Gifts
January 3rd, 2010I 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
