The document discusses spiritual gifts, beginning with a true/false quiz about spiritual gifts. It then provides explanations of what spiritual gifts are, who can have them, where they are used, and when believers can use their gifts. The main points are that every believer has at least one spiritual gift from God to serve others in the church, and believers should act as good stewards of their gifts by employing them to serve others as directed by the Holy Spirit.

1. Administering Our
Spiritual Gifts
by Chris Burnett
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2. Let’s start with
a Spiritual Gifts Test

3. Let’s start with
a Spiritual Gifts Test
….a True or False Test!

4. Question 1:
“Joy” and “Contentment”
are Spiritual Gifts
in the Bible

5. Question 2:
King David’s
Songwriting Ability
was a Spiritual Gift

6. Question 3:
Every Believer has at least
one Spiritual Gift
ready to use
without training

7. Question 4:
The Church is handicapped
if I do not use
my Spiritual Gift

8. Question 5:
I need to study more about
Spiritual Gifts and
mature in my understanding
so that I can use my Gift

9. Spiritual Gifts References
• Romans 12
• 1 Corinthians 12
• Ephesians 4
• 1 Peter 4

10. Proof Text for Spiritual Gifts
1 Peter 4:10
“As each one has received a special gift,
employ it in serving one another
as good stewards
of the manifold grace of God.” (NASB)

11. WHAT

12. WHAT
• Supernatural, not a natural ability, talent or skill

13. WHAT
• Supernatural, not a natural ability, talent or skill
• A Gift given from a source outside of oneself

14. WHAT
• Supernatural, not a natural ability, talent or skill
• A Gift given from a source outside of oneself
• Kingdom-focused, Glory-revealing

15. WHAT
• Supernatural, not a natural ability, talent or skill
• A Gift given from a source outside of oneself
• Kingdom-focused, Glory-revealing
Ephesians 2:10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ
Jesus for good works, which God prepared in advance for us to
do.
2 Corinthians 3:18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in
a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the
same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit.

16. the Plan for Spiritual Gifts

17. the Plan for Spiritual Gifts
Man, Dead in sin
Saving Grace
Alive in Christ
Minister of the New Covenant

18. the Plan for Spiritual Gifts
Man, Dead in sin
Saving Grace
Alive in Christ
Minister of the New Covenant
Others receive Christ’s Body
Saving Grace is edified

19. the Plan for Spiritual Gifts
Man, Dead in sin
Saving Grace
Alive in Christ
Minister of the New Covenant
Spiritual Gifts
work here
Others receive Christ’s Body
Saving Grace is edified

20. The origin
From Ephesians 3:2-12
of Spiritual Gifts
Law Law

21. The origin
From Ephesians 3:2-12
of Spiritual Gifts
Law Law
“Dispensation of Grace”

22. The origin
From Ephesians 3:2-12
of Spiritual Gifts
Law Law
“Dispensation of Grace”
Man, Dead in sin
“Saving Grace”
Alive in Christ

23. The origin
From Ephesians 3:2-12
of Spiritual Gifts
Law Law
“Dispensation of Grace”
Man, Dead in sin
“Saving Grace”
Alive in Christ
“Practical Christ’s Spiritual
Grace” Church Gifts

25. The Church refracts God’s light
like a Prism refracts sunlight

26. The Church refracts God’s light
like a Prism refracts sunlight
Invisible Light

27. The Church refracts God’s light
like a Prism refracts sunlight
Invisible Light Visible Light

28. The Church refracts God’s light
like a Prism refracts sunlight
Hidden Grace

29. The Church refracts God’s light
like a Prism refracts sunlight
Hidden Grace Practical,
Everyday Grace

30. The Church refracts God’s light
like a Prism refracts sunlight
1 Peter 4:10
God’s Grace is “manifold”
= varied, diversified

31. Proof Text for Spiritual Gifts
1 Peter 4:10
“As each one has received a special gift,
employ it in serving one another
as good stewards
of the manifold grace of God.” (NASB)

32. WHO

33. WHO
Each Regenerated Follower of Christ (1 Cor 12:7; 1 P 4:10)

34. WHO
Each Regenerated Follower of Christ (1 Cor 12:7; 1 P 4:10)
“Each” has at least four NT ideas:

35. WHO
Each Regenerated Follower of Christ (1 Cor 12:7; 1 P 4:10)
“Each” has at least four NT ideas:
1. an individual - Matthew 16:27

36. WHO
Each Regenerated Follower of Christ (1 Cor 12:7; 1 P 4:10)
“Each” has at least four NT ideas:
1. an individual - Matthew 16:27
- individual gifts for individual use

37. WHO
Each Regenerated Follower of Christ (1 Cor 12:7; 1 P 4:10)
“Each” has at least four NT ideas:
1. an individual - Matthew 16:27
- individual gifts for individual use
2. who is unique - 1 Cor 15:38-41

38. WHO
Each Regenerated Follower of Christ (1 Cor 12:7; 1 P 4:10)
“Each” has at least four NT ideas:
1. an individual - Matthew 16:27
- individual gifts for individual use
2. who is unique - 1 Cor 15:38-41
- placed in His Kingdom for a unique purpose

39. WHO
Each Regenerated Follower of Christ (1 Cor 12:7; 1 P 4:10)
“Each” has at least four NT ideas:
1. an individual - Matthew 16:27
- individual gifts for individual use
2. who is unique - 1 Cor 15:38-41
- placed in His Kingdom for a unique purpose
To a Baker, an ______; To a Mechanic, a ________.

40. WHO
Each Regenerated Follower of Christ (1 Cor 12:7; 1 P 4:10)
“Each” has at least four NT ideas:
1. an individual - Matthew 16:27
- individual gifts for individual use
2. who is unique - 1 Cor 15:38-41
- placed in His Kingdom for a unique purpose
To a Baker, an ______; To a Mechanic, a ________.
W.A. Mozart: “I like an aria to fit a singer as perfectly as a well-tailored suit of clothes.”

41. WHO

42. WHO
3. who is independent - 1 Cor 7:7

43. WHO
3. who is independent - 1 Cor 7:7
- We are entrusted with an independent role

44. WHO
3. who is independent - 1 Cor 7:7
- We are entrusted with an independent role
4. who is functionally distinct - Romans 12:4-5

45. WHO
3. who is independent - 1 Cor 7:7
- We are entrusted with an independent role
4. who is functionally distinct - Romans 12:4-5
- Each of us has proper functions,
distinct from all others

46. WHO
3. who is independent - 1 Cor 7:7
- We are entrusted with an independent role
4. who is functionally distinct - Romans 12:4-5
- Each of us has proper functions,
distinct from all others
YET… we are Interconnected as the Body of Christ,
otherwise we risk disorder, strain, systemic dysfunction,
and even death.

47. WHO
3. who is independent - 1 Cor 7:7
- We are entrusted with an independent role
4. who is functionally distinct - Romans 12:4-5
- Each of us has proper functions,
distinct from all others
YET… we are Interconnected as the Body of Christ,
otherwise we risk disorder, strain, systemic dysfunction,
and even death.
Examples: a liver sitting on a table, a churchless missionary

48. WHO
3. who is independent - 1 Cor 7:7
- We are entrusted with an independent role
4. who is functionally distinct - Romans 12:4-5
- Each of us has proper functions,
distinct from all others
YET… we are Interconnected as the Body of Christ,
otherwise we risk disorder, strain, systemic dysfunction,
and even death.
Examples: a liver sitting on a table, a churchless missionary
Romans 12:4-5; 1 Cor 12:12 and 26-27

49. Anyone suffering guilt?
Not the Billy Graham you wanted to be?

50. Anyone suffering guilt?
Not the Billy Graham you wanted to be?
Let God decide your usefulness.
God has put you where he wants you.
- Ro 12:3; Eph 2:10; 1 Cor 12:4, 11, 21

51. Anyone suffering guilt?
Not the Billy Graham you wanted to be?
Let God decide your usefulness.
God has put you where he wants you.
- Ro 12:3; Eph 2:10; 1 Cor 12:4, 11, 21
Allow your Gift to be good enough.
Your gift is good enough for God.
- Romans 12:6a; Ephesians 4:7; 1 Cor 12:18

52. Anyone suffering guilt?
Not the Billy Graham you wanted to be?
Let God decide your usefulness.
God has put you where he wants you.
- Ro 12:3; Eph 2:10; 1 Cor 12:4, 11, 21
Allow your Gift to be good enough.
Your gift is good enough for God.
- Romans 12:6a; Ephesians 4:7; 1 Cor 12:18
Don’t reduce the Supernatural to the Natural.
A Talent is to a Spiritual Gift as a Key is to a Door.
- 1 Cor 12:6; Romans 12:6-8

53. WHERE
hi

54. WHERE
In, Through,
hi and With
the Church

55. WHERE
In, Through,
hi
“Christ’s and With
Body I” the Church

56. WHERE
In, Through,
hi
“Christ’s and With
Body I” the Church
“Christ’s Body II”
1 Cor 12:27
Now you are
the Body of Christ,
and each one of you
is a part of it.

