This document discusses spirit-filled spirituality and walking in the power of the Holy Spirit. It covers the person and work of the Holy Spirit, including His 12 ministries. The Holy Spirit is not a force but a person, referred to as the Paraclete. Sanctification involves being possessed by the Spirit and bearing the fruit of the Spirit. True spiritual maturity depends on being Christ-centered rather than focused on spiritual experiences themselves. The temptation is to rely on human effort rather than the surprising work of the Spirit.

1. Spirit-Filled Spirituality
Walking in the Power of the Spirit
Dr. Ken Boa and Bill Ibsen
© Dr. Ken Boa and Bill Ibsen 2007. All Rights Reserved.

2. Overview

3. Overview
Part 1: Walking in the Power of the Spirit

4. Overview
Part 1: Walking in the Power of the Spirit
Part II: The Gifts of the Spirit

5. Overview
Part 1: Walking in the Power of the Spirit
Part II: The Gifts of the Spirit
Part III: Openness and Discernment:
A Balance

6. Part I: Walking in the
Power of the Spirit

7. Part I Overview

8. Part I Overview
The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit

9. Part I Overview
The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit
Walking in the Power of the Spirit

10. Part I Overview
The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit
Walking in the Power of the Spirit
Spirit and Truth

11. Part I Overview
The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit
Walking in the Power of the Spirit
Spirit and Truth
Three Spirit-Centered Movements

12. Part I Overview
The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit
Walking in the Power of the Spirit
Spirit and Truth
Three Spirit-Centered Movements
Spirit Baptism

13. Part I Overview
The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit
Walking in the Power of the Spirit
Spirit and Truth
Three Spirit-Centered Movements
Spirit Baptism
Inward and Outward Fillings

14. “The Holy Spirit has long been the Cinderella of the Trinity.

15. “The Holy Spirit has long been the Cinderella of the Trinity.
The other two sisters may have gone to the theological ball;
the Holy Spirit got left behind every time.”
- Alister E. McGrath, Christian Theology: An Introduction

16. Winds of Change

17. Winds of Change
Explosion of worldwide
church growth

18. Winds of Change
Explosion of worldwide
church growth
Mainline denominations
shrinking

19. Winds of Change
Explosion of worldwide
church growth
Mainline denominations
shrinking
Pentacostal and
Charismatic movements
exploding

20. Spirit-Filled Spirituality

21. Spirit-Filled Spirituality
Essential part of spiritual formation since the Book of Acts

22. Spirit-Filled Spirituality
Essential part of spiritual formation since the Book of Acts
Rejection

23. Spirit-Filled Spirituality
Essential part of spiritual formation since the Book of Acts
Obsession
Rejection

24. Spirit-Filled Spirituality
Obsession
Rejection

25. Spirit-Filled Spirituality
Obsession
- Fear of experiential
excess
Rejection

26. Spirit-Filled Spirituality
Obsession
- Fear of experiential
excess
- Fear of loss of control
Rejection

27. Spirit-Filled Spirituality
Obsession
- Fear of experiential
excess
- Fear of loss of control
- Theological rigidity
Rejection

28. Spirit-Filled Spirituality
Rejection
Obsession

29. Spirit-Filled Spirituality
Rejection - Emotionalism
Obsession

30. Spirit-Filled Spirituality
Rejection - Emotionalism
- Sensationalism
Obsession

31. Spirit-Filled Spirituality
Rejection - Emotionalism
- Sensationalism
- Vulnerability to
manipulation
Obsession

32. Spirit-Filled Spirituality
Rejection - Emotionalism
- Sensationalism
- Vulnerability to
manipulation
- Vulnerability to
false teaching
Obsession

33. Spirit-Filled Spirituality
Rejection Obsession

34. Spirit-Filled Spirituality
- Openness
Rejection Obsession

35. Spirit-Filled Spirituality
- Openness
- Discernment
Rejection Obsession

36. The Person and Work of the
Holy Spirit

37. The Triune God
Father

38. The Triune God
Father
Son

39. The Triune God
Father
Son Spirit

40. The Ministry of the
Holy Spirit

41. The Ministry of the
Holy Spirit
Bearing witness to Jesus Christ

42. The Ministry of the
Holy Spirit
Bearing witness to Jesus Christ
Applying Christ’s redemptive
work in human hearts

43. The Ministry of the
Holy Spirit
Bearing witness to Jesus Christ
Applying Christ’s redemptive
work in human hearts
Working personally and
progressively to form
Christlikeness in believers

44. The Ministry of the
Holy Spirit

45. The Ministry of the
Holy Spirit
Power

46. The Ministry of the
Holy Spirit
Power
Purity

47. The Ministry of the
Holy Spirit
Power
Purity
Performance

48. The Ministry of the
Holy Spirit
Power
Purity
Performance
Presence

49. The Paraclete

50. The Paraclete
Not a “force”

51. The Paraclete
Not a “force”
Not an “it”

52. The Paraclete
Not a “force”
Not an “it”
Paraclete: “one called
alongside”

53. Paracletos

54. Paracletos
Helper

55. Paracletos
Helper
Comforter

56. Paracletos
Helper
Counselor
Comforter

57. Paracletos
Helper
Counselor
Advocate
Comforter

58. Paracletos
Helper
Counselor
Advocate
Intercessor Comforter

59. Paracletos
Supporter
Helper
Counselor
Advocate
Intercessor Comforter

60. Paracletos
Supporter
Helper
Counselor
Advocate
Strengthener
Intercessor Comforter

61. 12 Ministries of the Holy Spirit

62. 12 Ministries of the Holy Spirit
1. Convicting

63. 12 Ministries of the Holy Spirit
1. Convicting
2. Regenerating

64. 12 Ministries of the Holy Spirit
1. Convicting
2. Regenerating
3. Baptizing

65. 12 Ministries of the Holy Spirit
1. Convicting
2. Regenerating
3. Baptizing
4. Sealing

66. 12 Ministries of the Holy Spirit
1. Convicting
2. Regenerating
3. Baptizing
4. Sealing
5. Indwelling

67. 12 Ministries of the Holy Spirit
1. Convicting
2. Regenerating
3. Baptizing
4. Sealing
5. Indwelling
6. Filling

68. 12 Ministries of the Holy Spirit

69. 12 Ministries of the Holy Spirit
7. Empowering

70. 12 Ministries of the Holy Spirit
7. Empowering
8. Assuring

71. 12 Ministries of the Holy Spirit
7. Empowering
8. Assuring
9. Illuminating

72. 12 Ministries of the Holy Spirit
7. Empowering
8. Assuring
9. Illuminating
10. Teaching

73. 12 Ministries of the Holy Spirit
7. Empowering
8. Assuring
9. Illuminating
10. Teaching
11. Praying

74. 12 Ministries of the Holy Spirit
7. Empowering
8. Assuring
9. Illuminating
10. Teaching
11. Praying
12. Gifting

75. 1. Convicting

76. 1. Convicting
Convicts unbelievers of sin, righteousness,
and judgment (John 16:8-11)

77. 1. Convicting
Convicts unbelievers of sin, righteousness,
and judgment (John 16:8-11)
Sinful condition

78. 1. Convicting
Convicts unbelievers of sin, righteousness,
and judgment (John 16:8-11)
Sinful condition
Desperate need

79. 2. Regenerating

80. 2. Regenerating
Imparts eternal life through the new birth

81. 2. Regenerating
Imparts eternal life through the new birth
Implants the divine nature in the child of
God (Titus 3:5; 2 Peter 1:4)

82. 2. Regenerating
Imparts eternal life through the new birth
Implants the divine nature in the child of
God (Titus 3:5; 2 Peter 1:4)
The dead become alive (Ephesians 2:1-3;
2 Corinthians 5:17)

83. 3. Baptizing

84. 3. Baptizing
All believers are baptized into one body
(1 Corinthians 12:13)

85. 3. Baptizing
All believers are baptized into one body
(1 Corinthians 12:13)
Adopted into the family of God
(Romans 8:9, 15; Ephesians 1:5)

86. 3. Baptizing
All believers are baptized into one body
(1 Corinthians 12:13)
Adopted into the family of God
(Romans 8:9, 15; Ephesians 1:5)
3 differing views

87. 4. Sealing

88. 4. Sealing
The Holy Spirit of promise is the pledge of
our inheritance

89. 4. Sealing
The Holy Spirit of promise is the pledge of
our inheritance
Seal; down payment (Ephesians 1:13-14;
4:30; 2 Corinthians 1:22)

90. 5. Indwelling

91. 5. Indwelling
The Spirit permanently indwells all
believers (John 14:16-17; Romans 8:9)

