SF841 - THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT 9 of 9 THE POWER OF PENTECOST ( 1 Corinthians 12 1-7)
1 Corinthians 12:1-7
INTRODUCTION
Series Review
Ø The Promise of the Spirit; The Advent of the Spirit; The Fullness of the Spirit; The Presence of the Spirit; The Judgement of the Spirit; The Guidance of the Spirit; The Fruit of the Spirit; The Mission of the Spirit
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)
“dumb idols” is a reference to pagan idolatry. Paul was referring to the inability of the pagan idols to speak, to communicate with them.
They are based on our relationship with God. (3)
2B. They are grace Gifts (4)
“Gifts” = charismata, grace, salvation gifts
These are your 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)
“diversities (varieties) of gifts”
Individuals have different gifts
2B. They are supportive (5)
“differences of ministries”
Everyone is gifted to serve, to minister
1 Peter 4:10 (NKJV) 10As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
Ø This is key to personal and church growth!
Ø One minister can handle ~100 folks
3B. They are supernatural (6)
“diversities of activities”
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
1B. Do not worry about it.
2B. Ask yourself three questions.
What do you enjoy?
What do others encourage you to do?
Farmer - PC in clouds “preach Christ”... “plow corn”
What desire has the Holy Spirit given you?
3B. 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.
We are “more interested in being ‘successful’ than in being submissive.” (MacArthur, 293)
APPLICATION
The Real Source of Power...
Pump organ - little boy worked the bellows; no power no music.
THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT
The Power of Pentecost – Part 9 of 9
July 18, 1999 - 1 Corinthians 12:1-7
1A. HOW THE GIFTS ARE __________________________
1B. They are ___________________________ Gifts (1-3)
They are not based on our _____________________ (2)
They are based on our ________________ with God. (3)
2B. They are _____________________________ Gifts (4)
3B. They are _____________________________ Gifts (7)
2A. HOW THE GIFTS ARE ______________________ (4-6)
1B. They are _____________________ (4)
2B. They are ____________________ (5)
Everyone is gifted to ___________________, to minister
1 Peter 4:10 (NKJV) 10As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
3B. They are __________________________ (6)
3A. HOW THE GIFTS ARE __________________________
1B. _______________________________ (7)
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 __________________________
1B. Do not ______________________________ about it.
2B. Ask yourself ________________________ questions.
What do you ________________________?
What do others ________________________ you to do?
What ________________ has the Holy Spirit given you?
3B. ___________________________ 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.