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Discovering Your
Spiritual Gifts Seminar
     “When God Calls,
       God Equips”
             Prepared by
      Pastor Leonardo Rahming
INTRODUCTION
1. Most Christians do not understand that
   God has called them to ministry in the
   local church and so they conceive of
   themselves as spectators rather than
   participants.
2. Many church members are actively
   involved in the ministry of the local
   church, but who are not functioning in a
   ministry which corresponds to their
   spiritual gifts. This leads to boredom,
   burnout, and eventually drop-out.
BIBLE CHAPTERS ABOUT
      SPIRITUAL GIFTS

• 1 Corinthians chapters 12-14
• Romans chapter 12
• Ephesians chapter 4
• 1 Peter chapter 4
Background of 1 Corinthians

•    1 Corinthians was written by the
     apostle Paul to a church in the city
     of Corinth
•    1 Corinthians was written to
     address issues within the church.
•    This church faced a variety of
     problems. It was a problem church.
“Many of the people were creating an
atmosphere of chaos rather than
order.”
•Immorality and Litigation – 5:1-6:20
•Marriage – 7:1-40
•Meat Offered to idols – 8:1-11:1
•Women in Worship – 11:2-16
•Lord’s Supper Abused – 11:17-34
•Spiritual Gift Problems – 12:1-14:40
•Disbelief in the Resurrection – 15:1-58
Strength and Weakness
        Strength               Weakness
• Many of the people    • The church allowed
  in the church of        itself to be divided
  Corinth were            over its strengths,
  operating freely in     over personalities,
  the power and gifts     over theologies, and
  of the Holy Spirit      over issues it felt
                          particularly
                          important.
The Spiritual Gift Problem
1. The Apostle Paul tried to correct the
   Corinthians who were using the
   gifts as signs of how spiritual they
   are because they were able to
   prophecy, speak in tongues, and
   perform miracles.
2. Every individual seemed to be more
   concerned about their own personal
   edification rather than the
   edification, or the ‘building up,’ of
   the entire congregation.
Apostle Paul & Spiritual Gifts
1 Corinthians chapter 12:1 “Now
concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I
would not have you ignorant.”
c.Spiritual fr. Gk. Means – “things
characterized or controlled by the
Spirit.”
d.Gifts – Gk “charisma” (charismatic)
root-(charis) means “grace” which
teaches us that they are gifts of grace
– “God’s grace.”
Apostle Paul Main Points


c. “The Gifts are given by God’s grace,
not by man’s inherent spirituality.”


e. “The Gifts are actually a
manifestation of the Spirit, not a
manifestation of their own spirituality.”
Ephesians chapter 4:7-8, “But unto everyone of
  us is given grace according to the measure
  of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith,
  WHEN HE ASCENDED UP ON HIGH, HE LED
  CAPTIVITY CAPTIVE, AND GAVE GIFTS
  UNTO MEN.”
Gift – stresses virtually the same; it is gift not
   reward. They are gifts of grace , not merit.
a. The emphasis in our text is not on the Holy
   Spirit, but rather on the Lord Christ.
b. It is as a result of our Lord’s victory over
   death, the grave climaxing in His ascension
   that spiritual gifts are freely give upon men.
What Is Spiritual Gift?
• “It is a             • “It is a channel
  supernatural ability   through which God
  given by God to        ministers
  everyone at the        effectively to His
  moment of his or       church.”
  her salvation
  according to God’s
  grace.”
The Purpose of Spiritual Gift

• To enable its   • To help the
  possessor to      church fulfill its
  witness.          divine mission.

                  • Matthew
                    28:18-20.
                  • Go ; Teach;
                    Baptize; Teach
Talents vs. Gifts

  Natural Talents                  Spiritual Gifts
• From God through           • From God independent
  parents                      of parents
• From birth                 • From rebirth
• To benefit mankind on      • To benefit mankind on
  the natural level            the spiritual level
• Must be recognized,        • Must be recognized,
  developed, exercised.        developed, exercised.
• Ought to be dedicated by   • Ought to be used for
  believers                    God’s glory to God for
                               His use and glory.
Natural Talents and Spiritual Gifts
b.Natural talents, or natural abilities may be
developed through the years, such as
playing a musical instrument.
c.Natural talents may be useful or
entertaining but they deal primarily with the
surfaces of life.
d.A talent can be possessed by anyone,
Christian or non-Christian.
e.But a spiritual gift is only possessed by
Christians.
Spiritual Gifts
• Spiritual Gifts are not rewards for a
  job well done, they are the tools to do
  the job well.
• They are operational tools designed to
  accomplish assigned tasks for the
  advancement of the Kingdom of God.
• It takes the new birth to energize a
  person with the Spirit.
Session Two