92. 5. Indwelling
The Spirit permanently indwells all
believers (John 14:16-17; Romans 8:9)
Our bodies are temples of the Holy
Spirit who is in us (1 Corinthians 6:19)

93. 6. Filling

94. 6. Filling
Filling = under His control (Ephesians 5:18)

95. 6. Filling
Filling = under His control (Ephesians 5:18)
Produces the fruit of Christian character
and maturity (Acts 6:3, 5; Galatians
5:22-23)

96. 7. Empowering

97. 7. Empowering
God’s sovereign and surprising power for
ministry in word and deed (Acts 4:8, 31;
13:9-10)

98. 8. Assuring

99. 8. Assuring
The Spirit testifies to the truth of our life
in Christ

100. 8. Assuring
The Spirit testifies to the truth of our life
in Christ
The Spirit bears witness with our spirits
that we are children of God
(Romans 8:16; 1 John 3:24; 5:7-8)

101. 9. Illuminating

102. 9. Illuminating
The Spirit of God inspired the Scriptures
(2 Peter 1:21)

103. 9. Illuminating
The Spirit of God inspired the Scriptures
(2 Peter 1:21)
The Spirit of God illuminates the
Scriptures (1 Corinthians 2:10-16)

104. 9. Illuminating
The Spirit of God inspired the Scriptures
(2 Peter 1:21)
The Spirit of God illuminates the
Scriptures (1 Corinthians 2:10-16)
Grants insight into meaning of Scripture

105. 10. Teaching

106. 10. Teaching
The Spirit of truth “guides you into all the
truth” and “discloses to you what is to
come” (John 16:13)

107. 10. Teaching
The Spirit of truth “guides you into all the
truth” and “discloses to you what is to
come” (John 16:13)
The divine anointing teaches us
(1 John 2:27)

108. 11. Praying

109. 11. Praying
The Spirit Himself intercedes for us
(Romans 8:26)

110. 11. Praying
The Spirit Himself intercedes for us
(Romans 8:26)
The Holy Spirit searches our hearts and
speaks to the Father through us
(Romans 8:27)

111. 11. Praying
The Spirit Himself intercedes for us
(Romans 8:26)
The Holy Spirit searches our hearts and
speaks to the Father through us
(Romans 8:27)
When we pray in the Spirit (Ephesians
6:18), we have access through Christ to
the Father (Ephesians 2:18)

112. 12. Gifting

113. 12. Gifting
The manifold gifts of the Holy Spirit are
given to the community of faith

114. 12. Gifting
The manifold gifts of the Holy Spirit are
given to the community of faith
For the mutual edification of all the
members of the body

115. 12. Gifting
The manifold gifts of the Holy Spirit are
given to the community of faith
For the mutual edification of all the
members of the body
These gifts are energized and directed by
the Spirit as they are exercised in other-
centered love (1 Corinthians 13)

116. Walking in the Power of
the Spirit

117. Walking by the
Spirit

118. Walking by the
Spirit
Moment by moment
reliance

119. Walking by the
Spirit
Moment by moment
reliance
Sanctification: a state and
process

120. Walking by the
Spirit
Moment by moment
reliance
Sanctification: a state and
process
God’s inworking/our
outworking

121. Walking by the
Spirit
Moment by moment
reliance
Sanctification: a state and
process
God’s inworking/our
outworking
Keeping in step with the
Spirit (Galatians 5:25)

122. Sanctification

123. Sanctification
To be possessed by God’s Spirit

124. Sanctification
To be possessed by God’s Spirit
To respond to His transforming purposes
in obedient faith

125. Sanctification
To be possessed by God’s Spirit
To respond to His transforming purposes
in obedient faith
To bear the fruit of the Spirit by abiding in
Christ (Galatians 5:22-23)

126. Sanctification
To be possessed by God’s Spirit
To respond to His transforming purposes
in obedient faith
To bear the fruit of the Spirit by abiding in
Christ (Galatians 5:22-23)
To pursue the process of maturation in
holiness in our relationships

127. Spiritual Maturity

128. Spiritual Maturity
Directly proportional to
Christ-centeredness

129. Spiritual Maturity
Directly proportional to
Christ-centeredness
Spiritual experiences
should center on Christ and
not ourselves

130. Spiritual Maturity
Directly proportional to
Christ-centeredness
Spiritual experiences
should center on Christ and
not ourselves
Glorifying the gifts of the
Giver more than the Giver
of the gifts is a mark of
immaturity

131. “the average professed Christian
lives a life so worldly and careless

132. “the average professed Christian
lives a life so worldly and careless
that it is difficult to distinguish him
from the unconverted man”
- A. W. Tozer, Paths to Power

133. Walking in the Power
of Self

134. Walking in the Power
of Self
Constant temptation to depend
on human effort

135. Walking in the Power
of Self
Constant temptation to depend
on human effort
Temptation to reduce God to a
set of biblical propositions

136. Walking in the Power
of Self
Constant temptation to depend
on human effort
Temptation to reduce God to a
set of biblical propositions
Living Person who cannot be
boxed in, controlled, or
manipulated

137. Walking in the Power
of Self
Constant temptation to depend
on human effort
Temptation to reduce God to a
set of biblical propositions
Living Person who cannot be
boxed in, controlled, or
manipulated
Closed to the surprising work of
the Spirit

138. De-supernaturalized
Corporate Expectation

139. De-supernaturalized
Corporate Expectation
Think in terms of their own
experiences rather than
the experiences of God’s
people in Scripture

140. De-supernaturalized
Corporate Expectation
Think in terms of their own
experiences rather than
the experiences of God’s
people in Scripture
De-supernaturlization

141. De-supernaturalized
Corporate Expectation
Think in terms of their own
experiences rather than
the experiences of God’s
people in Scripture
De-supernaturlization
“Closed Universe”
worldview

142. Dissipation of Spiritual
Power

143. Dissipation of Spiritual
Power
Congregations must
persistently call upon the
Lord, or their store of
spiritual power will
dissipate - Jim Cymbala,
Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire

144. Spirit and Truth

145. The Fire of the Spirit and
the Light of the Word

146. The Fire of the Spirit and
the Light of the Word
Either/Or

147. The Fire of the Spirit and
the Light of the Word
Either/Or
Both/
And

148. The Fire of the Spirit and
the Light of the Word

149. The Fire of the Spirit and
the Light of the Word
- Shallowness

150. The Fire of the Spirit and
the Light of the Word
- Shallowness
- Lack of discernment

151. The Fire of the Spirit and
the Light of the Word

152. The Fire of the Spirit and
the Light of the Word
- Dryness

153. The Fire of the Spirit and
the Light of the Word
- Dryness
- Spiritual torpor

154. The Fire of the Spirit and
the Light of the Word

155. The Fire of the Spirit and
the Light of the Word
- Power and Truth

156. The Fire of the Spirit and
the Light of the Word
- Power and Truth
- Experience and Explanation

157. The Fire of the Spirit and
the Light of the Word
- Power and Truth
- Experience and Explanation
- Manifestation and Maturity

158. Uniting Mind
and Heart
Mind
Heart
Ephesians 4:15: “But speaking the truth in love, we are to
grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ.”

159. Three Spirit-Centered
Movements

160. 1. The Pentecostal
Movement
1934 Pentecostal Baptism, Harlem

161. 1. The Pentecostal
Movement
Roots in the nineteenth
century Holiness
movement
1934 Pentecostal Baptism, Harlem

162. 1. The Pentecostal
Movement
Roots in the nineteenth
century Holiness
movement
Emphasis on a second work
of the Holy Spirit after
conversion to foster
sanctification
1934 Pentecostal Baptism, Harlem

163. Pentecostal:
Charles Parham
Charles Parham, Azusa Street

164. Pentecostal:
Charles Parham
1901 Topeka Bible College
revival
Charles Parham, Azusa Street

165. Pentecostal:
Charles Parham
1901 Topeka Bible College
revival
Gift of tongues
Charles Parham, Azusa Street

166. Pentecostal:
Charles Parham
1901 Topeka Bible College
revival
Gift of tongues
Associated with Acts 2
events
Charles Parham, Azusa Street

167. Pentecostal:
Charles Parham
1901 Topeka Bible College
revival
Gift of tongues
Associated with Acts 2
events
Charles Parham, Azusa Street
Viewed as evidence of
baptism by the Holy
Spirit

168. Pentecostal:
William Seymour
William Seymour (1870-1922)

169. Pentecostal:
William Seymour
1906 Los Angeles Asuza Street revival
William Seymour (1870-1922)

170. Pentecostal:
William Seymour
1906 Los Angeles Asuza Street revival
Spread through North and Latin
America, Asia, Africa
William Seymour (1870-1922)

171. Pentecostal:
William Seymour
1906 Los Angeles Asuza Street revival
Spread through North and Latin
America, Asia, Africa
Pentecostalism rejected by
mainstream Christendom
William Seymour (1870-1922)

172. Pentecostal:
William Seymour
1906 Los Angeles Asuza Street revival
Spread through North and Latin
America, Asia, Africa
Pentecostalism rejected by
mainstream Christendom
Spawned several denominations: William Seymour (1870-1922)
Assemblies of God, Churches of God,
Holiness Pentecostal Church

173. 1I. The Charismatic
Renewal Movement
Catholic charismatics,
Boston

174. 1I. The Charismatic
Renewal Movement
1960’s movement among
mainline Protestants
Catholic charismatics,
Boston

175. 1I. The Charismatic
Renewal Movement
1960’s movement among
mainline Protestants
Stressed baptism and gifts
of the Spirit
Catholic charismatics,
Boston

176. 1I. The Charismatic
Renewal Movement
1960’s movement among
mainline Protestants
Stressed baptism and gifts
of the Spirit
Unlike Pentecostals, they
chose to remain within
mainline denominations Catholic charismatics,
Boston

177. 1II. The “Third Wave”
Movement

178. 1II. The “Third Wave”
Movement
1970’s movement outside of
Pentecostal and mainline
denominations

179. 1II. The “Third Wave”
Movement
1970’s movement outside of
Pentecostal and mainline
denominations
Seek the power and the gifts
of the Spirit

180. 1II. The “Third Wave”
Movement
1970’s movement outside of
Pentecostal and mainline
denominations
Seek the power and the gifts
of the Spirit
The Third Wave of the Holy
Spirit by C. Peter Wagner

181. 1II. The “Third Wave”
Movement
1970’s movement outside of
Pentecostal and mainline
denominations
Seek the power and the gifts
of the Spirit
The Third Wave of the Holy
Spirit by C. Peter Wagner
Gift of tongues not required

182. Spirit-Centered
Believers

183. Spirit-Centered
Believers
All 3 movements generate
controversy and continue
to flourish

184. Spirit-Centered
Believers
All 3 movements generate
controversy and continue
to flourish
All 3 centered on the
ministry and manifestations
of the Spirit

185. Spirit-Centered
Believers
All 3 movements generate
controversy and continue
to flourish
All 3 centered on the
ministry and manifestations
of the Spirit
Distinguished from “Word-
centered” believers

186. Spirit Baptism

187. Views of Spirit Baptism

188. Views of Spirit Baptism
Movement Meaning
Second blessing/
Wesleyan Holiness entire sanctification
Post-Conversion experience;
Evangelicals Divine empowering
Associated with the experience of
Pentecostal tongues
Charismatic Tongues or other charisms
Third Wave Filling, openness, breakthroughs

189. Views of Spirit Baptism
Movement Meaning
Second blessing/
Wesleyan Holiness entire sanctification
Post-Conversion experience;
Evangelicals Divine empowering
Associated with the experience of
Pentecostal tongues
Charismatic Tongues or other charisms
Third Wave Filling, openness, breakthroughs

190. Views of Spirit Baptism
Movement Meaning
Second blessing/
Wesleyan Holiness entire sanctification
Post-Conversion experience;
Evangelicals Divine empowering
Associated with the experience of
Pentecostal tongues
Charismatic Tongues or other charisms
Third Wave Filling, openness, breakthroughs

191. Views of Spirit Baptism
Movement Meaning
Second blessing/
Wesleyan Holiness entire sanctification
Post-Conversion experience;
Evangelicals Divine empowering
Associated with the experience of
Pentecostal tongues
Charismatic Tongues or other charisms
Third Wave Filling, openness, breakthroughs

192. Views of Spirit Baptism
Movement Meaning
Second blessing/
Wesleyan Holiness entire sanctification
Post-Conversion experience;
Evangelicals Divine empowering
Associated with the experience of
Pentecostal tongues
Charismatic Tongues or other charisms
Third Wave Filling, openness, breakthroughs

193. Views of Spirit Baptism
Movement Meaning
Second blessing/
Wesleyan Holiness entire sanctification
Post-Conversion experience;
Evangelicals Divine empowering
Associated with the experience of
Pentecostal tongues
Charismatic Tongues or other charisms
Third Wave Filling, openness, breakthroughs

194. NT References to Spirit Baptism
“He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire...”

195. NT References to Spirit Baptism
Matthew 3:11
“He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire...”

196. NT References to Spirit Baptism
Matthew 3:11
Mark 1:8
“He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire...”

197. NT References to Spirit Baptism
Matthew 3:11
Mark 1:8
Luke 3:16
“He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire...”

198. NT References to Spirit Baptism
Matthew 3:11
Mark 1:8
Luke 3:16
John 1:33
“He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire...”

199. NT References to Spirit Baptism
Matthew 3:11
Mark 1:8
Luke 3:16
John 1:33
Acts 1:5, 11:16
“He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire...”

200. NT References to Spirit Baptism
Matthew 3:11
Mark 1:8
Luke 3:16
John 1:33
Acts 1:5, 11:16
1 Corinthians 12:13
“He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire...”

201. NT References to Spirit Baptism
Matthew 3:11
Mark 1:8
Fulfilled at
Luke 3:16
Pentecost
John 1:33
Acts 1:5, 11:16
1 Corinthians 12:13
“He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire...”

202. The Spirit’s Ministry
Conversion Post-Conversion

203. The Spirit’s Ministry
Conversion Post-Conversion
Baptizing
Indwelling
Sealing

204. The Spirit’s Ministry
Conversion Post-Conversion
Baptizing Filling
Indwelling Outpouring
Sealing Clothing

205. The Spirit’s Ministry
Conversion Post-Conversion
Baptizing Filling
Indwelling Outpouring
Sealing Clothing
All Believers

206. The Spirit’s Ministry
Conversion Post-Conversion
Baptizing Filling
Indwelling Outpouring
Sealing Clothing
All Believers Many Believers

207. The Spirit’s Ministry
Conversion Post-Conversion
Baptizing Filling
Indwelling Outpouring
Sealing Clothing
All Believers Many Believers
No Formula or Pattern

208. Inward and Outward Fillings

210. The Inward Work The Outward Work
of the Spirit of the Spirit

211. The Inward Work The Outward Work
of the Spirit of the Spirit
Filling: Plêroô and Plêrês Filling: Pimplêmi

212. The Inward Work The Outward Work
of the Spirit of the Spirit
Filling: Plêroô and Plêrês Filling: Pimplêmi
A Growing State of Being A Temporary Experience

213. The Inward Work The Outward Work
of the Spirit of the Spirit
Filling: Plêroô and Plêrês Filling: Pimplêmi
A Growing State of Being A Temporary Experience
Produces Character and Wisdom Empowers for Ministry and Service

214. The Inward Work The Outward Work
of the Spirit of the Spirit
Filling: Plêroô and Plêrês Filling: Pimplêmi
A Growing State of Being A Temporary Experience
Produces Character and Wisdom Empowers for Ministry and Service
The Fruit of the Spirit The Gifts of the Spirit

215. The Inward Work The Outward Work
of the Spirit of the Spirit
Filling: Plêroô and Plêrês Filling: Pimplêmi
A Growing State of Being A Temporary Experience
Produces Character and Wisdom Empowers for Ministry and Service
The Fruit of the Spirit The Gifts of the Spirit
The Spirit Within The Spirit Upon

216. The Inward Work The Outward Work
of the Spirit of the Spirit
Filling: Plêroô and Plêrês Filling: Pimplêmi
A Growing State of Being A Temporary Experience
Produces Character and Wisdom Empowers for Ministry and Service
The Fruit of the Spirit The Gifts of the Spirit
The Spirit Within The Spirit Upon
Purity Power

217. The Inward Work The Outward Work
of the Spirit of the Spirit
Filling: Plêroô and Plêrês Filling: Pimplêmi
A Growing State of Being A Temporary Experience
Produces Character and Wisdom Empowers for Ministry and Service
The Fruit of the Spirit The Gifts of the Spirit
The Spirit Within The Spirit Upon
Purity Power
Maturity Manifestations

218. The Inward Work The Outward Work
of the Spirit of the Spirit
Filling: Plêroô and Plêrês Filling: Pimplêmi
A Growing State of Being A Temporary Experience
Produces Character and Wisdom Empowers for Ministry and Service
The Fruit of the Spirit The Gifts of the Spirit
The Spirit Within The Spirit Upon
Purity Power
Maturity Manifestations
Becoming Acting

