1. Intro To Spiritual Gifts
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2. Why Discuss Spiritual Gifts?

3. 1 Corinthians 12

4. Paul’s Discussion of Spiritual Gifts at Corinth
Division in the body
12:1 = Spirituality
2:15, 3:1, 14:1
There seems to be a problem with arrogance and giftedness/practicing gifts
Gifts, Ministry, Works

5. What are the Gifts? Word of wisdom Knowledge Faith Gift of healing
Energy/Powers
Prophecy
Judging spirit
Languages
Interpreting languages
Apostles
Prophets
Teachers
Power
Gifts of Healing
Helping
Administration
Languages

6. What is the Emphasis/Purpose?
12:7 = common good (symphony)
13:1 = Agape is the most excellent
14:1 = Love, spirituality, prophecy = buidling up the body of Christ
Spiritual Gifts are ways the Spirit helps us build up the church
12:13 = baptized by the Spirit into one body

7. Romans 12

8. Paul’s Discussion of Spiritual Gifts at Rome
Rome = racist vs Jews
12:1 = Offer self as sacrifice
Mind words used 4 times
Think low of selves = not be arrogant
One body, belonging together

9. Gifts at Roman Church Prophecy Ministry Teaching Encouraging
Giving honestly
Involvement
Mercy
12:13, 16
Share with those in need
Practice Hospitality
Associate with Humiliated

10. Ephesians 4

11. Leadership Gifts Eph 4:11-16
Gifts of Leadership
Purpose
Apostles
Prophets
Evangelists
Pastors
Teachers
Prepare God’s people for ministry
Build up the body of Christ
Unity
Maturity = Agape
Leadership Gifts Eph 4:11-16

12. What Are Spiritual Gifts
Power, talents, skills, qualities used by/inspired by the Spirit
Focus = build up and serve the body of Jesus
Not about “pride” but “Agape love”
Since they are inspired by the Spirit, a person can have various gifts or diverse gifts
How can I fill the needs in the body of Christ?

13. What Needs to Be Done in the Body? How Can I Serve?

14. Intro To Spiritual Gifts
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