Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts Seminar

Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts Seminar

“When God Calls,

God Equips”

Prepared by

Pastor Leonardo Rahming

“When God Calls,

God Equips”

Prepared by

Pastor Leonardo Rahming

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION1. Most Christians do not understand that

God has called them to ministry in the local church and so they conceive of themselves as spectators rather than participants.

2. Many church members are actively involved in the ministry of the local church, but who are not functioning in a ministry which corresponds to their spiritual gifts. This leads to boredom, burnout, and eventually drop-out.

1. Most Christians do not understand that God has called them to ministry in the local church and so they conceive of themselves as spectators rather than participants.

2. Many church members are actively involved in the ministry of the local church, but who are not functioning in a ministry which corresponds to their spiritual gifts. This leads to boredom, burnout, and eventually drop-out.

BIBLE CHAPTERS ABOUT SPIRITUAL GIFTS

BIBLE CHAPTERS ABOUT SPIRITUAL GIFTS

• 1 Corinthians chapters 12-14

• Romans chapter 12

• Ephesians chapter 4

• 1 Peter chapter 4

• 1 Corinthians chapters 12-14

• Romans chapter 12

• Ephesians chapter 4

• 1 Peter chapter 4

Background of 1 CorinthiansBackground of 1 Corinthians

1. 1 Corinthians was written by the apostle Paul to a church in the city of Corinth

2. 1 Corinthians was written to address issues within the church.

3. This church faced a variety of problems. It was a problem church.

1. 1 Corinthians was written by the apostle Paul to a church in the city of Corinth

2. 1 Corinthians was written to address issues within the church.

3. This church faced a variety of problems. It was a problem church.

“Many of the people were creating an atmosphere of chaos rather than order.”

a.Immorality and Litigation – 5:1-6:20

b.Marriage – 7:1-40

c.Meat Offered to idols – 8:1-11:1

d.Women in Worship – 11:2-16

e.Lord’s Supper Abused – 11:17-34

f.Spiritual Gift Problems – 12:1-14:40

g.Disbelief in the Resurrection – 15:1-58

“Many of the people were creating an atmosphere of chaos rather than order.”

a.Immorality and Litigation – 5:1-6:20

b.Marriage – 7:1-40

c.Meat Offered to idols – 8:1-11:1

d.Women in Worship – 11:2-16

e.Lord’s Supper Abused – 11:17-34

f.Spiritual Gift Problems – 12:1-14:40

g.Disbelief in the Resurrection – 15:1-58

Strength and Weakness

Strength

• Many of the people in the church of Corinth were operating freely in the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit

Weakness

• The church allowed itself to be divided over its strengths, over personalities, over theologies, and over issues it felt particularly important.

The Spiritual Gift ProblemThe Spiritual Gift Problem1. The Apostle Paul tried to correct the

Corinthians who were using the gifts as signs of how spiritual they are because they were able to prophecy, speak in tongues, and perform miracles.

2. Every individual seemed to be more concerned about their own personal edification rather than the edification, or the ‘building up,’ of the entire congregation.

1. The Apostle Paul tried to correct the Corinthians who were using the gifts as signs of how spiritual they are because they were able to prophecy, speak in tongues, and perform miracles.

2. Every individual seemed to be more concerned about their own personal edification rather than the edification, or the ‘building up,’ of the entire congregation.

Apostle Paul & Spiritual Gifts

1 Corinthians chapter 12:1 “Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.”

a.Spiritual fr. Gk. Means – “things characterized or controlled by the Spirit.”

b.Gifts – Gk “charisma” (charismatic) root-(charis) means “grace” which teaches us that they are gifts of grace – “God’s grace.”

Apostle Paul & Spiritual Gifts

1 Corinthians chapter 12:1 “Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.”

a.Spiritual fr. Gk. Means – “things characterized or controlled by the Spirit.”

b.Gifts – Gk “charisma” (charismatic) root-(charis) means “grace” which teaches us that they are gifts of grace – “God’s grace.”

Apostle Paul Main Points

a. “The Gifts are given by God’s grace, not by man’s inherent spirituality.”

b. “The Gifts are actually a manifestation of the Spirit, not a manifestation of their own spirituality.”

Apostle Paul Main Points

a. “The Gifts are given by God’s grace, not by man’s inherent spirituality.”

b. “The Gifts are actually a manifestation of the Spirit, not a manifestation of their own spirituality.”

Ephesians chapter 4:7-8, “But unto everyone of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith, WHEN HE ASCENDED UP ON HIGH, HE LED CAPTIVITY CAPTIVE, AND GAVE GIFTS UNTO MEN.”

Gift – stresses virtually the same; it is gift not reward. They are gifts of grace , not merit.

a. The emphasis in our text is not on the Holy Spirit, but rather on the Lord Christ.

b. It is as a result of our Lord’s victory over death, the grave climaxing in His ascension that spiritual gifts are freely give upon men.

Ephesians chapter 4:7-8, “But unto everyone of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith, WHEN HE ASCENDED UP ON HIGH, HE LED CAPTIVITY CAPTIVE, AND GAVE GIFTS UNTO MEN.”

Gift – stresses virtually the same; it is gift not reward. They are gifts of grace , not merit.

a. The emphasis in our text is not on the Holy Spirit, but rather on the Lord Christ.

b. It is as a result of our Lord’s victory over death, the grave climaxing in His ascension that spiritual gifts are freely give upon men.

What Is Spiritual Gift?

• “It is a supernatural ability given by God to everyone at the moment of his or her salvation according to God’s grace.”

• “It is a channel through which God ministers effectively to His church.”

The Purpose of Spiritual Gift

• To enable its possessor to witness.

• To help the church fulfill its divine mission.

• Matthew 28:18-20.

• Go ; Teach; Baptize; Teach

Talents vs. Gifts

Natural TalentsNatural Talents

• From God through From God through parentsparents

• From birthFrom birth• To benefit mankind on To benefit mankind on

the natural levelthe natural level• Must be recognized, Must be recognized,

developed, exercised.developed, exercised.• Ought to be dedicated by Ought to be dedicated by

believersbelievers

Spiritual GiftsSpiritual Gifts

• From God independent From God independent of parentsof parents

• From rebirthFrom rebirth• To benefit mankind on To benefit mankind on

the spiritual levelthe spiritual level• Must be recognized, Must be recognized,

developed, exercised.developed, exercised.• Ought to be used for Ought to be used for

God’s glory to God for God’s glory to God for His use and glory.His use and glory.

Natural Talents and Spiritual Gifts

a.Natural talents, or natural abilities may be developed through the years, such as playing a musical instrument.

b.Natural talents may be useful or entertaining but they deal primarily with the surfaces of life.

c.A talent can be possessed by anyone, Christian or non-Christian.

d.But a spiritual gift is only possessed by Christians.

Natural Talents and Spiritual Gifts

a.Natural talents, or natural abilities may be developed through the years, such as playing a musical instrument.

b.Natural talents may be useful or entertaining but they deal primarily with the surfaces of life.

c.A talent can be possessed by anyone, Christian or non-Christian.

d.But a spiritual gift is only possessed by Christians.

Spiritual Gifts Spiritual Gifts

• Spiritual Gifts are not rewards for a Spiritual Gifts are not rewards for a job job well donewell done, they are the tools to do , they are the tools to do the job the job well.well.

• They are operational tools designed to They are operational tools designed to accomplish assigned tasks for the accomplish assigned tasks for the advancement of the Kingdom of God.advancement of the Kingdom of God.

• It takes the new birth to energize a person with the Spirit.

• Spiritual Gifts are not rewards for a Spiritual Gifts are not rewards for a job job well donewell done, they are the tools to do , they are the tools to do the job the job well.well.

• They are operational tools designed to They are operational tools designed to accomplish assigned tasks for the accomplish assigned tasks for the advancement of the Kingdom of God.advancement of the Kingdom of God.

• It takes the new birth to energize a person with the Spirit.

Session TwoSession Two

What Kinds of Gifts Have Been Given?

What Kinds of Gifts Have Been Given?

1 Corinthians 12:4-6

“Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.”

“And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.”

“And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.”

a.Contrast in vss. 4-6.

b.This diversity is by God’s design.

1 Corinthians 12:4-6

“Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.”

“And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.”

“And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.”

a.Contrast in vss. 4-6.

b.This diversity is by God’s design.

