I Corinthians 12:1-7
God calls, equips and empowers the church for its ministry.
Our review will look at characteristics of the gift as expressed in a believer,
how they may serve in the Body of Christ and problems that may occur when the
gift is misused or abused.
The Holy Spirit and Gifts
A.
The Holy Spirit is received
at spiritual birth. Ephesians 1:13-14; II
Corinthians 1:21-22
B.
The Holy Spirit positions us
in the body. I Corinthians 12:11-12
C.
The Holy Spirit Coordinates
the gifts in the body. I Corinthians 1:5-7
· The
balance of gifts provides a spectrum of service.
· The
complete work of the Body of Christ is carried out by the whole
body.
D.
The Holy Spirit Empowers the
gifts in the body. Romans 12:6a,b
The Categories of Grace Gifts – I Corinthians 12:1-7
Motivational Gifts – Romans
12:3-8
The
basic inward drive that God gives every believer to initiate and perform
their work in the Body of Christ.
1.
Prophecy - Proclaiming Truth
2.
Serving - Meeting Needs
3.
Teaching - Clarifying Truth
4.
Exhortation - Stimulate Faith
5.
Giving - Resource Provider
6.
Ruling - Administration and Coordination
7.
Mercy – Comforter
Ministry Gifts,
I Corinthians 12:27-31
Ministry
Gifts are the opportunities of Christian service which are open to us
for the exercise of our basic motivation, gift.
Manifestations or Effects of Gifts, I Corinthians 12:27-31
The
impact or effect on the lives of those under the control of the
Spirit.
When
we exercise our motivational gift through our ministry gift, the
Holy Spirit determines what manifestations will benefit the receiver the most.
