The document discusses the gifts of the Holy Spirit according to a Sunday school lesson from the Redeemed Christian Church of God. It begins with an outline and memory verse on the topic. The introduction defines the Holy Spirit as the third person of the Trinity. The purpose of the gifts is to edify the body of Christ. Three revelational gifts are then examined in more detail: the word of wisdom, the word of knowledge, and discerning of spirits. Real-life examples are provided for each gift. Throughout, it emphasizes the importance of understanding the Holy Spirit and bearing the fruits of the Spirit for the proper use of spiritual gifts.

1. The Redeemed Christian Church
of God,
a.k.a Living Faith Parish, Kassel
Sunday School
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
7/10/2016
Sunday school: The gifts of the Holy Spirit
www.rccgkassel.org 1

2. Outline
• Memory Verse
• Bible Reading
• Introduction
• The Identity of the Holy Spirit-Who is the Holy Spirit?
• The purpose of the gifts of the Holy Spirit
• The revelational gifts
• the words of wisdom
• the words of knowledge
• discerning of spirits
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3. Memory Verse: I corinthians 12:4
Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.
King James
Now there are [distinctive] varieties of spiritual gifts [special
abilities given by the grace and extraordinary power of the Holy
Spirit operating in believers], but it is the same Spirit [who grants
them and empowers believers]
Amplified Bible
There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes
them
New International Version
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4. Bible Reading
• I Corinthians 12:1-11
• Recommended Versions
» King James
» Amplified
» Message******
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5. Introduction
• The Identity of the Holy Spirit?
• Ques: Who is the Holy Spirit?
• Can I say I am a christian without being filled with the Holy Spirit?
• Why do I need the Holy Spirit since I already know Jesus?
• Is the Holy Spirit real?
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6. Intro……….
• The Identity of the Holy Spirit
» third person in the trinity, matt 28:19
» fully God, I corinthians 2:10-12,Acts 5:3-4
» eternal, omniscient, omnipresent,omipotent
» has a will, can speak : Mark 13:11
» is a person:Luke 3:22
• The works of the Holy Spirit
» access to God:Eph2:18
» regenerates:Titus 3:5
» teaches, comfort: John 14:16,26
» intercede for us in prayers: Romans 8:26
» ….and lots more!!!
• UNDERSTANDING THE PERSON OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IS THE KEY TO
APPRECIATION AND PROPER USE OF HIS GIFT
• See http://carm.org/holy-spirit for more understanding of the
person and works of the Holy Spirit
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7. Last week on Gifts of the Holy Spirit
• Personalised explanation of the identity of the Holy Spirit
• the importancce of the Holy Spirit in the Trinity
– You can not say Jesus is the Lord(i.e.you cannot confess Jesus as Lord)
without the proompting of the Holy Spirit.I cor 12:3
• The identity and works of the Holy Spirit were highlighted
– UNDERSTANDING THE PERSON OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IS THE KEY
TO APPRECIATION AND PROPER USE OF HIS GIFT
• We concluded with“ you cannot effectively operate in the
gifts of the Holy Spirit without developing the fruits of
thesame Spirit,
• From which Bro Sam asked a question
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8. Que
• Bro Sam Ques: why wont we have the gifts of
the Spirit without the fruits. Even most of us
speak in tongues when we were baptised with
the Holy Spirit?
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9. Answer
• Galatians 5:16-26 & Colossians 3:1-16
• In these text, Bro Paul depicts two contrasting
conditions-carnality and spirituality
• Carnality is the life of sin, spirituality is the life
of (holy Spirit) seed bearing
• The more we bear fruits, the quicker we
become like Christ
• And then, the more effective will the gifts of
the Spirit be in edifying the Church
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10. Edifying???
Edifying???
• Edifying is to instruct, uplift or to build up
• How will a tongue speaking brother edify you if he lives in
hatred and lack self control?
• How can I believe the prophecy of a pastor who is not
kind/good? James 2:15-16
• How can I discern spirits if I do not have peace of God within
me?
• Dont you know that above all other qualities in the life of Pst
E.A. Adeboye, his meekness, peace and faith stand out,and
can literally build up fellow christians?
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11. ...Answer contd
• Thirdly
– Let us consider, I cor 12:27-31
• There is no schism(division) in the body of
Christ today because of envy, jealousy and
pride through the use of our ‘gifts‘
• Why? The fruits of the Spirit are missing
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12. Answer contd
“Some people have a warped idea of living the Christian life.
Seeing talented, successful Christians, they attempt to imitate
them. For them, the grass on the other side of the fence is
always greener. But when they discover that their own gifts are
different or their contributions are more modest (or even
invisible), they collapse in discouragement and overlook genuine
opportunities that are open to them. They have forgotten that
they are here to serve Christ, not themselves.”
― Billy Graham, Hope for Each Day: Words of Wisdom and Faith
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13. Purpose of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
• For edification of the body of Christ
• For personal profit
• For collective or individual evangelism to produce the
desired results
• Ephesians 4:2, I corinthians 12:6-7, I corinthians 14:12,
• Who needs the gifts?
• Every loving Christian who seeks to perform his/her
role ministry in the body of Christ without ENVY for the
gifts of other Christians
• I corinthians 12:14,31
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14. The revelation gifts of the Holy Spirit
• A. The word of wisdom
– A supernatural gifting that reveals the mind,
purpose, and the way of God to a pariticular
situation
• To expressly acquire this gift, delight in studying and
applying the word of God. Col 3:16
Case study:
The Lord Jesus: Matthew 22: 15-22, John 8.4-9
the early church in Acts 6:1-7
Solomon: I kings 3: 16-28
• Needed during times of persecution: Luke 21:12-15
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15. Revelation gifts contd……….
NOTE
• This gift is not manifested until the wisdom is
expresed in words.....So it requires love
for you to express this gift
• It is completely different from worldly or book
wisdom- see James 3:14-18
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16. B.Word of Knowledge
• Supernatural ability to understand the truth concerning
certain situations as it pleases the Holy Spirit.
• Revealed information for a dire need within the body of
Christ.
• Often revealed in visions, dreams or trance
• Case study
• Jesus in Matthew 8:5-8
• Joshua in Joshua 7
• Samuel in I Samuel 9:20
• Elisha in II Kings 6:8-12
• So powerful that it can uncover the plots of one‘s enemies,
crimes, thefts, special information
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17. C. Discerning of Spirits
• Detecting the true spirit behind the acts and
manifestations taking place around us through
the prompting and directive of the Holy Spirit
• What it is not?
– Mind reading
– Soul travel
• Quite important in the last days of satanic lies
and deceit. See 1Jn 4:1, I Tim 4:1-2,Thess 2:9-12
• Needed in church to shield young believers from
falling prey of deceit. See 16:16-18, Mt 16:15-17,22-23
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