219. Part II: The Gifts of
the Spirit

220. Part II Overview (A)

221. Part II Overview (A)
Diversity and Unity in the Body of Christ

222. Part II Overview (A)
Diversity and Unity in the Body of Christ
The Nature and Purpose of Spiritual Gifts

223. Part II Overview (A)
Diversity and Unity in the Body of Christ
The Nature and Purpose of Spiritual Gifts
The Benefits of God’s Gifts

224. Part II Overview (A)
Diversity and Unity in the Body of Christ
The Nature and Purpose of Spiritual Gifts
The Benefits of God’s Gifts
Debate over the Gifts

225. Part II Overview (A)
Diversity and Unity in the Body of Christ
The Nature and Purpose of Spiritual Gifts
The Benefits of God’s Gifts
Debate over the Gifts
A Brief Description of the Gifts

226. Part II Overview (B)

227. Part II Overview (B)
Other Gifts

228. Part II Overview (B)
Other Gifts
Combinations and Variations of Gifts

229. Part II Overview (B)
Other Gifts
Combinations and Variations of Gifts
Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts

230. Part II Overview (B)
Other Gifts
Combinations and Variations of Gifts
Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
Developing Your Spiritual Gifts

231. Part II Overview (B)
Other Gifts
Combinations and Variations of Gifts
Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
Developing Your Spiritual Gifts
Dangers of Abuse

232. Part II Overview (B)
Other Gifts
Combinations and Variations of Gifts
Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
Developing Your Spiritual Gifts
Dangers of Abuse
Directions for Use

233. Each Believer Is Given
Gifts/Opportunities

234. Each Believer Is Given
Gifts/Opportunities
- Each beleiver is a
minister

235. Each Believer Is Given
Gifts/Opportunities
- Each beleiver is a
minister
- Spiritual gifting defines
our ministries

236. Each Believer Is Given
Gifts/Opportunities
- Each beleiver is a
minister
- Spiritual gifting defines
our ministries
- Spiritual gifting
nutures the Body of
Christ

237. Diversity and Unity in the Body
of Christ

238. Acts 2:3-4 “And there
appeared to them tongues
as of fire distributing
themselves, and they rested
on each one of them.
And they were all filled with
the Holy Spirit...”

239. Acts 2:3-4 “And there
appeared to them tongues
as of fire distributing
themselves, and they rested
on each one of them.
And they were all filled with
the Holy Spirit...”

240. The Body of Christ

241. The Body of Christ

242. The Body of Christ

243. Unity and
Diversity

244. Unity and
Diversity
Universal and local church
are unities built from
diverse elements

245. Unity and
Diversity
Universal and local church
are unities built from
diverse elements
Christ is the head of the
body (Ephesians 1:22)

246. Unity and
Diversity
Universal and local church
are unities built from
diverse elements
Christ is the head of the
body (Ephesians 1:22)
Believers are members of
the body

247. Unity and
Diversity
Universal and local church
are unities built from
diverse elements
Christ is the head of the
body (Ephesians 1:22)
Believers are members of
the body
The body grows as the
members use their gifts

248. The Nature and Purpose of
Spiritual Gifts

249. The body of Christ is an organism,
not a dictatorship
or a democracy

251. Charis = Grace

252. Charis = Grace
Charismata = Grace Gifts

253. Charis = Grace
Charismata = Grace Gifts
= Spiritual Gifts

254. Charis = Grace
Charismata = Grace Gifts
= Spiritual Gifts
“to each one of us grace was given
according to the measure of Christ's gift”
Ephesians 4:7

255. Spiritual Gift Definition
The endowment by the Holy Spirit
of a special ability
to every member of the body of Christ
for the edification of others.

256. 12 Principles of Spiritual Gifts

257. 1. Extent

258. 1. Extent
Every Christian has one or more spiritual gifts

259. 1. Extent
Every Christian has one or more spiritual gifts
Not limited to a special sub-group of believers

260. 1. Extent
Every Christian has one or more spiritual gifts
Not limited to a special sub-group of believers
“But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit
for the common good. . . . But one and the same Spirit
works all these things, distributing to each one
individually just as He wills” 1 Corinthians 12:7, 11

261. 2. Multi-Gifting

262. 2. Multi-Gifting
Many believers have evidently received more than one
spiritual gift

263. 2. Multi-Gifting
Many believers have evidently received more than one
spiritual gift
Immense number of possible combinations

264. 2. Multi-Gifting
Many believers have evidently received more than one
spiritual gift
Immense number of possible combinations
Resident or Situational

265. 3. Discovery

266. 3. Discovery
Spiritual gifts may lie undiscovered and dormant for a
long period of time

267. 3. Discovery
Spiritual gifts may lie undiscovered and dormant for a
long period of time
Discovery is often a gradual process

268. 4. Irrevocability

269. 4. Irrevocability
Spiritual gifts can be abused and neglected, but if they
are received at regeneration, it would appear that they
cannot be lost

270. 4. Irrevocability
Spiritual gifts can be abused and neglected, but if they
are received at regeneration, it would appear that they
cannot be lost
The Corinthians were highly gifted yet spiritually
immature

271. 4. Irrevocability
Spiritual gifts can be abused and neglected, but if they
are received at regeneration, it would appear that they
cannot be lost
The Corinthians were highly gifted yet spiritually
immature
Being spiritually gifted and pleasing to God are not
necessarily related concepts

272. 5. Gifting

273. 5. Gifting
Spiritual gifts are not the same as the gift of the Spirit

274. 5. Gifting
Spiritual gifts are not the same as the gift of the Spirit
The gift of the Spirit has been bestowed on all believers
(John 14:16; Acts 2:38)

275. 5. Gifting
Spiritual gifts are not the same as the gift of the Spirit
The gift of the Spirit has been bestowed on all believers
(John 14:16; Acts 2:38)
The gifts of the Spirit are distributed “to each one
individually just as He wills” (1 Corinthians 12:11).

276. 6. Fruit

277. 6. Fruit
Spiritual gifts are not the same as the fruit of the Spirit

278. 6. Fruit
Spiritual gifts are not the same as the fruit of the Spirit
Fruit of the Spirit Spiritual Gifts
Produced from within Imparted from without
Christlike character Christian service
Eternal Temporal (1 Cor. 13:8)
A true measure of spirituality Not a measure of spirituality

279. 6. Fruit
Spiritual gifts are not the same as the fruit of the Spirit
Fruit of the Spirit Spiritual Gifts
Produced from within Imparted from without
Christlike character Christian service
Eternal Temporal (1 Cor. 13:8)
A true measure of spirituality Not a measure of spirituality

280. 6. Fruit
Spiritual gifts are not the same as the fruit of the Spirit
Fruit of the Spirit Spiritual Gifts
Produced from within Imparted from without
Christlike character Christian service
Eternal Temporal (1 Cor. 13:8)
A true measure of spirituality Not a measure of spirituality

281. 6. Fruit
Spiritual gifts are not the same as the fruit of the Spirit
Fruit of the Spirit Spiritual Gifts
Produced from within Imparted from without
Christlike character Christian service
Eternal Temporal (1 Cor. 13:8)
A true measure of spirituality Not a measure of spirituality

282. 6. Fruit
Spiritual gifts are not the same as the fruit of the Spirit
Fruit of the Spirit Spiritual Gifts
Produced from within Imparted from without
Christlike character Christian service
Eternal Temporal (1 Cor. 13:8)
A true measure of spirituality Not a measure of spirituality

283. 7. Natural Talent

284. 7. Natural Talent
Spiritual gifts are not the same as natural talents

285. 7. Natural Talent
Spiritual gifts are not the same as natural talents
All possess natural talents from birth

286. 7. Natural Talent
Spiritual gifts are not the same as natural talents
All possess natural talents from birth
Only believers possess spiritual gifts

287. 7. Natural Talent
Spiritual gifts are not the same as natural talents
All possess natural talents from birth
Only believers possess spiritual gifts
When the two coincide, the gifting transcends the
natural ability with a divinely infused quality

288. 7. Natural Talent
Spiritual gifts are not the same as natural talents
All possess natural talents from birth
Only believers possess spiritual gifts
When the two coincide, the gifting transcends the
natural ability with a divinely infused quality
Both are given by God (James 1:7) for His glory

289. 8. Office

290. 8. Office
All Christians are called to a ministry, but not all are
called to an office

291. 8. Office
All Christians are called to a ministry, but not all are
called to an office
Ministry is determined by divinely given gifts and
opportunities (Ephesians 3:7)

292. 8. Office
All Christians are called to a ministry, but not all are
called to an office
Ministry is determined by divinely given gifts and
opportunities (Ephesians 3:7)
Offices (evangelist, teacher, deacon, elder) are
humanly recognized and appointed spheres of ministry

