Spiritual Gifts Jesus wants His Holy Spirit to

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Spiritual Gifts

Spiritual Gifts

Jesus wants His Holy Spirit to fill you & flow from You John 7:

Jesus wants His Holy Spirit to fill you & flow from You John 7: 38 Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them. ” 39 By this he meant the Spirit, …

1 Corinthians 12 1 Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters,

1 Corinthians 12 1 Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. … 7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8 To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, 10 to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. 11 All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines. 12 Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. 14 Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many.

15 Now if the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I

15 Now if the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body, ” it would not for that reason stop being part of the body. 16 And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body, ” it would not for that reason stop being part of the body. 17 If the whole body were an eye, where would the sense of hearing be? If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be? 18 But in fact God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. 19 If they were all one part, where would the body be? 20 As it is, there are many parts, but one body. 21 The eye cannot say to the hand, “I don’t need you!” And the head cannot say to the feet, “I don’t need you!” 22 On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, 23 and the parts that we think are less honorable we treat with special honor. And the parts that are unpresentable are treated with special modesty, 24 while our presentable parts need no special treatment. But God has put the body together, giving greater honor to the parts that lacked it, 25 so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other.

26 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is

26 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. 27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. 28 And God has placed in the church first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, of helping, of guidance, and of different kinds of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? 30 Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues ? Do all interpret? 31 Now eagerly desire the greater gifts. And yet I will show you the most excellent way.

What are Spiritual Gifts? • Spiritual Gifts are “God’s Gifts of Grace. ” Why

What are Spiritual Gifts? • Spiritual Gifts are “God’s Gifts of Grace. ” Why do we study about Spiritual Gifts? • 1 Corinthians 12: 1 Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed.

Where in the Bible Do We Find Information About Spiritual Gifts? • Romans 12

Where in the Bible Do We Find Information About Spiritual Gifts? • Romans 12 • 1 Corinthians 12 -14 • Ephesians 4 • 1 Peter 4

Who Gives Spiritual Gifts? Father God – • 1 Peter 4: 10 Each of

Who Gives Spiritual Gifts? Father God – • 1 Peter 4: 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. Jesus – • Ephesians 4: 11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, Holy Spirit – • 1 Corinthians 12: 1 Now about the gifts of the Spirit, • 1 Corinthians 12: 7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8 To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, …

Who is a Gift Usually For? • NOT JUST FOR YOU • YOUR SPIRITUAL

Who is a Gift Usually For? • NOT JUST FOR YOU • YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFT IS FOR YOU & OTHERS.

Why does God give us Spiritual Gifts? (Purpose of SP Gifts): 1 Peter 4:

Why does God give us Spiritual Gifts? (Purpose of SP Gifts): 1 Peter 4: 10 -11 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. • To Serve and Minister to Others! – TO MINISTER. • To Praise and Glorify God – TO MAGNIFY. 1 Corinthians 12: 7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. • Greek – symphérō =From 2 Greek words – With + Bear – “with you bear” – “carry together” – • - SHARE THE MINISTRY OF GOD TOGETHER

 Why does God give us Spiritual Gifts? (Purpose of SP Gifts): Ephesians 4:

Why does God give us Spiritual Gifts? (Purpose of SP Gifts): Ephesians 4: 11 -13 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 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. • To Equip his people for works of service -TO SUPPLY. • So the body of Christ may be built up – TO EDIFY. • Becoming unified in faith – TO UNIFY. • Becoming mature like Christ – TO SANCTIFY.

What Happens when I don’t seek Spiritual Gifts? What happens when I choose not

What Happens when I don’t seek Spiritual Gifts? What happens when I choose not to use my SG? When each person uses there gifts, we all benefit. • If others don’t use their gifts, then you get cheated. • And if you don’t use your gift, then they get cheated. • An unopened gift is wasted. • 1 Timothy 4: 14 Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you. • 2 Tim 1: 6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. DISCOVER IT, OPEN IT, USE IT – so the light of God may touch others. • 1 Peter 4: 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

List of Spiritual Gifts Romans 12: 6 -8 • 6 We have different gifts,

List of Spiritual Gifts Romans 12: 6 -8 • 6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying [prophesy], let him use it in proportion to his faith. 7 If it is serving [serving], let him serve; if it is teaching [teaching], let him teach; 8 if it is encouraging [exhortation / encouraging], let him encourage; if it is contributing [giving] to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership [leadership], let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy [mercy / compassion], let him do it cheerfully. [NIV]