What Kinds of Gifts Have Been
           Given?
1 Corinthians 12:4-6
“Now there are diversities of gifts, but
the same Spirit.”
“And there are differences of
administrations, but the same Lord.”
“And there are diversities of operations,
but it is the same God which worketh all
in all.”
•Contrast in vss. 4-6.
•This diversity is by God’s design.
The Unity Of Diversity
• One God, one Christ, and one Spirit
  means God has one will.
• Unity is not in being alike nor thinking
  alike. Unity is in having the same
  purpose.
• God has built unity into His church,
  but it will only be maintained when
  there is a diversity of ministry.
• Diversity is God’s design to maintain
  unity in His church.
List of Spiritual Gifts in
          the Bible
Romans 12:4-8 (7)   1 Cor. 12:29-30 (7)
• Prophecy          • Apostles
• Ministry          • Prophecy
• Teaching          • Teaching
• Exhortation       • Miracles
• Giving            • Healing
• Ruling            • Tongues
• Showing Mercy     • Interpreting tongues
List of Spiritual Gifts
1 Cor. 12:8-10 (9)        Ephesians 4:11(4)
• Word of Wisdom          • Apostles
• Word of knowledge       • Prophets
• Faith                   • Evangelists
• Healing                 • Pastors
• Miracles
• Prophecy
• Discerning of spirits
• Kinds of tongues
• Interpreting tongues
List of Spiritual Gifts
This is not a completed     1 Corinthians 12:28
list.                         (8)
                            • Apostles
There are other spiritual   • Prophets
gifts not named in the      • Teachers
New Testament: e.g.         • Miracles
                            • Healing
Hospitality, Preaching,
Prayer, Music and           • Helping
Counseling, etc.            • Governing
                            • Diverse Tongues
Knowing Your Gifts
1. Support Gifts
2. Teaching Gifts
3. Leadership & Administrative
 Gifts
4. Outreach Gifts
5. Specific Gifts “Power”
Session Three
SUPPORT GIFTS
• The Holy Spirit has placed a number of
  spiritual gifts in the church that are
  unspectacular and quiet.
• Members with these gifts are those who do
  the everyday work of the church.
• They are often unseen heroes who receive
  little or no recognition for the vital part they
  play.
Gift of Service (Helps)
• This gift enables a believer to work gladly
  behind the scenes in order that God’s work
  is fulfilled.
• Persons with this gift usually have unselfish
  natures and like to do small things, even
  menial tasks, with no thought of receiving
  credit.
• Would rather do a job than find someone
  else to do it.
• They enjoy relationships more than
  recognition.
• Mark 15:40-41; Acts 9:36; Romans 16:1-2; 1
  Corinthians 12:28).
Gift of Giving
People with this gift do not ask, “How much
money do I need to give to God?” but “How
   much money do I need to live on?”
• Manage their finances and limit their
  lifestyle in order to give as much of their
  resources as possible.
• Support the work of ministry with
  sacrificial gifts to advance the Kingdom.
• Meet tangible needs that enable spiritual
  growth to occur.
• Provide resources, generously and
  cheerfully, trusting God for His provision.
Gift of Mercy/Compassion
   People with this gift feel exceptional
empathy and compassion for those who are
    suffering (physically, mentally, or
               emotionally).
• Tears come easily when they see or hear things
  that sadden them.
• They express love, grace, and dignity to those
  facing hardships and crisis.
• They want to help out and help people in misery.
• People in need like to have them around, because
  they cheer them up.
• They are not easily repulsed by the sight of
  miserable people but usually think, “How can I
  help?”
• Luke 7:12-15; 10:30-37; Matthew 25:34-36
Gift of Exhortation
 This gift helps others reach their full potential by
means of encouraging, challenging, comforting, and
                      guiding.

• People with this gift challenge or confront others
  to trust and hope in the promises of God.
• People take their counsel and advice seriously
  because they feel helped.
• People like to be around them because they urge
  others to action by applying Biblical truth.
• They enjoy sharing their personal testimony with
  people because they know God will use it to
  encourage and help others.
• People with this gift truly help strengthen weak,
  faltering, and fainthearted Christians.
• John 14:1; II Timothy 1:16-18; III John 5-8
Gift of Encouragement
• God gives some this gift to offer
  comforting words of hope and
  reassurance to discouraged, weak, or
  troubled Christians in such a way that
  they are consoled.
• People with this gift emphasize God’s
  promises and confidence in His will.
• Rom 12:6-8; Titus 1:9; Acts 11:23-24; I
  Thess. 2:11-12
Gift of Hospitality
• People with this gift provide an open home
  and warm welcome to those in need of
  food, lodging, and fellowship.
• They love to entertain and create a safe
  and comfortable setting where
  relationships can develop.
• They meet new people and help them feel
  welcome.
• People with this gift ought to make up the
  core of greeters or receptionists at the
  door of the church on Sabbath morning
• Romans 12:13; 16:23a; Luke 10:38
Gift of Craftsmanship/Artist
• Make things which increase the
  effectiveness of other’s ministries.
• Design and build tangible items and
  resources for ministry use.
• Work with different kinds of tools and are
  skilled with their hands.
• Develop and use artistic skills such as
  drama, writing, art, music, etc.
• Use variety and creativity to captivate
  people and cause them to consider
  Christ’s message.
• (Exodus 30:22-25; Exodus 31:3-11; 2
  Chronicles 34:9-13; Acts 18:2-3).
SUPPORT GIFTS
1.   Service (Helps)
2.   Giving
3.   Mercy/Compassion
4.   Exhortation
5.   Encouragement
6.   Hospitality
7.   Craftsman / Artist
Session Four
TEACHING GIFTS
• The spiritual gifts that fall under the category
  of teaching are profoundly valuable in the life
  of the church.
• They are also some of the most
  underutilized.
• The gifts of wisdom, knowledge, pastoring or
  shepherding are related to the specific
  spiritual gift of teaching.
Gift of Teaching
I Cor. 12:28; Matt. 5:1-12; Acts 18:24-48
• People will constantly understand truth as
  a result of their teaching.
• The Teacher will have an intense desire to
  understand truth and will excel in the
  ability to explain it to others.
• People with this gift are not satisfied with
  unclear or obscure meanings. They will
  work at it until the truth is clear and easily
  understood.
• People progress in knowledge and
  understanding as a result of the work of
  these gifted teachers.
Gift of Knowledge
• The gift that drives a person to learn,
  analyze and uncover new insights with
  regard to the Bible and Faith.
• Some people have been given the ability
  to dig deep and accumulate a reservoir of
  knowledge about the Scriptures and the
  way of salvation that is invaluable to the
  work of the church.
• The gifts of teaching and knowledge are
  combined so that the recipient becomes a
  scholar-teacher.
• I Cor. 12:8; I Cor. 14:6; Romans 12:2
Gift of Knowledge

• These people know • They know how to
  how to connect        use Bible
  bits and pieces of    dictionaries,
  information so that   encyclopedias,
  they make a logical   commentaries, and
  whole.                handbooks.
• They read           • They know how to
  extensively.          accurate exegete a
                        biblical passage
                        and dig out its
                        historical
                        backgrounds etc.
Gift of Wisdom
• The gift that allows the believers to sort
  through opinions, facts and thoughts in
  order to determine what solution would be
  best for the individual believer or the
  community of believers
• The ability to apply spiritual truth to a
  specific issue in a specifically relevant
  fashion, and to make proper choices in
  difficult situations, based on listening and
  sufficient information.
• (Acts 6:3,10; 1 Corinthians 2:1-13; 12:8;
  James 1:5; 2 Peter 3:15).
Gift of Pastoring or Shepherding
• The ability to assume a long-term personal
  responsibility for the spiritual welfare of a
  group of Believers with love, care,
  discipleship, and counseling, moving them
  to a deeper spiritual connection and
  maturity with Christ.
• Those with this gift open doors, prepare the
  way, provide materials, and prepare minds
  to receive the teaching of the church.
• John 10:1-18; Ephesians 4:11-14; 1 Timothy
  3:1-7; 1 Peter 5:1-3).
There is a distinction between the office of
pastor and the gift of pastor.
• The office of pastor is a position held by a
person who may have spiritual gifts other
than that of pastoring.
•The gift of pastoring is personal care for
members of the church and others serves as
a catalysts for a teaching ministry.
• The gift of pastoring is almost always
combined with other spiritual gifts such as
evangelism, teaching etc.
TEACHING GIFTS

