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Be Faithful Stewards
The Bible calls us to use our God given gifts to serve others!
5486.
χάρισμα charisma, khar´-is-mah; from 5483; a (divine) gratuity, i.e. deliverance (from danger or passion); (spec.) a (spiritual) endowment, i.e. (subj.)
religious qualification, or (obj.)
miraculous faculty:—(free) gift.
spec.
special, specially
subj.
subjective, subjectively
obj.
objective, objectively
Strong, J. (2009).
A Concise Dictionary of the Words in the Greek Testament and The Hebrew Bible (Vol. 1, p. 77).
Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software.
Gift - A gift of God’s grace.
we are expected to use our gift
Reminder: we are to act in light of the mercies of God toward us.
Two weeks ago I spoke on the topic of happiness.
A biblical definition of happiness is a happiness in service to God.
True happiness flows out of God’s salvation that results in a living by faith in obedient service to God.
In the same way the grace of God should motivate Christian living.
“Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin.
As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God.
For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do—living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry.
They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you.
But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged according to human standards in regard to the body, but live according to God in regard to the spirit.
The end of all things is near.
Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray.
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God.
If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ.
To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever.
Amen.” (1 Peter 4:1–11, NIV)
Ministry takes into consideration the minister and those to whom they minister.
Live a life worthy of the calling
Be humble
Be unified
Be diversified
Be Controlled By Grace
Eph 4:7-10 Grace should result in leading a humble life in view of God’s grace and mercy.
What does God’s grace look like?
God’s grace is given proportionately.
It is by God’s grace that I am what I am.
“But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect.
No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.” (1 Corinthians 15:10, NIV)
God’s grave is victorious.
He took captives
God’s grace serves His Church and supplies His mission
Verse 7: Apportioned: Measured in quantity - Could this mean that in His love and mission Christ has provided Calvary Independent church all the gifts and abilities needed to accomplish His call on our lives?
Verse 8: He gave gifts -
Kendall, R. T. (2000).
Understanding Theology, Volume Two (p.
308).
Ross-shire, Great Britain: Christian Focus.
1.
He gave gifts.
‘This is why it says: “When he ascended on high, he led captives in his train and gave gifts to men” ’ (Eph.
4:8).
a.
This may refer to several kinds of gift:
(1) Motivational gifts (Rom.
12:3–8).
(2) Gifts of the Spirit (1 Cor.
12:8–10).
(3) Abilities in the body of Christ (1 Cor.
12:14–27).
5485.
χάρις charis, khar´-ece; from 5463; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstr.
or concr.; lit., fig.
or spiritual; espec.
the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude):—acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace (-ious), joy liberality, pleasure, thank (-s, -worthy).
Divine influence: Its reflection:
Manser, M. H. (2009).
Dictionary of Bible Themes: The Accessible and Comprehensive Tool for Topical Studies.
London: Martin Manser.
grace
The unmerited favour of God, made known through Jesus Christ, and expressed supremely in the redemption and full forgiveness of sinners through faith in Jesus Christ.
This set of themes consists of the following:
6667 grace, in OT
6668 grace, and Jesus Christ
6669 grace, and salvation
6670 grace, and Holy Spirit
6671 grace, and Christian life
6672 grace, in human relationships
In human relationships Christ equipped His church to Serve
We are Equipped to Serve
Eph 4:11-13 God through Christ established the way to be unified in His church.
Jesus Christ is the head of the church
He calls us to build-up the church in unity in the faith
The test is the full measure of Christ
Verse 12 The purpose of gifts is to “be built up.” closer to completion!
Verse 13 reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God
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whole
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Through His Word God told us in so many different ways His intention for the church.
Listen, God sees the big picture and we obey and follow Him in faith.
So, are we as a local church committed to serve one another so that unity in faith leads us to a greater knowledge of Christ and maturity.
How do we know when we completed the call?
We know when we have attained the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.
Be Relevant in Christian Love
Eph 4:14-16
Not infants tossed back and forth
speaking the truth in love
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