57. “Christ’s Body II” at work

58. “Christ’s Body II” at work
God’s Grace refracts in the Church
until every intensity of color is effectively shown

59. “Christ’s Body II” at work
God’s Grace refracts in the Church
until every intensity of color is effectively shown
No particle of His light is lost:
Every member of Christ’s Body
must be presented with a Gift,
or “Body II” does not match “Body 1”

60. “Christ’s Body II” at work
God’s Grace refracts in the Church
until every intensity of color is effectively shown
No particle of His light is lost:
Every member of Christ’s Body
must be presented with a Gift,
or “Body II” does not match “Body 1”
Every Gift available for use
can be found in community:
No one person can have every gift

61. “Christ’s Body II” at work
God’s Grace refracts in the Church
until every intensity of color is effectively shown
No particle of His light is lost:
Every member of Christ’s Body
must be presented with a Gift,
or “Body II” does not match “Body 1”
Every Gift available for use
can be found in community:
No one person can have every gift
Diverse Ministries
for Diverse Situations
in Diverse Cultures

62. Spiritual Gifts at work are like a flame
which responds to needs differently

63. Spiritual Gifts adapt
to different environments
same candle
in outer space

64. WHEN

65. WHEN
Man, Dead in sin
Saving Grace
Alive in Christ
Minister of the New Covenant
Others receive Christ’s Body
Saving Grace is edified
Spiritual Gift(s)

66. WHEN
Man, Dead in sin
Saving Grace Spiritual Gift(s)
Alive in Christ
Minister of the New Covenant
Others receive Christ’s Body
Saving Grace is edified

68. When the Holy Spirit entered into your life,

69. When the Holy Spirit entered into your life,
He brought House-Warming Presents!

70. But there is a condition
for using your Spiritual Gift(s)...

71. But there is a condition
for using your Spiritual Gift(s)...
1 Peter 4:10
“As each one has received a special gift,
employ it in serving one another
as good stewards
of the manifold grace of God.” (NASB)

72. 1. “received” is an active verb

73. 1. “received” is an active verb
Used in the NT for:
- catching a fish
-unsheathing a sword
- grasping an object
- putting on clothes

74. 1. “received” is an active verb
Used in the NT for:
- catching a fish
-unsheathing a sword
- grasping an object
- putting on clothes
So, what action does the Believer perform
regarding the Gifts entrusted to him/her?

75. 2. “received” is a past tense verb

76. 2. “received” is a past tense verb
- It represents a completed action

77. 2. “received” is a past tense verb
- It represents a completed action
- All Believers are “given” their Gift(s)

78. 2. “received” is a past tense verb
- It represents a completed action
- All Believers are “given” their Gift(s)
- But only one kind of Believer
will have grasped his/her gift actively

79. 2. “received” is a past tense verb
- It represents a completed action
- All Believers are “given” their Gift(s)
- But only one kind of Believer
will have grasped his/her gift actively
How can we be sure we have “received”
the Gift which God has given us?

80. How can we be sure we have “received”
the Gift which God has given us?
1 Peter 4:10
“As each one has received a special gift,
employ it in serving one another
as good stewards
of the manifold grace of God.” (NASB)

81. HOW

82. HOW
1. Be “Good Stewards”
of the Manifold Grace of God

83. HOW
1. Be “Good Stewards”
of the Manifold Grace of God
2. Employ it in Serving
One Another

84. “Steward”
In the NT it is used for “Trustee” or “Manager”

85. “Steward”
In the NT it is used for “Trustee” or “Manager”
1 Corinthians 4:1 This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of
Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed. 2 Now
it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.

86. “Steward”
In the NT it is used for “Trustee” or “Manager”
1 Corinthians 4:1 This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of
Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed. 2 Now
it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.
Question: Is a Trustee the Beneficiary of the Assets?

