Ἀντιλήμψεις as “Spiritual Gift of Helps” (1 Cor 12

This work explores Paul’s hapax use of ἀντιλήμψεις (antilempseis) as “helps” in a list of spiritual gifts in 1 Cor 12:28, by analyzing its theological and scriptural impacts and reframing it to the Pananábangan spirituality and pastoral thrust of the Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan, Pangasinan, Philippines. Using the methods of Reception History and Recontextualization, this study investigates the renewed relevance of the spiritual gift of helps in a local Church program of stewardship in communion by the sharing of time, talent, and treasure. It highlights thematic parallels between 1 Cor 12 and Pananábangan, particularly stressing assistance, justice, mutual aid, gratitude, and empowerment. The work also reaffirms the enduring value of ἀντιλήμψεις in the hope of deepening Pananábangan’s living out through the Spirit’s enabling gift of helps

Cognitive reframing · Parallels · Relevance (law) · Spirituality · Stewardship (theology) · Biblical Studies and Interpretation · Christian Theology and Mission · Pentecostalism and Christianity Studies