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School of the Holy Spirit (5)
Wed, 03 Feb, 2010Developing a Relationship with the Holy Spirit (5)
The Holy Spirit ‘Upon’ us continued:
1. Manifestations of the Holy Spirit
1 Corinthians 12: 7-11
Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.
God has put the body together, giving greater honour to the parts that lacked it, so that there should be no division in the body, but that it parts should have equal concern for each other. (1 Corinthians 12:24-25)
Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy. (1 Corinthians 14:1)
2. Motivational Gifts
Romans 12:3-8
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
Prophesying Serving Teaching Encouraging Giving Leading Showing Mercy (Hospitality Music Craft Mission)
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. (Romans 12:11)
3. Gifts of Christ
Ephesians 4:11-13
So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.
Apostle Prophet Evangelist Pastor Teacher
Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the head, that is, Christ. (Romans 4:15)
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. (1 Peter 4:10)
Michael Knott & Ian Scarlet Elim ICC
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