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Definition of Definition of Spiritual GiftsSpiritual Gifts

Spiritual gifts* are Spiritual gifts* are God’s gracious enablementGod’s gracious enablement to help the people of God, as individuals,to help the people of God, as individuals,in various, unique waysin various, unique waysto do the work of Godto do the work of God, , both in the world and in the church, both in the world and in the church, more effectivelymore effectively than they could on their own.than they could on their own.

*pneumatika *pneumatika [gifts] that come from the Spirit[gifts] that come from the Spirit

*charismata *charismata [gifts] that result from God’s grace[gifts] that result from God’s grace

TIPTIPEvery good Every good

and perfect gift and perfect gift comes from God. comes from God.

This session, however, This session, however, focuses only on focuses only on

what the what the BibleBible calls calls spiritual giftsspiritual gifts..

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Categories of Categories of Spiritual Gifts in the BibleSpiritual Gifts in the Bible

• 99 “ “Supernatural GiftsSupernatural Gifts””1 Corinthians 12:4-111 Corinthians 12:4-11

• 77 “ “Motivational Gifts”Motivational Gifts”Romans 12:6-8Romans 12:6-8

• 4 or 54 or 5 “ “Equipping Gifts”Equipping Gifts”Ephesians 4:11 (7-16)Ephesians 4:11 (7-16)

TIPTIP

There are There are 3 categories3 categoriesof gifts identified by theseof gifts identified by theseGreek terms as spiritual Greek terms as spiritual gifts (and several othergifts (and several othermiscellaneous uses).miscellaneous uses).

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COMPARECOMPARE

Though eachThough eachcategory is unique,category is unique,

all spiritual giftsall spiritual giftsshare several things share several things

in common.in common.

Features Common toFeatures Common toall Spiritual Giftsall Spiritual Gifts

• Each gift is a unique way Each gift is a unique way God’s grace God’s grace enables enables an individual.an individual.

• NoNo gift is for gift is for boasting.boasting.

• None for the benefit of the recipient, None for the benefit of the recipient, but but for the common goodfor the common good. .

• All are to be operated with All are to be operated with lovelove. .

• God’s Spirit equips God’s Spirit equips both gendersboth gendersin every category of gifts.in every category of gifts.

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The The 99Supernatural GiftsSupernatural Gifts (1 Corinthians 12:4-11)(1 Corinthians 12:4-11)

• SpontaneousSpontaneoussupernatural endowments supernatural endowments

given by God given by God to meet needto meet need

as the occasion arises.as the occasion arises.

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The The 99Supernatural Gifts Supernatural Gifts (1 Corinthians 12:4-11)(1 Corinthians 12:4-11)

• An Instance of Wisdom, v. 8An Instance of Wisdom, v. 8

• An Instance of Knowledge, v. 8An Instance of Knowledge, v. 8

• Faith, v. 9Faith, v. 9

• GiftGiftss of Healing of Healingss [that Result], v. 9 [that Result], v. 9

• WorkingWorkingss of Miracle of Miracless [that Result], v. 10 [that Result], v. 10

• Prophecy, v. 10Prophecy, v. 10

• Discerning/Distinguishing of Spirits, v. 10Discerning/Distinguishing of Spirits, v. 10

• Various Kinds of Tongues/Languages, v. 10Various Kinds of Tongues/Languages, v. 10

• Interpretation of Tongues/Languages, v. 10Interpretation of Tongues/Languages, v. 10

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The The 77Motivational GiftsMotivational Gifts (Romans 12:1, 6-8)(Romans 12:1, 6-8)

Like personality traits, Like personality traits, inherent at birth, inherent at birth, heightened after new birth, heightened after new birth,

these motivations are these motivations are graciously given by God graciously given by God that we might serve Him that we might serve Him with great joywith great joy..

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The The 77Motivational GiftsMotivational Gifts (Romans 12:1, 6-8)(Romans 12:1, 6-8)

• Prophesying (Prophecy)Prophesying (Prophecy)

• Serving (Serving, Helps)Serving (Serving, Helps)

• TeachingTeaching

• Encouraging (Exhortation)Encouraging (Exhortation)

• Giving (Contributing)Giving (Contributing)

• Leading (Leadership, Administration)Leading (Leadership, Administration)

• [Showing] Mercy (Compassion)[Showing] Mercy (Compassion)

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The The 44 or or 55 Equipping GiftsEquipping Gifts (Ephesians 4:11-13)(Ephesians 4:11-13)

These gifts are These gifts are peoplepeoplewhose place whose place in ministryin ministry helps the church, byhelps the church, by

preparing the congregation preparing the congregation for service, and for service, and

edifying, unifying, and maturing edifying, unifying, and maturing the body of Christ.the body of Christ.

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The The 44 or or 55 Equipping Gifts Equipping Gifts (Ephesians 4:11-13)(Ephesians 4:11-13)

• ApostlesApostles

• ProphetsProphets

• EvangelistsEvangelists

• PastorsPastors

• TeachersTeachers

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Are spiritual gifts Are spiritual gifts restricted by gender?restricted by gender?

• Supernatural Gifts?Supernatural Gifts?

• Motivational Gifts?Motivational Gifts?

• Equipping Gifts?Equipping Gifts?

NO!NO!NT theology,NT theology,

NT examples, andNT examples, andthose throughoutthose throughouthistory and todayhistory and today

disprove it!disprove it!

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But doesn’t the Bible But doesn’t the Bible restrict women’s restrict women’s authority and leadership authority and leadership in ministry?in ministry?

These textsThese textsrefer to specific,refer to specific,local problems.local problems.

They do not prohibitThey do not prohibitwomen’s spiritualwomen’s spiritual

leadership orleadership or authority.authority.

What about What about

• 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 & 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 &

• 1 Timothy 2:11-14?1 Timothy 2:11-14?

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What is What is the timeless truth?the timeless truth?

• No one, whether male or No one, whether male or female, should disrupt female, should disrupt the worship service.the worship service.

1 Corinthians1 Corinthians14:34-3514:34-35

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What is What is the timeless truth?the timeless truth?

• People, whether male or People, whether male or female, should learnfemale, should learnright doctrine right doctrine before they’re before they’re allowed to teach.allowed to teach.

1 Timothy1 Timothy2:11-142:11-14

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Both men and women Both men and women should use their gifts should use their gifts togethertogether to fulfill to fulfill the Great Commission! the Great Commission!

CONCLUSION?CONCLUSION?

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