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1 The Holy Spirit Quenching?

2 He Glorifies Christ John 16:14 He Bears fruit in us John 15:1 5 The Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23

3 Be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit Ephesians 5:18

4 Grieving The Spirit And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Ephesians 4:30

5 Quenching the Spirit Quench not the Spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 We treat Him with ignortion (that s a made-up Gene-ism )

6 Spiritual Gifts Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. 1 Corinthians 12:1

7 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 Same Spirit (Holy Spirit) verse 4 Same Lord (Christ) verse 5 Same God (the Father) verse 6

8 All are necessary Some are more public None indicate spirituality The enemy counterfeits some

9 Gifts Listed Romans 12 1 Corinthians 12

10 Two Problems Verse 16 - The one with the lesser gift envies the one with the greater gift.

11 Verse 21 The one with the greater gift despising (looking down on) the one with the lesser gift.

12 Notice Verse 11 As He wills Verse 18 As He pleases Verse 23 we think Verses should be no division

13 The Purpose of Gifts 1. Signs Four sign gifts Tongues Interpretation Healings Miracles

14 2. Edify the Church - Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 1 Corinthians 12:7

15 For your gift to function Abide in Him John 15:4 5 Walk in the Spirit Galatians 5:16-17

16 Common Gifts?? Faith Mercy Giving Helps

17 Definition A Spiritual Gift is the ability and/or sensitivity in ministry above and beyond that which is common to all of us.

18 The Gifts Ministry (Serving) Romans 12:7 or Helps 1 Corinthians 12:28

19 Definition Ministry of caring for poor, sick and needy, and most any service in the church. Possibly a deacon.

20 Examples Acts 6:1 6 Deacons were chosen Romans 16:12 Women commended for their hard work Philippians 4:3 women contended at Paul s side

21 Mercy Romans 12:8 Definition - Deeds of kindness, spontaneous and voluntary, cheerfully done for others in general. 1 Corinthians 16: Timothy 1:16-18

22 Word of Wisdom 1 Corinthians 12:8 Definition - Ability to give wise counsel on personal and/or spiritual matters, having insight into the true nature of things, and always in agreement with the Word of God.

23 Examples James 3:7 Wisdom from above 1 Corinthians 6:1 5 - is nobody among you wise enough

24 Word of Knowledge (Teaching) Romans 12:7 Teaching 1 Corinthians 12:8 Word of knowledge 1 Corinthians 12:28 - Teachers

25 Definition - Ability to speak with knowledge of the Word and teach concerning the truth of God and duties of men. The ability to pass on simply and understandably the Word of God.

26 Example Acts 18:26 expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.

27 Faith 1 Corinthians 12:9 & 13:2 Definition - Special wonder working faith which expects and sees great things take place.

28 Not the same as Saving Faith - Romans 10:17 Hebrews 11 Faith James 5 Faith Example - Acts 6:8

29 Healing 1 Corinthians 12:9 & 28 Definition The power to heal sickness and diseases by speaking, touching, or less.

30 Examples Acts 3:6 Peter with the lame man Acts 9:34 Peter with Aeneas

31 Notice The gift of healing has nothing to do with the faith of the person being healed. James 5:15 Is not the Spiritual Gift.

32 Miracles 1 Corinthians 12:10 Definition - Works of supernatural origin and character such as cannot be produced by natural agents or means.

33 Examples Acts 9:40 Peter raised Tabitha from the dead. Acts 20 Eutychus fell three stories and died. Paul restored him to life.

34 Prophecy Romans 12:6 1 Corinthians 12:10 1 Corinthians 14

35 For your gift to function Abide in Him John 15:4 5 Walk in the Spirit Galatians 5:16-17

36 Common Gifts?? Faith Mercy Giving Helps

37 Definition A Spiritual Gift is the ability and/or sensitivity in ministry above and beyond that which is common to all of us.

38 The Gifts Ministry (Serving) Romans 12:7 or Helps 1 Corinthians 12:2

39 Definition Ministry of caring for poor, sick and needy, and most any service in the church. Possibly a deacon.

40 Examples Acts 6:1 6 Deacons were chosen Romans 16:12 Women commended for their hard work Philippians 4:3 women contended at Paul s side

41 Mercy Romans 12:8 Definition - Deeds of kindness, spontaneous and voluntary, cheerfully done for others in general. 1 Corinthians 16: Timothy 1:16-18

42 Word of Wisdom 1 Corinthians 12:8 Definition - Ability to give wise counsel on personal and/or spiritual matters, having insight into the true nature of things, and always in agreement with the Word of God.

43 Examples James 3:7 Wisdom from above 1 Corinthians 6:1 5 - is nobody among you wise enough

44 Word of Knowledge (Teaching) Romans 12:7 Teaching 1 Corinthians 12:8 Word of knowledge 1 Corinthians 12:28 - Teachers

45 Definition - Ability to speak with knowledge of the Word and teach concerning the truth of God and duties of men. The ability to pass on simply and understandably the Word of God. Can be public or private ministry.

46 Example Acts 18:26 expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.

47 Faith 1 Corinthians 12:9 & 13:2 Definition - Special wonder working faith which expects and sees great things take place.

48 Not the same as Saving Faith - Romans 10:17 Hebrews 11 Faith James 5 Faith Example - Acts 6:8

49 Healing 1 Corinthians 12:9 & 28 Definition The power to heal sickness and diseases by speaking, touching, or less.

50 Examples Acts 3:6 Peter with the lame man Acts 9:34 Peter with Aeneas

51 Note The gift of healing has nothing to do with the faith of the person being healed. James 5:15 Is not the Spiritual Gift.

52 Miracles 1 Corinthians 12:10 Definition - Works of supernatural origin and character such as cannot be produced by natural agents or means.

53 Examples Acts 9:40 Peter raised Tabitha from the dead. Acts 20 Eutychus fell three stories and died. Paul restored him to life.

54 Prophecy Romans 12:6 1 Corinthians 12:10 1 Corinthians 14

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