293. 9. Utilitarian Value

294. 9. Utilitarian Value
Some spiritual gifts are more useful in local churches, as
they result in greater edification of the body

295. 9. Utilitarian Value
Some spiritual gifts are more useful in local churches, as
they result in greater edification of the body
“Earnestly desire the greater gifts” (1 Corinthians
12:31; cf. 14:5)

296. 10. Gift

297. 10. Gift
Charismata literally means “grace-gifts” - they are
sovereignly and undeservedly given by the Holy Spirit

298. 10. Gift
Charismata literally means “grace-gifts” - they are
sovereignly and undeservedly given by the Holy Spirit
No basis for boasting or envy

299. 10. Gift
Charismata literally means “grace-gifts” - they are
sovereignly and undeservedly given by the Holy Spirit
No basis for boasting or envy
Every member of the body has a special place and
purpose

300. 10. Gift
Charismata literally means “grace-gifts” - they are
sovereignly and undeservedly given by the Holy Spirit
No basis for boasting or envy
Every member of the body has a special place and
purpose
Same standard applies to all: faithfulness (1 Corinthians
4:2)

301. 11. Target

302. 11. Target
Gifts are God's spiritual equipment for effective service
and edification of the body

303. 11. Target
Gifts are God's spiritual equipment for effective service
and edification of the body
Not bestowed for the self-aggrandizement of the
recipient

304. 11. Target
Gifts are God's spiritual equipment for effective service
and edification of the body
Not bestowed for the self-aggrandizement of the
recipient
Not bestowed as an evidence of a special enduing of
the Spirit

305. 11. Target
Gifts are God's spiritual equipment for effective service
and edification of the body
Not bestowed for the self-aggrandizement of the
recipient
Not bestowed as an evidence of a special enduing of
the Spirit
Possessor is only the instrument and not the receiver of
the glory

306. 12. Multiplication

307. 12. Multiplication
High mobilization of spiritual gifts caused rapid
multiplication of the NT church

308. 12. Multiplication
High mobilization of spiritual gifts caused rapid
multiplication of the NT church
“for the equipping of the saints for the work of service,
to the building up of the body of Christ” Ephesians 4:12

309. 12. Multiplication
High mobilization of spiritual gifts caused rapid
multiplication of the NT church

310. 12. Multiplication
High mobilization of spiritual gifts caused rapid
multiplication of the NT church
“for the equipping of the saints for the work of service,
to the building up of the body of Christ” Ephesians 4:12

311. The Benefits of God’s Gifts

312. Benefits

313. Benefits
1. You will be satisfied

314. Benefits
1. You will be satisfied
• Understanding your unique
and indispensable ministry

315. Benefits
1. You will be satisfied
• Understanding your unique
and indispensable ministry
• Discovering your purpose

316. Benefits
1. You will be satisfied
• Understanding your unique
and indispensable ministry
• Discovering your purpose
• Making eternal contribution

317. Benefits
1. You will be satisfied
• Understanding your unique
and indispensable ministry
• Discovering your purpose
• Making eternal contribution
• Sense of joy/fulfillment

318. Benefits
1. You will be satisfied
• Understanding your unique
and indispensable ministry
• Discovering your purpose
• Making eternal contribution
• Sense of joy/fulfillment
• Discerning God’s will

319. Benefits
1. You will be satisfied
• Understanding your unique
and indispensable ministry
• Discovering your purpose
• Making eternal contribution
• Sense of joy/fulfillment
• Discerning God’s will
• Effectiveness

320. Benefits

321. Benefits
2. Others will be edified

322. Benefits
2. Others will be edified
• Key role in the growth /
maturity of others

323. Benefits
2. Others will be edified
• Key role in the growth /
maturity of others
• Disuse will deprive
others

324. Benefits

325. Benefits
3. God will be glorified

326. Benefits
3. God will be glorified
• 1 Peter 4:10-11: Spiritual
gifts are ultimately designed
to bring glory to God

327. Debate over the Gifts

328. The Controversy

329. The Controversy
Virtually all believers are charismatic in the
sense that they believe in the exercise of
spiritual gifts (charismata)

330. The Controversy
Virtually all believers are charismatic in the
sense that they believe in the exercise of
spiritual gifts (charismata)
SCBs and WCBs differ in their view of
controversial gifts (prophecy, healing,
tongues)

331. The Controversy

332. The Controversy
SCBs believe that all the gifts are still given
today

333. The Controversy
SCBs believe that all the gifts are still given
today
WCBs believe that the controversial gifts
have ceased (“Cessationists”)

334. Cessationists

335. Cessationists
Distinguish between sign gifts and
edification gifts

336. Cessationists
Distinguish between sign gifts and
edification gifts
Sign: served their purpose in the first
century church attesting to the authority
of the Apostles

337. Cessationists
Distinguish between sign gifts and
edification gifts
Sign: served their purpose in the first
century church attesting to the authority
of the Apostles
Miraculous gifts ceased after the NT
canon was completed

338. Cessationist Verses

339. Cessationist Verses
“After it was at the first spoken through the Lord,
it was confirmed to us by those who heard,
God also testifying with them,
both by signs and wonders
and by various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit
according to His own will.”
Hebrews 2:3-4

340. Cessationist Verses
“After it was at the first spoken through the Lord,
it was confirmed to us by those who heard,
God also testifying with them,
both by signs and wonders
and by various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit
according to His own will.”
Hebrews 2:3-4
“Love never fails; but if there are gifts of prophecy, they will be done away;
if there are tongues, they will cease; if there is knowledge,
it will be done away.
For we know in part and we prophesy in part;
but when the perfect comes, the partial will be done away.”
1 Corinthians 13:8-10

341. Cessationist Rebuttal

342. Cessationist Rebuttal
Cessationist biblical and historical
arguments are inconclusive and
unconvincing

343. Cessationist Rebuttal
Cessationist biblical and historical
arguments are inconclusive and
unconvincing
Church history shows a decline, but not a
loss of extraordinary gifts

344. Cessationist Rebuttal
Cessationist biblical and historical
arguments are inconclusive and
unconvincing
Church history shows a decline, but not a
loss of extraordinary gifts
Decline related to the replacement of
ministry as charism by an institutional
model of ministry as office

345. Cessationist Rebuttal

346. Cessationist Rebuttal
Cessationist axioms cannot be
demonstrated from Scriptures

347. Cessationist Rebuttal
Cessationist axioms cannot be
demonstrated from Scriptures
Beliefs shaped environment, tradition,
teachers

348. Cessationist Rebuttal
Cessationist axioms cannot be
demonstrated from Scriptures
Beliefs shaped environment, tradition,
teachers
Easy to conclude that certain gifts are
inoperative if we have not personally
seen them or if we only hear of how
they are misused

349. A Brief Description of the Gifts

351. “As each one has received a special gift,
employ it in serving one another
as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

352. “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;

353. “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;
so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ,
to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever.
Amen” 1 Peter 4:10-11

354. Gift List
“Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us,
each of us is to exercise them accordingly:

355. Gift List
“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;

356. Gift List
“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.”
Romans 12: 6-8

357. Gift List

358. Gift List
“And He gave some as apostles,
and some as prophets,
and some as evangelists,
and some as pastors and teachers,

359. Gift List
“And He gave some as apostles,
and some as prophets,
and some as evangelists,
and some as pastors and teachers,
for the equipping of the saints
for the work of service,
to the building up of the body of Christ...”
Ephesians 4:11-12

360. Gift List

361. Gift 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,

362. Gift 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 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

363. 1. Prophecy

364. 1. Prophecy
The ability to receive and proclaim a
message from God

365. 1. Prophecy
The ability to receive and proclaim a
message from God
Romans 12:6; 1 Corinthians 12:10, 28-29;
14:1-40; Ephesians 4:11

366. 1. Prophecy
The ability to receive and proclaim a
message from God
Romans 12:6; 1 Corinthians 12:10, 28-29;
14:1-40; Ephesians 4:11
Foretelling vs. forthtelling

367. 1. Prophecy
The ability to receive and proclaim a
message from God
Romans 12:6; 1 Corinthians 12:10, 28-29;
14:1-40; Ephesians 4:11
Foretelling vs. forthtelling
Canonical vs. congregational prophecy

368. 2. Service

369. 2. Service
The ability to identify and care for the
physical needs of people through a variety
of means

370. 2. Service
The ability to identify and care for the
physical needs of people through a variety
of means
Romans 12:7

371. 2. Service
The ability to identify and care for the
physical needs of people through a variety
of means
Romans 12:7
Confusion of the gift vs. the office

