UNDERSTANDING THE UNDERSTANDING THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY GIFTS OF THE HOLY

SPIRITSPIRITIn these last dayIn these last day’’s, it is Gods, it is God’’s will for s will for

every believer to experience the every believer to experience the baptism, the anointing and the gifts of baptism, the anointing and the gifts of

the Holy Spirit.the Holy Spirit.

Every Believer is a Minister.Every Believer is a Minister.(Luke 4:18(Luke 4:18--19, John 14:12)19, John 14:12)

Awesome Truth Awesome Truth

““The mission of Jesus is still our mission today. The mission of Jesus is still our mission today. As believers, we are equipped to do his works.As believers, we are equipped to do his works.””

A. Authority and power have been granted to the A. Authority and power have been granted to the church to do the works of Jesus. church to do the works of Jesus.

In the great commission In the great commission –– Mark 16:15Mark 16:15--20 20 –– the authority the authority of God was given to the church. of God was given to the church. ExousiaExousia is the authority is the authority or the legal right to act.or the legal right to act.When the Holy Spirit was poured out at Pentecost, the When the Holy Spirit was poured out at Pentecost, the power of God was imparted to the church. power of God was imparted to the church. DunamisDunamis is is the power, the ability and the strength to act and the power, the ability and the strength to act and enforce.enforce.

B. JesusB. Jesus’’ style of ministry.style of ministry.Supernatural gift of teaching.Supernatural gift of teaching.Supernatural gift of preaching.Supernatural gift of preaching.Supernatural demonstrations of the Holy Spirit to Supernatural demonstrations of the Holy Spirit to confirm what He preached and taught.confirm what He preached and taught.See Matthew 4:23See Matthew 4:23--24, Matthew 9:35, John 20:3024, Matthew 9:35, John 20:30--31, 31, John 21:25John 21:25

C. JesusC. Jesus’’ mission is our mission too.mission is our mission too.

Healing the sick.Healing the sick.Releasing people from the bondage of Satan.Releasing people from the bondage of Satan.Seeing people come to Jesus.Seeing people come to Jesus.New converts being filled with the Holy Spirit.New converts being filled with the Holy Spirit.Release of GodRelease of God’’s anointing to meet the needs of people.s anointing to meet the needs of people.People being set free from fear.People being set free from fear.The gifts of the Spirit in operation.The gifts of the Spirit in operation.

D. The gospel comes with supernatural evidence. (Mark D. The gospel comes with supernatural evidence. (Mark 16:1516:15--20)20)

In Jesus name, we have power to cast out demons.In Jesus name, we have power to cast out demons.In Jesus name, we have power to speak in tongues through the In Jesus name, we have power to speak in tongues through the baptism of the Holy Spirit.baptism of the Holy Spirit.In Jesus name, we have power to overcome Satan and to destroy In Jesus name, we have power to overcome Satan and to destroy the works of the devil.the works of the devil.In Jesus name, we have power to live in divine safety.In Jesus name, we have power to live in divine safety.In Jesus name, we have power over sickness and by laying on of In Jesus name, we have power over sickness and by laying on of our our hands, the sick will recover.hands, the sick will recover.

Every believer has the ability and authority to walk and Every believer has the ability and authority to walk and operate in these five signs. Remember, the signs operate in these five signs. Remember, the signs

follow us, we donfollow us, we don’’t follow them.t follow them.

E. Enforcing the victory.E. Enforcing the victory.

The devil has no claim on us. We donThe devil has no claim on us. We don’’t have to live in t have to live in sin.sin.The devil has no place in us. So donThe devil has no place in us. So don’’t give him one.t give him one.This is nothing in our lives that belongs to the devil, This is nothing in our lives that belongs to the devil,

including our mind, spirit, marriage, children, finances and including our mind, spirit, marriage, children, finances and so forth.so forth.The devil has no power over us. We may have tests and The devil has no power over us. We may have tests and

trials but, we can walk in 100% VICTORY!trials but, we can walk in 100% VICTORY!

F. The weapons of our warfare. (2 Corinthians F. The weapons of our warfare. (2 Corinthians 10:310:3--5)5)

The spoken Word of God.The spoken Word of God.The matchless name of Jesus.The matchless name of Jesus.The blood of Jesus.The blood of Jesus.The armor of God.The armor of God.Prayer, fasting and intercession.Prayer, fasting and intercession.The anointing of God.The anointing of God.The nine gifts of the Spirit.The nine gifts of the Spirit.Praise.Praise.

These weapons operate by our faith. (I John 5:4)These weapons operate by our faith. (I John 5:4)

G. Every Christian is a minister. (Ephesians 4:12)G. Every Christian is a minister. (Ephesians 4:12)All saints should do the work of the ministry! There is no All saints should do the work of the ministry! There is no

such thing as such thing as pew warmingpew warming or or retirementretirement..

It is our responsibility toIt is our responsibility to……

Minister to the lost in personal evangelism and Minister to the lost in personal evangelism and reconciliation. (2 Corinthians 5:17reconciliation. (2 Corinthians 5:17--21)21)Minister to the oppressed, casting out demons and Minister to the oppressed, casting out demons and

setting people free. (Mark 16:17)setting people free. (Mark 16:17)Minister to the sick through laying on of hands. (Mark Minister to the sick through laying on of hands. (Mark

16:18)16:18)Minister to the family of God, bringing encouragement. Minister to the family of God, bringing encouragement.

(Hebrews 3:12(Hebrews 3:12--13, Hebrews 10:2413, Hebrews 10:24--25)25)

The Gift of the Holy SpiritThe Gift of the Holy Spirit(Acts 2:4)(Acts 2:4)

Awesome Truth Awesome Truth

““Salvation is GodSalvation is God’’s gift to sinners while the gift of s gift to sinners while the gift of the Holy Spirit is Godthe Holy Spirit is God’’s gift to His children.s gift to His children.””

A. In the last days, God will pour out His Spirit.A. In the last days, God will pour out His Spirit.Joel 2:28Joel 2:28--2929Acts 2:17Acts 2:17--1919Zechariah 10:1Zechariah 10:1Hosea 6:3Hosea 6:3

B.B. God gives us His power through the Baptism God gives us His power through the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.of the Holy Spirit.

I Corinthians 4:20I Corinthians 4:20Ephesians 3:20Ephesians 3:20I Corinthians 2:4I Corinthians 2:4--55John 14:12John 14:12Acts 1:8Acts 1:8

C. People are tired of religion. They are seeking C. People are tired of religion. They are seeking reality. People are sick of dead sermons and reality. People are sick of dead sermons and great speeches. They are thirsty for the Holy great speeches. They are thirsty for the Holy

Spirit and power!Spirit and power!Mark 7:13Mark 7:13

D. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit = D. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit = EndumentEndument of of power to do the works of Jesus on the earth.power to do the works of Jesus on the earth.

