Gifts

January 3rd, 2010

I Corinthians 12:1-11

1. Gifts, service, works.

  • Different kinds of gifts but the same Spirit. I Cor. 12:4
  • Different kinds of service, but the same Lord. I Cor. 12:5
  • Different kinds of working, but the same God. I Cor. 12:6

2. For the common good. I Corinthians 12:7

  • Gifts are not given for our own pleasure or edification.
  • Gifts are given that they might be used.
  • Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. I Cor. 12:7

3. Types of gifts.

  • Wisdom, knowledge, faith
  • Healing, miraculous powers, prophecy
  • Distinguishing between spirits, speaking in different kinds of tongues, interpretation of tongues.
  • He gives them to each one, just as God determines. 12:11