1. Teaching
2. Knowledge
3. Wisdom
4. Pastoring or Shepherding
Session Five
Leadership and Administrative
              Gifts

• Leadership and administrative gifts
  are those that deal with the overall
  management and supervision of the
  church . A person with one or more
  of these gifts will be in the forefront
  of church administration and activity.
Gift of Leadership
• This gift gives a believer the confidence to
  step forward, give direction and provide
  motivation to fulfill a dream or complete a
  task.
• This gift involves inspiring people with a
  vision of what can be done – and setting
  the objectives and goals necessary to
  fulfill that vision.
• Leadership implies responsibility, a high
  degree of discipleship, and emotional
  stability. A leader’s stress level can be
  very high at times. John 21:15-17; II Tim.4:1-5
The Gift of Faith
This kind of Gift gives a believer the eyes to
see the Spirit at work and the ability to trust
  the Spirit’s leading without indication of
           where it all might lead.
• People with this gift looks to the future
  rather than the past.
• See what God will do, even when it seems
  impossible.
• They are the inventors and promoters of
  plans, programs, and projects.
• They take risks to accomplish things for
  the Kingdom of God, but they also use
  common sense and rational judgment
Gift of Administration
            I Cor. 12:28; Acts 14:23
• Have the abilities to organize things.
• Think in terms of helping others reach goals.
• Have a concern for the good of the entire group
  when in charge of group.
• Don’t mind managing or carrying out the details
  involved in initial planning done by others.
• They are planners and goal setters.
• They are the ones who can organize a program or
  project and make it work.
• Leaders set the vision and inspire people to
  attain it. Administrators organize things so the
  vision can be attained.
Gift of Apostleship
 Matt. 10:1-8; 1 Cor. 12:28-31; Acts 2:42-44


• A strong sense of a call by God for
  establishing new work.
• A forceful personality that trusts God
  to do what is necessary in unusual
  situations in order to establish
  authority for God’s work.
• A person who can sense what God
  wants to do and is not afraid to try.
Leadership & Administrative
             Gifts

1. Leadership
2. Faith
3. Administration
4. Apostleship
Session Six
Outreach Gifts

• A number of spiritual gifts fall under
  the classification of outreach gifts.
• They apply directly to the winning of
  converts.
• These gifts are often high-profile,
  and the people who have them tend
  to function in highly visible roles.
Gift of Evangelism
• The ability to speak before large groups of
  people and converse easily with strangers
  and people of short acquaintance.
• The ability to persuade or influence people
  to accept the Lord.
• An intense spirit of unease at the thought
  of all the unsaved people in the world.
• The ability to insert spiritual truths into
  normal conversation with unsaved people
  and the ability to sense the timing.
• Unsaved people with whom you come in
  contact often end up making commitments
  to the Lord.
Gift of Evangelism

• One of the difficulties we Seventh-
  day Adventists have with the gift of
  evangelism is our use of the word
  ‘evangelism’ itself. To a Seventh-day
  Adventist, evangelism almost
  inevitably means ‘public meetings.’

• But there are, however, many kinds
  of evangelism.
Gift of Evangelism
• Prayer Evangelism       • Low – Key
• Friendship Evangelism
• Confrontation
  Evangelism
                          • High – Key
• Teaching Evangelism
• Public Evangelism       • Decision
• Follow-up Evangelism
Gift of Evangelism

• If only 10% of a congregation have
  the gift of evangelism, what do the
  other 90% do?

• Are they then free of soul-winning
  responsibility?
Gift of Evangelism

• Not at all!

• Not all Christians are evangelists,
  but all Christians are witnesses.

• Witnessing is a skill all Christians
  must acquire. Anyone can tell what
  the Lord has done for him or her.
Gift of Tongues
1 Cor. 12:7-11, 28-31; Acts 2:1-12; 10:44-46; Rom 8:26-27
  • This gift is more than translation from one
    language to another.
  • It is the ability to pass on a divinely inspired
    message in the dialect so that people understand
    and get the point of the message.
  • It is closer to a functional equivalent of the gift of
    prophecy.
  • The person with this gift may receive a
    spontaneous message from God which is made
    known to the church through the gift of
    interpretation.
  • When this gift is used in the church, an
    interpretation must take place, or else the one
    speaking the tongue should remain silent.
The Gift of Discernment
      This is not a common gift and must be used
  judiciously. It also takes courage, and many people
     who have it are fearful of using it, because the
            consequences can be turbulent.
Some characteristics of those who have this
  gift are:
• A keen ability to recognize inconsistencies.
• The tendency to spot what is wrong with an
  idea or teaching and to suggest how to fix it.
• A deep conviction not easily put to rest when
  those with the gift know that people are being
  given half-truths, misapplied truth, or false
  teachings – and are being asked to act on
  these teachings. John 16:6-15; Rom. 9:1; 1 Cor. 2:9-16
The Missionary Gift
Not everyone can work in a second culture,
           nor called to do so

• This gift refers to the ability to work
  cross-culturally.
• People with this gift serve outside
  their country of origin.
• Paul is an example of someone with
  this gift. Rom 1:5; Rom 15:16; Gal
  2:7-8; 1 Tim 2:7
The Gift of Music
     Music – Vocal          Music - Instrumental
• The gift that gives a   • The gift that inspires
  believer the              a believer to express
  capability and            personal faith and
  opportunity to            provide inspiration
  present personal          and comfort through
  witness and               the playing of a
  inspiration to others     musical instrument.
  through singing.          Psalm 33:1-5; 150; 1
  Psalm 96:1-9;             Samuel 16:14-23
  100:1-2; 149:1-2
The Gift of Writing

