1 Corinthians Unwrapping the Gifts:
Chapter 12 Chapter 12 – Many gifts and none are more or less important. “1 Corinthians 12-14” Chapter 13 Chapter 13 – Gifts must be founded in love. This is a more excellent way. Chapter 14 Chapter 14 – How gifts are to be used and not abused in corporate worship.
U nwrapping the G ifts: “The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts” The unique God given ability to serve and/or speak in such a way that God is glorified, believers are edified and the lost are evangelized.
U nwrapping the G ifts: “The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts” 1. Spiritual gifts are sovereignly bestowed by the Godhead. + Father – “God has placed the members…” 1 Cor. 12:18 + Son – “According to Christ’s gift” Eph. 4:7 + Spirit – “Through the Spirit” 1 Cor. 12:7
U nwrapping the G ifts: “The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts” 2. Each believer in the church has and is a spiritual gift to the local church. 1 Peter 4: Spiritual gifts are given to build up fellow believers and to evangelize the lost. Eph. 4: Spiritual gifts develop and are clarified through growth and practice. Eph. 4:15-16
U nwrapping the G ifts: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 “For the Common Good” Three Warnings – Vss Don’t be ignorant – Vs Don’t be influenced – Vs Don’t be deceived – Vs. 3
U nwrapping the G ifts: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 “For the Common Good” Three Truths – Vss There are varieties of Gifts – Vs There are varieties of Ministries – Vs There are varieties of Effects – Vs. 6
U nwrapping the G ifts: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 “For the Common Good” Application – Vs. 7 But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.
1 Corinthians Unwrapping the Gifts: