Spiritual Gifts Explained
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1. The document discusses the spiritual gifts listed in 1 Corinthians 12-14 and Romans 12, which are given by God through the Holy Spirit. It explains that every believer receives at least one gift in order to serve others and build up the church. 2. Nine specific gifts are mentioned: wisdom, knowledge, faith, healings, miracles, prophecy, discernment, tongues, and interpretation of tongues. Each gift is defined and discussed in terms of its purpose and biblical examples. 3. The overall message is that every believer has an important role to play in ministry by using their freely-given spiritual gift(s) for the common good of the church and the spread of the gospel.
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Spiritual Gifts Explained
- 1. 1 A Study of 1 Corinthians 12 NOT
- 2. Big Idea Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: 1 Corinthians 12:1 (NKJV) 2
- 3. 3 A Study of 1 Corinthians 12 NOT
- 4. Quick Review As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. Whoever speaks, is to do so as one who is speaking the utterances of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which God supplies… 1 Peter 4:10–11 4
- 5. Each received a special gift Speaking gift Serving gift 5
- 6. Quick Review Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to exercise them accordingly: if prophecy, according to the proportion of his faith; if service, in his serving; or he who teaches, in his teaching; or he who exhorts, in his Romans 12:6-8 6
- 7. Quick Review exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. Romans 12:6-8 7
- 9. Quick Review But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift…And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, Ephesians 4:7;11 9
- 11. 11 A Study of 1 Corinthians 12 NOT
- 12. Experience Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware. You know that when you were pagans, you were led astray to the mute idols, however you were led. Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by 1 Corinthians 12:1–3 12
- 13. Experience the Spirit of God says, “Jesus is accursed”; and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:1–3 13
- 14. First Command Don’t be ignorant 14
- 15. Don’t bring your past to the future Used to be pagans. They were letting their former religious experience color their current Christian faith. Cursing (spell) in the name of Jesus. Renouncing (Caesar is Lord) Archaeological finds in Corinth (curse tablets) 15
- 16. Early Church Confession Jesus is Lord! 16
- 17. The Trinity Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. There are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons. 1 Corinthians 12:4–6 17
- 18. Holy Spirit Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:4 18
- 20. Lord Jesus Christ And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. 1 Corinthians 12:5 20
- 21. Opportunities of serving 21 Varieties of Ministries
- 22. God the Father There are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons. 1 Corinthians 12:6 22
- 24. Doctrine But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 1 Corinthians 12:7 24
- 25. Manifestation? Revelation Disclose truth Setting forth plainly To appear or made visible 25
- 26. Why are gifts given? The common good For the profit of all Used for the general good 26
- 27. Get out a mirror This truth is so important for the life and ministry of the church. 1. Every believer has a freely-given grace gift given by the Spirit for ministry. a. Every believer is important. b. Every believer is gifted. c. Every believer is a minister. 2. The purpose of God’s gift is not the elevation of the individual, but for the health of the whole body. We need each other! This truth was desperately needed by the factious, arrogant, assertive believers at Corinth (and in every age). 27
- 28. The List For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit; to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, and to another the 1 Corinthians 12:8–10 28
- 29. The List effecting of miracles, and to another prophecy, and to another the distinguishing of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, and to another the interpretation of tongues. 1 Corinthians 12:8–10 29
- 30. 9 Gifts of the Spirit Word of Wisdom Word of Knowledge Faith Gifts of Healings Miracles Prophecy Distinguishing of spirits Tongues Interpretation 30
- 31. The Words 31 Wisdom-explaining the living of the Christian life Knowledge-explaining the Christian doctrine
- 32. Word of Wisdom 1 Corinthians 2:6–7…Yet we do speak wisdom among those who are mature; a wisdom, however, not of this age nor of the rulers of this age, who are passing away; 7 but we speak God’s wisdom in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God predestined before the ages to our glory; 1 Corinthians 2:13…which things we also speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, combining spiritual thoughts with spiritual words. Ephesians 1:8 which He lavished on us. In all wisdom and insight 32
- 33. 2 Corinthians 2:14…But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place. Ephesians 1:17…that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him. Word of Knowledge 33
- 34. The Standard to judge ALL Speaking gifts …from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 3:15 34
- 36. Jesus defines …for truly I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you. Matthew 17:20b 36
- 38. Gifts of Healings Is anyone among you sick? Then he must call for the elders of the church and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise James 5:14–16 38
- 39. Gifts of Healings him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him. Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. James 5:14–16 39
- 40. Gift of Miracles An act that defies what is natural 40
- 42. Prophecy A message spoken under the anointing of the Holy Spirit. Foretelling Forthtelling 42
- 43. Discerning of spirits Natural Holy Spirit The devil 43
- 45. Various Kings of Tongues Spirit inspired language Glossa Ecstatic 45
- 46. Interpretation of Tongues Not a translation but an interpretation of what was said in a tongue. 46
- 47. You are to receive But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually just as He wills. 1 Corinthians 12:11 47
- 48. 48 A Study of 1 Corinthians 12 NOT
Editor's Notes
- A Study of 1 Corinthians 11
- 1 Corinthians 12:1 (NKJV) Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant:
- What does it mean to be ignorant?