The Unity Of DiversityThe Unity Of Diversity

1. One God, one Christ, and one Spirit means God has one will.

2. Unity is not in being alike nor thinking alike. Unity is in having the same purpose.

3. God has built unity into His church, but it will only be maintained when there is a diversity of ministry.

4. Diversity is God’s design to maintain unity in His church.

1. One God, one Christ, and one Spirit means God has one will.

2. Unity is not in being alike nor thinking alike. Unity is in having the same purpose.

3. God has built unity into His church, but it will only be maintained when there is a diversity of ministry.

4. Diversity is God’s design to maintain unity in His church.

List of Spiritual Gifts in the Bible

Romans 12:4-8 (7)Romans 12:4-8 (7)• ProphecyProphecy• MinistryMinistry• Teaching Teaching • ExhortationExhortation• GivingGiving• RulingRuling• Showing MercyShowing Mercy

1 Cor. 12:29-30 (7)1 Cor. 12:29-30 (7)• ApostlesApostles• ProphecyProphecy• Teaching Teaching • MiraclesMiracles• Healing Healing • TonguesTongues• Interpreting tonguesInterpreting tongues

List of Spiritual Gifts1 Cor. 12:8-10 (9)1 Cor. 12:8-10 (9)• Word of WisdomWord of Wisdom• Word of knowledgeWord of knowledge• FaithFaith• Healing Healing • MiraclesMiracles• ProphecyProphecy• Discerning of spiritsDiscerning of spirits• Kinds of tonguesKinds of tongues• Interpreting tonguesInterpreting tongues

Ephesians 4:11(4)Ephesians 4:11(4)• ApostlesApostles• ProphetsProphets• Evangelists Evangelists • PastorsPastors

List of Spiritual GiftsList of Spiritual Gifts1 Corinthians 12:28 1 Corinthians 12:28

(8)(8)• ApostlesApostles• ProphetsProphets• Teachers Teachers • MiraclesMiracles• Healing Healing • HelpingHelping• Governing Governing • Diverse TonguesDiverse Tongues

This is not a completed This is not a completed list. list.

There are other spiritual There are other spiritual gifts not named in the gifts not named in the New Testament: e.g. New Testament: e.g.

Hospitality, Preaching, Hospitality, Preaching, Prayer, Music and Prayer, Music and Counseling, etc.Counseling, etc.

Knowing Your GiftsKnowing Your Gifts

1. Support Gifts

2. Teaching Gifts

3. Leadership & Administrative Gifts

4. Outreach Gifts

5. Specific Gifts “Power”

1. Support Gifts

2. Teaching Gifts

3. Leadership & Administrative Gifts

4. Outreach Gifts

5. Specific Gifts “Power”

Session ThreeSession Three

SUPPORT GIFTSSUPPORT GIFTS

• The Holy Spirit has placed a number of The Holy Spirit has placed a number of spiritual gifts in the church that are spiritual gifts in the church that are unspectacular and quiet. unspectacular and quiet.

• Members with these gifts are those who do Members with these gifts are those who do the everyday work of the church. the everyday work of the church.

• They are often unseen heroes who receive They are often unseen heroes who receive little or no recognition for the vital part they little or no recognition for the vital part they play.play.

Gift of Service (Helps)Gift of Service (Helps)

• This gift enables a believer to work gladly This gift enables a believer to work gladly behind the scenes in order that God’s work behind the scenes in order that God’s work is fulfilled.is fulfilled.

• Persons with this gift usually have unselfish Persons with this gift usually have unselfish natures and like to do small things, even natures and like to do small things, even menial tasks, with no thought of receiving menial tasks, with no thought of receiving credit.credit.

• Would rather do a job than find someone Would rather do a job than find someone else to do it.else to do it.

• They enjoy relationships more than They enjoy relationships more than recognition. recognition.

• Mark 15:40-41; Acts 9:36; Romans 16:1-2; 1 Mark 15:40-41; Acts 9:36; Romans 16:1-2; 1 Corinthians 12:28).Corinthians 12:28).

Gift of GivingPeople with this gift do not ask, “How much money do I need to give to God?” but “How

much money do I need to live on?”

• Manage their finances and limit their lifestyle in order to give as much of their resources as possible.

• Support the work of ministry with sacrificial gifts to advance the Kingdom.

• Meet tangible needs that enable spiritual growth to occur.

• Provide resources, generously and cheerfully, trusting God for His provision.

Gift of Mercy/Compassion People with this gift feel exceptional

empathy and compassion for those who are suffering (physically, mentally, or

emotionally).

• Tears come easily when they see or hear things that sadden them.

• They express love, grace, and dignity to those facing hardships and crisis.

• They want to help out and help people in misery.• People in need like to have them around, because

they cheer them up.• They are not easily repulsed by the sight of

miserable people but usually think, “How can I help?”

• Luke 7:12-15; 10:30-37; Matthew 25:34-36

Gift of Exhortation This gift helps others reach their full potential by

means of encouraging, challenging, comforting, and guiding.

• People with this gift challenge or confront others to trust and hope in the promises of God.

• People take their counsel and advice seriously because they feel helped.

• People like to be around them because they urge others to action by applying Biblical truth.

• They enjoy sharing their personal testimony with people because they know God will use it to encourage and help others.

• People with this gift truly help strengthen weak, faltering, and fainthearted Christians.

• John 14:1; II Timothy 1:16-18; III John 5-8

Gift of EncouragementGift of Encouragement

• God gives some this gift to offer comforting words of hope and reassurance to discouraged, weak, or troubled Christians in such a way that they are consoled.

• People with this gift emphasize God’s promises and confidence in His will.

• Rom 12:6-8; Titus 1:9; Acts 11:23-24; I Thess. 2:11-12

Gift of Hospitality

• People with this gift provide an open home and warm welcome to those in need of food, lodging, and fellowship.

• They love to entertain and create a safe and comfortable setting where relationships can develop.

• They meet new people and help them feel welcome.

• People with this gift ought to make up the core of greeters or receptionists at the door of the church on Sabbath morning

• Romans 12:13; 16:23a; Luke 10:38

Gift of Craftsmanship/Artist

• Make things which increase the effectiveness of other’s ministries.

• Design and build tangible items and resources for ministry use.

• Work with different kinds of tools and are skilled with their hands.

• Develop and use artistic skills such as drama, writing, art, music, etc.

• Use variety and creativity to captivate people and cause them to consider Christ’s message.

• (Exodus 30:22-25; Exodus 31:3-11; 2 Chronicles 34:9-13; Acts 18:2-3).  

SUPPORT GIFTS

1. Service (Helps)

2. Giving

3. Mercy/Compassion

4. Exhortation

5. Encouragement

6. Hospitality

7. Craftsman / Artist

Session FourSession Four

TEACHING GIFTS TEACHING GIFTS

• The spiritual gifts that fall under the category of teaching are profoundly valuable in the life of the church.

• They are also some of the most underutilized.

• The gifts of wisdom, knowledge, pastoring or shepherding are related to the specific spiritual gift of teaching.

• The spiritual gifts that fall under the category of teaching are profoundly valuable in the life of the church.

• They are also some of the most underutilized.

• The gifts of wisdom, knowledge, pastoring or shepherding are related to the specific spiritual gift of teaching.

Gift of TeachingGift of TeachingI Cor. 12:28; Matt. 5:1-12; Acts 18:24-48I Cor. 12:28; Matt. 5:1-12; Acts 18:24-48

• People will constantly understand truth as People will constantly understand truth as a result of their teaching.a result of their teaching.

• The Teacher will have an intense desire to The Teacher will have an intense desire to understand truth and will excel in the understand truth and will excel in the ability to explain it to others.ability to explain it to others.

• People with this gift are not satisfied with People with this gift are not satisfied with unclear or obscure meanings. They will unclear or obscure meanings. They will work at it until the truth is clear and easily work at it until the truth is clear and easily understood.understood.

• People progress in knowledge and People progress in knowledge and understanding as a result of the work of understanding as a result of the work of these gifted teachers.these gifted teachers.

Gift of KnowledgeGift of Knowledge

• The gift that drives a person to learn, The gift that drives a person to learn, analyze and uncover new insights with analyze and uncover new insights with regard to the Bible and Faith.regard to the Bible and Faith.

