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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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

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VariesVaries

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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…”

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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

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