Body in Motion

Unmerited Favor Freely Given A Gift Mercy Where Punishment is Deserved Unconditional GRACE: Body in Motion

"And if by grace, then it is no longer by works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace." - Romans 11:6

Body in Motion "I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service. Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners--of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life.” - 1 Timothy 1:12-16

Body in Motion Not Sinner, No Grace Needed Sinner, Favor Must Be Earned Sinner Saved by Grace

Body in Motion

"You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done." - Genesis 50:20

Body in Motion “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others....” - 1 Peter 4:10a 1) Each Christian Has Been Given a Gift More Literal: "Just as each one received a gift, serve it for each other."

Body in Motion “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others....” - 1 Peter 4:10a 2) Gifts are Given for Service

Body in Motion “I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God's grace given me through the working of his power. Although I am less than the least of all God's people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.”- Ephesians 3:7-9 2) Gifts are Given for Service

Body in Motion “...faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms." - 1 Peter 4:10b 3) The Exercise of Our Gifts is the Distribution of God’s Grace

Body in Motion “...faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms." - 1 Peter 4:10b 4) The Gifts God Gives Vary From Person to Person

Body in Motion "There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men." - 1 Corinthians 12:6 5) Gifts are the Outpouring of Divine Power

Body in Motion Now the body is not made up of one part but of many. If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body," it would not for that reason cease to be part of the body. And if the ear should say, "Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body," it would not for that reason cease to be part of the body. - 1 Corinthians 12: ) No Gift is Unnecessary (Thus, No Christian is Unnecessary)

Body in Motion vs. Mr. Body

Body in Motion The eye cannot say to the hand, "I don't need you!" And the head cannot say to the feet, "I don't need you!" 22 On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable. - 1 Corinthians 12: ) No Gift is of Greater Value Than Any Other

Body in Motion APPLICATION #1: For Those Who Don’t Know Their Gifts Ask, “How Have You Seen God Work Through Me?” Spend 5-10 Years Trying Different Church Ministries

Body in Motion APPLICATION #2: For Those Who Want To Clarify Their Gifts Floppy OptionWeb Option See KioskSee Kay Report Explanation Classes May 1 or May 8 2 nd Service

Body in Motion APPLICATION #3: Reevaluate Your Gifts and Calling “But eagerly desire the greater gifts.” - 1 Corinthians 12:31 “If anyone sets his heard on being an overseer, he desires a noble tasks.” - 1 Timothy 3:1b

Body in Motion APPLICATION #3: Reevaluate Your Gifts and Calling Service Roles Intermittent Commitment Shepherding Roles Regular Commitment Philip in Acts 6:5Philip in Acts 21:8

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