John 14:12John 14:12Matthew 11:4Matthew 11:4--55Luke 4:18Luke 4:18

E. Four reasons why God wants you to E. Four reasons why God wants you to flowflow with with His power.His power.

To show forth His great love and compassion.To show forth His great love and compassion.To evangelize the world and reach the To evangelize the world and reach the unreachedunreached..To destroy the works of the devil.To destroy the works of the devil.To supernaturally build up the church.To supernaturally build up the church.

F. Biblical truths about the baptism of the Holy F. Biblical truths about the baptism of the Holy Spirit.Spirit.

A separate and consequent experience following A separate and consequent experience following salvation. (Acts 8:12salvation. (Acts 8:12--17)17)A free gift available for every Christian, received by faith. A free gift available for every Christian, received by faith.

(Luke 11:13, Acts 2:38(Luke 11:13, Acts 2:38--39)39)Jesus Christ is the baptizer. (Matthew 3:11)Jesus Christ is the baptizer. (Matthew 3:11)Jesus promised all believers living water. (John 7:38)Jesus promised all believers living water. (John 7:38)Receiving the baptism in the Holy Spirit is accompanied Receiving the baptism in the Holy Spirit is accompanied by speaking in tongues. (Acts 10:44by speaking in tongues. (Acts 10:44--46, Acts 19:6, Acts 46, Acts 19:6, Acts 2:4)2:4)

G. The New Testament teaches:G. The New Testament teaches:

120 believers were filled on the day of Pentecost and 120 believers were filled on the day of Pentecost and spoke with tongues. (Acts 2:4)spoke with tongues. (Acts 2:4)8 years later the new converts at Samaria received the 8 years later the new converts at Samaria received the

Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues. Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues. (Acts 8:12(Acts 8:12--19)19)At Damascus, Paul received the Holy Spirit and spoke in At Damascus, Paul received the Holy Spirit and spoke in

tongues after his conversion. (Acts 9:17, I Corinthians tongues after his conversion. (Acts 9:17, I Corinthians 14:18)14:18)Cornelius and the gentiles received the Holy Spirit and Cornelius and the gentiles received the Holy Spirit and

spoke in tongues 10 years after Pentecost. (Acts 10:44spoke in tongues 10 years after Pentecost. (Acts 10:44--46)46)The believers at Ephesus received the Holy Spirit and The believers at Ephesus received the Holy Spirit and

spoke in tongues 20 years after Pentecost. (Acts 19:1spoke in tongues 20 years after Pentecost. (Acts 19:1--6)6)

H. Benefits of Speaking in Tongues.H. Benefits of Speaking in Tongues.

Supernatural communication with God. (I Corinthians Supernatural communication with God. (I Corinthians 14:2)14:2)Divine means of spiritual edification. (I Corinthians 14:4, Divine means of spiritual edification. (I Corinthians 14:4,

Jude 1:20)Jude 1:20)Helps to overcome the flesh. (Galatians 5:25)Helps to overcome the flesh. (Galatians 5:25)Gives spiritual refreshing. (Isaiah 28:11Gives spiritual refreshing. (Isaiah 28:11--12)12)Enables us to pray GodEnables us to pray God’’s will. (Romans 8:26s will. (Romans 8:26--27)27)Releases unlimited flow of worship. (I Corinthians 14:15Releases unlimited flow of worship. (I Corinthians 14:15--

17, John 4:24, Acts 10:46)17, John 4:24, Acts 10:46)Opens the door to spiritual gifts. (John 7:38, I Opens the door to spiritual gifts. (John 7:38, I

Corinthians 12:1Corinthians 12:1--11)11)

I. Three levels of Tongues.I. Three levels of Tongues.Initial evidence of receiving the baptism in the Holy Initial evidence of receiving the baptism in the Holy

Spirit. (Acts 2:4)Spirit. (Acts 2:4)Prayer language. (I Corinthians 14:2Prayer language. (I Corinthians 14:2--4)4)Congregational gift of tongues. (I Corinthians 14:26Congregational gift of tongues. (I Corinthians 14:26--27)27)

J. Steps to receive the Baptism in the Holy Spirit.J. Steps to receive the Baptism in the Holy Spirit.Repent and acknowledge Jesus as Lord and Savior. Repent and acknowledge Jesus as Lord and Savior.

(Romans 10:9(Romans 10:9--10)10)Ask Jesus to baptize you with the Holy Spirit. (Matthew Ask Jesus to baptize you with the Holy Spirit. (Matthew

3:11)3:11)By faith, believe that you receive the gift of the Holy By faith, believe that you receive the gift of the Holy

Spirit. (Hebrews 11:8)Spirit. (Hebrews 11:8)In faith, open your mouth and start speaking out the new In faith, open your mouth and start speaking out the new

language that God give you. (Acts 2:4, Acts 10:46)language that God give you. (Acts 2:4, Acts 10:46)

Understanding the 9 Spiritual Understanding the 9 Spiritual Gifts of the Holy SpiritGifts of the Holy Spirit

(Hebrews 2:4)(Hebrews 2:4)

Awesome Truth Awesome Truth

““In these last days, it is GodIn these last days, it is God’’s will for every s will for every believer to experience the baptism in the Holy believer to experience the baptism in the Holy Spirit, the anointing and the gifts of the Spirit.Spirit, the anointing and the gifts of the Spirit.””

A. GodA. God’’s supernatural equipment for every believer. s supernatural equipment for every believer. (I Corinthians 12)(I Corinthians 12)

B. Three categories of Supernatural Gifts. B. Three categories of Supernatural Gifts. Revelation Gifts Revelation Gifts –– the eyes of God.the eyes of God.

A word of A word of wisdomwisdom..A word of A word of knowledgeknowledge..DiscerningDiscerning of spirits. of spirits.

Power Gifts Power Gifts –– the hands of God.the hands of God.The gift of The gift of special faithspecial faith..The gift of The gift of healingshealings..The working of The working of miraclesmiracles..

Vocal/Inspirational Gifts Vocal/Inspirational Gifts –– the mouth of God.the mouth of God.The gift of The gift of prophecyprophecy..The gift of The gift of tonguestongues..The The interpretationinterpretation of tongues.of tongues.