87. “Steward”
In the NT it is used for “Trustee” or “Manager”
1 Corinthians 4:1 This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of
Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed. 2 Now
it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.
Question: Is a Trustee the Beneficiary of the Assets?
Answer: “No.” A Trustee, by law, is an “Administrator”:
Duties: Carry out the expressed terms of the trust instrument, Defend the trust,
Account for actions, Be loyal, Not delegate, Not profit from the Trust assets,
Administer in the best interest of the beneficiaries

88. “Steward”
In the NT it is used for “Trustee” or “Manager”
1 Corinthians 4:1 This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of
Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed. 2 Now
it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.
Question: Is a Trustee the Beneficiary of the Assets?
Answer: “No.” A Trustee, by law, is an “Administrator”:
Duties: Carry out the expressed terms of the trust instrument, Defend the trust,
Account for actions, Be loyal, Not delegate, Not profit from the Trust assets,
Administer in the best interest of the beneficiaries
Question: How can we relate these titles to Spiritual Gifts?

89. Luke 19:11-27
with its Parallel Passage: Matthew 25:14-30

90. Luke 19:11-27
with its Parallel Passage: Matthew 25:14-30
Luke 19 Matthew 25
Parable of the Minas/Gold Coins Parable of the Talents

91. Luke 19:11-27
with its Parallel Passage: Matthew 25:14-30
Luke 19 Matthew 25
Parable of the Minas/Gold Coins Parable of the Talents
- One Coin per Servant - 5, 2, 1 bag of gold each

92. Luke 19:11-27
with its Parallel Passage: Matthew 25:14-30
Luke 19 Matthew 25
Parable of the Minas/Gold Coins Parable of the Talents
- One Coin per Servant - 5, 2, 1 bag of gold each
- “Put this money to work” - “He entrusted his wealth
to them”

93. Luke 19:11-27
with its Parallel Passage: Matthew 25:14-30
Luke 19 Matthew 25
Parable of the Minas/Gold Coins Parable of the Talents
- One Coin per Servant - 5, 2, 1 bag of gold each
- “Put this money to work” - “He entrusted his wealth
to them”
- Earnings ratio:
1 10
1 5
1 1
(laid in cloth)

94. Luke 19:11-27
with its Parallel Passage: Matthew 25:14-30
Luke 19 Matthew 25
Parable of the Minas/Gold Coins Parable of the Talents
- One Coin per Servant - 5, 2, 1 bag of gold each
- “Put this money to work” - “He entrusted his wealth
to them”
- Earnings ratio: - Earnings ratio:
1 10 5 10
1 5 2 4
1 1 1 1
(laid in cloth) (hid in ground)

95. Luke 19:11-27
with its Parallel Passage: Matthew 25:14-30
Luke 19 Matthew 25
Parable of the Minas/Gold Coins Parable of the Talents
- One Coin per Servant - 5, 2, 1 bag of gold each
- “Put this money to work” - “He entrusted his wealth
to them”
- Earnings ratio: - Earnings ratio:
1 10 5 10
1 5 2 4
1 1 1 1
(laid in cloth) (hid in ground)
Praise for those who multiplied their Master’s resources,
Resource removed (life removed) for Wicked, Lazy Servant

96. They exhibit the “Multiplying Effect” which God rewards
1 2
2 4
5 10
Give out gold, Get gold back

97. They exhibit the “Multiplying Effect” which God rewards
1 2
2 4
5 10
Give out gold, Get gold back
What title would you give to the good workers?

98. They exhibit the “Multiplying Effect” which God rewards
1 2
2 4
5 10
Give out gold, Get gold back
What title would you give to the good workers?
A “steward” is an “investor”
who knows how to put resources to work

100. GOD’S GRACE IN

101. GOD’S GRACE IN
Every facet
MULTIPLE of the Church
MINI-GRACES OUT has a brilliant
light to shine!

102. What is the basic guideline in the NT
about how to use our Spiritual Gifts in the Church?

103. What is the basic guideline in the NT
about how to use our Spiritual Gifts in the Church?
1 Corinthians 4:2
Now it is required that those
who have been given a trust
must prove faithful.