• Some people have been given the ability Some people have been given the ability to dig deep and accumulate a reservoir of to dig deep and accumulate a reservoir of knowledge about the Scriptures and the knowledge about the Scriptures and the way of salvation that is invaluable to the way of salvation that is invaluable to the work of the church.work of the church.

• The gifts of teaching and knowledge are The gifts of teaching and knowledge are combined so that the recipient becomes a combined so that the recipient becomes a scholar-teacher.scholar-teacher.

• I Cor. 12:8; I Cor. 14:6; Romans 12:2I Cor. 12:8; I Cor. 14:6; Romans 12:2

Gift of Knowledge

• These people know how to connect bits and pieces of information so that they make a logical whole.

• They read extensively.

• They know how to use Bible dictionaries, encyclopedias, commentaries, and handbooks.

• They know how to accurate exegete a biblical passage and dig out its historical backgrounds etc.

• The gift that allows the believers to sort The gift that allows the believers to sort through opinions, facts and thoughts in through opinions, facts and thoughts in order to determine what solution would be order to determine what solution would be best for the individual believer or the best for the individual believer or the community of believerscommunity of believers

• The ability to apply spiritual truth to a specific issue in a specifically relevant fashion, and to make proper choices in difficult situations, based on listening and sufficient information.

• (Acts 6:3,10; 1 Corinthians 2:1-13; 12:8; James 1:5; 2 Peter 3:15). 

Gift of Wisdom

Gift of Pastoring or ShepherdingGift of Pastoring or Shepherding

• The ability to assume a long-term personal The ability to assume a long-term personal responsibility for the spiritual welfare of a responsibility for the spiritual welfare of a group of Believers with love, care, group of Believers with love, care, discipleship, and counseling, moving them discipleship, and counseling, moving them to a deeper spiritual connection and to a deeper spiritual connection and maturity with Christ. maturity with Christ.

• Those with this gift open doors, prepare the Those with this gift open doors, prepare the way, provide materials, and prepare minds way, provide materials, and prepare minds to receive the teaching of the church.to receive the teaching of the church.

• John 10:1-18; Ephesians 4:11-14; 1 Timothy John 10:1-18; Ephesians 4:11-14; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; 1 Peter 5:1-3).3:1-7; 1 Peter 5:1-3).

There is a distinction between the office of pastor and the gift of pastor.

• The office of pastor is a position held by a person who may have spiritual gifts other than that of pastoring.

•The gift of pastoring is personal care for members of the church and others serves as a catalysts for a teaching ministry.

• The gift of pastoring is almost always combined with other spiritual gifts such as evangelism, teaching etc.

There is a distinction between the office of pastor and the gift of pastor.

• The office of pastor is a position held by a person who may have spiritual gifts other than that of pastoring.

•The gift of pastoring is personal care for members of the church and others serves as a catalysts for a teaching ministry.

• The gift of pastoring is almost always combined with other spiritual gifts such as evangelism, teaching etc.

TEACHING GIFTS

1. Teaching

2. Knowledge

3. Wisdom

4. Pastoring or Shepherding

Session FiveSession Five

Leadership and Administrative Gifts

• Leadership and administrative gifts are those that deal with the overall management and supervision of the church . A person with one or more of these gifts will be in the forefront of church administration and activity.

Gift of Leadership• This gift gives a believer the confidence to

step forward, give direction and provide motivation to fulfill a dream or complete a task.

• This gift involves inspiring people with a vision of what can be done – and setting the objectives and goals necessary to fulfill that vision.

• Leadership implies responsibility, a high degree of discipleship, and emotional stability. A leader’s stress level can be very high at times. John 21:15-17; II Tim.4:1-5

The Gift of FaithTThis kind of Gift gives a believer the eyes to his kind of Gift gives a believer the eyes to see the Spirit at work and the ability to trust see the Spirit at work and the ability to trust

the Spirit’s leading without indication of the Spirit’s leading without indication of where it all might lead.where it all might lead.

• People with this gift looks to the future rather than the past.

• See what God will do, even when it seems impossible.

• They are the inventors and promoters of plans, programs, and projects.