C. Outlining the Nine Gifts.C. Outlining the Nine Gifts.

A word of wisdom A word of wisdom –– a revelation of a fraction of the mind a revelation of a fraction of the mind of God concerning people, places or things in the future.of God concerning people, places or things in the future.A word of knowledge A word of knowledge –– a piece of Goda piece of God’’s knowledge or s knowledge or

information concerning people and situations in the information concerning people and situations in the present.present.Discerning of spirits Discerning of spirits –– a supernatural ability to see into a supernatural ability to see into

the spirit world, angels, demons and the condition of the the spirit world, angels, demons and the condition of the human spirit.human spirit.The gift of special faith The gift of special faith –– a supernatural manifestation of a supernatural manifestation of

the Holy Spirit that supplies unlimited faith in a specific the Holy Spirit that supplies unlimited faith in a specific situation to achieve supernatural results.situation to achieve supernatural results.

C. Outlining the Nine Gifts. (continued)C. Outlining the Nine Gifts. (continued)

The gifts of healing The gifts of healing -- a supernatural impartation of a supernatural impartation of GodGod’’s divine healing power through you to cure disease s divine healing power through you to cure disease and heal the sick and afflicted instantly.and heal the sick and afflicted instantly.The workings of miracles The workings of miracles -- to intervene in the ordinary to intervene in the ordinary

course of nature to do something that could not be done course of nature to do something that could not be done naturally.naturally.The gift of prophecy The gift of prophecy –– a supernatural utterance in a a supernatural utterance in a

known tongue spoken under the anointing of God to edify, known tongue spoken under the anointing of God to edify, encourage and comfort.encourage and comfort.

C. Outlining the Nine Gifts. (continued)C. Outlining the Nine Gifts. (continued)

The gift of tongues The gift of tongues -- a supernatural utterance given by a supernatural utterance given by any Spiritany Spirit--filled believer proclaiming in a public meeting a filled believer proclaiming in a public meeting a message from God in a language unknown and not message from God in a language unknown and not understood by the person giving it.understood by the person giving it.The gift of interpretation of tongues The gift of interpretation of tongues -- the supernatural the supernatural

unfolding by the Holy Spirit through the believer the unfolding by the Holy Spirit through the believer the meaning of a message in tongues delivered in a public meaning of a message in tongues delivered in a public assembly so the church can be edified.assembly so the church can be edified.

I Corinthians 12 I Corinthians 12 –– Defines and describes the nine Defines and describes the nine gifts.gifts.

I Corinthians 13 I Corinthians 13 -- Reveals the foundation for Reveals the foundation for moving in the gifts is LOVE.moving in the gifts is LOVE.

I Corinthians 14 I Corinthians 14 –– Teaches how the gifts should Teaches how the gifts should operate.operate.

This is GodThis is God’’s unique sandwich plan.s unique sandwich plan.

D. Traditions of men try to EXPLAIN away the D. Traditions of men try to EXPLAIN away the gifts.gifts.

E. Correcting Misconceptions.E. Correcting Misconceptions.The gifts have not ceased, they are for today. (I The gifts have not ceased, they are for today. (I

Corinthians 14:1)Corinthians 14:1)The gifts are not for just a privileged few, but are for all The gifts are not for just a privileged few, but are for all

believers. (I Corinthians 12:7,11)believers. (I Corinthians 12:7,11)The gifts are not mysterious or mystical, they are to be The gifts are not mysterious or mystical, they are to be

exercised by Spiritexercised by Spirit--filled Christians. (I Corinthians 14:26)filled Christians. (I Corinthians 14:26)The gifts are not to be filled. (2 Timothy 1:6The gifts are not to be filled. (2 Timothy 1:6--7)7)

F. Hindrances to moving in the gifts.F. Hindrances to moving in the gifts.Lack of knowledge. (I Corinthians 12:1)Lack of knowledge. (I Corinthians 12:1)Lack of desire. (I Corinthians 14:1)Lack of desire. (I Corinthians 14:1)Lack of faith. (Romans 12:6)Lack of faith. (Romans 12:6)A spirit of fear. (2 Timothy 1:6A spirit of fear. (2 Timothy 1:6--7)7)Feeling unworthy. (Ephesians 2:10, I Corinthians 1:5Feeling unworthy. (Ephesians 2:10, I Corinthians 1:5--7)7)

G. My part in moving in the gifts.G. My part in moving in the gifts.Covet the gifts. (I Corinthians 14:1)Covet the gifts. (I Corinthians 14:1)Have a clear understanding of the gifts. (I Corinthians Have a clear understanding of the gifts. (I Corinthians

12:1)12:1)Stir ourselves up in the Spirit. (2 Timothy 1:6)Stir ourselves up in the Spirit. (2 Timothy 1:6)Exercise faith and expect to be used in the gifts. Exercise faith and expect to be used in the gifts.

(Romans 12:6)(Romans 12:6)

G. My part in moving in the gifts. (continued)G. My part in moving in the gifts. (continued)Be a yielded vessel. (I Thessalonians 5:19Be a yielded vessel. (I Thessalonians 5:19--20)20)Walk and minister in love with the motive to bless Walk and minister in love with the motive to bless

people. (I Corinthians 13:1people. (I Corinthians 13:1--8)8)Pray and ask God to anoint us. (I Corinthians 14:12)Pray and ask God to anoint us. (I Corinthians 14:12)

H. Top Line/Bottom Line Blessing. Genesis 22:16H. Top Line/Bottom Line Blessing. Genesis 22:16--1818God wants to bless you! (Jeremiah 29:11)God wants to bless you! (Jeremiah 29:11)God wants to bless others through you! (Ephesians God wants to bless others through you! (Ephesians

2:10)2:10)Top Line Blessing: God wants to bless you.Top Line Blessing: God wants to bless you.Bottom Line Blessing: So you can bless others.Bottom Line Blessing: So you can bless others.The 9 gifts of the Holy Spirit are given so we can bless The 9 gifts of the Holy Spirit are given so we can bless

others. Be careful to not allow it to become a others. Be careful to not allow it to become a ““Holy Ghost Holy Ghost Goose BumpsGoose Bumps”” clubclub

Understanding the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.Understanding the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.1993 Believer1993 Believer’’s School of Training s School of Training –– Rev. Norman K. RobertsonRev. Norman K. Robertson

Three Categories of the Nine Gifts of the Holy SpiritThree Categories of the Nine Gifts of the Holy Spirit

A WORD OF WISDOM

A WORD OFKNOWLEDGE

DISCERNING OFSPIRITS

POWER GIFTS(DEMONSTRATION)

The hands of God

VOCAL GIFTS(INSPIRATIONAL)The mouth of God

SPECIAL FAITH

GIFTS OF HEALING

WORKING OFMIRACLES

PROPHECY

KINDS OFTONGUES

INTERPRETATIONOF TONGUES

REVELATION GIFTS

The eyes of God

Biblical Examples of the GiftsBiblical Examples of the GiftsHow to Activate the Gifts in Your LifeHow to Activate the Gifts in Your Life

(I Corinthians 12:7)(I Corinthians 12:7)

Awesome Truth Awesome Truth

““God has gifted each one of His children with God has gifted each one of His children with special abilities, powerful workings of the Holy special abilities, powerful workings of the Holy Spirit and skills to serve effectively. Most of the Spirit and skills to serve effectively. Most of the gifts are dormant within us because we are not gifts are dormant within us because we are not aware of them and we donaware of them and we don’’t encourage them.t encourage them.””