• The gift that gives a believer the ability to
  express truth in a written form.
• A form that can edify, instruct and
  strengthen the community of believers
• 1 John 2:1-6, 12-14; I Timothy 3:14-15
Outreach Gifts

1. Evangelism
2. Tongues
3. Discernment
4. Missionary
5. Music
6. Writing
Session Seven
Specific Gifts
                  “Power”
• Power and Sign Gifts: These gifts are often
  sensational and highly publicized that it frighten
  people, especially in the scientifically oriented
  Western world.
• These gifts come into play when it is necessary
  to convince someone that the God of heaven is
  superior to any other proposed god, or to the
  powers of evil and to give specific instruction to
  God’s people.
• They are evidences to unbelievers and skeptical
  believers that God is indeed working in a certain
  circumstance or occasion.
• 1 Kings 18; Acts 13: 6-12; Daniel 4:2-3
Gift of Miracles
• People with this gift perform acts of
  supernatural power that are recognized by
  others to have altered the ordinary course
  of nature and bring power to the ministry
  and message of Jesus Christ.
• Eg. Children born to barren parents; a
  huge fish swallows a reluctant prophet;
  the blind see; people with incurable
  disease are healed and even the dead live
  again.
• These miracles are to awaken and
  strengthen faith in God.
Gift of Healing
• This gift usually comes as a direct answer
  to prayer.
• This gift does not give a person
  supernatural power over diseases.
• It doesn’t make doctors and nurses
  obsolete, nor are healings always
  permanent.
• The gift of healing is simply instruments in
  God’s hands to be used in the time and
  place He sees fit.
• People pray, touch, or speak words that
  miraculously bring healing to someone.
Gift of Prophecy
• People with this gift receives and
  communicates an immediate message
  from God to His people through a divinely
  appointed utterance.
• The primary problem with this gift is the
  matter of authority.
• No prophetic utterance can supersede the
  authority of the Bible.
• Therefore, any prophetic utterance must
  first be tested by the Word of God.
• 1 Thess. 5:19-21
Gift of Intercession
• This special ability that God gives to certain
  members of the body of Christ to pray for
  extended periods of time on a regular basis and
  see frequent answers to their prayers to a degree
  much greater than that expected of the average
  Christian.
• Intercessory prayer is a type of prayer focused on
  a particular issue.
• It is one of the most powerful gifts a church can
  have.
• This gift transforms ministries and growth in the
  church.
• Experience demonstrates that every church has
  someone with this gift. James 5:14-16; 1 Tim. 2:1-2;
  Col. 4:12-13
Gift of Martyrdom
• This special gift God gives to some
  members of the body to undergo suffering
  for the faith, even to death, while
  consistently displaying a joyous and
  victorious attitude that brings glory to
  God.
• These people face death for the cause of
  God with a unique attitude.
• They go down singing, praising God, and
  giving highly visible testimony to their
  dedication.
Voluntary Poverty
     1 Cor. 13:1-3; 8:9; Acts 2:44-45; 4:32-35

• This special gift God gives to some
  members of the body to renounce
  material comfort and luxury and
  adopt a personal lifestyle equivalent
  to those living at the poverty level in
  a given society, in order to serve
  God more effectively.
• This is a sign to believers that the
  Lord is truly working through these
  disciples.
• Mother Teresa is a modern day example.
Gift of Celibacy
This gift of celibacy is not the same as being
                       single
• This spiritual gift given to some members
  of the body of Christ to remain single
  without regret and enjoy it.
• This gift gives you the ability to maintain
  control over sexual impulses so as to
  serve the Lord without distraction.
• A person with this gift consciously
  decides to remain single in order to
  dedicate time and energy to the Lord’s
  work that might otherwise go into family
  affairs. 1 Cor. 7:1-9; 7:32-35; Matt. 19:10-12
Specific Gifts
1. Power
2. Miracles
3. Healing
4. Prophecy
5. Intercession
6. Martyrdom
7. Poverty
8. Celibacy
Session Eight

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Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts

  • 1. Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts Seminar “When God Calls, God Equips” Prepared by Pastor Leonardo Rahming
  • 2. INTRODUCTION 1. Most Christians do not understand that God has called them to ministry in the local church and so they conceive of themselves as spectators rather than participants. 2. Many church members are actively involved in the ministry of the local church, but who are not functioning in a ministry which corresponds to their spiritual gifts. This leads to boredom, burnout, and eventually drop-out.
  • 3. BIBLE CHAPTERS ABOUT SPIRITUAL GIFTS • 1 Corinthians chapters 12-14 • Romans chapter 12 • Ephesians chapter 4 • 1 Peter chapter 4
  • 4. Background of 1 Corinthians • 1 Corinthians was written by the apostle Paul to a church in the city of Corinth • 1 Corinthians was written to address issues within the church. • This church faced a variety of problems. It was a problem church.
  • 5. “Many of the people were creating an atmosphere of chaos rather than order.” •Immorality and Litigation – 5:1-6:20 •Marriage – 7:1-40 •Meat Offered to idols – 8:1-11:1 •Women in Worship – 11:2-16 •Lord’s Supper Abused – 11:17-34 •Spiritual Gift Problems – 12:1-14:40 •Disbelief in the Resurrection – 15:1-58
  • 6. Strength and Weakness Strength Weakness • Many of the people • The church allowed in the church of itself to be divided Corinth were over its strengths, operating freely in over personalities, the power and gifts over theologies, and of the Holy Spirit over issues it felt particularly important.
  • 7. The Spiritual Gift Problem 1. The Apostle Paul tried to correct the Corinthians who were using the gifts as signs of how spiritual they are because they were able to prophecy, speak in tongues, and perform miracles. 2. Every individual seemed to be more concerned about their own personal edification rather than the edification, or the ‘building up,’ of the entire congregation.
  • 8. Apostle Paul & Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians chapter 12:1 “Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.” c.Spiritual fr. Gk. Means – “things characterized or controlled by the Spirit.” d.Gifts – Gk “charisma” (charismatic) root-(charis) means “grace” which teaches us that they are gifts of grace – “God’s grace.”
  • 9. Apostle Paul Main Points c. “The Gifts are given by God’s grace, not by man’s inherent spirituality.” e. “The Gifts are actually a manifestation of the Spirit, not a manifestation of their own spirituality.”
  • 10. Ephesians chapter 4:7-8, “But unto everyone of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith, WHEN HE ASCENDED UP ON HIGH, HE LED CAPTIVITY CAPTIVE, AND GAVE GIFTS UNTO MEN.” Gift – stresses virtually the same; it is gift not reward. They are gifts of grace , not merit. a. The emphasis in our text is not on the Holy Spirit, but rather on the Lord Christ. b. It is as a result of our Lord’s victory over death, the grave climaxing in His ascension that spiritual gifts are freely give upon men.
  • 11. What Is Spiritual Gift? • “It is a • “It is a channel supernatural ability through which God given by God to ministers everyone at the effectively to His moment of his or church.” her salvation according to God’s grace.”
  • 12. The Purpose of Spiritual Gift • To enable its • To help the possessor to church fulfill its witness. divine mission. • Matthew 28:18-20. • Go ; Teach; Baptize; Teach
  • 13. Talents vs. Gifts Natural Talents Spiritual Gifts • From God through • From God independent parents of parents • From birth • From rebirth • To benefit mankind on • To benefit mankind on the natural level the spiritual level • Must be recognized, • Must be recognized, developed, exercised. developed, exercised. • Ought to be dedicated by • Ought to be used for believers God’s glory to God for His use and glory.
  • 14. Natural Talents and Spiritual Gifts b.Natural talents, or natural abilities may be developed through the years, such as playing a musical instrument. c.Natural talents may be useful or entertaining but they deal primarily with the surfaces of life. d.A talent can be possessed by anyone, Christian or non-Christian. e.But a spiritual gift is only possessed by Christians.
  • 15. Spiritual Gifts • Spiritual Gifts are not rewards for a job well done, they are the tools to do the job well. • They are operational tools designed to accomplish assigned tasks for the advancement of the Kingdom of God. • It takes the new birth to energize a person with the Spirit.
  • 16. Session Two What Kinds of Gifts Have Been Given?
  • 17. 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 “Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.” “And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.” “And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.” •Contrast in vss. 4-6. •This diversity is by God’s design.
  • 18. The Unity Of Diversity • One God, one Christ, and one Spirit means God has one will. • Unity is not in being alike nor thinking alike. Unity is in having the same purpose. • God has built unity into His church, but it will only be maintained when there is a diversity of ministry. • Diversity is God’s design to maintain unity in His church.
  • 19. List of Spiritual Gifts in the Bible Romans 12:4-8 (7) 1 Cor. 12:29-30 (7) • Prophecy • Apostles • Ministry • Prophecy • Teaching • Teaching • Exhortation • Miracles • Giving • Healing • Ruling • Tongues • Showing Mercy • Interpreting tongues
  • 20. List of Spiritual Gifts 1 Cor. 12:8-10 (9) Ephesians 4:11(4) • Word of Wisdom • Apostles • Word of knowledge • Prophets • Faith • Evangelists • Healing • Pastors • Miracles • Prophecy • Discerning of spirits • Kinds of tongues • Interpreting tongues
  • 21. List of Spiritual Gifts This is not a completed 1 Corinthians 12:28 list. (8) • Apostles There are other spiritual • Prophets gifts not named in the • Teachers New Testament: e.g. • Miracles • Healing Hospitality, Preaching, Prayer, Music and • Helping Counseling, etc. • Governing • Diverse Tongues
  • 22. Knowing Your Gifts 1. Support Gifts 2. Teaching Gifts 3. Leadership & Administrative Gifts 4. Outreach Gifts 5. Specific Gifts “Power”
  • 24. SUPPORT GIFTS • The Holy Spirit has placed a number of spiritual gifts in the church that are unspectacular and quiet. • Members with these gifts are those who do the everyday work of the church. • They are often unseen heroes who receive little or no recognition for the vital part they play.
  • 25. Gift of Service (Helps) • This gift enables a believer to work gladly behind the scenes in order that God’s work is fulfilled. • Persons with this gift usually have unselfish natures and like to do small things, even menial tasks, with no thought of receiving credit. • Would rather do a job than find someone else to do it. • They enjoy relationships more than recognition. • Mark 15:40-41; Acts 9:36; Romans 16:1-2; 1 Corinthians 12:28).
  • 26. Gift of Giving People with this gift do not ask, “How much money do I need to give to God?” but “How much money do I need to live on?” • Manage their finances and limit their lifestyle in order to give as much of their resources as possible. • Support the work of ministry with sacrificial gifts to advance the Kingdom. • Meet tangible needs that enable spiritual growth to occur. • Provide resources, generously and cheerfully, trusting God for His provision.
  • 27. Gift of Mercy/Compassion People with this gift feel exceptional empathy and compassion for those who are suffering (physically, mentally, or emotionally). • Tears come easily when they see or hear things that sadden them. • They express love, grace, and dignity to those facing hardships and crisis. • They want to help out and help people in misery. • People in need like to have them around, because they cheer them up. • They are not easily repulsed by the sight of miserable people but usually think, “How can I help?” • Luke 7:12-15; 10:30-37; Matthew 25:34-36
