could be understood to mean any one of these or none of these. Some believe the Greek word can also mean to speak forth in song. Even great commentary writers like John Gill would not commit himself - "To another prophecy: either foretelling of future events, as was given to Agabus, and the four daughters of Philip, and others, Act_11:27 or a gift of understanding the prophecies of the Old Testament, and of preaching the Gospel, which is in this epistle frequently called "prophesying", particularly in the two following chapters; and those endowed with it are called prophets, Act_13:1." (John Gill).
Miracles - The greek word δυναμεων, is used some 120 times in the New Testament. In English it carries the meaning of: "power, strength or authority." Let's look at how it is used in other verses of Scripture, highlighted in red.
Mat 24:30 and then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
Mar 14:62 And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.
1Co 2:4 And my speech and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:
2Co 4:7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves;
2Pe 1:3 seeing that his divine power hath granted unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that called us by his own glory and virtue;
These are just a few but they are all like these examples. The real question is - Why did the translators decide here in 1 Cor. 12:10, to all of a sudden use the word "miracle" when they had been consistently using the word "power"? Here is a very interesting verse on this discussion:
Act 6:8 And Stephen, full of grace and power, wrought great wonders and miracles among the people. Again, our Greek word from 12:10, is translated here "power". The words "wonders" and "miracles" are two completely different Greek words. They are τερατα (wonders) and σημεια (miracles).
So as you can see - extraordinary gifts may not be mentioned where you think they are. It takes time and a true desire to know what God has said to come to these conclusions. It has taken me three enjoyable hours to research this response. But we all have a duty to come as close to the truth as we can. So much more proof could be given but this is enough to place any ones mind, who is really seeking the Truth, into a questionable gear. Let that person now search the Scriptures to see if they have the truth on extraordinary gifts. Yes, you might need to do a thorough word study of each verse, where a word is used, to determine it's true meaning. This can only be done in the Koine Greek language. For as you see in these examples, the same English word, may not have the same Greek word for it's root.
Just trying to be helpful.