A. Review the gifts.A. Review the gifts.I Corinthians 12:7I Corinthians 12:7--1111

B. Biblical examples of the Revelation Gifts.B. Biblical examples of the Revelation Gifts.A Word of Wisdom.A Word of Wisdom.

God showed Noah the coming flood. (Genesis 6:12God showed Noah the coming flood. (Genesis 6:12--13)13)God showed Isaiah the God showed Isaiah the crucificationcrucification. (Isaiah 53). (Isaiah 53)

A Word of Knowledge.A Word of Knowledge.God showed God showed ElishaElisha the 7,000 who did not worship Baal. (I the 7,000 who did not worship Baal. (I Kings 19:18)Kings 19:18)Jesus revealed the Samaritan womanJesus revealed the Samaritan woman’’s life. (John 4:7s life. (John 4:7--19)19)

Discerning of Spirits. Discerning of Spirits. Peter discerned the evil heart of Simon the Sorcerer. (Acts 8:18Peter discerned the evil heart of Simon the Sorcerer. (Acts 8:18--23)23)Jesus discerned a satanic spirit speaking through Peter. Jesus discerned a satanic spirit speaking through Peter. (Matthew 16:22(Matthew 16:22--23)23)

C. Biblical examples of the Power Gifts.C. Biblical examples of the Power Gifts.The gift of Faith.The gift of Faith.

The gift operated when Abraham offered Isaac. The gift operated when Abraham offered Isaac. (Hebrews 11:17(Hebrews 11:17--19)19)This gift protected Daniel. (Daniel 6:23)This gift protected Daniel. (Daniel 6:23)

Gifts of Healing.Gifts of Healing.Jesus brought healing to the leper. (Matthew 8:13)Jesus brought healing to the leper. (Matthew 8:13)Pail spoke and the cripple man was healed. (Acts Pail spoke and the cripple man was healed. (Acts 14:10)14:10)

The workings of Miracles.The workings of Miracles.Dividing the Red Sea. (Exodus 14:13Dividing the Red Sea. (Exodus 14:13--31)31)The floating axe head. (2 Kings 6:1The floating axe head. (2 Kings 6:1--7)7)

D. Vocal/Inspirational Gifts.D. Vocal/Inspirational Gifts.Prophecy. (I Corinthians 12:10, John 7:38)Prophecy. (I Corinthians 12:10, John 7:38)

Prophecy meansProphecy means……To proclaim the good news.To proclaim the good news.To flow, to bubble forth, to tumble.To flow, to bubble forth, to tumble.To spring like a river.To spring like a river.To speak forth refreshing words, anointed by the Holy Spirit.To speak forth refreshing words, anointed by the Holy Spirit.

The gift of Tongues. (I Corinthians 12:10)The gift of Tongues. (I Corinthians 12:10)The gift of Interpretation of Tongues. (I Corinthians The gift of Interpretation of Tongues. (I Corinthians

12:10)12:10)

Note:Note:The gift of tongues.The gift of tongues.

++ The gift of interpretation.The gift of interpretation.== Prophecy (I Corinthians 14:5)Prophecy (I Corinthians 14:5)

Reminder:Reminder:The vocal gifts are not to criticize, rebuke, condemn or to The vocal gifts are not to criticize, rebuke, condemn or to

create confusion they are tocreate confusion they are toEdify Edify –– to build up, strengthen, improve spiritually.to build up, strengthen, improve spiritually.Exhort Exhort –– minister encouragement.minister encouragement.Comfort Comfort –– soothe in sorrow, to remove hurt, sadness, soothe in sorrow, to remove hurt, sadness,

depression.depression.

If the nine gifts have passed away, why does the Word If the nine gifts have passed away, why does the Word of God tell us to desire spiritual gifts today?of God tell us to desire spiritual gifts today?

I Corinthians 12:31, 14:1 and 14:12I Corinthians 12:31, 14:1 and 14:12

E. Activating the Gifts in your life.E. Activating the Gifts in your life.Gifts can be released in your life, Gifts can be released in your life, sovereignlysovereignly by God. (I by God. (I

Corinthians 12:11)Corinthians 12:11)Imparted by the laying on of hands. (2 Timothy 1:6, Imparted by the laying on of hands. (2 Timothy 1:6,

Romans 1:11)Romans 1:11)Asking for them by faith. (Matthew 7:11; 21:22, Luke Asking for them by faith. (Matthew 7:11; 21:22, Luke

11:13, Mark 11:24, I John 5:1411:13, Mark 11:24, I John 5:14--15)15)As we boldly step out in faith, God can use us in the As we boldly step out in faith, God can use us in the

gifts. (Romans 12:6)gifts. (Romans 12:6)The more we use the gifts, the more we will grow in The more we use the gifts, the more we will grow in

them. (I Timothy 4:13them. (I Timothy 4:13--16, Hebrews 5:14)16, Hebrews 5:14)

F. Stirring up the gifts.F. Stirring up the gifts.The gifts should not be operating occasionally, but on a The gifts should not be operating occasionally, but on a

continual basis like rivers of living water. (John 7:38, I Timotcontinual basis like rivers of living water. (John 7:38, I Timothy hy 4:114:11--15, 2 Timothy 1:615, 2 Timothy 1:6--7)7)

By INCREASING our Biblical knowledge about the gifts, By INCREASING our Biblical knowledge about the gifts, our faith can increase to move in the gifts. (Romans our faith can increase to move in the gifts. (Romans 10:17, I Corinthians 21:1)10:17, I Corinthians 21:1)Faith begins where the will Faith begins where the will –– the Word the Word –– of God is of God is

known. known. We must strongly desire the gifts to flow in our lives so We must strongly desire the gifts to flow in our lives so

we may be a blessing to others. (I Corinthians 12:31; we may be a blessing to others. (I Corinthians 12:31; 14:1,12)14:1,12)We must continually stay filled with the Spirit. We must continually stay filled with the Spirit.