  • 28. Gift of Exhortation This gift helps others reach their full potential by means of encouraging, challenging, comforting, and guiding. • People with this gift challenge or confront others to trust and hope in the promises of God. • People take their counsel and advice seriously because they feel helped. • People like to be around them because they urge others to action by applying Biblical truth. • They enjoy sharing their personal testimony with people because they know God will use it to encourage and help others. • People with this gift truly help strengthen weak, faltering, and fainthearted Christians. • John 14:1; II Timothy 1:16-18; III John 5-8
  • 29. Gift of Encouragement • God gives some this gift to offer comforting words of hope and reassurance to discouraged, weak, or troubled Christians in such a way that they are consoled. • People with this gift emphasize God’s promises and confidence in His will. • Rom 12:6-8; Titus 1:9; Acts 11:23-24; I Thess. 2:11-12
  • 30. Gift of Hospitality • People with this gift provide an open home and warm welcome to those in need of food, lodging, and fellowship. • They love to entertain and create a safe and comfortable setting where relationships can develop. • They meet new people and help them feel welcome. • People with this gift ought to make up the core of greeters or receptionists at the door of the church on Sabbath morning • Romans 12:13; 16:23a; Luke 10:38
  • 31. Gift of Craftsmanship/Artist • Make things which increase the effectiveness of other’s ministries. • Design and build tangible items and resources for ministry use. • Work with different kinds of tools and are skilled with their hands. • Develop and use artistic skills such as drama, writing, art, music, etc. • Use variety and creativity to captivate people and cause them to consider Christ’s message. • (Exodus 30:22-25; Exodus 31:3-11; 2 Chronicles 34:9-13; Acts 18:2-3).
  • 32. SUPPORT GIFTS 1. Service (Helps) 2. Giving 3. Mercy/Compassion 4. Exhortation 5. Encouragement 6. Hospitality 7. Craftsman / Artist
  • 34. TEACHING GIFTS • The spiritual gifts that fall under the category of teaching are profoundly valuable in the life of the church. • They are also some of the most underutilized. • The gifts of wisdom, knowledge, pastoring or shepherding are related to the specific spiritual gift of teaching.
  • 35. Gift of Teaching I Cor. 12:28; Matt. 5:1-12; Acts 18:24-48 • People will constantly understand truth as a result of their teaching. • The Teacher will have an intense desire to understand truth and will excel in the ability to explain it to others. • People with this gift are not satisfied with unclear or obscure meanings. They will work at it until the truth is clear and easily understood. • People progress in knowledge and understanding as a result of the work of these gifted teachers.
  • 36. Gift of Knowledge • The gift that drives a person to learn, analyze and uncover new insights with regard to the Bible and Faith. • Some people have been given the ability to dig deep and accumulate a reservoir of knowledge about the Scriptures and the way of salvation that is invaluable to the work of the church. • The gifts of teaching and knowledge are combined so that the recipient becomes a scholar-teacher. • I Cor. 12:8; I Cor. 14:6; Romans 12:2
  • 37. Gift of Knowledge • These people know • They know how to how to connect use Bible bits and pieces of dictionaries, information so that encyclopedias, they make a logical commentaries, and whole. handbooks. • They read • They know how to extensively. accurate exegete a biblical passage and dig out its historical backgrounds etc.
  • 38. Gift of Wisdom • The gift that allows the believers to sort through opinions, facts and thoughts in order to determine what solution would be best for the individual believer or the community of believers • The ability to apply spiritual truth to a specific issue in a specifically relevant fashion, and to make proper choices in difficult situations, based on listening and sufficient information. • (Acts 6:3,10; 1 Corinthians 2:1-13; 12:8; James 1:5; 2 Peter 3:15).
  • 39. Gift of Pastoring or Shepherding • The ability to assume a long-term personal responsibility for the spiritual welfare of a group of Believers with love, care, discipleship, and counseling, moving them to a deeper spiritual connection and maturity with Christ. • Those with this gift open doors, prepare the way, provide materials, and prepare minds to receive the teaching of the church. • John 10:1-18; Ephesians 4:11-14; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; 1 Peter 5:1-3).
  • 40. There is a distinction between the office of pastor and the gift of pastor. • The office of pastor is a position held by a person who may have spiritual gifts other than that of pastoring. •The gift of pastoring is personal care for members of the church and others serves as a catalysts for a teaching ministry. • The gift of pastoring is almost always combined with other spiritual gifts such as evangelism, teaching etc.
  • 41. TEACHING GIFTS 1. Teaching 2. Knowledge 3. Wisdom 4. Pastoring or Shepherding
  • 43. Leadership and Administrative Gifts • Leadership and administrative gifts are those that deal with the overall management and supervision of the church . A person with one or more of these gifts will be in the forefront of church administration and activity.
  • 44. Gift of Leadership • This gift gives a believer the confidence to step forward, give direction and provide motivation to fulfill a dream or complete a task. • This gift involves inspiring people with a vision of what can be done – and setting the objectives and goals necessary to fulfill that vision. • Leadership implies responsibility, a high degree of discipleship, and emotional stability. A leader’s stress level can be very high at times. John 21:15-17; II Tim.4:1-5
  • 45. The Gift of Faith This kind of Gift gives a believer the eyes to see the Spirit at work and the ability to trust the Spirit’s leading without indication of where it all might lead. • People with this gift looks to the future rather than the past. • See what God will do, even when it seems impossible. • They are the inventors and promoters of plans, programs, and projects. • They take risks to accomplish things for the Kingdom of God, but they also use common sense and rational judgment
  • 46. Gift of Administration I Cor. 12:28; Acts 14:23 • Have the abilities to organize things. • Think in terms of helping others reach goals. • Have a concern for the good of the entire group when in charge of group. • Don’t mind managing or carrying out the details involved in initial planning done by others. • They are planners and goal setters. • They are the ones who can organize a program or project and make it work. • Leaders set the vision and inspire people to attain it. Administrators organize things so the vision can be attained.
  • 47. Gift of Apostleship Matt. 10:1-8; 1 Cor. 12:28-31; Acts 2:42-44 • A strong sense of a call by God for establishing new work. • A forceful personality that trusts God to do what is necessary in unusual situations in order to establish authority for God’s work. • A person who can sense what God wants to do and is not afraid to try.
  • 48. Leadership & Administrative Gifts 1. Leadership 2. Faith 3. Administration 4. Apostleship
