Spiritual Gifts
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Opening:
Last month I shared on the first half of on God’s order and how to display it to the world.
I felt led to continue studying 1 Cor. The second part of deals with the Lord’s supper -commonly called communion today. While we are having communion before long, I didn’t feel I was supposed to share on that. Instead I am going to teach on which is about spiritual gifts and how each member in the body of Christ is important.
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Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.
Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led.
Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.
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.
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;
To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.
What does this have to do with ? It has everything to do with it. The word “Charisma” is the Greek word that is translated as “gifts” in this chapter. It is because of this that some call this chapter a teaching on “charismatic gifts.”
What does Charismatic mean?
Charis -means grace or God’s grace in the context of scripture -the enabling power of God to be and do which is often more than we can imagine, but usually according to our faith
Charis -means grace or God’s grace in the context of scripture -the enabling power of God to be and do which is often more than we can imagine, but usually according to our faith
All of God’s grace is available to each of us, but it needs to be mixed with faith in order for it to be active in our life
It is a little like an irrigation system. God’s grace is like the water that is just waiting to be released. If we by faith never reach out and open the valve, we never will receive the grace. This applies to both the gift of salvation and the gifts of the Spirit.
And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
Luke
In Luke we see the word grace, or charis, used in relation to Jesus and God
Charisma -is the outflowing of God’s grace from a person
Charisma -the out-flowing of God’s grace from a person
Charisma -the out-flowing of God’s grace from a person
Charismata (plural form of the word, charisma) -The abilities the Holy Spirit gives to the church
The root word for Charis means rejoice, be glad
This is amazingly fitting because says:
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: In thy presence is fulness of joy; At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
To a heart that is open to God, the Spirit of God can bring overflowing joy
Charismatic is name given to those who believe and flow in the supernatural abilities as inspired by the Spirit of God
is divided into several sections
v. 1-3 An introduction to the subject of the ways of the Spirit
v. 1-3 An introduction to the subject of the ways of the Spirit
Interesting note: the word “gifts” in verse one is not in the original Greek
There was apparently false teachers in their assemblies and Paul needed to give them a criteria to use to determine who was speaking under inspiration of the Holy Spirit and who was not.
v. 4-7 The manifestation of the Spirit will look different but the source is the same
v. 4-7 The manifestation of the Spirit will look different but the source is the same
There are different gifts but they come from the same Spirit
There are different ways of administrating, serving or ministering but it is in service to the same Lord -Jesus Christ
There are diversities of effects, activities or operations, but it is the same God
It is interesting to note that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are referred to in these verses
It is important to recognize that it is the Spirit of God at work even though it may be in a far different way than we are used to
v.7 -the revealing of the Spirit is given to every man to profit everyone -just like a natural gift is meant to bless the receiver, the gifts are also to bless everyone
v. 8-10 A list of 9 gifts or charismata of the Holy Spirit
v. 8-10 A list of 9 gifts or charismata of the Holy Spirit
The Gifts
The Gifts
There are different sources of gifts -natural, satanic & Godly
Word of Wisdom
This wisdom is based on the inspiration of God
This wisdom is not based on human reasoning but based on the inspiration of God
And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.
It gives insight into what should be done
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Word of Knowledge
Knowledge regarding someone or something that is not based on research or learning
It is a knowing within our heart or mind that is revealed to us by the Spirit of God
Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither.
The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said unto her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband:
For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly.
Gift of Faith
This is not the same as saving faith because Paul was speaking to those who were already saved
Not only able to believe God for miraculous things, but also to speak it
It is a supernatural peace & confidence regarding something revealed by the Spirit of God
Story: David Ireland spoke in the midst of a meeting saying that a couple who couldn’t have children, would have a baby by this time next year
David also shared two acronyms for the word Faith
There is a difference between words from our head and faith of the heart
Smith Wigglesworth (born in England in 1859, baptized in the Spirit 1907)
He was known of a man of great faith -with close to 20 people raised from the dead
He prayed for a deaf man, but the healing didn’t manifest for 3 weeks
While not everyone received healing, he continued to minister the power of God with amazing miricles taking place -just like Jesus said in Mark 16
“When my love is so deepened in God that I only move for the glory of God, then the gifts can be made manifest. God wants to be manifested and to manifest His glory to those who are humble. A faint heart can never have a gift. Two things are essential: first love; and secondly, determination -a boldness of faith that will cause God to fulfill His word.” -Smith Wigglesworth
Faith is needed to some degree with all the gifts. At times they really can’t be separated.
