SPIRITUAL GIFTS

How Christ Builds His Church

WHERE DO THEY COME FROM? 1 Corinthians 12:11 All these are the work of one and the

same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he determines.

DIFFERENCES IN SPIRITUAL GIFTS Think of a Tree

From The Holy Spirit

DIFFERENCES IN SPIRITUAL GIFTS A wide variety of gifts

Wide Variety

From The Holy Spirit

DIFFERENCES IN SPIRITUAL GIFTS A wide variety of gifts Difference in administration

Wide Variety Difference in Administration

From The Holy Spirit

DIFFERENCES IN SPIRITUAL GIFTS A wide variety of gifts Difference in administration Difference of operation and outcome

Wide Variety Difference in Administration

Difference of Operation and Outcome

From The Holy Spirit

YET THERE IS UNITY The gifts are for the common good of

the entire body of Christ. My gifts are for you and your gifts are

for me. Don’t envy the gifts of others. Use your gift for the good of others. We need each other.

BOB DEFFINBAUGH For the proper functioning of

spiritual gifts, we must cease thinking individualistically and begin to think corporately. We cannot look at ourselves as an island, independent of all others. We must see ourselves as a member of the body of Christ, with certain gifts or special enablements which equip us to carry out functions necessary to the equipping and ministry of the body.

WHERE DO I FIND A LIST OF THE GIFTS? Romans 12 I Corinthians 12 Ephesians 4 I Peter 4

DEFINITIONS EXHORTATION: Rom. 12:8 - to come

along side of someone with words of encouragement, comfort, consolation, and counsel to help them be all God wants them to be

ADMINISTRATION: 1 Cor. 12:28 - to steer the body toward the accomplishment of God-given goals and directives by planning, organizing, and supervising others

DEFINITIONS DISCERNMENT: 1 Cor. 12:10 - to clearly

distinguish truth from error by judging whether the behavior or teaching is from God, Satan, human error, or human power

EVANGELISM: Eph. 4:11 - to be a messenger of the good news of the Gospel

FAITH: 1 Cor. 12:8-10 - to be firmly persuaded of God's power and promises to accomplish His will and purpose and to display such a confidence in Him and His Word that circumstances and obstacles do not shake that conviction

DEFINITIONS GIVING: Rom. 12:8 - to share what material

resources you have with liberality and cheerfulness without thought of return

SERVING/MINISTERING: 1 Cor. 12:28, Rom 12:7 - to render support or assistance to others in the body so as to free them up for ministry, to identify undone tasks in God's work, however menial, and use available resources to get the job done

HOSPITALITY: 1 Pet. 4:9,10 - to warmly welcome people, even strangers, into one's home or church as a means of serving those in need of food or lodging (Vital Part of Serving/Ministering)

DEFINITIONS KNOWLEDGE: 1 Cor. 12:8 - to seek to

learn as much about the Bible as possible through the gathering of much information and the analyzing of that data

LEADERSHIP: Rom. 12:8 - to stand before the people in such a way as to attend to the direction of the body with such care and diligence so as to motivate others to get involved in the accomplishment of these goals

DEFINITIONS MERCY: Rom. 12:8 - to be sensitive toward

those who are suffering, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally, so as to feel genuine sympathy with their misery, speaking words of compassion but more-so caring for them with deeds of love to help alleviate their distress

PASTORING: Eph. 4:11 - to be responsible for spiritually caring for, protecting, guiding, and feeding a group of believers entrusted to one's care 

DEFINITIONS PROPHECY: Rom. 12:6; 1 Cor. 12:10;

Eph. 4:11 - to speak forth the message of God to His people (Greek Word: “prophetes” - the forth-telling of the will of God

TEACHING: Rom. 12:7; 1 Cor. 12:28; Eph. 4:11 - to instruct others in the Bible in a logical, systematic way so as to communicate pertinent information for true understanding and growth

DEFINITIONS WISDOM: 1 Cor. 12:8 - to apply

knowledge to life in such a way as to make spiritual truths quite relevant and practical in proper decision-making and daily life situations

Also: Tongues, Healing, Celibacy, Apostle, Martyrdom, Missionary, Miracles, Voluntary Poverty

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE? Diverse function for the common

good The church requires a wide variety of

gift to run properly. When each team member functions

to his/her fullest extent there is success

The Holy Spirit determines how the gifts are distributed.

Your gift is God’s will, so know it and use it

HOW DOES IT ALL WORK? Like your body! Verses 12-30

EPHESIANS 4:11-13 It was he who gave some to be

apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.

QUESTIONS?

WORKSHOP Group with those who have the same gift. (that

is, the TOP score on your survey) Record who is in the group Discuss how they are using this gift Suggest ways in which the church could use this

gift

Group with those who have the same gift. (that is, the SECOND top score) and repeat

Group with those who share your lowest score and seek help in ways to learn (perhaps seek a mentor from someone using this gift)