gravity: ministry and spiritual gifts

gravity: ministry and spiritual gifts

We teach that God sovereignly bestows spiritual gifts. It is the privilege of every Christ-follower to minister according to their gift(s) and it is their responsibility to develop their sovereignly given spiritual gift(s).
o Particular spiritual gift(s) are neither essential, nor prove the presence of the Holy Spirit, nor are an indication of deep spiritual experience (1 Corinthians 12-14; Ephesians 4:7–8).
o God does hear and answer the prayer of faith, in accordance with His own will, for the sick and afflicted (John 15:7; James 5:14-15; 1 John. 5:14, 15).
o The baptism of the Holy Spirit occurs at conversion and places the Christ-follower into the Body of Christ (Romans 12:1–8; 1 Peter 4:10–11).

Read 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, 27-31; Romans 12:1-8; Ephesians 4:11-12; 1 Peter 4:10-11.

1. What are the synonyms for “gifts” that Paul uses in the following scriptures?

1 Corinthians 12:5—

1 Corinthians 12:6—

Romans 12:4—

How does this help you understand spiritual gifts?

2. Agree/Disagree: The lists of spiritual gifts by the Apostles Paul and Peter are intended to be exhaustive. Why or why not?

3. How does a person go about discovering his or her spiritual gifts?

4. Can you identify your spiritual gifts? If so what are they? If not, can you identify what gifts you do not have?



Application:

1. Do you see ministry as a privilege?

2. Do you see the responsibility to use and develop your gifts?

3. Are you using your gifts in love?