List of Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12: 8 -11 • 8 To one there

List of Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12: 8 -11 • 8 To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom [wisdom], to another the message of knowledge [knowledge] by means of the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing [healing] by that one Spirit, 10 to another miraculous powers [working miracles], to another prophecy [prophecy], to another distinguishing between spirits [discernment], to another speaking in different kinds of tongues [tongues], and to still another the interpretation of tongues. [NIV] 1 Corinthians 12: 28 • 28 And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles [apostleship], second prophets [prophecy], third teachers [teaching], then workers of miracles [working miracles], also those having gifts of healing [healing], those able to help others [helps], those with gifts of administration [administration], and those speaking in different kinds of tongues [tongues]. [NIV]

List of Spiritual Gifts Ephesians 4: 11 • 11 It was he who gave

List of Spiritual Gifts Ephesians 4: 11 • 11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, [NIV]

Rom 12: 6 -8 1 Cor. 12: 8 -11 Prophecy Teaching Serving Exhortation Giving

Rom 12: 6 -8 1 Cor. 12: 8 -11 Prophecy Teaching Serving Exhortation Giving Leadership Compassion Healing Working miracles Tongues Interp. of tongues Word of Wisdom Word of Knowledge Faith Discernment 1 Cor. 12 : 28 Prophecy Teaching Eph. 4: 11 Prophecy Teaching Healing Working Miracles Tongues Interp. of tongues Apostleship Helps Administration Apostleship Evangelism Shepherding

Other Possible Spiritual Gifts • Hospitality [1 Peter 4: 9 -10] • Craftsmanship [Exodus

Other Possible Spiritual Gifts • Hospitality [1 Peter 4: 9 -10] • Craftsmanship [Exodus 31: 3] • Intercession [1 Timothy 2: 1 -2] • Worship / Creative Communication [Psalm 150: 3 -5] • Casting out Evil Spirits [Mark 6: 13]

What are Some Scriptural Facts about Spiritual Gifts?

What are Some Scriptural Facts about Spiritual Gifts?

Scriptural Facts about Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12: 7 Now to each one the

Scriptural Facts about Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12: 7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. • Only Christians have spiritual gifts [1 Cor. 12: 7, 13] • Every Christian has at least One gift. [1 Cor. 12: 7].

Scriptural Facts about Spiritual Gifts 1 Cor 12: 18 -20 But in fact God

Scriptural Facts about Spiritual Gifts 1 Cor 12: 18 -20 But in fact God has arranged the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. 19 If they were all one part, where would the body be? 20 As it is, there are many parts, but one body. • No one receives All the gifts.

Scriptural Facts about Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12: 29 -30 29 • No single

Scriptural Facts about Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12: 29 -30 29 • No single gift is given Are all apostles? Are all to Everyone prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? 30 Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret?

Scriptural Facts about Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12: 11 All these are the work

Scriptural Facts about Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12: 11 All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines. Ephesians 4: 7 But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. • The God, Jesus, Holy Spirit decides what gifts we get. [ 1 Cor. 12: 11] • We can not Earn or Work for a spiritual gift. [Ephesians 4: 7]

Scriptural Facts about Spiritual Gifts Acts 8: 18 When Simon saw that the •

Scriptural Facts about Spiritual Gifts Acts 8: 18 When Simon saw that the • Not bound by human Spirit was given at the laying on of demand or manipulation. the apostles’ hands, he offered them money 19 and said, “Give me Not given to exalt people also this ability so that everyone on or cater to their curiosity. whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit. ” 20 Peter answered: [Acts 8: 9 -24] “May your money perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money! 21 You have no part or share in this ministry, because your heart is not right before God.

5 important cautions about SG. 1 Corinthians 12: 17 -19 If the whole body

5 important cautions about SG. 1 Corinthians 12: 17 -19 If the whole body were an eye, where would the sense of hearing be? If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be? 18 But in fact God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. 19 If they were all one part, where would the body be? 1. Gift – envy. 2. Gift – projection. 3. Superior vs. Inferior

5 important cautions about SG. 1 Corinthians 13: 1 -3 & 13 - 1

5 important cautions about SG. 1 Corinthians 13: 1 -3 & 13 - 1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing…. 13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. 4. Lacking Love

5 important cautions about SG. 5. Your Primary and Secondary Ministry • My Primary

5 important cautions about SG. 5. Your Primary and Secondary Ministry • My Primary Ministry commitment to the Body is where I am gifted. • My Secondary Ministry commitment to the Body is where I am needed. • Isaiah 6: 8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us? " And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" • Matthew 20: 28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. " [NIV]

What is a Spiritual Gift Not? Not : Spiritual Fruit – moral values •

What is a Spiritual Gift Not? Not : Spiritual Fruit – moral values • Galatians 5: 22 -23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and selfcontrol. Against such things there is no law. [NIV] Human Talent – • can operate without divine assistance.

