Ephesians 4:7-10 “ But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore He says: ‘When He ascended on high, He led

Ephesians 4:7-10Ephesians 4:7-10

“ “ But to each one of us grace was given But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore He says: ‘When He ascended on high, Therefore He says: ‘When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, And gave gifts to men.’ He led captivity captive, And gave gifts to men.’ (Now this, “He ascended” --what does it mean (Now this, “He ascended” --what does it mean but that He also first descended into the lower but that He also first descended into the lower parts of the earth? He who descended is also the parts of the earth? He who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things)” (NKJV).that He might fill all things)” (NKJV).

Ephesians 4:7-10Ephesians 4:7-10

• • ““Grace was given” Grace was given” (7b) cf. Titus 2:11.(7b) cf. Titus 2:11.

• • ““Given according to the measure of Christ’s Given according to the measure of Christ’s gift”gift” (7c) cf. Titus 2:10. (7c) cf. Titus 2:10.

• • ““Now this, ‘He ascended’” Now this, ‘He ascended’” (9). (9).

• “• “Gave gifts to men” Gave gifts to men” (8) – (8) – “Gifts”“Gifts” domadoma “that “that which is given” From which is given” From didomi didomi “to give.” (Psalm “to give.” (Psalm 68:18). Heb. and Gr. OT, “You have received 68:18). Heb. and Gr. OT, “You have received gifts among men” (NKJV). From a gifts among men” (NKJV). From a Targum.Targum.

Divine GiftsDivine Gifts

I. Universal Gifts to all Mankind.I. Universal Gifts to all Mankind.A. Sun and rain (Matthew 5:44, 45).A. Sun and rain (Matthew 5:44, 45).

B. Seasons (Genesis 8:22).B. Seasons (Genesis 8:22).

C. Good enjoyment from labor C. Good enjoyment from labor (Ecclesiastes 3:12).(Ecclesiastes 3:12).

D. Power to eat (Ecclesiastes 5:18, 19).D. Power to eat (Ecclesiastes 5:18, 19).

E. Happiness (Acts 14:15-17).E. Happiness (Acts 14:15-17).


II. Spiritual Gifts to the First Christians.II. Spiritual Gifts to the First Christians.A. Promise of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:6-8).A. Promise of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:6-8).

B. The promise fulfilled (Acts 2:1-4).B. The promise fulfilled (Acts 2:1-4).

C. The nature of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. C. The nature of the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

11. 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 . 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 “spiritual gifts”“spiritual gifts” pneumatikospneumatikos “pertaining to the spirit” i.e. from “pertaining to the spirit” i.e. from the Holy Spirit, influencing the spirit of man. the Holy Spirit, influencing the spirit of man.




C. The nature of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. C. The nature of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. • • ““There are diversities”There are diversities” (4), (4), “of gifts”“of gifts” Gr. Gr.

charisma, charisma, from the word from the word charis charis “grace, favor” “grace, favor” i.e. “a gift of grace” Not the same word as in i.e. “a gift of grace” Not the same word as in Eph. 4:8. Eph. 4:8.




C. The nature of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. C. The nature of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. • • ““ministries” ministries” (5). (5). Gr. Gr. diakoniadiakonia service cf. “deacon.” service cf. “deacon.”

• • ““activities”activities” (6) Gr. (6) Gr. energemaenergema KJV - operation KJV - operation 1, working (2). Note: “the same God who 1, working (2). Note: “the same God who works all in all.”works all in all.”




C. The nature of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. C. The nature of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Types of Spiritual Gifts:Types of Spiritual Gifts: 1. “word of wisdom,” 2. 1. “word of wisdom,” 2.

“word of knowledge,” 3. “faith,” 4. “gifts of “word of knowledge,” 3. “faith,” 4. “gifts of healings,” 5. “working of miracles,” 6. healings,” 5. “working of miracles,” 6. “prophecy,” 7. “discerning of spirits,” 8. “kinds “prophecy,” 7. “discerning of spirits,” 8. “kinds of tongues,” 9. “interpretation of tongues.”of tongues,” 9. “interpretation of tongues.”




C. The nature of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. C. The nature of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. • • ““The same Spirit works all these things, The same Spirit works all these things,

distributing to each one individually as He distributing to each one individually as He wills”wills” (11). Note: Spirit (11). Note: Spirit worksworks all these things. all these things.




