Great Importance of Spiritual Gifts

8/12/2019 Great Importance of Spiritual Gifts

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1Now about the gifts of the Spirit

(spiritual gifts), brothers and sisters, I

do not want you to be uninformed

(ignorant).

2You know that when you werepagans (unbelievers), somehow or other

you were influenced and led astray to

mute idols.

1Corinthians 12:1-2 NIV


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What are Spiritual Gifts?1 Corinthians 12:1Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you

to be uninformed (ignorant).

Spiritual Gifts

are God given abilities that edifythe church and glorify God.

"There are different gifts, but the same Spirit.There are differentkinds of service, but the

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

God works all of them

in all men."

I Corinthians 12:4-6 NIV


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Eight Reasons Why Every Christian

Should Know Their Spiritual Gift

1. Knowing your spiritual gift helps you understand

o swill for your life.

2. Knowing your spiritual gift helps you know what

God has NOT called you to do.

3. Knowing your spiritual gift relieves you from

serving outof duty.

4. Knowing your spiritual gift helps you understand

how the Holy Spirit works through you.


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Eight Reasons Why Every Christian

Should Know Their Spiritual Gift

5. Knowing your spiritual giftfills a deep inner

need or void in your life.

6. Knowing your spiritual gift builds unity amongChristians.

7. Knowing your spiritual gift equipsyou to

fulfillGodspurpose for your life.8. Knowing your spiritual gift addsto your self- acceptance .


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What are Ministry Gifts?

Gifts from the Lord Jesus Christ

Jesus calls us to ministry for the edifying of thebody of Christ. Ministry Gifts define how you arecalled to minister to The Body of Christ.

Ephesians 4:11 lists five callingsfor the equippingof the saints for the work of ministry.


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Ephesians 4:11-13 NIV

11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the

prophets

, theevangelists

, thepastors

and

teachers,12 to equip his people for works of service, so

that the body of Christ may be built up13until we all reach unity in the faith and in the

knowledge of the Son of God and become

mature, attaining to the whole measure of the

fullness of Christ.


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Ministry Gifts

1. Apostles

2. Prophets

3. Evangelists4. Pastors

5. Teachers

Define how you are called to minister to

the Body of Christ.


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Other Gifts

From celibacy to craftsmanship, countless other

Spiritual Gifts are alluded to in the Bible. Some of

these will include and define three additional

non-leadership ministries:

1. Helps

2. Administration

3. Intercession


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What are Manifestation Gifts?

Gifts from the Holy Spirit

The Spirit manifests Himself through thesegiftsto edify the church

. Manifestation Gifts

define how you are used by the Holy Spirit.


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I Corinthians 12:7-10 lists nine

Manifestation Gifts.1. Word of wisdom

2. Word of knowledge

3. Faith

4. Healing5. Miracles

6. Prophecy

7. Discernment

8. Tongues

9. Interpretation of tongues


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1Corinthians 12:4-10 TNIV1 Now about the gifts of the Spirit,brothers and sisters, I do not want you tobe ignorant.

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

3Therefore I want you to know that no one who is speaking by the Spirit ofGod says, "Jesus be cursed," and no one can say, "Jesus is Lord,"

except by the Holy Spirit.4There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spiritdistributes them.

5There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord.6There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone itis the same Godat work.7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the

common good.8To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom,to another amessage of knowledge

by means of the same Spirit,9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to other gifts of healing by that one

Spirit,10 to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another

distinguishing between spirits,to another speaking in different kindsof tongues,and to still another the interpretation of tongues.


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What are Manifestation Gifts

Gifts from the Holy Spirit

The Spirit manifests Himselfthrough thesegiftsto edify the church

. Manifestation Gifts

define how you are usedby the Holy Spirit.


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I Corinthians 12:7-10 lists nine

Manifestation Gifts.

1. Word of wisdom

2. Word of knowledge

3. Faith4. Healing

5. Miracles

6. Prophecy7. Discernment

8. Tongues

9. Interpretation of tongues


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1Corinthians 12:4-10 TNIV1 Now about the gifts of the Spirit,brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be

ignorant.

2You know that when you were pagans,somehow or other you wereinfluenced and led astray to mute idols.

3Therefore I want you to know that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of Godsays, "Jesus be cursed,"and no one can say, "Jesus is Lord," except bythe Holy Spirit.4There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spiritdistributes them.

5There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord.6There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyoneit isthe same Godat work.7Now to each one the manifestation of the Spiritis given for the common

good.8To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom,to another amessage of knowledge

by means of the same Spirit,9to another faithby the same Spirit, to other gifts of healingby that one

Spirit,10to another miraculous powers,to another prophecy,to another

distinguishing between spirits,to another speaking in differentkinds of tongues,and to still another the interpretation of tongues.