(Ephesians 5:18)(Ephesians 5:18)

F. Stirring up the gifts. (continued)F. Stirring up the gifts. (continued)We must walk and minister in the love of God. (I We must walk and minister in the love of God. (I

Corinthians 13:1Corinthians 13:1--8)8)We must pray for boldness and We must pray for boldness and expectexpect God to use us in God to use us in

the gifts. (Acts 4:13,29the gifts. (Acts 4:13,29--31, 33)31, 33)We must make ourselves available as a vessel for God We must make ourselves available as a vessel for God

to use. (2 Timothy 2:20to use. (2 Timothy 2:20--21, Luke 4:18, John 14:12)21, Luke 4:18, John 14:12)

Katherine Kuhlman once saidKatherine Kuhlman once said……

““God is not looking for golden vessels or silver vessels to God is not looking for golden vessels or silver vessels to use and work through. He is looking for available vessels use and work through. He is looking for available vessels

open to the Holy Spirit.open to the Holy Spirit.””

Desiring the Gift of ProphecyDesiring the Gift of Prophecy(I Corinthians 14:1)(I Corinthians 14:1)

Awesome Truth Awesome Truth

““In the body of believers, all nine gifts of the Spirit In the body of believers, all nine gifts of the Spirit should be encouraged, expected and should be encouraged, expected and

exercised, especially the gift of prophecy.exercised, especially the gift of prophecy.””

A. Purpose of the Gift of Prophecy.A. Purpose of the Gift of Prophecy.I Corinthians 14:3I Corinthians 14:3

B. Seven Biblical facts about Prophecy.B. Seven Biblical facts about Prophecy.The gift of prophecy differs from the ministry of a The gift of prophecy differs from the ministry of a

prophet. Just because you flow in prophecy does not prophet. Just because you flow in prophecy does not make you a prophet. (Corinthians 12:10; 14:31, make you a prophet. (Corinthians 12:10; 14:31, Ephesians 4:11)Ephesians 4:11)Every SpiritEvery Spirit--filled believer has the right to receive and filled believer has the right to receive and

operate in the gift of prophecy. (I Corinthians 12:7; 14:23operate in the gift of prophecy. (I Corinthians 12:7; 14:23--24, 31)24, 31)The Bible tells us to seek earnestly, desire and covet the The Bible tells us to seek earnestly, desire and covet the

gift of prophecy. (I Corinthians 14:1, 3, 12, 39)gift of prophecy. (I Corinthians 14:1, 3, 12, 39)

B. Seven Biblical facts about Prophecy. B. Seven Biblical facts about Prophecy. (continued) (continued)

Prophetic utterances given to the entire church or Prophetic utterances given to the entire church or personal prophecies alike are to be judged by Godpersonal prophecies alike are to be judged by God’’s s Word. (I Thessalonians 5:11, 19Word. (I Thessalonians 5:11, 19--21, I Corinthians 14:29)21, I Corinthians 14:29)The purpose of prophecy is always three fold. (I The purpose of prophecy is always three fold. (I

Corinthians 14:3Corinthians 14:3--5, 12, 31)5, 12, 31)to edifyto edifyto exhortto exhortto comfort to comfort

God does not use prophecy to guide a personGod does not use prophecy to guide a person’’s life. The s life. The Holy Spirit leads believers. (Romans 8:14)Holy Spirit leads believers. (Romans 8:14)To move in prophecy requires faith. A lack of faith is why To move in prophecy requires faith. A lack of faith is why

many do not operate in this gift. ((Romans 12:6)many do not operate in this gift. ((Romans 12:6)

C. Guidelines for judging prophecy.C. Guidelines for judging prophecy.We are told to prophecy in part, meaning to have a We are told to prophecy in part, meaning to have a

mixture of the human and the divine. (I Corinthians 13:9)mixture of the human and the divine. (I Corinthians 13:9)We are told to test prophecies and hold fast to the good. We are told to test prophecies and hold fast to the good.

(I Thessalonians 5:19(I Thessalonians 5:19--21)21)The Bible tells us to test all prophecies. (I Corinthians The Bible tells us to test all prophecies. (I Corinthians

14:29, I John 4:1)14:29, I John 4:1)

D. Three sources of prophecy.D. Three sources of prophecy.From God.From God.From man From man –– the human spirit or the flesh.the human spirit or the flesh.From the devil.From the devil.

E. Profile of a False Prophet.E. Profile of a False Prophet.Matthew 7:15Matthew 7:15--23, 2 Peter 2:123, 2 Peter 2:1--3, 10, 123, 10, 12--19.19.

Pride and EgotismPride and EgotismArroganceArroganceBoastful and ExaggerationBoastful and ExaggerationDishonestyDishonestyCovetousnessCovetousnessRebelliousness Rebelliousness –– unwilling to submit to authority.unwilling to submit to authority.Financial irresponsibilityFinancial irresponsibilityImmoralityImmoralityAddictive appetites and habitsAddictive appetites and habitsConfusion in the homeConfusion in the home

Important: No believer should be allowed to Important: No believer should be allowed to prophecy unless they are submitted to the local prophecy unless they are submitted to the local church and to pastoral oversight.church and to pastoral oversight.

F. Seven Biblical ways to judge prophecy.F. Seven Biblical ways to judge prophecy.Does it agree with GodDoes it agree with God’’s Word?s Word?Does it exalt and glorify Jesus?Does it exalt and glorify Jesus?Does it edify, encourage and comfort? (I Corinthians Does it edify, encourage and comfort? (I Corinthians

14:3)14:3)Does it bear witness with your spirit? (Romans 8:15, I Does it bear witness with your spirit? (Romans 8:15, I

John 2:20John 2:20--27, I Thessalonians 5:12, Colossians 3:15)27, I Thessalonians 5:12, Colossians 3:15)Does it produce bondage or freedom? (Romans 8:15, Does it produce bondage or freedom? (Romans 8:15,

John 8:32, 2 Corinthians 3:17)John 8:32, 2 Corinthians 3:17)Does it come to pass? (Deuteronomy 13:1Does it come to pass? (Deuteronomy 13:1--5, 18:205, 18:20--22)22)Does the lifestyle of the believer agree with the character Does the lifestyle of the believer agree with the character

of Jesus? (Galatians 5:22of Jesus? (Galatians 5:22--23, Matthew 7:1623, Matthew 7:16--18)18)

Warning Warning

Be very careful about personal prophecies that Be very careful about personal prophecies that give instructions regarding marriage, careers give instructions regarding marriage, careers and callings. Make sure they line up with the and callings. Make sure they line up with the

Word of God and confirm what God has already Word of God and confirm what God has already shown you.shown you.

G. Keys to releasing Prophecy.G. Keys to releasing Prophecy.Develop your relationship with God. (James 4:8)Develop your relationship with God. (James 4:8)Earnestly desire to prophecy. (I Corinthians 14:1)Earnestly desire to prophecy. (I Corinthians 14:1)Walk in love and keep your motives pure. (I Corinthians Walk in love and keep your motives pure. (I Corinthians

13:113:1--8)8)Be sensitive to the anointing. (I John 2:20, 27)Be sensitive to the anointing. (I John 2:20, 27)Stay filled up and stirred up in the Holy Spirit. Stay filled up and stirred up in the Holy Spirit.