C. The nature of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. C. The nature of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. 2. 1 Corinthians 12:27-30 2. 1 Corinthians 12:27-30 Priority and Sequence:Priority and Sequence:

• • ““First apostles,” First apostles,” i.e. those “sent forth” Paul i.e. those “sent forth” Paul and the Twelve. and the Twelve.

• • “ “ Second prophets,”Second prophets,” i.e. those who receive the i.e. those who receive the gift of prophecy.gift of prophecy.





2. 1 Corinthians 12:27-30 2. 1 Corinthians 12:27-30 Priority and Sequence:Priority and Sequence:

• • ““Third teachers,”Third teachers,” i.e. miraculous or not. i.e. miraculous or not.




C. The nature of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. C. The nature of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. 2. 1 Corinthians 12:27-30 2. 1 Corinthians 12:27-30 Priority and Sequence:Priority and Sequence:

• • ““After that”After that” epeita epeita (“then, thereupon” either of (“then, thereupon” either of chronological sequence, or sequence alone chronological sequence, or sequence alone (BAGD)(BAGD) “miracles, then gifts of healings, “miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues.”helps, administrations, varieties of tongues.”





D. The Purpose of the Gifts (Hebrews 2:1-4; D. The Purpose of the Gifts (Hebrews 2:1-4; cf. Mark 16:17-20).cf. Mark 16:17-20).


II. Spiritual Gifts to the First Christians.II. Spiritual Gifts to the First Christians.E. Miraculous Gifts were Temporary in Nature E. Miraculous Gifts were Temporary in Nature

(1 Corinthians 13:8-10). (1 Corinthians 13:8-10). 1.1. ““Prophecies …will fail” Prophecies …will fail” “fail” Gr. “fail” Gr. katargeo katargeo “1. “1.

to render idle, unemployed, inactivate, inoperative. a) to to render idle, unemployed, inactivate, inoperative. a) to cause a person or thing to have no further efficiency, b. to cause a person or thing to have no further efficiency, b. to deprive of force, influence, power; 2. to cause to cease, put deprive of force, influence, power; 2. to cause to cease, put an end to, do away with, annul, abolish, a. to cease, to pass an end to, do away with, annul, abolish, a. to cease, to pass away, be done away, b. to be severed from, separated away, be done away, b. to be severed from, separated from, discharged from…” (Thayer).from, discharged from…” (Thayer).


II. Spiritual Gifts to the First Christians.II. Spiritual Gifts to the First Christians.E. Miraculous gifts were temporary in nature E. Miraculous gifts were temporary in nature

(1 Corinthians 13:8-10). (1 Corinthians 13:8-10). 2.2. ““Tongues…will cease, Knowledge …will Tongues…will cease, Knowledge …will

vanish away.”vanish away.”


III. Divine Gifts to all Christians.III. Divine Gifts to all Christians.A. Not all gifts (A. Not all gifts (charismacharisma) are miraculous ) are miraculous

(Romans 12:6-8; Ephesians 4:8).(Romans 12:6-8; Ephesians 4:8).

B. Good and perfect gifts (James 1:17).B. Good and perfect gifts (James 1:17).

C. Different strengths (1 Corinthians 7:7-9). C. Different strengths (1 Corinthians 7:7-9).

D. God gives us different talents and D. God gives us different talents and opportunities which He expects us to use opportunities which He expects us to use (Matthew 25:14-30; cf. 1 Peter 4:10, 11). (Matthew 25:14-30; cf. 1 Peter 4:10, 11).


III. Divine Gifts to all Christians.III. Divine Gifts to all Christians.E. God gives eternal life to his children (Acts E. God gives eternal life to his children (Acts

2:37, 38).2:37, 38).

1. Holy Spirit to those who obey Him 1. Holy Spirit to those who obey Him (Acts 5:32).(Acts 5:32).

2. Gift of God is eternal life (Romans 6:23).2. Gift of God is eternal life (Romans 6:23).

3. Salvation by grace is the gift of God 3. Salvation by grace is the gift of God (Ephesians 2:8,9). (Ephesians 2:8,9).

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Ephesians 4:7-10 “ But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore He says: ‘When He ascended on high, He led