1. 1 Corinthians 12:12-18 Unwrapping the Gifts: One Body, Many Members

2. U nwrapping the G ifts: “Spiritual Gifts Defined” 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. “The body of Christ grows most rapidly as its spiritual gifts function most properly.” Thomas

3. U nwrapping the G ifts: 1 Corinthians 12:12-18 “One Body, Many Members” 1. One body with many members - Vss. 12-14 2. There are no unimportant members - Vss. 15-17 3. God has placed each member as He desired - Vs. 18

4. The Spiritual G ifts: 33 AD PENTECOST Acts 2 100 AD Pre-Canon Period [Word from God] Post-Canon Period [Word of God] * Revelatory Gifts: * Revelatory Gifts: Apostles, Prophets, Wisdom, Knowledge, Discernment * Confirmatory Gifts: * Confirmatory Gifts: Healing, Miracles, Tongues, Interpretation of Tongues Temporary G ifts: * Speaking Gifts: * Speaking Gifts: Pastor –Teacher, Evangelist, Teaching, Exhortation * Serving Gifts: * Serving Gifts: Administration, Helps, Mercy, Faith, Giving Permanent G ifts: RAPTURE

5. The Spiritual G ifts: 33 AD PENTECOST Acts 2 100 AD Pre-Canon Period [Word from God] Post-Canon Period [Word of God] * Speaking Gifts: * Speaking Gifts: Gifts used to communicate God’s Word through the spoken word for the growth of the church and the spread of the gospel. * Serving Gifts: * Serving Gifts: Gifts to communicate God’s Word through deeds of service in the church and the world. Permanent G ifts: RAPTURE

6. The Spiritual G ifts: 33 AD PENTECOST Acts 2 RAPTURE 100 AD Pre-Canon Period [Word from God] Permanent G ifts: Speaking Gifts Pastor-TeacherEvangelistTeacherExhortationPastor-TeacherEvangelistTeacherExhortation Post-Canon Period [Word of God]

7. 1 Corinthians 12:12-18 Unwrapping the Gifts: One Body, Many Members