SF628 - THE SPEAKING GIFTS - THE HOLY SPIRIT ( Romans 12 6-8)
SF628
THE HOLY SPIRIT: THE SPEAKING GIFTS
Romans 12:6-8
INTRODUCTION
Three Works of the Holy Spirit
His Work for Us - Salvation
His Work in Us - Sanctification
His Work through Us - Service
The Holy Spirit is the Gift!
Basic Truths
They are supernatural gifts
They are sovereign gifts
They are supportive gifts
Three types of Gifts...
The Speaking Gifts
The Serving Gifts
The Sign Gifts
Speaking gifts: God given abilities to speak a word for the Lord!
This goes beyond the command to witness the Lord gave all believers
We are all commanded to be witnesses - these are gifted to speak for God in a special way.
1A. THE FOUNDATIONAL GIFTS (1 CORINTHIANS 12:8)
1B. The gift of Knowledge
This is the ability to acquire and arrange information
Simon Peter had this gift, the ability of an uneducated man to write Holy scripture.
2B. The gift of Wisdom
This is the application of information
Stephen (Acts 6:10)
(Luke 21:15) "For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict."
These gifts are given to enable the believer to speak for God in various situation.
2A. THE FUNCTIONAL GIFTS (ROMANS 12:6-8)
1B. The Gift of Preaching (6)
“Prophesy” = to tell forth and to fore tell
The God-given ability to Proclaim the Word
Ephesians 4:8, 11
The office of the Apostle = to be an apostle you had to be an eye witness of the resurrected Jesus. This also speaks of the function of a missionary (to send forth).
The office of prophet = in the NT day they were gifted men who spoke the literal word of God (before the closing of the canon). The function today is that of the preacher! (Ephesians 2:20)
Preaching is the supernatural ability to proclaim the Word of God!
Preaching is central to the work of the New Testament Church.
When Preachers Preach...
1 Corinthians 14:3
God’s people are built up, cheered up and shored up!
1 Corinthians 14:24-25
Lost people are convicted and converted!
2B. The Gift of Teaching (7)
The God-given ability to Explain the Word!
(Matthew 28:19‑20) "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, {20} and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.""
(Ephesians 4:11) "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,"
This is more than the ability to impart knowledge, it involves application!
3B. The Gift of Encouraging (8)
The God-given ability to Encourage by the Word!
This gift can be practiced publicly and privately!
This is more than a spiritual cheerleader...
They cheer, challenge and counsel!
These are folks who can help you see God’s hand on a dark night!
Barnabas = the son of encouragement
APPLICATION
How has God gifted You?
Have you receive the gift of eternal Life?