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2 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12 Apostles Prophets Evangelists Pastors Teachers Word of Wisdom Word of Knowledge Faith Gifts of Healings Working of Miracles Prophecy Ephesians 4 Discerning of Spirits Tongues Interpretation of Tongues Helps Administrations Ministry Exhortation Giving Leading Mercy

3 1 Corinthians 12:7 1 Corinthians 12:7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all:

4 1 Corinthians 12:18 1 Corinthians 12:18 But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased.

5 1 Corinthians 12:4 6 1 Corinthians 12:4 6 There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all.

6 1 Corinthians 12:4 6 1 Corinthians 12:4 6 There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all.

7 Romans 12:4 6 Romans 12:4 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them

8 1 Corinthians 12:28 1 Corinthians 12:28 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.

9 Ephesians 4:11 Ephesians 4:11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers,

10 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12 Apostles Prophets Evangelists Pastors Teachers Word of Wisdom Word of Knowledge Faith Gifts of Healings Working of Miracles Prophecy Ephesians 4 Discerning of Spirits Tongues Interpretation of Tongues Helps Administrations Ministry Exhortation Giving Leading Mercy

11 Apostle means one sent as an authoritative Apostle means one sent as an authoritative delegate.

12 Apostle means one sent as an authoritative delegate. Acts 1:22 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.

13 Prophets were those who spoke forth God s Prophets were those who spoke forth God s word.

14 Ephesians 3:4 6 by which, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ), which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit it to His holy apostles and prophets: that t the Gentiles should be fellow heirs, of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ through the gospel,

15 Ephesians 2:20 Ephesians 2:20 having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone,

16 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12 Apostles Prophets Evangelists Pastors Teachers Word of Wisdom Word of Knowledge Faith Gifts of Healings Working of Miracles Prophecy Ephesians 4 Discerning of Spirits Tongues Interpretation of Tongues Helps Administrations Ministry Exhortation Giving Leading Mercy

17 1 Corinthians 2:6 1 Corinthians 2:6 However, we speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.

18 Acts 3:16 Acts 3:16 And His name, through faith in His name, has made this man strong, whom you see and know. Yes, the faith which comes through Him has given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.

19 Acts 2:39 Acts 2:39 For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.

20 1 Corinthians 14:3 1 Corinthians 14:3 But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men.

21 1 John 4:1 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

22 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12 Apostles Prophets Evangelists Pastors Teachers Word of Wisdom Word of Knowledge Faith Gifts of Healings Working of Miracles Prophecy Ephesians 4 Discerning of Spirits Tongues Interpretation of Tongues Helps Administrations Ministry Exhortation Giving Leading Mercy

23 Acts 6:1 Acts 6:1 Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution.

24 Acts 6:4 Acts 6:4 but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.

25 Ephesians 4:12 Ephesians 4:12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,

26 2 Corinthians 9:7 2 Corinthians 9:7 So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.

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