I Corinthians The Church, Then and Now

Welcome

Session 17Spiritual Gifts

Chapter 12: 1-31

 

I Corinthians 12:1-31 The Church, Then and Now

Spiritual Gifts

v1-13 Unity

v14-31 Diversity

Discussion Groups Process

• Gather in groups of 6 to 8 people, same demographic.

• For this session, complete questions 1 to 6.

• Use various Bible versions to clarify text.• Share your answers.• Note any points remaining unclear after group

review.

• Confidentiality: personal comments acceptable, avoid private comments, maintain respect for group.

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I Corinthians 12:1-31The Church, Then and Now

Unity: The Gifts of the Spirit

V1-3 We have the same LORD

V4-6 We depend on the same God

V7-11 We serve the same body

V12-13 We have the same baptism

Spiritual GiftsWord of WisdomWord of KnowledgeFaithHealingWorking of MiraclesProphecyDiscerning of spiritsDivers TonguesInterpretation of Tongues

 Unity

Diversity

DisorderlyChurch

Healthy

Church

StagnantChurch

Anarchy

DeadChurch

Uniformity

 

I Corinthians 12:1-31The Church, Then and Now

Diversity: The Gifts of Ministry

V14-20 Different functions

V21-26 Interdependence

V27-31 Fulfilling God’s will

Body Functions

Interdependence

… mutual reliance

MinistriesI Corinthians 12: 28

ApostlesProphetsTeachersMiraclesHealingsHelps Governments/

CoordinationDiversities of Tongues

Romans 12: 6 – 8

ProphecyMinistry/ ServingTeachingExhorting/ EncouragingGiving/ Sharing

WealthLeadershipMercy/ Kindness

Ephesians 4: 11

ApostlesProphetsEvangelistsPastorsTeachers

 

I Corinthians 12:1-31 The Church, Then and Now

Spiritual Gifts

v1-13 Unity

v14-31 Diversity

I Corinthians The Church, Then and Now

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Tongues and Prophecy Chapter 14: 1 – 40