  • 50. Outreach Gifts • A number of spiritual gifts fall under the classification of outreach gifts. • They apply directly to the winning of converts. • These gifts are often high-profile, and the people who have them tend to function in highly visible roles.
  • 51. Gift of Evangelism • The ability to speak before large groups of people and converse easily with strangers and people of short acquaintance. • The ability to persuade or influence people to accept the Lord. • An intense spirit of unease at the thought of all the unsaved people in the world. • The ability to insert spiritual truths into normal conversation with unsaved people and the ability to sense the timing. • Unsaved people with whom you come in contact often end up making commitments to the Lord.
  • 52. Gift of Evangelism • One of the difficulties we Seventh- day Adventists have with the gift of evangelism is our use of the word ‘evangelism’ itself. To a Seventh-day Adventist, evangelism almost inevitably means ‘public meetings.’ • But there are, however, many kinds of evangelism.
  • 53. Gift of Evangelism • Prayer Evangelism • Low – Key • Friendship Evangelism • Confrontation Evangelism • High – Key • Teaching Evangelism • Public Evangelism • Decision • Follow-up Evangelism
  • 54. Gift of Evangelism • If only 10% of a congregation have the gift of evangelism, what do the other 90% do? • Are they then free of soul-winning responsibility?
  • 55. Gift of Evangelism • Not at all! • Not all Christians are evangelists, but all Christians are witnesses. • Witnessing is a skill all Christians must acquire. Anyone can tell what the Lord has done for him or her.
  • 56. Gift of Tongues 1 Cor. 12:7-11, 28-31; Acts 2:1-12; 10:44-46; Rom 8:26-27 • This gift is more than translation from one language to another. • It is the ability to pass on a divinely inspired message in the dialect so that people understand and get the point of the message. • It is closer to a functional equivalent of the gift of prophecy. • The person with this gift may receive a spontaneous message from God which is made known to the church through the gift of interpretation. • When this gift is used in the church, an interpretation must take place, or else the one speaking the tongue should remain silent.
  • 57. The Gift of Discernment This is not a common gift and must be used judiciously. It also takes courage, and many people who have it are fearful of using it, because the consequences can be turbulent. Some characteristics of those who have this gift are: • A keen ability to recognize inconsistencies. • The tendency to spot what is wrong with an idea or teaching and to suggest how to fix it. • A deep conviction not easily put to rest when those with the gift know that people are being given half-truths, misapplied truth, or false teachings – and are being asked to act on these teachings. John 16:6-15; Rom. 9:1; 1 Cor. 2:9-16
  • 58. The Missionary Gift Not everyone can work in a second culture, nor called to do so • This gift refers to the ability to work cross-culturally. • People with this gift serve outside their country of origin. • Paul is an example of someone with this gift. Rom 1:5; Rom 15:16; Gal 2:7-8; 1 Tim 2:7
  • 59. The Gift of Music Music – Vocal Music - Instrumental • The gift that gives a • The gift that inspires believer the a believer to express capability and personal faith and opportunity to provide inspiration present personal and comfort through witness and the playing of a inspiration to others musical instrument. through singing. Psalm 33:1-5; 150; 1 Psalm 96:1-9; Samuel 16:14-23 100:1-2; 149:1-2
  • 60. The Gift of Writing • The gift that gives a believer the ability to express truth in a written form. • A form that can edify, instruct and strengthen the community of believers • 1 John 2:1-6, 12-14; I Timothy 3:14-15
  • 61. Outreach Gifts 1. Evangelism 2. Tongues 3. Discernment 4. Missionary 5. Music 6. Writing
  • 63. Specific Gifts “Power” • Power and Sign Gifts: These gifts are often sensational and highly publicized that it frighten people, especially in the scientifically oriented Western world. • These gifts come into play when it is necessary to convince someone that the God of heaven is superior to any other proposed god, or to the powers of evil and to give specific instruction to God’s people. • They are evidences to unbelievers and skeptical believers that God is indeed working in a certain circumstance or occasion. • 1 Kings 18; Acts 13: 6-12; Daniel 4:2-3
  • 64. Gift of Miracles • People with this gift perform acts of supernatural power that are recognized by others to have altered the ordinary course of nature and bring power to the ministry and message of Jesus Christ. • Eg. Children born to barren parents; a huge fish swallows a reluctant prophet; the blind see; people with incurable disease are healed and even the dead live again. • These miracles are to awaken and strengthen faith in God.
  • 65. Gift of Healing • This gift usually comes as a direct answer to prayer. • This gift does not give a person supernatural power over diseases. • It doesn’t make doctors and nurses obsolete, nor are healings always permanent. • The gift of healing is simply instruments in God’s hands to be used in the time and place He sees fit. • People pray, touch, or speak words that miraculously bring healing to someone.
  • 66. Gift of Prophecy • People with this gift receives and communicates an immediate message from God to His people through a divinely appointed utterance. • The primary problem with this gift is the matter of authority. • No prophetic utterance can supersede the authority of the Bible. • Therefore, any prophetic utterance must first be tested by the Word of God. • 1 Thess. 5:19-21
  • 67. Gift of Intercession • This special ability that God gives to certain members of the body of Christ to pray for extended periods of time on a regular basis and see frequent answers to their prayers to a degree much greater than that expected of the average Christian. • Intercessory prayer is a type of prayer focused on a particular issue. • It is one of the most powerful gifts a church can have. • This gift transforms ministries and growth in the church. • Experience demonstrates that every church has someone with this gift. James 5:14-16; 1 Tim. 2:1-2; Col. 4:12-13
  • 68. Gift of Martyrdom • This special gift God gives to some members of the body to undergo suffering for the faith, even to death, while consistently displaying a joyous and victorious attitude that brings glory to God. • These people face death for the cause of God with a unique attitude. • They go down singing, praising God, and giving highly visible testimony to their dedication.
  • 69. Voluntary Poverty 1 Cor. 13:1-3; 8:9; Acts 2:44-45; 4:32-35 • This special gift God gives to some members of the body to renounce material comfort and luxury and adopt a personal lifestyle equivalent to those living at the poverty level in a given society, in order to serve God more effectively. • This is a sign to believers that the Lord is truly working through these disciples. • Mother Teresa is a modern day example.
  • 70. Gift of Celibacy This gift of celibacy is not the same as being single • This spiritual gift given to some members of the body of Christ to remain single without regret and enjoy it. • This gift gives you the ability to maintain control over sexual impulses so as to serve the Lord without distraction. • A person with this gift consciously decides to remain single in order to dedicate time and energy to the Lord’s work that might otherwise go into family affairs. 1 Cor. 7:1-9; 7:32-35; Matt. 19:10-12
  • 71. Specific Gifts 1. Power 2. Miracles 3. Healing 4. Prophecy 5. Intercession 6. Martyrdom 7. Poverty 8. Celibacy
  • 72. Session Eight Workshop