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What are Motivational Gifts?

Gifts from God the Father

Romans 12:3

In His grace God has given us each a gift that will

motivate us to service in the church.

Motivational Giftsdefine who you are in God.


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Motivational Gifts

Romans 12:6-8 lists seven giftsthat describe theenergybehind our service:

1. Prophesying

2. Serving

3. Teaching

4. Exhortation

5. Giving

6. Leading

7. Mercy


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Attitude,Source& Purpose

3 For by the grace given me I say to every one ofyou: Do not think of yourself more highly than youought, but rather think of yourself with sober

judgment, in accordance with the faith God hasdistributed to each of you.4 For just as each of us has one body with manymembers, and these members do not all have the

same function,5so in Christ we, though many, form one body, andeach member belongs to all the others.

(Romans 12:3-5 NIV)


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Motivational Gifts

(Romans 12:6-8 TNIV)

6We have different gifts,according to the grace givento each of us. If your gift is prophesying,thenprophesy in accordance with your faith;7if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, thenteach;

8if it is to encourage, then give encouragement;if itis

giving

, then give generously;if it is tolead

,do itdiligently; if it is to show

mercy

, do it cheerfully.


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Spiritual Leadership Gifts

Church ELDERS

1Peter 5:1-5 NIV

1To the

elders

among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and awitness

of Christ's sufferings who also willshare in the glory to

be revealed:2 Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care,

watching over them--not because you must, but because youare willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonestgain, but eager to serve;3

not lording it over those entrusted to you, but beingexamplesto the flock.4And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the

crown of glorythat will never fade away.In the same way, youwho are younger, submityourselves to your elders.


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I Timothy 3:1-17Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an

overseer

desires anoble task

.2Now the

overseer

is to beabove reproach

,faithful to his wife

,temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able toteach,3 not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, notquarrelsome

,not a lover of money

.4He must

manage his own family well

and see that hischildren

obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of fullrespect.5(If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, howcan he take care of God's church?)

6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may becomeconceitedand fall under the same judgment as the devil.7He must also have a

good reputation with outsiders

, so thathe will not fall into disgrace and into the devil's trap.


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Church ELDERS

(Acts 20:28 NIV)28

Keep watch

over yourselves

andall the flock

of

which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers.Be

shepherds of the Church of God,which He bought

with his own blood.

A Calland an Assignmentfrom God


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Function, Privilege & Provision, Protection

1Timothy 5:17-20 NIV

17The elderswho direct the affairs of the church wellareworthy of double honor

, especially those whosework

ispreachingand teaching.18 For Scripture says, "Do not muzzle an ox while it is

treading out the grain,"1 and "The worker deserves hiswages

."19

Do not entertain an accusation against an elder

unlessit is brought by two or three witnesses.20 But those elders who are sinning you are to reprove

before everyone

, so that the others may take warning.


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Functions, Qualifications & Expectations

Titus 1:6-9 NIV

6An eldermust be blameless, faithful to his wife, a man whosechildren believe

and are not open to the charge of being wild and

disobedient.

7Since an overseermanages God's household, he must be

blameless--not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given todrunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain.8 Rather, he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good,

who is self-controlled, upright, holyand disciplined.

9He must holdfirmly to the trustworthy messageas it has been

taught, so that he can encourage others by sounddoctrineand

refutethose who oppose it.


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Primary Function of ELDERS

1. Overseeor Supervisesthe Spiritual Life of

the Church

2. Manage or Lead the Church to Fullness in

Christ

3. Establishthe Church by the Truth or Sound

Doctrine

4. Protectthe Church from Errors and False

Doctrine or Teachings

5. Directthe affairs of the Church


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Church DEACONS

Timothy 3:1-15 NIV8 In the same way, deaconsare to be worthy of respect, sincere, not

indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain.9 They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clearconscience.10They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them,let them SERVE as DEACONS.11

In the same way, the women(wives of deacons)

are to be worthy of respect,not malicious talkersbut temperateand trustworthyin everything.12A deaconmust be faithful to his wifeand must manage his childrenand his household well.13 Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great

assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.14 Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you theseinstructions so that,15if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselvesin God's household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar andfoundation of the truth.


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Deacons, Primary Qualification ,Function &Delegation

Acts 6:2-6 NIV

2So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, "Itwould not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word ofGod in order

to wait on tables

.3 Brothers and sisters,

choose

seven men from among youwho are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turnthis responsibility over to them4and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the

word."5

This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen,a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus,Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convertto Judaism.6They

presented these men to the apostles

, whoprayed

and

laid their hands on them.


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Primary Function of Deacons

ServingGod in the PRACTICAL,

PHYSICAL aspect of the CHURCH!


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Great Importance of Spiritual Gifts

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