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Spiritual GiftsSpiritual GiftsAn IntroductionAn Introduction
Today we will address a lot of issues…
• Basic Issues in 1 Corinthians 12
• Talents v. Gifts
• Why Study & Know Our Gifts
• Scriptural Gift Commands
• Lists of Gifts in the NT
Basic Issues in 1 Cor 12
WhatWhoWhereWhenWhy
WhatWhoWhereWhenWhy
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IssueIssue
Who has?Who has?
How got?How got?
When got?When got?
Who benefits?Who benefits?
GiftsGifts
Christians onlyChristians only
GraceGrace
New birthNew birth
ChurchChurch
Talents versus GiftsTalents versus GiftsTalents versus GiftsTalents versus Gifts
TalentsTalents
AllAll
WorkWork
VariesVaries
AllAll
The Real IssueThe Real Issue
Does it really matter if we call an ability a talent or a gift?
Does it really matter if we call an ability a talent or a gift?
We shouldn’t add to God’s Word by calling an ability a “spiritual gift” if the Bible doesn’t call it a gift, but…
We shouldn’t add to God’s Word by calling an ability a “spiritual gift” if the Bible doesn’t call it a gift, but…
1) Both talents & gifts are:Given by God, andTo be used for God!!
1) Both talents & gifts are:Given by God, andTo be used for God!!
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1) Charisma (ca,risma)1) Charisma (ca,risma)
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The Basis & Nature of Gifts
2) Diakonia (dia,konia)2) Diakonia (dia,konia)
Roots: charis means grace (basis)char means joy (result)
Roots: charis means grace (basis)char means joy (result)
3) Energema (e;nerghma)3) Energema (e;nerghma)
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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)
• Energy operating gifts (1 Cor. 12:6)• “working” (NIV), “effects” (NASB)• Energy operating gifts (1 Cor. 12:6)• “working” (NIV), “effects” (NASB)
Why Study & Know Our Gifts?Why Study & Know Our Gifts?Why Study & Know Our Gifts?Why Study & Know Our Gifts?3
1) MINISTRY TO THE CHURCH BODY - Ministering in the area of our gifts results in:
1) MINISTRY TO THE CHURCH BODY - Ministering in the area of our gifts results in:
a) edification of the body— unity and interdependency (1 Cor. 14:12)
b) mobilizing the church for mission to a lost world.
c) encouraging other believers to discern and develop their gifts.
a) edification of the body— unity and interdependency (1 Cor. 14:12)
b) mobilizing the church for mission to a lost world.
c) encouraging other believers to discern and develop their gifts.
Why Study & Know Our Gifts?Why Study & Know Our Gifts?Why Study & Know Our Gifts?Why Study & Know Our Gifts?3
2) PERSONAL FULFILLMENT - Exercising our gifts results in:
2) PERSONAL FULFILLMENT - Exercising our gifts results in:
a) ministering in areas of strength, reducing frustration and wasted time.
b) assisting us in establishing priorities for study, growth, and ministry (Eph. 4:13).
c) a sense of usefulness and belonging in the body of Christ (1 Cor. 12:14-17).
a) ministering in areas of strength, reducing frustration and wasted time.
b) assisting us in establishing priorities for study, growth, and ministry (Eph. 4:13).
c) a sense of usefulness and belonging in the body of Christ (1 Cor. 12:14-17).
Why Study & Know Our Gifts?Why Study & Know Our Gifts?Why Study & Know Our Gifts?Why Study & Know Our Gifts?3
3) OBEDIENCE TO GOD'S WORD - Scripture gives several commands relating to gifts:
3) OBEDIENCE TO GOD'S WORD - Scripture gives several commands relating to gifts:
a) "Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you..." (1 Tim 4:14a).
b) "Now about spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware " (1 Cor. 12:1).
c) "And since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given us, let us exercise them accordingly..." (Rom. 12:6a).
d) "As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another (1 Pet. 4:10).
a) "Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you..." (1 Tim 4:14a).
b) "Now about spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware " (1 Cor. 12:1).
c) "And since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given us, let us exercise them accordingly..." (Rom. 12:6a).
d) "As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another (1 Pet. 4:10).
Scriptural Gift CommandsScriptural Gift Commands44
TeachingTeaching Col. 3:16-- “Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you… teaching… one another…”Col. 3:16-- “Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you… teaching… one another…”
EvangelismEvangelism Matt. 28:19-- “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…”Matt. 28:19-- “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…”
Pastor-TeacherPastor-Teacher
Gal. 6:1-- “Brothers, if a man is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore him…”Gal. 6:1-- “Brothers, if a man is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore him…”
ExhortationExhortation Heb. 3:13a-- “But encourage one another daily…”Heb. 3:13a-- “But encourage one another daily…”
Scriptural Gift CommandsScriptural Gift Commands44
FaithFaith Heb. 11:6a-- “And without faith it is impossible to please Him…”Heb. 11:6a-- “And without faith it is impossible to please Him…”
GivingGiving 1 Cor. 16:2-- “On the first day of the week let each of you put aside and save [for] collections…”
1 Cor. 16:2-- “On the first day of the week let each of you put aside and save [for] collections…”
ServiceService Gal 5:13-- “…Serve one another in love”Gal 5:13-- “…Serve one another in love”
Showing MercyShowing Mercy
Col. 3:12-- “And so, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience”
Col. 3:12-- “And so, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience”
Adminis-trationAdminis-tration
1 Cor. 14:40-- “But let all things be done properly and in an orderly manner”1 Cor. 14:40-- “But let all things be done properly and in an orderly manner”
We need to define each gift
We need to define each gift
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
TeachingTeaching TeachingTeaching TeachingTeaching TeachingTeaching
EvangelismEvangelism EvangelistsEvangelists
Pastor-TeacherPastor-Teacher Pastor-TeachersPastor-Teachers
ExhortationExhortation ExhortationExhortation
AdministrationAdministration AdministrationAdministration
FaithFaith FaithFaith
GivingGiving GivingGiving
ServiceService ServiceService HelpingHelping
Showing MercyShowing Mercy MercyMercy
ApostleshipApostleship ApostlesApostles ApostlesApostles ApostlesApostles
WisdomWisdom WisdomWisdom
KnowledgeKnowledge KnowledgeKnowledge
ProphecyProphecy ProphecyProphecy ProphetsProphets ProphecyProphecy ProphecyProphecy ProphecyProphecy
Discerning SpiritsDiscerning Spirits Discerning SpiritsDiscerning Spirits
TonguesTongues TonguesTongues TonguesTongues TonguesTongues
InterpretationInterpretation InterpretationInterpretation InterpretationInterpretation
MiraclesMiracles MiraclesMiracles MiraclesMiracles MiraclesMiracles
HealingsHealings HealingsHealings HealingsHealings HealingsHealings
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