What is a Spiritual Gift Not? Not: Spiritual Discipline Spiritual Gift Spiritual Discipline •

What is a Spiritual Gift Not? Not: Spiritual Discipline Spiritual Gift Spiritual Discipline • Evangelism • Faith • Knowledge • Witnessing • Prayer • Study

What is a Spiritual Gift Not? Not Ministry Positions • Pastor, teacher, leader –

What is a Spiritual Gift Not? Not Ministry Positions • Pastor, teacher, leader – these titles don’t always match their spiritual gift. Irresistible Power • You have control and you have a choice to use it or not use it.

Why are God’s Spiritual Gifts Kept in the Closet? Tradition Misuse • We have

Why are God’s Spiritual Gifts Kept in the Closet? Tradition Misuse • We have always done it this way. • “Oops, I’m sorry, ” Misunderstood Fear • Just don’t Understand. • What will happen? Subjectivism • Feeling and Experiences

What are the Benefits in Knowing My Spiritual Gifts? 1 Corinthians 14: 1 Follow

What are the Benefits in Knowing My Spiritual Gifts? 1 Corinthians 14: 1 Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts • Verifies your vocation, service, and ministry. • Mobilizes You & Your Church for mission & ministry. • Edifies You & Your Church • Magnifies God.

How do I Discover My Spiritual Gifts? SEEK IT q. Be Open to Receiving

How do I Discover My Spiritual Gifts? SEEK IT q. Be Open to Receiving from God q. Humbly Ask & Seek for It • Luke 11: 9 “So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. . 11 “Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? … 13 If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”

How do I Discover My Spiritual Gifts? q. Study God’s Word • 2 Timothy

How do I Discover My Spiritual Gifts? q. Study God’s Word • 2 Timothy 3: 16 -17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. q. Obey God’s Word. • 1 Corinthians 14: 1 Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, q. Desire The Giver more than the Gift

How do I Discover My Spiritual Gifts? q. Know Why you are Asking for

How do I Discover My Spiritual Gifts? q. Know Why you are Asking for it – Your Motivation. • Ephesians 4: 12 so that the body of Christ may be built up q. Ask Others to Lay Hands on You and Pray for you to Receive it – The Body. • 2 Tim 1: 6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

How do I Discover My Spiritual Gifts? TRY IT q. Try it / Experiment.

How do I Discover My Spiritual Gifts? TRY IT q. Try it / Experiment. • 1 Peter 4: 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, • Identify needs you see in the church and then try to meet them.

3 WAYS TO TRY IT. • Through an Ongoing Ministry. • Through Short-Term Projects.

3 WAYS TO TRY IT. • Through an Ongoing Ministry. • Through Short-Term Projects. • Through Spontaneous Situations. “It is easier to discover your gift through ministry than to discover your ministry through your gift – so minister. ” [shape 301 – p. 21]

How do I Discover My Spiritual Gifts? EVALUATE IT q. Ask other Christians about

How do I Discover My Spiritual Gifts? EVALUATE IT q. Ask other Christians about your Spiritual Gifts and listen. q. Take a Spiritual Gifts Test q. Evaluate results of your service and ministry – Was there Fruit? • Luke 6: 44 Each tree is recognized by its own fruit.

Why did God Divide the Gifts among the Body of Believers? • Spiritual Gifts

Why did God Divide the Gifts among the Body of Believers? • Spiritual Gifts make us 1 Cor 12: 21, 26, 27 The eye cannot say to the hand, "I don't need you!" And the head cannot say to the feet, "I don't need you!"… 26 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it…. 27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. Interdependent Many times we use this type of relational math: • Dependence = Weakness. • Independence = Strength. • This type of math is incorrect in the Kingdom of God.

 • Dependence • Independence • Interdependence

• Dependence • Independence • Interdependence

Have Spiritual Gifts Ceased?

Have Spiritual Gifts Ceased?