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Introduction
Why is it important to understand our spiritual gifts?
Gives a person clarity to the purpose God has them here on this earth.
Gives a person the ability to be effective for the Kingdom of God.
They’re able to communicate and work well with others!
My journey during getting my undergrad help me clarify my spiritual gifts
What kind of spiritual gifts?
5 Fold Ministry
Miracles, Healing, Guidance, Kinds of Tongues.
*1 Co 12:28-31
Mentorship and Coaching
How was spiritual gifts given to us?
According to the grace given to each of us.
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So what?
Vision- Edification for the Church
is the focus scripture we will be studying today
Main Theme
“In a paragraph that has expanded on the overall theme of unity, the focus of attention shifts to the issue of diversity in relation to Christ’s distribution of grace.”
Definition of Spiritual Gifts
Peter Thomas O’Brien, The Letter to the Ephesians, The Pillar New Testament Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1999), 286–287.
Diversity in Unity
Key theme: Christ’s giving
Key theme: Christ’s giving
Grace was distributed in varied measure to each individual, and this is ultimately due to Christ’s sovereign distribution.
Peter Thomas O’Brien, The Letter to the Ephesians, The Pillar New Testament Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1999), 287.
Christmas to Eph
A Believer- In order to understand what your spiritual gifts are brothers and sisters, you must have faith in God.
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Romans 1:11-
Insight: Natural ability vs. Spiritual ability
Natural ability
Pride
Own Strength
Own Power
Spiritual ability
Humility
Holy Spirit moving in You
Sober minded
Are you operating in your own ability or your God given ability?
Spiritual Gifts Are For Everyone
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Ephesians 4:9-
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“Household is the church, we are all stewards of Grace.
Talents are the very gifts.
The funds are the grace.
Grace is the currency in the household of God.” - Pastor John Piper
Dispersening
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“Spiritual gifts are any ability by which you receive grace and disperse grace to other!” - Pastor John Piper
Gifts is to be given and receive in grace.
Underserve Grace
Spiritual gifts can be disperse by words or deeds or service.
God uses different people:
Fisherman
Tax Collector
Definition:
“Spiritual gifts are the endowments given by the Holy Spirit.
These are the supernatural graces which individuals Christians need to fulfill the mission of the church.”
Ministries or abilities that the Holy Spirit gives to Christians for the edification of the Church.
Ministries or abilities that the Holy Spirit gives to Christians for the edification of the Church.
Ministries or abilities that the Holy Spirit gives to Christians for the edification of the Church.
Christ The Gift Giver
Christopher Zoccali, “Spiritual Gifts,” ed.
John D. Barry et al., The Lexham Bible Dictionary (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).Christ The Gift Giver
Seek First The Kingdom of God
Often time people wonder what their purpose is, It is only when we seek the kingdom our gifts will be activated to bring God glory and to love others!
1 Corinthians 12:
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Being Active In Your Spiritual Gifts
In Church Vs.
Outside The Church Walls
In Church:
Leader
Praying for one another
Serve
Volunteer - as you serve in different ministry, you find out which one God is calling you to be in
Outside The Church Walls:
Be the best employee
Pray over people
Volunteer
Build relationships with others
“Pray over your gifts is the blessed way of fanning it into flames” -Charles Spurgeon
What is your spiritual gift?
Resources
Taking classes at Apostolos School here at Narratives Church
https://www.fivefoldministry.com
Apostle
Prophet
Evangelist
Pastor
Teacher
So how do you discover your own gifts?
Here are three ways:
Desire
Speak about myself
2. Function
Ability to function in the role
3. Opportunities
Has God given you the opportunity to use it in any given situation
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