372. 3. Teaching

373. 3. Teaching
The ability to explain clearly and to apply
the truths of God's Word so that others
will learn

374. 3. Teaching
The ability to explain clearly and to apply
the truths of God's Word so that others
will learn
Romans 12:7; 1 Corinthians 12:28-29;
Ephesians 4:11

375. 3. Teaching
The ability to explain clearly and to apply
the truths of God's Word so that others
will learn
Romans 12:7; 1 Corinthians 12:28-29;
Ephesians 4:11
Variation of gifting

376. 4. Exhortation

377. 4. Exhortation
The ability to motivate people to respond
to the truth by providing timely words of
counsel, encouragement, and consolation

378. 4. Exhortation
The ability to motivate people to respond
to the truth by providing timely words of
counsel, encouragement, and consolation
Romans 12:8

379. 5. Giving

380. 5. Giving
The ability to contribute material
resources with generosity and cheerfulness
for the benefit of others and the glory of
God

381. 5. Giving
The ability to contribute material
resources with generosity and cheerfulness
for the benefit of others and the glory of
God
Romans 12:8

382. 5. Giving
The ability to contribute material
resources with generosity and cheerfulness
for the benefit of others and the glory of
God
Romans 12:8
Wealth is not a prerequisite

383. 6. Leadership

384. 6. Leadership
The ability to discern God's purpose for a
group, set and communicate appropriate
goals, and motivate others to work
together to fulfill them in the service of
God

385. 6. Leadership
The ability to discern God's purpose for a
group, set and communicate appropriate
goals, and motivate others to work
together to fulfill them in the service of
God
Romans 12:8

386. 7. Mercy

387. 7. Mercy
The ability to deeply empathize and engage
in compassionate acts on behalf of people
who are suffering physical, mental, or
emotional distress

388. 7. Mercy
The ability to deeply empathize and engage
in compassionate acts on behalf of people
who are suffering physical, mental, or
emotional distress
Romans 12:8

389. 7. Mercy
The ability to deeply empathize and engage
in compassionate acts on behalf of people
who are suffering physical, mental, or
emotional distress
Romans 12:8
Service often to the overlooked

390. 8. Wisdom

391. 8. Wisdom
The ability to apply the principles of the
Word of God in a practical way to specific
situations and to recommend the best
course of action at the best time

392. 8. Wisdom
The ability to apply the principles of the
Word of God in a practical way to specific
situations and to recommend the best
course of action at the best time
1 Corinthians 12:8

393. 9. Knowledge

394. 9. Knowledge
The ability to discover, analyze, and
systematize truth for the benefit of others

395. 9. Knowledge
The ability to discover, analyze, and
systematize truth for the benefit of others
1 Corinthians 12:8

396. 9. Knowledge
The ability to discover, analyze, and
systematize truth for the benefit of others
1 Corinthians 12:8
Word of knowledge: supernatural
perception

397. 10. Faith

398. 10. Faith
The ability to have a vision for what God
wants to be done and to believe
confidently that it will be accomplished in
spite of circumstances and appearances to
the contrary

399. 10. Faith
The ability to have a vision for what God
wants to be done and to believe
confidently that it will be accomplished in
spite of circumstances and appearances to
the contrary
1 Corinthians 12:9

400. 11. Healing

401. 11. Healing
The ability to serve as a human instrument
through whom God cures illnesses and
restores health

402. 11. Healing
The ability to serve as a human instrument
through whom God cures illnesses and
restores health
1 Corinthians 12:9, 28, 30

403. 11. Healing
The ability to serve as a human instrument
through whom God cures illnesses and
restores health
1 Corinthians 12:9, 28, 30
Gifted one is not the source; a vessel

404. 11. Healing
The ability to serve as a human instrument
through whom God cures illnesses and
restores health
1 Corinthians 12:9, 28, 30
Gifted one is not the source; a vessel
Confusion with signs and wonders

405. 12. Miracles

406. 12. Miracles
The ability to serve as an instrument
through whom God accomplishes acts that
manifest supernatural power

407. 12. Miracles
The ability to serve as an instrument
through whom God accomplishes acts that
manifest supernatural power
1 Corinthians 12:10, 28, 29

408. 12. Miracles
The ability to serve as an instrument
through whom God accomplishes acts that
manifest supernatural power
1 Corinthians 12:10, 28, 29
Occasionally used as authentication

409. 13. Distinguishing of Spirits

410. 13. Distinguishing of Spirits
The ability to clearly discern the spirit of
truth and the spirit of error (cf. 1 John 4:6)

411. 13. Distinguishing of Spirits
The ability to clearly discern the spirit of
truth and the spirit of error (cf. 1 John 4:6)
Reality vs. counterfeits

412. 13. Distinguishing of Spirits
The ability to clearly discern the spirit of
truth and the spirit of error (cf. 1 John 4:6)
Reality vs. counterfeits
Divine vs. demonic

413. 13. Distinguishing of Spirits
The ability to clearly discern the spirit of
truth and the spirit of error (cf. 1 John 4:6)
Reality vs. counterfeits
Divine vs. demonic
Truth vs. falsehood

414. 13. Distinguishing of Spirits
The ability to clearly discern the spirit of
truth and the spirit of error (cf. 1 John 4:6)
Reality vs. counterfeits
Divine vs. demonic
Truth vs. falsehood
Spiritual vs. carnal motives

415. 14. Tongues

416. 14. Tongues
The ability to receive and impart a spiritual
message in a language the recipient never
learned

417. 14. Tongues
The ability to receive and impart a spiritual
message in a language the recipient never
learned
1 Corinthians 12:10, 28, 30; 14:1-40

418. 14. Tongues
The ability to receive and impart a spiritual
message in a language the recipient never
learned
1 Corinthians 12:10, 28, 30; 14:1-40
Interpreter required for body edification

419. Observations on Tongues

420. Observations on Tongues
Public use: maximum of 2-3, sequential,
with interpreter

421. Observations on Tongues
Public use: maximum of 2-3, sequential,
with interpreter
Difference between tongues at Pentecost
and at Corinth (devotional vs. prophetic)

422. Observations on Tongues
Public use: maximum of 2-3, sequential,
with interpreter
Difference between tongues at Pentecost
and at Corinth (devotional vs. prophetic)
“Prayer Language” requires no interpreter

423. Observations on Tongues

424. Observations on Tongues
Easily counterfeited, often abused, a source
of pride, preoccupation, and divisiveness

425. Observations on Tongues
Easily counterfeited, often abused, a source
of pride, preoccupation, and divisiveness
Tainted because it was assumed to be the
passport to power or the key sign of the
Holy Spirit

426. 15. Interpretation of Tongues

427. 15. Interpretation of Tongues
The ability to translate into the vernacular
a message publicly uttered in a tongue

428. 15. Interpretation of Tongues
The ability to translate into the vernacular
a message publicly uttered in a tongue
1 Corinthians 12:10, 30; 14:5,13, 26-28

429. 15. Interpretation of Tongues
The ability to translate into the vernacular
a message publicly uttered in a tongue
1 Corinthians 12:10, 30; 14:5,13, 26-28
May be combined or operate separately

430. 16. Apostleship

431. 16. Apostleship
The ability to begin and/or to oversee new
churches and Christian ministries with a
spontaneously recognized authority

432. 16. Apostleship
The ability to begin and/or to oversee new
churches and Christian ministries with a
spontaneously recognized authority
1 Corinthians 12:28, 29; Ephesians 4:11

433. 16. Apostleship
The ability to begin and/or to oversee new
churches and Christian ministries with a
spontaneously recognized authority
1 Corinthians 12:28, 29; Ephesians 4:11
Not limited to the Twelve, but included
Paul, Barnabas, Andronicus, Junias, and
others

434. 17. Helps

435. 17. Helps
The ability to enhance the effectiveness of
the ministry of other members of the
body

436. 17. Helps
The ability to enhance the effectiveness of
the ministry of other members of the
body
1 Corinthians 12:28

437. 17. Helps
The ability to enhance the effectiveness of
the ministry of other members of the
body
1 Corinthians 12:28
More person-oriented than group-
oriented

438. 18. Administration

439. 18. Administration
The ability to steer a church or Christian
organization toward the fulfillment of its
goals by managing its affairs and
implementing necessary plans

440. 18. Administration
The ability to steer a church or Christian
organization toward the fulfillment of its
goals by managing its affairs and
implementing necessary plans
1 Corinthians 12:28

441. 18. Administration
The ability to steer a church or Christian
organization toward the fulfillment of its
goals by managing its affairs and
implementing necessary plans
1 Corinthians 12:28
Leadership gifting can exist without
administration gifting