And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
It only follows them that believe
Gifts of Healing
Supernatural healing through faith or the laying on of hands
Some of you have grown up with believe in superstitions that if you do some strange thing then you will be healed. Be careful to not open yourself up to witchcraft and evil spirits. There is healing through natural things, but all other healing must be through the name of Jesus only!
Working of Miricles
Miracle -means a working of miraculous power -a sign or wonder
The Greek word used is dunamis
This could include casting out demons
Prophecy
The subject of prophecy could easily be a message of itself
Something spoken under the inspiration and authority of the Holy Spirit, but it is more than just that
-it is done by faith
-it is done by faith
Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
It can be a prediction -in Agabus revealed by the Holy Spirit that there was going to be a severe famine
In the next chapter Paul goes into detail regarding prophecy/prophesying
But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
In Paul says that prophecies will stop -because there is coming a time when we will see clearly and there is no need to tell the future because we will be living in the presence of God!
Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
Discerning of Spirits
Being able to supernaturally discern the spirit in a person or the spirit that is behind what is being spoken. It is an intuition.
-Paul discerned a girl was operating out of an evil spirit even though she was saying the truth
We live in a time where there are so many lies, it is even said that we live in a “post-truth” society. Society no long values the truth. Can we discern the lying spirits? I believe it is critical for us to correctly discern in order to walk in the light and not be snared by the devil and his schemes.
Sometimes even believers can be operating out of a spirit that is ungodly -maybe its pride or selfishness or envy. As a church we must recognize what is wrong so that people can repent and live in the blessing of the Lord.
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them.
We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.
Gift of Tongues
Speaking in an unknown tongue
Usually it isn’t an actual earthly language, but a speaking of sounds in expression of the person’s spirit.
In Paul clarifies how this gift should be used
If a person wants to address the congregation when speaking in tongues, they should only do so when there is also an interpreter so that everyone can be edified
If no one was present, then they should speak only to themselves and God -v. 28
Paul said that he spoke in tongues more than all of them -but it was done privately
It is often the first gift of the Spirit that a person receives when they are filled with the Spirit
We see this in Caesarea when the Gentiles received the gift of the Holy Spirit. This is a city that we got to visit when we were in Israel. It was a city with a large shipping port and lot of commerce and entertainment happening. Yet it was here that God poured out his Spirit because of a man who feared God and worshiped him with his whole heart.
While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.
While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.
For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,
While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples,
He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.
And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John’s baptism.
Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.
When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
The Interpretation of Tongues
It is a supernatural ability to discern what is being spoken in the spirit
It isn’t a word for word translation
There are testimonies of when the person is speaking in a language that he never learned and the people in the audience understood perfectly in their own language
v. 11 Conclusion to this first section on how the Spirit of God reveals himself
v. 11 Conclusion to this first section on how the Spirit of God reveals himself
All these [gifts, achievements, abilities] are inspired and brought to pass by one and the same [Holy] Spirit, Who apportions to each person individually [exactly] as He chooses.
v. 12-30 -We are all part of the body of Christ, each gift and each person is important. It is fine that we do not all have all these gifts, that is why we collectively are called a body. We need the gifts that each one in the body has.
But earnestly desire the higher gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way.
We are to earnestly desire the best gifts but there is a more excellent way (than just desiring)
v. 31 We should earnestly desire the best gifts but there is a more excellent way (than just desiring)
What is the conclusion of the whole matter?
Just love others and love God? Have these gifts passed away with the apostles or when the Bible became available?
No, absolutely not! I believe shows what Paul was trying to say
Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.
Note the words “earnestly desire”. It is the same Greek word that is used in 1 Cor 12:31.
The gifts are all available today. God desires to give his gifts to us.
Paul told Timothy to stir up the gift of God
Paul told Timothy to stir up the gift of God
Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
Maybe you saw people who misused the gifts, maybe there was a lack of proper discerning of spirits by those who believed in these gifts, but don’t let fear hold you back. Pursue God with your heart. Don’t give up or relent. What does he want to do today through you? Is there a step of faith he is prompting you to take?
2 Tim 1:6-8
It is my prayer that we would, “Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts.” Not just for our own benefit, but for the benefit of all and most importantly for the glory of God.
It is my prayer that we would, “Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts.” Not just for our own benefit, but for the benefit of all and most importantly for the glory of God.
It is my prayer that we would, “Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts.” Not just for our own benefit, but for the benefit of all.
It is my prayer that we would, “Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts.” Not just for our own benefit, but for the benefit of all.