(Ephesians 5:18)(Ephesians 5:18)Resist fear and release faith to prophecy. (Romans 12:6)Resist fear and release faith to prophecy. (Romans 12:6)Be bold and at the right time, step out. (Acts 4:13)Be bold and at the right time, step out. (Acts 4:13)The constant use and exercise of this gift will help you The constant use and exercise of this gift will help you

develop in the prophetic realm. (Hebrews 5:14)develop in the prophetic realm. (Hebrews 5:14)

H. Practical pointers about Prophecy.H. Practical pointers about Prophecy.All gifts are subject to pastoral leadership. (I Peter 5:2, All gifts are subject to pastoral leadership. (I Peter 5:2,

Hebrews 13:17, I Thessalonians 5:12, I Corinthians Hebrews 13:17, I Thessalonians 5:12, I Corinthians 14:29)14:29)

Christian Character: Christian Character: Clean Hands to do GodClean Hands to do God’’s Works Work

(I Timothy 2:20(I Timothy 2:20--21)21)

Awesome Truth Awesome Truth

““God desires His children to be willing vessels God desires His children to be willing vessels with clean hands. Salvation is free, discipleship with clean hands. Salvation is free, discipleship

cost everything.cost everything.””

A. Christian character does matter.A. Christian character does matter.We must convert our faith into action if the Lord is going We must convert our faith into action if the Lord is going to use us effectively. (James 2:14to use us effectively. (James 2:14--17)17)God wants our character to be so pure that there is not God wants our character to be so pure that there is not even a hint of evil in our lives. (Ephesians 5:3even a hint of evil in our lives. (Ephesians 5:3--5, 155, 15--17, 17, 2 Corinthians 6:152 Corinthians 6:15--18)18)

B. Important! The most defining chapter on love, I B. Important! The most defining chapter on love, I Corinthians 13, is found between two Corinthians 13, is found between two chapters, I Corinthians 12 and 14, on spiritual chapters, I Corinthians 12 and 14, on spiritual gifts.gifts.

Love must be the motivating factor behind any use of Love must be the motivating factor behind any use of our our giftingsgiftings for the body of Christ. (I Corinthians 13:1for the body of Christ. (I Corinthians 13:1--3)3)The greatest commandment is to love. (Mark 12:28The greatest commandment is to love. (Mark 12:28--34)34)To love is the greater than all our burnt offerings and To love is the greater than all our burnt offerings and sacrifices to God. (Mark 12:33)sacrifices to God. (Mark 12:33)

C. God uses flawed people to bring a flawless C. God uses flawed people to bring a flawless message to a dying world. Romans 8:29. message to a dying world. Romans 8:29.

Sanctification of the saints is a process of grace Sanctification of the saints is a process of grace and love mixed with willingness. and love mixed with willingness.

Sanctify: Set apart for use, free from sin, consecrate, Sanctify: Set apart for use, free from sin, consecrate, made holy, purify.made holy, purify.God sanctifies the saints as we seek him. (Romans 12: God sanctifies the saints as we seek him. (Romans 12:

11--2)2)God chooses the weak to show His power. (I Corinthians God chooses the weak to show His power. (I Corinthians

1:261:26--30)30)

D. To be used of God effectively in His D. To be used of God effectively in His giftingsgiftings we we must become more like him in character. must become more like him in character.

(Philippians 2:1(Philippians 2:1--8)8)The only requirement to be used of God in His The only requirement to be used of God in His giftingsgiftings is is

to be a born again believer. To be used effectively over a to be a born again believer. To be used effectively over a lifetime one must continually grow in character and lifetime one must continually grow in character and likeness of our Lord Jesus Christ, We are to use the likeness of our Lord Jesus Christ, We are to use the giftingsgiftings to bring glory to God and draw the unsaved to to bring glory to God and draw the unsaved to Christ, but the fact of the matter is this: if our character Christ, but the fact of the matter is this: if our character does not match our words then any witness we have for does not match our words then any witness we have for Christ can be lost. Christ can be lost. Sanctification and discipleship is work. (Philippians 2:12Sanctification and discipleship is work. (Philippians 2:12--

13)13)The The ““workwork”” is seeking God and spending time with Him. is seeking God and spending time with Him.

(Matthew 6:33)(Matthew 6:33)

E. Christian character is developed in us through E. Christian character is developed in us through the Holy Spirit.the Holy Spirit.

The fruit of the Spirit comes by living in the spirit. The fruit of the Spirit comes by living in the spirit. (Galatians 5:22(Galatians 5:22--25)25)The fruit of the Spirit (Christian character) comes from The fruit of the Spirit (Christian character) comes from

abiding in the vine. (John 15:4abiding in the vine. (John 15:4--5)5)Living in the Spirit is made possible by continually Living in the Spirit is made possible by continually

seeking to be filled. (Ephesians 5:17seeking to be filled. (Ephesians 5:17--18)18)

IntegrityIntegrity

The state of being whole, entire, undiminished, The state of being whole, entire, undiminished, sound, unimpaired, perfect condition, of moral sound, unimpaired, perfect condition, of moral

principle, uprightness and honest.principle, uprightness and honest.

CharacterCharacter

A significant mark by cutting, a distinguishing A significant mark by cutting, a distinguishing mark or feature, a peculiar quality, strongly mark or feature, a peculiar quality, strongly

developed moral quality, impartation, of good developed moral quality, impartation, of good repute, a person exhibiting certain qualities, repute, a person exhibiting certain qualities,

engrave or inscribe by distinguishing mark, to engrave or inscribe by distinguishing mark, to portrayportray

F. Character of GodF. Character of God’’s people.s people.By their dedication theyBy their dedication they……

Receive Christ. (John 10:3Receive Christ. (John 10:3--4)4)Follow Christ. (John 10:4Follow Christ. (John 10:4--5, 27)5, 27)Hear Christ. (John 1:12)Hear Christ. (John 1:12)

By their standing before GodBy their standing before God……Blameless. (Philippians 2:15)Blameless. (Philippians 2:15)Faithful. (Revelation 17:14)Faithful. (Revelation 17:14)Godly. (2 Peter 2:9)Godly. (2 Peter 2:9)Holy. (Colossians 3:12)Holy. (Colossians 3:12)

By their gracesBy their graces……Humble. (I Peter 5:5)Humble. (I Peter 5:5)Living. (I Thessalonians 4:9)Living. (I Thessalonians 4:9)Humility. (Philippians 2:3Humility. (Philippians 2:3--4)4)Gentle.Gentle.

