Spiritual Gifts : Spiritual Gifts Abilities given to the believer after salvation to build up the body of Christ
Not given so we can be the wise owl of the bunch : Not given so we can be the wise owl of the bunch
Not given to us so we can perform well in front of others : Not given to us so we can perform well in front of others
Not given to us to get OUR name in lights : Not given to us to get OUR name in lights
Not given to set us apart from the rest of the church at the top of the class : Not given to set us apart from the rest of the church at the top of the class
Given to build up the body of Christ : Given to build up the body of Christ
1 Corinthians 12: 11,18 : 1 Corinthians 12: 11,18 Gifts are necessary. 1 Cor. 13 did not do away with gifts. (see 1 Cor. 14:1)
God gives them to each one as he determines
He has arranged the parts in the body just as he wanted them to be
You are a part of the body of Christ
Unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God : Unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God You are gifted to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. (Ephesians 4:11-13)
Romans 12:1-6 : Romans 12:1-6 Offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God
Do not conform to the pattern of world
Be transformed by renewing of mind
Test and approve what God’s will is
Think of yourself with sober judgment
You BELONG to all the other members
You are nothing without the rest of the puzzle. Your purpose is to complete the puzzle, not to shine. : You are nothing without the rest of the puzzle. Your purpose is to complete the puzzle, not to shine.
Life is a ‘choose your own adventure’ book for us. Spiritual gifts do not work that way—you don’t get to choose how you build : Life is a ‘choose your own adventure’ book for us. Spiritual gifts do not work that way—you don’t get to choose how you build
How do I discover my spiritual gift? : How do I discover my spiritual gift?
What can I do? : What can I do? Pray, pray, pray. Ask God and eagerly desire the spiritual gifts (1 Cor. 14:1)
Does what I am doing build up the BODY of Christ—not the building, the BODY?
Recognize that the gift is not given to you for your benefit, advancement, prosperity… You belong to the body.
Which gifts are spiritual? What is the difference between a gift and talent? : Which gifts are spiritual? What is the difference between a gift and talent? Does what I am doing build up the BODY of Christ? Does this prepare God’s people for works of service? Does this help the body to become more mature? Does this promote unity in Christ?