Unwrapping Your Gifts

Rick Griffith, Crossroads International Churchwww.biblestudydownloads.com

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“It's all about us”

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Spiritual GiftsSpiritual GiftsAn IntroductionAn Introduction

Spiritual GiftsSpiritual Gifts

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I. Understanding gifts begins with seeing Christ as God (1-3).

I. Understanding gifts begins with seeing Christ as God (1-3).

11Now about spiritual gifts, Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. ignorant.

22You know that when you were You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you pagans, somehow or other you were led astray to mute idols. were led astray to mute idols.

33Therefore I tell you that no one Therefore I tell you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 12:1-3 (NIV)1 Corinthians 12:1-3 (NIV)

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Basic Issues in 1 Cor 12

WhatWhoWhereWhenWhy

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What are spiritual gifts?22

"A spiritual gift is any ability that is empowered by the Holy Spirit and used in any ministry of the church"

Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology, 1016

What are spiritual gifts?22

"…a God-given ability for service"

Charles Ryrie, Basic Theology, 367

"…a spiritual capacity for development"

Earl Radmacher, Sermon on Gifts

What are spiritual gifts?22

Spiritual Gifts are Not:

a) Place of Service: the gift is the ability, not where the ability is used

b) Age Group Ministry: the gift is the ability, not who benefits from it

c) Natural Talents: the gift is the ability, not whether it came at birth

Spiritual gifts are only those mentioned in the Word of God

"Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, 5so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body,

and we all belong to each other" (Romans 12:4-5 NLT)

New Testament Gift ListsNew Testament Gift ListsGifts (All)Gifts (All) Rom 12:6-8Rom 12:6-8 Eph 4:11Eph 4:11 1 Cor 12:281 Cor 12:28 1 Cor 12:29-301 Cor 12:29-30 1 Cor 12:8-101 Cor 12:8-10

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Me? Gifted?

Me? Gifted?

Every Christian has a gift"A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other" (12:7 NLT)

"[The Spirit] gives them to

each one, just as he determines"

(12:11 NIV)"But our bodies have many parts, and God has put each part just where he wants it"

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Have you unwrapped your gift yet?

Where, When & Why?22

Where used?When received?Why given?

Every Christian got a gift when?"A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other" (12:7 NLT)

"[The Spirit] gives them to

each one, just as he determines"

(12:11 NIV)"But our bodies have many parts, and God has put each part just where he wants it"

(12:18 NLT)

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11Now about spiritual gifts, Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. ignorant.

22You know that when you were You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you pagans, somehow or other you were led astray to mute idols. were led astray to mute idols.

33Therefore I tell you that no one Therefore I tell you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 12:1-3 (NIV)1 Corinthians 12:1-3 (NIV)

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Jesus Christ is Lord = GodJesus Christ is Lord = God

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I. Understanding gifts begins with seeing Christ as God (1-3).

I. Understanding gifts begins with seeing Christ as God (1-3).

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H. Wayne House, Charts of Christian Theology and Doctrine, 45H. Wayne House, Charts of Christian Theology and Doctrine, 45

II. Our different gifts are united in the triune God (4-6).

II. Our different gifts are united in the triune God (4-6).

There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit.

There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord.

There are different kinds of working,

but the same God works all of them in all men.

There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit.

There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord.

There are different kinds of working,

but the same God works all of them in all men.

1 Corinthians 12:4-6 (NIV)

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H. Wayne House, Charts of Christian Theology and Doctrine, 45H. Wayne House, Charts of Christian Theology and Doctrine, 45

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“There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit” (v. 4).

“There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit” (v. 4).

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1) Charisma (ca,risma)1) Charisma (ca,risma)

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The Basis & Nature of Gifts

Roots: charis means grace (basis)chara means joy (result)

Roots: charis means grace (basis)chara means joy (result)

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GIVESGIVES

“spiritual”“spiritual”

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The "Who" Questions22

Who has spiritual gifts? gives spiritual gifts? decides which gift each person should have?

•Every Christian (and only Christians) has a spiritual gift (vv. 7, 11, 18).

•The Holy Spirit gives the gifts (vv. 4, 7-9, 11, 18).

•The Holy Spirit decides which gift each believer receives (vv. 7, 8, 10, 11).

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“There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord” (v. 5).

“There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord” (v. 5).

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The Basis & Nature of Gifts

2) Diakonia (dia,konia)2) Diakonia (dia,konia)• Place of service (1 Cor. 12:5)• Category of gifts (1 Pet. 4:11)

• "service" (NIV), ministries" (NASB)

• Place of service (1 Cor. 12:5)• Category of gifts (1 Pet. 4:11)

• "service" (NIV), ministries" (NASB)

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H. Wayne House, Charts of Christian Theology and Doctrine, 45H. Wayne House, Charts of Christian Theology and Doctrine, 45

EMPOWERSEMPOWERS

3) Energema (e;nerghma)3) Energema (e;nerghma)

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The Basis & Nature of Gifts

• Energy operating gifts (1 Cor. 12:6)• "working" (NIV), "effects" (NASB)

• Energy operating gifts (1 Cor. 12:6)• "working" (NIV), "effects" (NASB)

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The Key Idea Q: Where should we begin studying gifts?

A: Gifts praise

the triune God--not us!

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The Triune InvolvementThe Triune

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The Involvement of the Whole Trinity (vv. 4-6):

•God the Spirit gives (distributes) the spiritual gifts (v. 4)

•God the Son assigns the place of the ministry of the gifts (v. 5)

•God the Father gives the energy operative through the gifts in the place of ministry (v. 6)

(Radmacher, "Spiritual Gifts" tape, Campus Crusade for Christ)

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Some Dangers of Studying Spiritual Gifts

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Dangers of Studying Gifts

1) Don't think gifts are more important than fruit of the Holy Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23)

The Fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23)

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Dangers of Studying Gifts

1) Don't think gifts are more important than fruit of the Holy Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23)

• "Doing" shouldn't replace "Doing" shouldn't replace ""beingbeing""

• "Service" shouldn't replace "Service" shouldn't replace ""charactercharacter""

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Dangers of Studying Gifts

2) 2) Don't always reject serving in “non-gifted” areas because you don't have that gift (2 Tim. 4:5) (2 Tim. 4:5)

Don't reject opportunities to

discern your gift!

"OH, BUT I CAN'T SERVE ON THE EVANGELISM TEAM––YOU SEE, I

HAVE THE GIFT OF FAITH!"

Dangers of Studying Gifts

3) Don't think that spiritual gifts are rewards for service, for holiness, for sincerity, for maturity, or for anything else!

3) Don't think that spiritual gifts are rewards for service, for holiness, for sincerity, for maturity, or for anything else!

4) Don't confuse spiritual gifts with spirituality

4) Don't confuse spiritual gifts with spirituality

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