F. Character of GodF. Character of God’’s people. (continued)s people. (continued)By their gracesBy their graces……(continued)(continued)

Merciful.Merciful.Obedient.Obedient.Peace.Peace.Sincere.Sincere.Zealous.Zealous.Courteous.Courteous.Unity of Mind.Unity of Mind.Hospitable.Hospitable.Generous.Generous.Peaceable.Peaceable.Patient.Patient.Content.Content.Steadfast.Steadfast.

The FiveThe Five--Fold Gifts of the Son.Fold Gifts of the Son.(Ephesians 4:11(Ephesians 4:11--15)15)

Awesome Truth Awesome Truth

““God gave the fiveGod gave the five--fold ministries to the church in fold ministries to the church in order to present to Himself, a glorious church, order to present to Himself, a glorious church,

without spot or wrinkle, His bride.without spot or wrinkle, His bride.””

A. The fiveA. The five--fold ministries defined. (Ephesians fold ministries defined. (Ephesians 4:11)4:11)

Apostle Apostle –– a sent one from God who lays foundations in a sent one from God who lays foundations in the church. (I Corinthians 3:10)the church. (I Corinthians 3:10)Prophet Prophet –– sees into Godsees into God’’s plan, speaks Gods plan, speaks God’’s word, s word, gives vision. (Luke 24:19)gives vision. (Luke 24:19)Evangelist Evangelist –– proclaims the good news, wins the lost, proclaims the good news, wins the lost, heals the sick. (Matthew 4:23)heals the sick. (Matthew 4:23)Pastor Pastor –– shepherd who leads and feeds the flock and shepherd who leads and feeds the flock and has charge of the local church. has charge of the local church. Teacher Teacher –– applies the Word of God to life and applies the Word of God to life and encourages obedience. (Matthew 7:28encourages obedience. (Matthew 7:28--29)29)

B. Purpose of the fiveB. Purpose of the five--fold gifts. (Ephesians 4:12)fold gifts. (Ephesians 4:12)For the perfecting or maturing of the saints. For the perfecting or maturing of the saints. For the work of the ministry For the work of the ministry -- to bring the saints into the to bring the saints into the

work of their ministry.work of their ministry.For the edifying or building up of the body of Christ.For the edifying or building up of the body of Christ.

These gifts are given to balance each other as These gifts are given to balance each other as well as balance the body of Christ.well as balance the body of Christ.

C. The end result of these C. The end result of these giftingsgiftings. (Ephesians . (Ephesians 4:134:13--16)16)

To bring the church into the unity of the saints and into To bring the church into the unity of the saints and into the knowledge of the Son of God.the knowledge of the Son of God.To bring the church unto a perfect man, a fullTo bring the church unto a perfect man, a full--grown grown

man, maturity.man, maturity.To bring the church into the measure of the stature of To bring the church into the measure of the stature of

the fullness of Christ.the fullness of Christ.

When the church arrives at this standard, the When the church arrives at this standard, the Lord will be able to present Himself a glorious Lord will be able to present Himself a glorious church, without spot or wrinkle, but holy and church, without spot or wrinkle, but holy and

without blemish. (Ephesians 5:23without blemish. (Ephesians 5:23--33)33)

D. A glorious church. (Ephesians 5:23D. A glorious church. (Ephesians 5:23--33)33)Sanctified, holy, separated unto the Lord.Sanctified, holy, separated unto the Lord.Cleansed by washing of water by the Word.Cleansed by washing of water by the Word.Glorious church, clothed with glory, bringing glory to Glorious church, clothed with glory, bringing glory to

Christ.Christ.Without spot or wrinkle.Without spot or wrinkle.Holy, separated from sin.Holy, separated from sin.Like Christ so He can be united to her and not have an Like Christ so He can be united to her and not have an

unequally yoked marriage.unequally yoked marriage.

E. Unity is ESSENTIAL in order to minister as a body. E. Unity is ESSENTIAL in order to minister as a body. We mustWe must……

Recognize we are members one of another. (Romans 12:4Recognize we are members one of another. (Romans 12:4--5, I 5, I Corinthians 6:15, I Corinthians 12:7Corinthians 6:15, I Corinthians 12:7--27, Ephesians 4:16, 25, I 27, Ephesians 4:16, 25, I Corinthians 10:17)Corinthians 10:17)Be a peace with one another. (Mark 9:50, Matthew 5:23, I Be a peace with one another. (Mark 9:50, Matthew 5:23, I

Thessalonians 5:13)Thessalonians 5:13)Seek the interest of the other members of the body. We must notSeek the interest of the other members of the body. We must not be be

selfself--centered. (Romans 12:10, Philippians 2:3centered. (Romans 12:10, Philippians 2:3--4, Hebrews 10:244, Hebrews 10:24--25, I 25, I Thessalonians 4:9)Thessalonians 4:9)Always seek to strengthen other members. (Ephesians 4:16, I Always seek to strengthen other members. (Ephesians 4:16, I

Thessalonians 5:11, Romans 14:19)Thessalonians 5:11, Romans 14:19)

There is no member without a function.There is no member without a function.If God has put us in the body, we have a place of If God has put us in the body, we have a place of

ministry.ministry.

The Motivational Gifts of the FatherThe Motivational Gifts of the Father(Romans 12:6(Romans 12:6--8)8)

Awesome Truth Awesome Truth

““We have been created in the image of God and We have been created in the image of God and endowed with special creational gifts, so that endowed with special creational gifts, so that we may fulfill the purpose of God in our lives we may fulfill the purpose of God in our lives

here on the earth.here on the earth.””

A. The motivational gifts of Romans 12 defined.A. The motivational gifts of Romans 12 defined.Prophecy Prophecy -- to speak with forthrightness and insight, to speak with forthrightness and insight, demonstrating moral uprightness.demonstrating moral uprightness.Ministry (serving) Ministry (serving) -- to minister and render loving to minister and render loving general service to meet the needs of others.general service to meet the needs of others.Teaching Teaching –– the supernatural ability to explain and apply the supernatural ability to explain and apply the truths from Godthe truths from God’’s Word.s Word.Exhortation Exhortation –– to entreat, comfort or instruct others.to entreat, comfort or instruct others.Giving Giving –– to give out of a spirit of generosity.to give out of a spirit of generosity.Administration/Leadership Administration/Leadership –– modeling, superintending modeling, superintending and developing the body of Christ through the power of and developing the body of Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.the Holy Spirit.Mercy Mercy –– feeling sympathy with the sorrows of others.feeling sympathy with the sorrows of others.