104. How should my “faithfulness” in using my Spiritual Gift
look in practice?

105. How should my “faithfulness” in using my Spiritual Gift
look in practice?
1 Peter 4:10
“As each one has received a special gift,
employ it in serving one another
as good stewards
of the manifold grace of God.” (NASB)

106. YOUR INSTRUCTIONS:

107. YOUR INSTRUCTIONS:
= “Employ in service”

108. YOUR INSTRUCTIONS:
= “Employ in service”
= Offer table service (Luke 12:37)

109. YOUR INSTRUCTIONS:
= “Employ in service”
= Offer table service (Luke 12:37)
= Urgently rush to aid (Matthew 4:11)

110. YOUR INSTRUCTIONS:
= “Employ in service”
= Offer table service (Luke 12:37)
= Urgently rush to aid (Matthew 4:11)
= Serve the Body (Ro 12:7; 1Cor 12:7)

111. YOUR INSTRUCTIONS:
= “Employ in service”
= Offer table service (Luke 12:37)
= Urgently rush to aid (Matthew 4:11)
= Serve the Body (Ro 12:7; 1Cor 12:7)
“One to the other”

113. God does not expect a title for our Spiritual Gift

114. God does not expect a title for our Spiritual Gift
God does expect us to urgently serve with purpose

115. God does not expect a title for our Spiritual Gift
God does expect us to urgently serve with purpose
If you serve one another...

116. God does not expect a title for our Spiritual Gift
God does expect us to urgently serve with purpose
If you serve one another...
- You can expect God to reveal the Gift He has given

117. God does not expect a title for our Spiritual Gift
God does expect us to urgently serve with purpose
If you serve one another...
- You can expect God to reveal the Gift He has given
- You will come to understand your fit on His prism

118. God does not expect a title for our Spiritual Gift
God does expect us to urgently serve with purpose
If you serve one another...
- You can expect God to reveal the Gift He has given
- You will come to understand your fit on His prism
- The Church will be edified

119. God does not expect a title for our Spiritual Gift
God does expect us to urgently serve with purpose
If you serve one another...
- You can expect God to reveal the Gift He has given
- You will come to understand your fit on His prism
- The Church will be edified
- The World around you will be changed

120. God does not expect a title for our Spiritual Gift
God does expect us to urgently serve with purpose
If you serve one another...
- You can expect God to reveal the Gift He has given
- You will come to understand your fit on His prism
- The Church will be edified
- The World around you will be changed
- You will be called, “Good and Faithful Servant”

121. WHY

122. WHY
God’s main method
of manifesting His Glory:
manifestations of the Spirit
in the Church

123. WHY
God’s main method
of manifesting His Glory:
manifestations of the Spirit
“Christ’s Body 1” in the Church

124. WHY
God’s main method
of manifesting His Glory:
manifestations of the Spirit
“Christ’s Body 1” in the Church
“Christ’s Body II”

125. WHY
God’s main method
of manifesting His Glory:
manifestations of the Spirit
“Christ’s Body 1” in the Church
Invisible Light
“Christ’s Body II”

126. WHY
God’s main method
of manifesting His Glory:
manifestations of the Spirit
“Christ’s Body 1” in the Church
Invisible Light
“Christ’s Body II”
Visible Light

127. WHY
God’s main method
of manifesting His Glory:
manifestations of the Spirit
“Christ’s Body 1” in the Church
Invisible Light
“Christ’s Body II”
Hidden Grace Visible Light

128. WHY
God’s main method
of manifesting His Glory:
manifestations of the Spirit
“Christ’s Body 1” in the Church
Invisible Light
“Christ’s Body II”
Hidden Grace Visible Light
Practical Grace

129. WHY
God’s main method
of manifesting His Glory:
manifestations of the Spirit
“Christ’s Body 1” in the Church
Invisible Light
“Christ’s Body II”
Hidden Grace Visible Light
He has chosen us Practical Grace
to bring Him
more Glory

130. WHY

131. WHY

132. WHY
Spiritual Gifts exist
for the “Common Good”
of the Church as it works
to shine God’s Glory

133. WHY
Spiritual Gifts exist
for the “Common Good”
of the Church as it works
to shine God’s Glory
Example:
I believe my
teaching
ministry
in East Africa
will one day
cure diseases

135. [ SHOW DIAMOND REPLICA ]

136. [ SHOW DIAMOND REPLICA ]
Let me speak a blessing over you
as you grasp after your Gift:

137. [ SHOW DIAMOND REPLICA ]
Let me speak a blessing over you
as you grasp after your Gift:
May we bounce God’s grace upon each other
so that together we can shine His Light brighter
so that the World may join us in the Church
and increase His Glory in His Kingdom
here on Earth and forevermore with Him.

138. Thank you for letting me
share my Spiritual Gift
with you this morning!
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