1 Corinthians 12-14

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Unwrapping the Gifts
1 Corinthians 12-14
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Unwrapping the Gifts
The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts
The unique God given ability to serve and/or
speak in such a way that God is glorified,
believers are edified and the lost are
evangelized.
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Unwrapping the Gifts
The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts
1. Spiritual gifts are sovereignly bestowed by
the Godhead.
2. Each believer in the church has and is a
spiritual gift to the local church. 1 Peter
410-11
3. Spiritual gifts are given to build up fellow
believers and to evangelize the lost. Eph.
411-12
4. Spiritual gifts develop and are clarified
through growth and practice. Eph. 415-16
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Unwrapping the Gifts
For the Common Good
1 Corinthians 121-7
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Unwrapping the Gifts
Varieties of Gifts
1 Corinthians 128-11
Examples of Gifts Vss. 8-10
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The Spiritual Gifts
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The Spiritual Gifts
RAPTURE
PENTECOST
Acts 2
33 AD
100 AD
Pre-Canon Period Word from God
Post-Canon Period Word of God
Permanent Gifts
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The Spiritual Gifts
RAPTURE
PENTECOST
Acts 2
33 AD
100 AD
Pre-Canon Period Word from God
Post-Canon Period Word of God
Temporary Gifts
Revelatory Gifts Apostles, Prophets, Wisdom,
Knowledge, Discernment
Confirmatory Gifts Healing, Miracles,
Tongues, Interpretation of Tongues
Permanent Gifts
Speaking Gifts Pastor Teacher, Evangelist,
Teaching, Exhortation
Serving Gifts Helps, Mercy, Giving,
Administration, Faith
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Unwrapping the Gifts
1 Corinthians 12-14