The gifts of the Spirit are for mutual encouragement and blessing of others. They are, in short, for the purpose of ministry not self-promotion. God gives good gifts to His children! Tabernacle Baptist Church, Ithaca NY

1. 1 Cor. 12:1-11 & others
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3. Practical – I can use this!
Necessary – I need this!
Desirable – I’ve been wanting one!
Valuable – I couldn’t afford this!
Perfect – It’s my size and color!
Thoughtful – Thanks!

4. • The Spirit is generous and is
constantly gifting good things to His
sons and daughters. (Jas 1:17-18)
– Gifting is totally in harmony with His
deity
– His indwelling presence would be gift
enough, but He insists on giving us
more
– His gifts are always the best!

5. • The giver is
the risen,
ascended
Christ
• Various
persons in
select
offices are
gifts to the
church
1Cor 12, 14
Eph 4
Rom 12
• The giver is
unspecified
• Basic
functions
performed
in the
church are
the gifts to
individuals
• The giver is
the Spirit
• Special
abilities are
the gifts to
individuals

6. pnuematikos – spiritual things
• emphasizing their spiritual nature and
origination
• therefore, not natural abilities but Spiritual
abilities (1Cor 12:11)
charisma – a grace gift
• emphasizing the nature of the receipt
• therefore, not naturally developed but Spirit
bestowed (1Cor 12:4; Rom 12:3, 6)

7. 1. a spiritual gift to an individual is
God’s enablement for personal
spiritual service (1Cor 12:11)
– a temporary sign gift to substantiate or
corroborate a message that has been
given (1Cor 14:22)
– a permanent gift to function within the
body as an active, healthy part (Eph 4:15)

8. “It is not clear whether the gifts are
endowments from birth, special
enablements received at some later
point, or a combination of the two.”
--Millard J Erickson

9. “Since none of the four lists
includes all of the gifts found in the
other lists, it is quite conceivable
that collectively they do not
exhaust all possible gifts of the
Spirit.”
--Millard J
Erickson

10. 2. a spiritual gift to the church is a
person uniquely equipped for the
church’s edification and maturation
(Eph 4:11-13)
– given by the risen, ascended Savior to
validate and empower our ministry
– not to be used for personal, isolated
satisfaction (1Cor 14:4-5, 12)

12. • The Spirit-given gifts are not…
– specific ministries or places of service
– offices or positions
– age group specific
– simply natural talents
• The Spirit-given gifts are the tools
necessary to serve Him and the Body
of Christ.

13. • Every child of God has some
spiritual gift (1Cor 12:7, Eph 4:7-8; 1 Pet
4:10)
• No child of God has all of the
spiritual gifts (1Cor 12:14-21)
• No spiritual gift is given universally
(1Cor 12:28-30)
• Conspicuousness is not an
indication of importance (1Cor 12:14-

14. • Live a Spirit-filled life (Eph 4:1-2; 1Cor
3:16, 6:19-20, 10:31; Rom 12:1-2)
• Use your gift(s) to edify others in the
Body

15. • Use your gift(s) to edify others in the
Body
– Discover your Spirit-given gifts
• Discovery using an “inventory” may be
helpful, but not necessary
• Discovery within the context of the local
church is best
• Investigate within a variety of ministry
opportunities (ie, be an active member)

16. • Use your gift(s) to edify others in the
Body
– Develop other skills that utilize the
gift(s) that you have been given
– Appreciate and cheerfully receive
ministry from brothers – you need them!

17. • Live a Spirit-filled life (Eph 4:1-2; 1Cor
3:16, 6:19-20, 10:31; Rom 12:1-2)
• Use your gift(s) to edify others in the
Body
• Give glory to God for the gift(s) He
has given to you

18. • Give glory to God for the gift(s) He
has given to you
– Not coveting another (1Cor 12:22-26)
– Not asking for another (1Cor 12:11)