• They take risks to accomplish things for the Kingdom of God, but they also use common sense and rational judgment

Gift of AdministrationGift of AdministrationI Cor. 12:28; Acts 14:23I Cor. 12:28; Acts 14:23

• Have the abilities to organize things.• Think in terms of helping others reach goals.• Have a concern for the good of the entire group

when in charge of group.• Don’t mind managing or carrying out the details

involved in initial planning done by others.• They are planners and goal setters.• They are the ones who can organize a program or

project and make it work.• Leaders set the vision and inspire people to attain

it. Administrators organize things so the vision can be attained.

Gift of ApostleshipMatt. 10:1-8; 1 Cor. 12:28-31; Acts 2:42-44

• A strong sense of a call by God for establishing new work.

• A forceful personality that trusts God to do what is necessary in unusual situations in order to establish authority for God’s work.

• A person who can sense what God wants to do and is not afraid to try.

Leadership & Administrative Gifts

1. Leadership

2. Faith

3. Administration

4. Apostleship

Session SixSession Six

Outreach Gifts

• A number of spiritual gifts fall under A number of spiritual gifts fall under the classification of outreach gifts. the classification of outreach gifts.

• They apply directly to the winning of They apply directly to the winning of converts.converts.

• These gifts are often high-profile, These gifts are often high-profile, and the people who have them tend and the people who have them tend to function in highly visible roles.to function in highly visible roles.

Gift of Evangelism• The ability to speak before large groups of

people and converse easily with strangers and people of short acquaintance.

• The ability to persuade or influence people to accept the Lord.

• An intense spirit of unease at the thought of all the unsaved people in the world.

• The ability to insert spiritual truths into normal conversation with unsaved people and the ability to sense the timing.

• Unsaved people with whom you come in contact often end up making commitments to the Lord.

Gift of Evangelism

• One of the difficulties we Seventh-day Adventists have with the gift of evangelism is our use of the word ‘evangelism’ itself. To a Seventh-day Adventist, evangelism almost inevitably means ‘public meetings.’

• But there are, however, many kinds of evangelism.

Gift of Evangelism• Prayer Evangelism• Friendship Evangelism • Confrontation

Evangelism• Teaching Evangelism• Public Evangelism• Follow-up Evangelism

• Low – Key

• High – Key

• Decision

Gift of Evangelism

• If only 10% of a congregation have the gift of evangelism, what do the other 90% do?

• Are they then free of soul-winning responsibility?

Gift of Evangelism

• Not at all!

• Not all Christians are evangelists, but all Christians are witnesses.

• Witnessing is a skill all Christians must acquire. Anyone can tell what the Lord has done for him or her.

Gift of Tongues1 Cor. 12:7-11, 28-31; Acts 2:1-12; 10:44-46; Rom 8:26-271 Cor. 12:7-11, 28-31; Acts 2:1-12; 10:44-46; Rom 8:26-27

• This gift is more than translation from one This gift is more than translation from one language to another.language to another.

• It is the ability to pass on a divinely inspired It is the ability to pass on a divinely inspired message in the dialect so that people understand message in the dialect so that people understand and get the point of the message. and get the point of the message.

• It is closer to a functional equivalent of the gift of It is closer to a functional equivalent of the gift of prophecy.prophecy.

• The person with this gift may receive a The person with this gift may receive a spontaneous message from God which is made spontaneous message from God which is made known to the church through the gift of known to the church through the gift of interpretation.interpretation.

• When this gift is used in the church, an When this gift is used in the church, an interpretation must take place, or else the one interpretation must take place, or else the one speaking the tongue should remain silent.speaking the tongue should remain silent.

The Gift of DiscernmentThis is not a common gift and must be used

judiciously. It also takes courage, and many people who have it are fearful of using it, because the

consequences can be turbulent.

Some characteristics of those who have this gift are:

• A keen ability to recognize inconsistencies.• The tendency to spot what is wrong with an

idea or teaching and to suggest how to fix it.• A deep conviction not easily put to rest when

those with the gift know that people are being given half-truths, misapplied truth, or false teachings – and are being asked to act on these teachings. John 16:6-15; Rom. 9:1; 1 Cor. 2:9-16

The Missionary Gift

Not everyone can work in a second culture, nor called to do so

• This gift refers to the ability to work cross-culturally.

• People with this gift serve outside their country of origin.