442. 19. Evangelism

443. 19. Evangelism
The ability to be an unusually effective
instrument in leading unbelievers to a
saving knowledge of Christ

444. 19. Evangelism
The ability to be an unusually effective
instrument in leading unbelievers to a
saving knowledge of Christ
Ephesians 4:11

445. 19. Evangelism
The ability to be an unusually effective
instrument in leading unbelievers to a
saving knowledge of Christ
Ephesians 4:11
Variation: personal, group, cross-cultural

446. 20. Shepherding/Pastoring

447. 20. Shepherding/Pastoring
The ability to lead, nourish, protect, and
personally care for the needs of a “flock”
of believers

448. 20. Shepherding/Pastoring
The ability to lead, nourish, protect, and
personally care for the needs of a “flock”
of believers
Ephesians 4:11

449. 20. Shepherding/Pastoring
The ability to lead, nourish, protect, and
personally care for the needs of a “flock”
of believers
Ephesians 4:11
Gifting vs. Office

450. Other Gifts

451. Other Gifts

452. Other Gifts
Key Gift Lists: Romans 12, 1
Corinthians 12, and
Ephesians 4

453. Other Gifts
Key Gift Lists: Romans 12, 1
Corinthians 12, and
Ephesians 4
Illustrative, not exhaustive

454. Other Gifts
Key Gift Lists: Romans 12, 1
Corinthians 12, and
Ephesians 4
Illustrative, not exhaustive
C. Peter Wagner, Your
Spiritual Gifts

455. 21. Celibacy

456. 21. Celibacy
The ability to enjoy being single and
maintain sexual self-control

457. 21. Celibacy
The ability to enjoy being single and
maintain sexual self-control
1 Corinthians 7:7-9

458. 22.Voluntary Poverty

459. 22.Voluntary Poverty
The ability to renounce material comfort
and adopt a life-style of relative poverty

460. 22.Voluntary Poverty
The ability to renounce material comfort
and adopt a life-style of relative poverty
1 Corinthians 13:3

461. 23. Martyrdom

462. 23. Martyrdom
The ability to display an attitude of joy
while suffering or even dying for the faith

463. 23. Martyrdom
The ability to display an attitude of joy
while suffering or even dying for the faith
1 Corinthians 13:3

464. 24. Hospitality

465. 24. Hospitality
The ability to welcome and provide for
those in need of food and lodging

466. 24. Hospitality
The ability to welcome and provide for
those in need of food and lodging
Romans 12:13; 1 Peter 4:9

467. 25. Missionary

468. 25. Missionary
The ability to minister effectively in a
second culture

469. 26. Intercession

470. 26. Intercession
The ability to pray for a long period of
time on a regular basis for the ministries
and needs of others

471. 27. Exorcism

472. 27. Exorcism
The ability to discern and cast out demons
with authority

473. Combinations and Variations of
Gifts

474. Combination/
Variation

475. Combination/
Variation
Most believers have
combinations of two or more
spiritual gifts

476. Combination/
Variation
Most believers have
combinations of two or more
spiritual gifts
Shepherd-teaching,
leadership-administration,
evangelism-teaching,
tongues-interpretation,
discernment-exorcism

477. Combination/
Variation
Most believers have
combinations of two or more
spiritual gifts
Shepherd-teaching,
leadership-administration,
evangelism-teaching,
tongues-interpretation,
discernment-exorcism
Variations in the gifts

478. Combination/
Variation
Most believers have
combinations of two or more
spiritual gifts
Shepherd-teaching,
leadership-administration,
evangelism-teaching,
tongues-interpretation,
discernment-exorcism
Variations in the gifts
Variations in the spheres and
manifestation of gifts

479. Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts

480. 3 Prerequisites

481. 3 Prerequisites
Have I received the gift of
salvation in Christ?

482. 3 Prerequisites
Have I received the gift of
salvation in Christ?
Am I walking in fellowship
with the Lord?

483. 3 Prerequisites
Have I received the gift of
salvation in Christ?
Am I walking in fellowship
with the Lord?
Do I really want to develop
my gifts?

484. Six Suggestions

485. Six Suggestions
Asking

486. Six Suggestions
Asking
Awareness

487. Six Suggestions
Asking
Awareness
Aspiration

488. Six Suggestions
Asking
Awareness
Aspiration
Activity

489. Six Suggestions
Asking
Awareness
Aspiration
Activity
Ability

490. Six Suggestions
Asking
Awareness
Aspiration
Activity
Ability
Affirmation

491. Developing Your Spiritual Gifts

492. Developing
Giftedness

493. Developing
Giftedness
By exercise

494. Developing
Giftedness
By exercise
By evaluation

495. Developing
Giftedness
By exercise
By evaluation
By education

496. Dangers of Abuse

497. Pitfall #1

498. Pitfall #1
Spiritual gifts are not
merely for personal use

499. Pitfall #1
Spiritual gifts are not
merely for personal use
Others should benefit
primarily; the user should
benefit secondarily

500. Pitfall #2

501. Pitfall #2
Spiritual gifts are not gained
by merit or by begging

502. Pitfall #2
Spiritual gifts are not gained
by merit or by begging
The Spirit distributes them “to
each one individually just as
He wills” 1 Corinthians 12:11

503. Pitfall #3

504. Pitfall #3
Spiritual gifts can be abused by being
exercised in the power of the flesh

505. Pitfall #3
Spiritual gifts can be abused by being
exercised in the power of the flesh
Worthless (1 Corinthians 13:1-3)

506. Pitfall #4

507. Pitfall #4
The discovery and use of
spiritual gifts is not a game
or an option

508. Pitfall #4
The discovery and use of
spiritual gifts is not a game
or an option
Your gifts will shape your
ministry, and your ministry
can have eternal
consequences

509. Pitfall #4
The discovery and use of
spiritual gifts is not a game
or an option
Your gifts will shape your
ministry, and your ministry
can have eternal
consequences
Faithfulness

510. Pitfall #5

511. Pitfall #5
Spiritual gifts should not be
a cause of discouragement

512. Pitfall #5
Spiritual gifts should not be
a cause of discouragement
Gifts develop gradually,
requiring time and work

513. Pitfall #5
Spiritual gifts should not be
a cause of discouragement
Gifts develop gradually,
requiring time and work
Gifts vary in nature,
combination, extent, and
intensity

514. Pitfall #5
Spiritual gifts should not be
a cause of discouragement
Gifts develop gradually,
requiring time and work
Gifts vary in nature,
combination, extent, and
intensity
Don’t envy, or be jealous

515. Pitfall #6

516. Pitfall #6
Spiritual gifts should not be
a cause of pride

517. Pitfall #6
Spiritual gifts should not be
a cause of pride
Regarded as divinely-
entrusted responsibilities,
not status symbols,
achievements, or trophies

518. Pitfall #6
Spiritual gifts should not be
a cause of pride
Regarded as divinely-
entrusted responsibilities,
not status symbols,
achievements, or trophies
Maturity is measured by the
fruit of the Spirit (Galatians
5:22-23), not spiritual gifts

519. Pitfall #7

520. Pitfall #7
Spiritual gifts should not be
sought as ends in
themselves

521. Pitfall #7
Spiritual gifts should not be
sought as ends in
themselves
Exalting the gifts above the
Giver.

522. Pitfall #8

523. Pitfall #8
Avoid extreme positions on
the gifts that are not
warranted by Scripture

524. Pitfall #9

525. Pitfall #9
The gifts of the Spirit can
be counterfeited not only
by the flesh but also by
Satanic and demonic forces

526. Pitfall #9
The gifts of the Spirit can
be counterfeited not only
by the flesh but also by
Satanic and demonic forces
Be sensitive to this problem

527. Pitfall #9
The gifts of the Spirit can
be counterfeited not only
by the flesh but also by
Satanic and demonic forces
Be sensitive to this problem
Matthew 7:22-23; 24:24;
2 Corinthians 11:13-15;
1 Timothy 4:1; 2 Peter 2:1

528. Pitfall #10

529. Pitfall #10
Avoid the temptation of
projecting your gifts onto
others

530. Pitfall #10
Avoid the temptation of
projecting your gifts onto
others
Avoid prescriptions and
judgmental attitudes

531. Directions for Use

532. Four Principles for Use

533. Four Principles for Use
The gifts must be exercised in dependence upon the
Holy Spirit’s power

534. Four Principles for Use
The gifts must be exercised in dependence upon the
Holy Spirit’s power
Spiritual gifts function best in the sphere of love

535. Four Principles for Use
The gifts must be exercised in dependence upon the
Holy Spirit’s power
Spiritual gifts function best in the sphere of love
Concentrate your energy in productive areas of
ministry