B. Review the Gifting Test with gifts defined.B. Review the Gifting Test with gifts defined.

C. Our part in the local church.C. Our part in the local church.Be filled with the Spirit. (Acts 1:8, Ephesians 5:18)Be filled with the Spirit. (Acts 1:8, Ephesians 5:18)Consistently attend worship services. (Hebrews 10:25)Consistently attend worship services. (Hebrews 10:25)Pray for and honor our pastor and be wholePray for and honor our pastor and be whole--heartedly heartedly

committed to his vision.committed to his vision.Know our place in the body because that brings security Know our place in the body because that brings security

and confidence. (Romans 12:3and confidence. (Romans 12:3--4, I Corinthians 12:184, I Corinthians 12:18--21)21)Admit our needs to other fellow believers. (I Corinthians Admit our needs to other fellow believers. (I Corinthians

12:21)12:21)Value other believers and encourage them. (I Value other believers and encourage them. (I

Corinthians 12:22Corinthians 12:22--24)24)

C. Our part in the local church. (continued)C. Our part in the local church. (continued)Care for the body, practice hospitality and look for Care for the body, practice hospitality and look for

practical ways to help our brothers and sisters in the practical ways to help our brothers and sisters in the church. (I Corinthians 12:26, Romans 12:13, I Peter 4:8)church. (I Corinthians 12:26, Romans 12:13, I Peter 4:8)Make love our aim and earnestly desire spiritual gifts. (I Make love our aim and earnestly desire spiritual gifts. (I

Corinthians 13:1Corinthians 13:1--3, I Corinthians 14:1)3, I Corinthians 14:1)Get involved in and fulfill the great commission. (Mark Get involved in and fulfill the great commission. (Mark

16:1516:15--20)20)Regularly give financial support to the work of the Lord Regularly give financial support to the work of the Lord

with tithes and offerings. (Malachi 3:8with tithes and offerings. (Malachi 3:8--11)11)

Review of Gift DefinitionsReview of Gift Definitions(Review Test)(Review Test)

The following pages contain suggested definitions of the spirituThe following pages contain suggested definitions of the spiritual al gifts. While not meant to be dogmatic or final, these definitiongifts. While not meant to be dogmatic or final, these definitions s and supporting scriptures do correspond to characteristics of and supporting scriptures do correspond to characteristics of

the gifts as expressed in the the gifts as expressed in the WagnerWagner--Modified Modified HoutsHoutsQuestionnaireQuestionnaire

The Foundation of Love is Everything.The Foundation of Love is Everything.(I Corinthians 13:1(I Corinthians 13:1--8)8)

Awesome Truth Awesome Truth

““Walking in the love of God releases GodWalking in the love of God releases God’’s s supernatural power in your life, making you supernatural power in your life, making you

effective in your effective in your giftingsgiftings..””

A. Descriptions of Love.A. Descriptions of Love.Love is a commandment. (John 13:34)Love is a commandment. (John 13:34)Love is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit. Love is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit. (Romans 5:5)(Romans 5:5)Love is the fulfillment of the law. (Romans 13:10)Love is the fulfillment of the law. (Romans 13:10)Love is the catalyst that gives meaning to our spiritual Love is the catalyst that gives meaning to our spiritual works. (I Corinthians 13:1works. (I Corinthians 13:1--3)3)Love is kind. (I Corinthians 13:4)Love is kind. (I Corinthians 13:4)Love is greater than faith and hope. (I Corinthians Love is greater than faith and hope. (I Corinthians 13:13)13:13)Love is the fruit of the Spirit. (Galatians 5:22)Love is the fruit of the Spirit. (Galatians 5:22)Love is the bond of perfection. (Colossians 3:14)Love is the bond of perfection. (Colossians 3:14)Love is of God. It has its source in God because God is Love is of God. It has its source in God because God is love. (I John 4:7love. (I John 4:7--8)8)Love is living according to GodLove is living according to God’’s commandments (2 s commandments (2 John 6)John 6)

B. Natural love versus the Divine love of God. B. Natural love versus the Divine love of God. I Corinthians 13:1I Corinthians 13:1--88

C. Faith works by love.C. Faith works by love.Work means: to cause to function, to bring about effects.Work means: to cause to function, to bring about effects.Love causes faith to function effectively.Love causes faith to function effectively.Love is the nature of God residing in you and working Love is the nature of God residing in you and working

through you. (John 13:34through you. (John 13:34--35, Ephesians 5:135, Ephesians 5:1--2)2)Love is a force, a fruit and an influence. Love is a force, a fruit and an influence. Love is a spiritual substance in your reborn spirit and Love is a spiritual substance in your reborn spirit and

when you release love out of your heart, it influences, when you release love out of your heart, it influences, touches and changes the lives of people around you.touches and changes the lives of people around you.

C. Faith works by love. (continued)C. Faith works by love. (continued)Love is consistently treating other people the way you Love is consistently treating other people the way you

would like them to treat you.would like them to treat you.Let the world see the love of Jesus in you by being a Let the world see the love of Jesus in you by being a

constant testimony, Let them see Jesus before you tell constant testimony, Let them see Jesus before you tell them about Jesus.them about Jesus.Fear will cause a person to go into panic, make irrational Fear will cause a person to go into panic, make irrational

decisions and act irrationally. Fear is dispelled and decisions and act irrationally. Fear is dispelled and replaced with love. (I John 4:18)replaced with love. (I John 4:18)To get rid of fear in your life, feed your spirit and renew To get rid of fear in your life, feed your spirit and renew

you mind with love scriptures. (I John 4:8you mind with love scriptures. (I John 4:8--19, James 2:8, I 19, James 2:8, I Corinthians 13)Corinthians 13)

Equations to Remember!Equations to Remember!

Your Your GiftingsGiftings++ LoveLove== Good FruitGood Fruit

Your Your GiftingsGiftings-- LoveLove== Bad FruitBad Fruit

D. Four things you should know about love.D. Four things you should know about love.

You are a partaker of GodYou are a partaker of God’’s divine nature and s divine nature and personality. (2 Peter 1:4)personality. (2 Peter 1:4)Your were again and received the Spirit of love. (2 Your were again and received the Spirit of love. (2

Timothy 1:7)Timothy 1:7)GodGod’’s love has been poured into your heart by the Holy s love has been poured into your heart by the Holy

Spirit who dwells inside of you. (Romans 5:5)Spirit who dwells inside of you. (Romans 5:5)Being born again by the Spirit releases the ChristBeing born again by the Spirit releases the Christ--like like

fruit in your reborn spirit to come forth. (Galatians 5:22fruit in your reborn spirit to come forth. (Galatians 5:22--23)23)

DonDon’’t say, t say, ““I just canI just can’’t love them,t love them,”” confess what confess what GodGod’’s Word says!s Word says!