• Paul is an example of someone with this gift. Rom 1:5; Rom 15:16; Gal 2:7-8; 1 Tim 2:7

The Gift of Music

Music – VocalMusic – Vocal• The gift that gives a

believer the capability and opportunity to present personal witness and inspiration to others through singing. Psalm 96:1-9; 100:1-2; 149:1-2

Music - InstrumentalMusic - Instrumental• The gift that inspires

a believer to express personal faith and provide inspiration and comfort through the playing of a musical instrument.

Psalm 33:1-5; 150; 1 Samuel 16:14-23

The Gift of WritingThe Gift of Writing

• The gift that gives a believer the ability to The gift that gives a believer the ability to express truth in a written form.express truth in a written form.

• A form that can edify, instruct and A form that can edify, instruct and strengthen the community of believersstrengthen the community of believers

• 1 John 2:1-6, 12-14; I Timothy 3:14-151 John 2:1-6, 12-14; I Timothy 3:14-15

Outreach Gifts

1. Evangelism

2. Tongues

3. Discernment

4. Missionary

5. Music

6. Writing

Session SevenSession Seven

Specific Gifts“Power”

• Power and Sign Gifts: These gifts are often sensational and highly publicized that it frighten people, especially in the scientifically oriented Western world.

• These gifts come into play when it is necessary to convince someone that the God of heaven is superior to any other proposed god, or to the powers of evil and to give specific instruction to God’s people.

• They are evidences to unbelievers and skeptical believers that God is indeed working in a certain circumstance or occasion.

• 1 Kings 18; Acts 13: 6-12; Daniel 4:2-3

Gift of MiraclesGift of Miracles

• People with this gift perform acts of supernatural power that are recognized by others to have altered the ordinary course of nature and bring power to the ministry and message of Jesus Christ.

• Eg. Children born to barren parents; a huge fish swallows a reluctant prophet; the blind see; people with incurable disease are healed and even the dead live again.

• These miracles are to awaken and strengthen faith in God.

Gift of Healing • This gift usually comes as a direct answer to

prayer.• This gift does not give a person supernatural

power over diseases.• It doesn’t make doctors and nurses obsolete,

nor are healings always permanent.• The gift of healing is simply instruments in

God’s hands to be used in the time and place He sees fit.

• People pray, touch, or speak words that miraculously bring healing to someone.

Gift of Prophecy

• People with this gift receives and communicates an immediate message from God to His people through a divinely appointed utterance.

• The primary problem with this gift is the matter of authority.

• No prophetic utterance can supersede the authority of the Bible.

• Therefore, any prophetic utterance must first be tested by the Word of God.

• 1 Thess. 5:19-21

Gift of Intercession• This special ability that God gives to certain

members of the body of Christ to pray for extended periods of time on a regular basis and see frequent answers to their prayers to a degree much greater than that expected of the average Christian.

• Intercessory prayer is a type of prayer focused on a particular issue.

• It is one of the most powerful gifts a church can have.

• This gift transforms ministries and growth in the church.

• Experience demonstrates that every church has someone with this gift. James 5:14-16; 1 Tim. 2:1-2; Col. 4:12-13

Gift of Martyrdom• This special gift God gives to some

members of the body to undergo suffering for the faith, even to death, while consistently displaying a joyous and victorious attitude that brings glory to God.

• These people face death for the cause of God with a unique attitude.

• They go down singing, praising God, and giving highly visible testimony to their dedication.

Voluntary Poverty1 Cor. 13:1-3; 8:9; Acts 2:44-45; 4:32-35

• This special gift God gives to some members of the body to renounce material comfort and luxury and adopt a personal lifestyle equivalent to those living at the poverty level in a given society, in order to serve God more effectively.

• This is a sign to believers that the Lord is truly working through these disciples.

• Mother Teresa is a modern day example.

Gift of CelibacyThis gift of celibacy is not the same as being

single• This spiritual gift given to some members of

the body of Christ to remain single without regret and enjoy it.

• This gift gives you the ability to maintain control over sexual impulses so as to serve the Lord without distraction.

• A person with this gift consciously decides to remain single in order to dedicate time and energy to the Lord’s work that might otherwise go into family affairs. 1 Cor. 7:1-9; 7:32-35; Matt. 19:10-12

Specific Gifts

1. Power

2. Miracles

3. Healing

4. Prophecy

5. Intercession

6. Martyrdom

7. Poverty

8. Celibacy

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