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Unwrapping Your Gifts

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Today we will address many issues…

• Basic Issues in 1 Corinthians 12

• Talents v. Gifts

• Why Study & Know Our Gifts

• Scriptural Gift Commands

• Lists of Gifts in the NT

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I. Understanding gifts begins with seeing Christ as God (1-3).

I. Understanding gifts begins with seeing Christ as God (1-3).

11Now about spiritual gifts, Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. ignorant.

22You know that when you were You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you pagans, somehow or other you were led astray to mute idols. were led astray to mute idols.

33Therefore I tell you that no one Therefore I tell you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 12:1-3 (NIV)1 Corinthians 12:1-3 (NIV)

Basic Issues in 1 Cor 12

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What are spiritual gifts?22

"A spiritual gift is any ability that is empowered by the Holy Spirit and used in any ministry of the church"

Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology, 1016

What are spiritual gifts?22

"…a God-given ability for service"

Charles Ryrie, Basic Theology, 367

"…a spiritual capacity for development"

Earl Radmacher, Sermon on Gifts

What are spiritual gifts?22

Spiritual Gifts are Not:

a) Place of Service: the gift is the ability, not where the ability is used

b) Age Group Ministry: the gift is the ability, not who benefits from it

c) Natural Talents: the gift is the ability, not whether it came at birth

Spiritual gifts are only those mentioned in the Word of God

The "Who" Questions22

Who has spiritual gifts? gives spiritual gifts? decides which gift each person should have?

•Every Christian (and only Christians) has a spiritual gift (vv. 7, 11, 18).

•The Holy Spirit gives the gifts (vv. 4, 7-9, 11, 18).

•The Holy Spirit decides which gift each believer receives (vv. 7, 8, 10, 11).

Me? Gifted?

Me? Gifted?

Every Christian has a gift"A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other" (12:7 NLT)

"[The Spirit] gives them to

each one, just as he determines"

(12:11 NIV)"But our bodies have many parts, and God has put each part just where he wants it"

(12:18 NLT)

Have you unwrapped your gift yet?

Where, When & Why?22

Where used?When received?Why given?

Every Christian got a gift when?"A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other" (12:7 NLT)

"[The Spirit] gives them to

each one, just as he determines"

(12:11 NIV)"But our bodies have many parts, and God has put each part just where he wants it"

(12:18 NLT)

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11Now about spiritual gifts, Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. ignorant.

22You know that when you were You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you pagans, somehow or other you were led astray to mute idols. were led astray to mute idols.

33Therefore I tell you that no one Therefore I tell you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 12:1-3 (NIV)1 Corinthians 12:1-3 (NIV)

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Jesus Christ is Lord = GodJesus Christ is Lord = God

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II. Our different gifts are united in the triune God (4-6).

II. Our different gifts are united in the triune God (4-6).

There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit.

There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord.

There are different kinds of working,

but the same God works all of them in all men.

There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit.

There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord.

There are different kinds of working,

but the same God works all of them in all men.

1 Corinthians 12:4-6 (NIV)

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“There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit” (v. 4).

“There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit” (v. 4).

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APPOINTSAPPOINTS

“There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord” (v. 5).

“There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord” (v. 5).

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The Triune InvolvementThe Triune

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Who has spiritual gifts?22

The Involvement of the Whole Trinity (vv. 4-6):

•God the Spirit gives (distributes) the spiritual gifts (v. 4)

•God the Son assigns the place of the ministry of the gifts (v. 5)

•God the Father gives the energy operative through the gifts in the place of ministry (v. 6)

(Radmacher, "Spiritual Gifts" tape, Campus Crusade for Christ)

Where, When & Why?22

Where used?When received?Why given?

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Who has?Who has?

How got?How got?

When got?When got?

Who benefits?Who benefits?

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Christians onlyChristians only

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The Real IssueThe Real Issue

Does it really matter if we call an ability a talent or a gift?

Does it really matter if we call an ability a talent or a gift?

We shouldn't add to God's Word by calling an ability a "spiritual gift" if the Bible doesn't call it a gift, but…

We shouldn't add to God's Word by calling an ability a "spiritual gift" if the Bible doesn't call it a gift, but…

1) Both talents & gifts are:Given by God, andTo be used for God!!

1) Both talents & gifts are:Given by God, andTo be used for God!!

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1) Charisma (ca,risma)1) Charisma (ca,risma)

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The Basis & Nature of Gifts

Roots: charis means grace (basis)chara means joy (result)

Roots: charis means grace (basis)chara means joy (result)

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The Basis & Nature of Gifts

2) Diakonia (dia,konia)2) Diakonia (dia,konia)• Place of service (1 Cor. 12:5)• Category of gifts (1 Pet. 4:11)• "service" (NIV), ministries" (NASB)

• Place of service (1 Cor. 12:5)• Category of gifts (1 Pet. 4:11)• "service" (NIV), ministries" (NASB)

3) Energema (e;nerghma)3) Energema (e;nerghma)

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The Basis & Nature of Gifts

• Energy operating gifts (1 Cor. 12:6)• "working" (NIV), "effects" (NASB)• Energy operating gifts (1 Cor. 12:6)• "working" (NIV), "effects" (NASB)

The Key Idea Q: Where should we begin studying gifts?