536. Four Principles for Use
The gifts must be exercised in dependence upon the
Holy Spirit’s power
Spiritual gifts function best in the sphere of love
Concentrate your energy in productive areas of
ministry
Scripture commands all believers to perform certain
ministries regardless of individual gifts

537. Part III: Openness and
Discernment: A Balance

538. Part III Overview (A)

539. Part III Overview (A)
Openness and Discernment: A Balance

540. Part III Overview (A)
Openness and Discernment: A Balance
Strengths and Weaknesses of Both Sides

541. Part III Overview (A)
Openness and Discernment: A Balance
Strengths and Weaknesses of Both Sides
Truth and Power, Word and Spirit, Inward
and Outward

542. Part III Overview (A)
Openness and Discernment: A Balance
Strengths and Weaknesses of Both Sides
Truth and Power, Word and Spirit, Inward
and Outward
Experience and Expectation, Background
and Temperament

543. Part III Overview (B)

544. Part III Overview (B)
Renewal and Revival

545. Part III Overview (B)
Renewal and Revival
The Spirit Points to Christ

546. Part III Overview (B)
Renewal and Revival
The Spirit Points to Christ
Appropriating the Power of the Spirit

547. Openness and Discernment:
A Balance

548. Avoiding the Extremes
Naïve
Unquestioning
receptivity

549. Avoiding the Extremes
Close-minded
Hypercritical rigidity

550. Avoiding the Extremes
Openness to Biblical
the surprising works discernment
of the Spirit 1 John 4:6

551. SCB Abuses & Excesses

552. SCB Abuses & Excesses
Inaccurate, manipulative, and condemning
prophetic words

553. SCB Abuses & Excesses
Inaccurate, manipulative, and condemning
prophetic words
Emotionalism

554. SCB Abuses & Excesses
Inaccurate, manipulative, and condemning
prophetic words
Emotionalism
Undue emphasis on demonism

555. SCB Abuses & Excesses
Inaccurate, manipulative, and condemning
prophetic words
Emotionalism
Undue emphasis on demonism
Use of external manifestations as badges of
spirituality

556. SCB Abuses & Excesses
Inaccurate, manipulative, and condemning
prophetic words
Emotionalism
Undue emphasis on demonism
Use of external manifestations as badges of
spirituality
WCB’s throw out the baby/bathwater

558. Charismatic distortions do not invalidate the gifts
any more than the ever-present danger of
legalism, pharisaism, and hypocrisy
invalidate the gospel

559. Charismatic distortions do not invalidate the gifts
any more than the ever-present danger of
legalism, pharisaism, and hypocrisy
invalidate the gospel
Practice discernment while welcoming
the work of the Spirit

560. Openness &
Discernment
“Therefore, by brethren,
desire earnestly to prophesy,
and do not forbid to speak in tongues.

561. Openness &
Discernment
“Therefore, by brethren,
desire earnestly to prophesy,
and do not forbid to speak in tongues.
But all things must be done properly
and in an orderly manner.”
1 Corinthians 14:39-40

562. Strengths and Weaknesses of
Both Sides

563. Spirit Word

564. Spirit Word
SCBs

565. Spirit Word
SCBs WCBs

566. Spirit Word
SCBs Balance WCBs

567. WCB Strengths/
Weaknesses

568. WCB Strengths/
Weaknesses
Strengths Weaknesses
Emphasis on biblical doctrine Antisupernatural and rationalistic bias
Controlling mentality that is afraid of
Depth of preaching/teaching
disruption
Concern with growth in Judgmental attitude toward other
character expressions of worship and practice
Concern with growth in
Arrogant and condescending
Christlikeness
Penchant to love doctrine more than
God or people

569. WCB Strengths/
Weaknesses
Strengths Weaknesses
Emphasis on biblical doctrine Antisupernatural and rationalistic bias
Controlling mentality that is afraid of
Depth of preaching/teaching
disruption
Concern with growth in Judgmental attitude toward other
character expressions of worship and practice
Concern with growth in
Arrogant and condescending
Christlikeness
Penchant to love doctrine more than
God or people

570. WCB Strengths/
Weaknesses
Strengths Weaknesses
Emphasis on biblical doctrine Antisupernatural and rationalistic bias
Controlling mentality that is afraid of
Depth of preaching/teaching
disruption
Concern with growth in Judgmental attitude toward other
character expressions of worship and practice
Concern with growth in
Arrogant and condescending
Christlikeness
Penchant to love doctrine more than
God or people

571. WCB Strengths/
Weaknesses
Strengths Weaknesses
Emphasis on biblical doctrine Antisupernatural and rationalistic bias
Controlling mentality that is afraid of
Depth of preaching/teaching
disruption
Concern with growth in Judgmental attitude toward other
character expressions of worship and practice
Concern with growth in
Arrogant and condescending
Christlikeness
Penchant to love doctrine more than
God or people

572. WCB Strengths/
Weaknesses
Strengths Weaknesses
Emphasis on biblical doctrine Antisupernatural and rationalistic bias
Controlling mentality that is afraid of
Depth of preaching/teaching
disruption
Concern with growth in Judgmental attitude toward other
character expressions of worship and practice
Concern with growth in
Arrogant and condescending
Christlikeness
Penchant to love doctrine more than
God or people

573. WCB Strengths/
Weaknesses
Strengths Weaknesses
Emphasis on biblical doctrine Antisupernatural and rationalistic bias
Controlling mentality that is afraid of
Depth of preaching/teaching
disruption
Concern with growth in Judgmental attitude toward other
character expressions of worship and practice
Concern with growth in
Arrogant and condescending
Christlikeness
Penchant to love doctrine more than
God or people

574. WCB Strengths/
Weaknesses
Strengths Weaknesses
Emphasis on biblical doctrine Antisupernatural and rationalistic bias
Controlling mentality that is afraid of
Depth of preaching/teaching
disruption
Concern with growth in Judgmental attitude toward other
character expressions of worship and practice
Concern with growth in
Arrogant and condescending
Christlikeness
Penchant to love doctrine more than
God or people

575. WCB Strengths/
Weaknesses
Strengths Weaknesses
Emphasis on biblical doctrine Antisupernatural and rationalistic bias
Controlling mentality that is afraid of
Depth of preaching/teaching
disruption
Concern with growth in Judgmental attitude toward other
character expressions of worship and practice
Concern with growth in
Arrogant and condescending
Christlikeness
Penchant to love doctrine more than
God or people

576. WCB Strengths/
Weaknesses
Strengths Weaknesses
Emphasis on biblical doctrine Antisupernatural and rationalistic bias
Controlling mentality that is afraid of
Depth of preaching/teaching
disruption
Concern with growth in Judgmental attitude toward other
character expressions of worship and practice
Concern with growth in
Arrogant and condescending
Christlikeness
Penchant to love doctrine more than
God or people

577. WCB Strengths/
Weaknesses
Strengths Weaknesses
Emphasis on biblical doctrine Antisupernatural and rationalistic bias
Controlling mentality that is afraid of
Depth of preaching/teaching
disruption
Concern with growth in Judgmental attitude toward other
character expressions of worship and practice
Concern with growth in
Arrogant and condescending
Christlikeness
Penchant to love doctrine more than
God or people

578. WCB Strengths/
Weaknesses
Strengths Weaknesses
Emphasis on biblical doctrine Antisupernatural and rationalistic bias
Controlling mentality that is afraid of
Depth of preaching/teaching
disruption
Concern with growth in Judgmental attitude toward other
character expressions of worship and practice
Concern with growth in
Arrogant and condescending
Christlikeness
Penchant to love doctrine more than
God or people

579. WCB Strengths/
Weaknesses
Strengths Weaknesses
Emphasis on biblical doctrine Antisupernatural and rationalistic bias
Controlling mentality that is afraid of
Depth of preaching/teaching
disruption
Concern with growth in Judgmental attitude toward other
character expressions of worship and practice
Concern with growth in
Arrogant and condescending
Christlikeness
Penchant to love doctrine more than
God or people

580. SCB Strengths

581. SCB Strengths
Trinitarian emphasis and affirmation of the
reality of the Holy Spirit

582. SCB Strengths
Trinitarian emphasis and affirmation of the
reality of the Holy Spirit
Universality of gifts and every-member ministry

583. SCB Strengths
Trinitarian emphasis and affirmation of the
reality of the Holy Spirit
Universality of gifts and every-member ministry
Stress on mutual edification within the body of
Christ

584. SCB Strengths
Trinitarian emphasis and affirmation of the
reality of the Holy Spirit
Universality of gifts and every-member ministry
Stress on mutual edification within the body of
Christ
Dependence on the power of God;
Spirit-empowered living

585. SCB Strengths