Editor's Notes

  1. Litigation: Court Case; Lawsuit; Legal
  2. Great Strengths: In the church you had Apostles, Prophets, Teachers, Miracle workers, Healers, various kinds of tongues,
  3. Charisma- is the ability to inspire followers with devotion and enthusiasm. Therefore, there is no such thing as a non-charismatic gift. All gifts are charismatic; that is, all gifts are freely given by a gracious God. These gifts are not something we earn or deserve. They are gifts of grace freely given by a gracious God.
  4. Charisma- is the ability to inspire followers with devotion and enthusiasm. Therefore, there is no such thing as a non-charismatic gift. All gifts are charismatic; that is, all gifts are freely given by a gracious God. These gifts are not something we earn or deserve. They are gifts of grace freely given by a gracious God.
  5. We naturally tend to think that a very gifted man must be a very godly man of spiritually mature and further advanced in holiness than the “ordinary” believer. The simple fact of the matter is that he may or may not be spiritually mature. His giftedness really has nothing to do with the question, for gifts are not given in proportion to holiness or anything else. Gifts are given freely and sovereignly by God to whomsoever He wills. The emphasis in our text is not on the Holy Spirit, who is the means by which Spiritual gifts are given and employed, but rather on the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the giver of these gifts. Spiritual gifts are gifts of the Spirit, but they are also gifts from Christ. It is as a result of our Lord’s victory, climaxing in His ascension, that spiritual gifts are bestowed upon believers.
  6. Source Possessed Purposed Process Functio n
  7. LOOK AT THE CONTRAST IN THESE VERSES: “The Same Spirit…The Same Lord…The Same God” ON THE OTHER HAND, “There is great diversity in the types of gifts, administrations and operations and this diversity is by God’s design.
  8. 1. People with this gift work with wood, cloth, paint, metal, glass, computer, and other raw materials. 2. Demonstrate fresh ways to express the Lord’s ministry and message.
  9. Four gifts fall into this category: Leadership, Administration, Apostleship, and Faith
  10. People with this gift is convinced of what the Lord’s will is for the group. Leadership is directed toward a particular group or a particular task. In spite of problems and setbacks, they will find ways and means to get the job done.
  11. Some characteristics of people who have this gift are: An unusual desire to accept God’s promises at face value and apply them until God fulfills them, just as He says He will. The recurring experience of sensing that God is going to do something unusual even though others of not have this kind of assurance. An attitude, in various crises that arise, not only that God can do something, but that He will do it. Genesis 12:1-4a; Mark 5:25-34; 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10; Acts 27:21-25; Hebrews 11
  12. This person exercises general leadership over a number of churches, with an exraordinary authority in spiritual matters that is spontaneously recognized and appreciated by those churches.
  13. People with this gift; Have the Freedom and joy in talking with people about Christian issues naturally and in an unforced manner Now one of the difficulties we Seventh-day Adventists have with the gift of evangelism is our use of the word ‘ evangelism’ itself. To Seventh-day Adventist, evangelism almost inevitably means “public meetings.” There are, however, many kinds of evangelism. If only 10 % of a congregation may have the gift of evangelism, what do the other 90 % do? Are they then free of soul – winning responsibility? Not at all. The principle is this: Not all Christians are evangelists, but all Christians are witnesses. Listen to me, Soul winning is the Lord’s mandate for the church. No church can long survive if it is not winning converts. If it is not carried out, the church becomes exclusive, the current of divine energy cannot flow, God is disappointed, the church invites spiritual feebleness and decay, love wanes, and faith grows dim.
  14. People with this gift; Have the Freedom and joy in talking with people about Christian issues naturally and in an unforced manner Now one of the difficulties we Seventh-day Adventists have with the gift of evangelism is our use of the word ‘ evangelism’ itself. To Seventh-day Adventist, evangelism almost inevitably means “public meetings.” There are, however, many kinds of evangelism. If only 10 % of a congregation may have the gift of evangelism, what do the other 90 % do? Are they then free of soul – winning responsibility? Not at all. The principle is this: Not all Christians are evangelists, but all Christians are witnesses. Listen to me, Soul winning is the Lord’s mandate for the church. No church can long survive if it is not winning converts. If it is not carried out, the church becomes exclusive, the current of divine energy cannot flow, God is disappointed, the church invites spiritual feebleness and decay, love wanes, and faith grows dim.
  15. People with this gift; Have the Freedom and joy in talking with people about Christian issues naturally and in an unforced manner Now one of the difficulties we Seventh-day Adventists have with the gift of evangelism is our use of the word ‘ evangelism’ itself. To Seventh-day Adventist, evangelism almost inevitably means “public meetings.” There are, however, many kinds of evangelism. If only 10 % of a congregation may have the gift of evangelism, what do the other 90 % do? Are they then free of soul – winning responsibility? Not at all. The principle is this: Not all Christians are evangelists, but all Christians are witnesses. Listen to me, Soul winning is the Lord’s mandate for the church. No church can long survive if it is not winning converts. If it is not carried out, the church becomes exclusive, the current of divine energy cannot flow, God is disappointed, the church invites spiritual feebleness and decay, love wanes, and faith grows dim.
  16. People with this gift; Have the Freedom and joy in talking with people about Christian issues naturally and in an unforced manner Now one of the difficulties we Seventh-day Adventists have with the gift of evangelism is our use of the word ‘ evangelism’ itself. To Seventh-day Adventist, evangelism almost inevitably means “public meetings.” There are, however, many kinds of evangelism. If only 10 % of a congregation may have the gift of evangelism, what do the other 90 % do? Are they then free of soul – winning responsibility? Not at all. The principle is this: Not all Christians are evangelists, but all Christians are witnesses. Listen to me, Soul winning is the Lord’s mandate for the church. No church can long survive if it is not winning converts. If it is not carried out, the church becomes exclusive, the current of divine energy cannot flow, God is disappointed, the church invites spiritual feebleness and decay, love wanes, and faith grows dim.
  17. Vernacular: The language or dialect of a particular country. Tongues is a special ability God gives to some to speak in a language not perviously learned so unbelievers can hear God’s message in their own language.
  18. People with this gift: Will often choose to live among people who are considered poverty-stricken. Live at a poverty level although they have the means to live at a higher standard. Choose this lifestyle in order to minister more effectively to people through identification.