- As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. Whoever speaks, is to do so as one who is speaking the utterances of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which God supplies…
- Speaking gift-Serving gift Bringing God glory while serving the body of Christ. There are manifold gifts
- Romans 12:6-8…Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to exercise them accordingly: if prophecy, according to the proportion of his faith; if service, in his serving; or he who teaches, in his teaching; or he who exhorts, in his
- exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
- God’s gift that he has begotten or place within us. Prophecy (Preaching) Service Teaching Exhorting Giving Leadership Compassion Gifts of the Father. Exercised according to faith. Talents and ability supercharged by the grace of God. Differing grace, faith and gifts.
- Ephesians 4:7 (NASB95) 7 But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Ephesians 4:11 (NASB95) 11 And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers,
- Apostles Prophets Evangelists Pastors Teachers. Jesus’ gifts to the Church. According to the grace of God. To mature the church, Grow the church, equip for service of the ministry
- I have become less ignorant as I have studied. We have gifts from the Father and gifts from the Son. Let’s look at the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
- Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware. You know that when you were pagans, you were led astray to the mute idols, however you were led. Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by
- the Spirit of God says, “Jesus is accursed”; and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.
- Don’t be ignorant or unaware. Teaching, Discipleship, Trying and doing. Experience doesn’t equal knowledge. What does the Bible say?
- Used to be pagans. They were letting their former religious experience color their current Christian faith. Cursing (spell) in the name of Jesus. Renouncing (Caesar is Lord) Archaeological finds in Corinth (curse tablets)
- Jesus is Lord! Not just with the mouth but as a declaration of the internal truth bought about by the work of the Holy Spirit!
- 1 Corinthians 12:4–6 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. There are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons.
- Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit.
- Varieties means to divide and distribute to persons on the basis of certain implied distinctions or differences Gifts-to give graciously and generously charisma—a free gift (cf. Rom. 5:15, 16; 6:23; 2 Cor. 1:11) or divinely conferred adornment The gifts of the Spirit are supernatural and varied. Supernatural not learned. Given not acquired.
- And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord.
- Varieties of Ministries The key idea is serving and helping others in need (spiritual or physical). God equips His church to serve—serve themselves and serve a lost and a needy world. Ministry Opportunity Comes from Jesus and the gifting to do them Comes for the Holy Spirit
- There are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons.
- God’s work is effective work. It accomplishes its purpose. Believers are called to active service, but the energy and effectiveness is from God. Ministry comes form Jesus, and the gift comes from the Spirit.
- 1 Corinthians 12:7…But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.
- Revelation Disclose truth Setting forth plainly To appear or made visible
- The common good For the profit of all Used for the general good A means of divine teamwork
- This truth is so important for the life and ministry of the church. 1. Every believer has a freely-given grace gift given by the Spirit for ministry. a. Every believer is important. b. Every believer is gifted. c. Every believer is a minister. 2. The purpose of God’s gift is not the elevation of the individual, but for the health of the whole body. We need each other! This truth was desperately needed by the factious, arrogant, assertive believers at Corinth (and in every age).
- 1 Corinthians 12:8–10 For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit; to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, and to another the
- 1 Corinthians 12:8–10 effecting of miracles, and to another prophecy, and to another the distinguishing of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, and to another the interpretation of tongues.
- Word of Wisdom, Word of Knowledge, Faith, Gifts of Healings, Miracles, Prophecy, Distinguishing of spirits, Tongues, Interpretation Paul does not define what each one is or does. We use context, the other writing in the Bible, Church tradition and experience. I believe ALL the gifts of the Spirit, Creational Gifts, Gifts to the church and other unclassified gifts are available for today. I do think we have mislabeled some of them.
- Wisdom-explaining the living of the Christian life Knowledge-explaining the Christian doctrine
- 1 Corinthians 2:6–7…Yet we do speak wisdom among those who are mature; a wisdom, however, not of this age nor of the rulers of this age, who are passing away; 7 but we speak God’s wisdom in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God predestined before the ages to our glory; 1 Corinthians 2:13…which things we also speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, combining spiritual thoughts with spiritual words. Ephesians 1:8 which He lavished on us. In all wisdom and insight
- 2 Corinthians 2:14…But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place. Ephesians 1:17…that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him.
- 2 Timothy 3:15 …from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
- Faith. Not saving faith but great faith.
- Matthew 17:20…for truly I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you. Jesus is the object of our faith.
- Gifts of Healings and Miracles
- Literally “Gifts of Cures” James 5:14–16 Is anyone among you sick? Then he must call for the elders of the church and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord; and the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise
- him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him. Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much.
- An act that defies what is natural. An act of the supernatural. Water into wine, walking on water. Not angel feathers or gold dust.
- Prophecy and discerning of spirits
- A message spoken under the anointing of the Holy Spirit. Foretelling Forthtelling
- Natural Holy Spirit The devil 1 John 4:1…Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
- Various kinds of tongues and interpretation of tongues
- Spirit inspired language 1 Corinthians 13:1…If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. Them emphasis is not on the speech but on the Spirit.
- Not a translation but an interpretation of what was said in a tongue.
- 1 Corinthians 12:11…But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually just as He wills. This verse emphasizes the truth that the Spirit gives to each believer a ministry gift (cf. vv. 7, 18). Also, which gift is the Spirit’s choice, not the believer’s. There is no hierarchy of gifts. All the gifts are to serve the body of Christ, the church (cf. v. 7). They are not merit badges, but servant towels.
- Let’s pray