A: Gifts praise

the triune God--not us!

Why Study & Know Our Gifts?Why Study & Know Our Gifts?33

1) MINISTRY TO THE CHURCH BODY - 1) MINISTRY TO THE CHURCH BODY - Ministering in the area of our gifts results in:Ministering in the area of our gifts results in:

a) edification of the body— a) edification of the body— unityunity and and interdependencyinterdependency (1 Cor. 14:12) (1 Cor. 14:12)

b) mobilizing the church for b) mobilizing the church for missionmission to a lost to a lost world.world.

c) encouraging other believers to c) encouraging other believers to discerndiscern and and developdevelop their gifts. their gifts.

Why Study & Know Our Gifts?Why Study & Know Our Gifts?33

2) PERSONAL FULFILLMENT - Exercising our 2) PERSONAL FULFILLMENT - Exercising our gifts results in:gifts results in:

a)a) ministering in areas of ministering in areas of strengthstrength, reducing , reducing frustration and wasted time.frustration and wasted time.

b)b) assisting us in establishing assisting us in establishing prioritiespriorities for for study, growth, and ministry (Eph. 4:13).study, growth, and ministry (Eph. 4:13).

c)c) a sense of a sense of usefulnessusefulness and and belongingbelonging in the in the body of Christ (1 Cor. 12:14-17).body of Christ (1 Cor. 12:14-17).

Why Study & Know Our Gifts?Why Study & Know Our Gifts?33

3) OBEDIENCE TO GOD3) OBEDIENCE TO GOD''S WORD - Scripture S WORD - Scripture gives several commands relating to gifts:gives several commands relating to gifts:

a) "Do not a) "Do not neglectneglect the spiritual gift within you..." the spiritual gift within you..." (1 Tim 4:14a).(1 Tim 4:14a).

b) "Now about spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not b) "Now about spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be want you to be unawareunaware " (1 Cor. 12:1). " (1 Cor. 12:1).

c) "And since we have gifts that differ according c) "And since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given us, let us to the grace given us, let us exerciseexercise them them accordingly..." (Rom. 12:6a).accordingly..." (Rom. 12:6a).

d) "As each one has received a special gift, d) "As each one has received a special gift, employemploy it in serving one another (1 Pet. 4:10). it in serving one another (1 Pet. 4:10).

Scriptural Gift CommandsScriptural Gift Commands44

TeachingTeaching Col. 3:16-- "Let the word of Christ richly dwell Col. 3:16-- "Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you… within you… teachingteaching… one another… one another…"…"

EvangelismEvangelism Matt. 28:19-- "Go therefore and Matt. 28:19-- "Go therefore and make disciplesmake disciples of all nations…"of all nations…"

Pastor-Pastor-TeacherTeacher

Gal. 6:1-- "Brothers, if a man is caught in any Gal. 6:1-- "Brothers, if a man is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, trespass, you who are spiritual, restorerestore him…" him…"

ExhortationExhortation Heb. 3:13a-- "But Heb. 3:13a-- "But encourageencourage one another one another daily…"daily…"

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FaithFaith Heb. 11:6a-- "And without Heb. 11:6a-- "And without faithfaith it is impossible it is impossible to please Him…"to please Him…"

GivingGiving 1 Cor. 16:2-- "On the first day of the week let 1 Cor. 16:2-- "On the first day of the week let each of you each of you put asideput aside and save [for] and save [for] collections…"collections…"

ServiceService Gal 5:13-- "…Gal 5:13-- "…ServeServe one another in love" one another in love"

Showing Showing MercyMercy

Col. 3:12-- "And so, as those who have been Col. 3:12-- "And so, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of heart of compassioncompassion, kindness, humility, , kindness, humility, gentleness and patience"gentleness and patience"

Adminis-Adminis-trationtration

1 Cor. 14:40-- "But let all things be done 1 Cor. 14:40-- "But let all things be done properly and in an properly and in an orderlyorderly manner" manner"

The lemon is a yellow fruit that grows on trees

The same words may mean different things to

different people!

New Testament Gift ListsNew Testament Gift ListsGifts (All)Gifts (All) Rom 12:6-8Rom 12:6-8 Eph 4:11Eph 4:11 1 Cor 12:281 Cor 12:28 1 Cor 12:29-301 Cor 12:29-30 1 Cor 12:8-101 Cor 12:8-10

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Are both marriage and

celibacy spiritual gifts?

1 Cor. 7:7 NLT But I wish everyone were single, just as I

am. Yet each person has a special gift from God, of one kind or another.

It seems strange to call an ability that everyone has a "gift."

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Will a gift remain with a Will a gift remain with a believer throughout life believer throughout life (i.e., it is permanent)?(i.e., it is permanent)?

• Grudem, 1025-1026, says "no" due to:Grudem, 1025-1026, says "no" due to:– Becoming unmarriedBecoming unmarried– God's will in healingGod's will in healing– Prophecy needing God's spontaneous revelationProphecy needing God's spontaneous revelation– Given only for a unique need or eventGiven only for a unique need or event– NeglectNeglect– Grieving the SpiritGrieving the Spirit– Serious doctrinal or moral errorSerious doctrinal or moral error

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"Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, 5so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body,

and we all belong to each other" (Romans 12:4-5 NLT)

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