SF626 - THE GIVER OG GIFTS - THE HOLY SPIRIT ( 1 Corinthians 12 1-7)

SF626

THE HOLY SPIRIT: THE GIVER OF GIFTS

1 Corinthians 12:1-7

INTRODUCTION

Where God Sends He Supplies

Three-Fold Work of the Holy Spirit

His work for us - Salvation

(Acts 2:38)  "Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."

His work in us - Sanctification

Galatians 5:22-23 - the graces of the Spirit, we become like Christ

His work through us - Service

The process whereby the Holy Spirit uses His gifts to enable us to faithfully serve Him.

Three Categories of Spiritual Gifts

Speaking gifts

Serving gifts

Sign gifts

1A.       HOW THE GIFTS ARE DESCRIBED

1B.       They are God’s Gifts (1-3)

They are not based on our emotions (2)

They are based on our relationship (3)

2B.       They are Grace Gifts (4)

“Gifts” = charismata, grace, salvation gifts

These are you spiritual birthday gifts.

3B.       They are Good Gifts (7)

Given to be a blessing to others!

“Not toys to play with, but they are tools to build with!” Jerry Vines

2A.       HOW THE GIFTS ARE DESIGNED (4-6)

1B.       They are Specific (4)

Individuals have different gifts

2B.       They are Supportive (5)

Everyone who is gifted is gifted to serve, to minister

This is key to personal and church growth!

One minister can handle ~100 folks

3B.       They are Supernatural (6)

God provides the energy, power to do the work!

3A.       HOW THE GIFTS ARE DISTRIBUTED

1B.       Individually (7)

“Each one”

Every believer is a gifted believer!

2B.       Sovereignly (11, 18)

(1 Corinthians 4:7)  "For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?"

4A.       HOW THE GIFTS ARE DISCOVERED

Don’t worry about it.

What do you enjoy?

What do others encourage you to do?

What desire has the Holy Spirit given you?

Farmer - PC in clouds “preach Christ”... “plow corn”

Surrender to the Spirit.

(Romans 12:1)  "Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God‑‑this is your spiritual act of worship.

APPLICATION

The Real Source of Power...

Pump organ - little boy worked the bellows; no power no music.