THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.
Text: 1 CORINTHIANS 12:1-11.
INTRODUCTION TO THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.
“Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant” 1 Corinthians 12:1.
God has placed these nine gifts in the church to be used to advance the kingdom of God. They are not to be used for selfish reasons. When God entrusts any of these gifts to a person, that person should not feel spiritually superior.
1. THE PURPOSE OF THE GIFTS.
A. To edify. To build up the Christian and the church. Always keep in mind; these gifts are to advance God's work.
B. To encourage. They are to encourage the Christian in every phase of their lives.
C. To enlighten. They help the Christian know right from wrong. Since Satan is supernatural and has power to deceive, we need a supernatural power to understand the true from the false.
D. To educate. These gifts can educate even the illiterate, as they are used for God’s glory.
E. To expose. These gifts will help us expose false spirits and religions.
2. THE PERSONALITY OF THESE GIFTS.
A. Spiritual gifts vs. natural gifts. Natural gifts are for personal help and enjoyment. Spiritual gifts are to share by helping others.
Text: 1 CORINTHIANS 12:1-11.
INTRODUCTION TO THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.
“Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant” 1 Corinthians 12:1.
God has placed these nine gifts in the church to be used to advance the kingdom of God. They are not to be used for selfish reasons. When God entrusts any of these gifts to a person, that person should not feel spiritually superior.
1. THE PURPOSE OF THE GIFTS.
A. To edify. To build up the Christian and the church. Always keep in mind; these gifts are to advance God's work.
B. To encourage. They are to encourage the Christian in every phase of their lives.
C. To enlighten. They help the Christian know right from wrong. Since Satan is supernatural and has power to deceive, we need a supernatural power to understand the true from the false.
D. To educate. These gifts can educate even the illiterate, as they are used for God’s glory.
E. To expose. These gifts will help us expose false spirits and religions.
2. THE PERSONALITY OF THESE GIFTS.
A. Spiritual gifts vs. natural gifts. Natural gifts are for personal help and enjoyment. Spiritual gifts are to share by helping others.
B. Spiritual gifts vs. fruit of the spirit. Fruit grows; gifts are given.
Spiritual gifts are given by God to those whom He knows will use them for His honour and glory. At times they are given to the most unlikely people. However, only God knows the hearts and minds of men.
3. THE POWER OF THESE GIFTS.
A. Power to discern. Spiritual gifts help us discern God's will and way. They also help us discern the nature of a problem, as well as a way to solve that problem.
Spiritual gifts are given by God to those whom He knows will use them for His honour and glory. At times they are given to the most unlikely people. However, only God knows the hearts and minds of men.
3. THE POWER OF THESE GIFTS.
A. Power to discern. Spiritual gifts help us discern God's will and way. They also help us discern the nature of a problem, as well as a way to solve that problem.
B. Power to denounce and destroy. Spiritual gifts are backed by the power to denounce the powers of sin, Satan, and sickness.
Some fear the gifts of the Spirit because of past experiences with misuse of the gifts. God has a plan and purpose as to how these gifts are to be given and used. God will give these gifts to those who will use them for His glory.
Within this study, we need to give special attention to the fact, that each of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, cannot come through human ability or talent. But, by the Holy Spirit and our desire to be filled.
We will soon discover the added strength and power received through the “Baptism in the Holy Spirit.” As you learn, and understand the gifts of the Holy Spirit, you will begin to find yourself, able to be used by the Spirit, in their effective manifestation.
NEXT TIME: THE THREE GIFTS OF INSPIRATION.
Some fear the gifts of the Spirit because of past experiences with misuse of the gifts. God has a plan and purpose as to how these gifts are to be given and used. God will give these gifts to those who will use them for His glory.
Within this study, we need to give special attention to the fact, that each of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, cannot come through human ability or talent. But, by the Holy Spirit and our desire to be filled.
We will soon discover the added strength and power received through the “Baptism in the Holy Spirit.” As you learn, and understand the gifts of the Holy Spirit, you will begin to find yourself, able to be used by the Spirit, in their effective manifestation.
NEXT TIME: THE THREE GIFTS OF INSPIRATION.
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