1 Corinthians 12:12-18

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Unwrapping the Gifts
1 Corinthians 1212-18
One Body, Many Members
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Unwrapping the Gifts
The body of Christ grows most rapidly as its
spiritual gifts function most properly. Thomas
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Unwrapping the Gifts
One Body, Many Members
1 Corinthians 1212-18
1. One body with many members - Vss. 12-14
2. There are no unimportant members - Vss. 15-17
3. God has placed each member as He desired -
Vs. 18
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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
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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
Speaking Gifts Gifts used to communicate Gods
Word through the spoken word for the growth of
the church and the spread of the gospel.
Serving Gifts Gifts to communicate Gods Word
through deeds of service in the church and the
world.
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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
Speaking Gifts
Pastor-Teacher Evangelist Teacher Exhortation
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Unwrapping the Gifts
1 Corinthians 1212-18
One Body, Many Members