On The Holy Spirit: The Speaking And Serving Gifts
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Spiritual Gifts – The Speaking and Serving Gifts
I.
The Complete Listing of Gifts
1 Corinthians 12:8–10, 28
8 for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge
through the same Spirit,
9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit,
10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to
another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues.
28 And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers,
after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues.
Romans 12:6–8
6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if
prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith;
7 or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching;
8 he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he
who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
Ephesians 4:11
11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some
pastors and teachers,
II.
The Speaking Gifts
A.
Apostle
1.
Apostle (apostolos) means “_______ _______ ____ ________.” It is an office
held by select individuals. (Eph 4:11)
2.
While every disciple (follower) of Jesus is “sent” to be a witness for Him, the
term apostle is not merely another name for disciple. With the exception of
Judas, _________ of the apostles were disciples, but _______ _________ of the
disciples were apostles.
3.
A ____________________ _______ ____________ between apostles who were
among “the 12” and those who were not. (Acts 1:26; 6:2) All of “the 12” were
apostles, but not all apostles are of “the 12.”
4.
The 12 apostles were to function as “__________________________________
______ ______ ___________________________.” (Acts 1:22)
5.
The 12 apostles have a unique ______________ _____ _____________ in the
New Jerusalem (Rev 21:14).
6.
The gift of apostle was limited in duration, as they _________ ______
____________________ for the Church (Acts 2:42; Ep 2:20)
7.
Apostles were ______________ ________________ which served to
authenticate their apostleship. (2Co 12:11-12).
8.
The gospels of Matthew and Luke have detailed list of the apostles chosen by
Christ. (Mt 10:1-4; Mk 3:16-19; Lk 6:12-16)
B.
Prophet
1.
The gift of prophet or prophecy is one of the most __________________ by
virtue of its occurrence in each of the biblical lists of spiritual gifts. (Ephesians
4:11; 1 Corinthians 12:8-10,28; Romans 12:6-8)
2.
The gift of prophecy is defined as the privilege of receiving a message
_______________ from God without study and being able to communicate it
______________ ____________ to the people. The gift of prophet simply refers
to one who has the gift of prophecy.
C.
Evangelist
1.
The gift of evangelism involves
a)
the _______________ to communicate the gospel to with power and
clarity.
b)
the ______________ ___________________ (burden) to be about the
business of evangelism as your primary ministry.
D.
Pastor (Shepherd)
1.
From the Greek word “poimen” (poy-mane) a herdsman; a shepherd.
“Shepherd” is a common term in both the OT and NT.
2.
The gift of pastor (shepherd)
a)
The __________________ to serve as a shepherd in a local church
b)
The gift is two-fold
c)
(1)
He must be a ________________ of the flock
(2)
He must be a ________________ of the flock
God places a burden for the _______________ _______________ of a
group of people which in turn motivates that person to take on the task
of shepherding (1Ti 3:1)
E.
Teacher
1.
The root word translated “teach/teacher/teaching is “didasko” meaning “to give
________________________”
2.
The spiritual gift of teaching
a)
The gift provides the ability and desire to effectively communicate the
__________________ _______ _______________________ of biblical
truth. It does not bestow ______________________ of biblical truth.
3.
The pastor/teacher (Ep 4:11)
a)
A pastor will have the __________ ______ _______________.
Therefore, all pastors are teachers, but not all teachers are pastors.
F.
Exhortation
1.
The exhorter has the God-given capacity and burden to comfort, encourage and
assist others _______ _______ __________________ in the midst of difficulty
(See Acts 4:36; 11:23; 14:22)
III.
The Serving Gifts
A.
Faith
1.
All Christians are called to live by faith. The gift of faith is a Spirit-enabled
confidence that God will provide what is needed _____ ___________________
________ ____________.
2.
The gift of faith is often seen in prayer for God’s intervention despite
circumstances that appear to be hopeless. It is not seen in the bold declaration
of God’s ____________ (I have prayed and God will heal you!), but in the bold
declaration of God’s __________________ (God can heal you and I am asking
Him to do so, if it is His will).
B.
Helps/Ministering (Serving)
1.
The gift of helps (1Co 12:28) and ministering (Ro 12:7), although translated from
two separate Greek words (antilambano and diakonia, respectively), they are
considered to be the same gift due their ____________________ ______
________________. The person with the gift of ministering or helps is
disposed/compelled to engage in a ministry of aiding, supporting, and helping
others. This frees the person being helped to engage in their primary gifting.
C.
Giving
1.
The God-given ability and desire to discern needs, how those needs can be met,
and then utilize the resources needed to meet them. Those resources may
include: ____________ _________ ________________ ____ _______________
____________.
D.
Administration/Leadership
1.
This gift enables a person to _______________ ______ ____________ others in
the church to achieve the purposes of God. This includes planning and
implementing a course of action that will achieve the intended goal.
E.
Mercy
1.
Is similar to the gift of ministering/serving except this is specifically focused on
helping ________ _______________ ______ ______________________.
Scriptures Referenced
Ephesians 4:11
11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and
teachers,
Acts 1:26
26 And they cast their lots, and the lot fell on Matthias. And he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
Acts 6:2
2 Then the twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, “It is not desirable that we should
leave the word of God and serve tables.
Acts 1:22
22 beginning from the baptism of John to that day when He was taken up from us, one of these must
become a witness with us of His resurrection.”
Revelation 21:14
14 Now the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles
of the Lamb.
Acts 2:42
42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and
in prayers.
Ephesians 2:20
20 having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief
cornerstone,
2 Corinthians 12:11–12
11 I have become a fool in boasting; you have compelled me. For I ought to have been commended by
you; for in nothing was I behind the most eminent apostles, though I am nothing.
12 Truly the signs of an apostle were accomplished among you with all perseverance, in signs and
wonders and mighty deeds.
Ephesians 4:11
11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and
teachers,
1 Corinthians 12:8–10
8 for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through
the same Spirit,
9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit,
10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another
different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues.
1 Corinthians 12:28
28 And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that
miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues.
Romans 12:6–8
6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us
prophesy in proportion to our faith;
7 or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching;
8 he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who
shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
1 Timothy 3:1
1 This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the position of a bishop, he desires a good work.
Ephesians 4:11
11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and
teachers,
Acts 4:36
36 And Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of
Encouragement), a Levite of the country of Cyprus,
Acts 11:23
23 When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and encouraged them all that with
purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord.
Acts 14:22
22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, “We
must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.”
1 Corinthians 12:28
28 And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that
miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues.
Romans 12:7
7 or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching;