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1 Corinthians 12.1,4-10,28

1 Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed.

4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them.

5 There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord.

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6 There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.

7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.

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8 To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit,

9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit,

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10 to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.

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28 And God has placed in the church first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, of helping, of guidance, and of different kinds of tongues.

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Romans 12.7,8

7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;

8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

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All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.

(1 Corinthians 12.11)

GOLDEN TEXT

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* Discern the nature and purpose of spiritual and service gifts;

* Identify the three main categories of spiritual gifts;

* Understand yourself as someone the Holy Spirit wants to use with spiritual gifts.

OBJECTIVES

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The edification of the church depends on some variables, namely: the experimental knowledge of Christ and His Word; that the church is founded on the work and ministry of Christ; of people showing the signs of repentance and faith;

INTRODUCTION

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that its members take responsibility for cooperating in the building process; for the Holy Spirit to operate, granting spiritual gifts, so that the church is positive, determined and tireless in evangelizing, preaching and teaching the Holy Scriptures.

INTRODUCTION

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THE GIFTS GIVEN BY

THE HOLY SPIRIT

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1 - THE GIFTS GIVEN BY THE HOLY SPIRIT

In order to bring about the unity, maturity, and perfection of the church, the Lord endows men with spiritual power to carry out this yet unfinished task.

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1 - THE GIFTS GIVEN BY THE HOLY SPIRIT

▶ The origin of the gifts

▶ The purpose of the gifts

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There are different institutions, ministries, services and operations within the church of Christ; however, all manifestations of spiritual gifts have the same source: they originate and are distributed by the same Spirit of the Lord

(1 Co 12.4,5)

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The source and delivery of the gifts do not originate with any man. They come from God and are distributed solely by his absolute favor - his grace. They must be accepted by faith and used for the glory of the Most High (1 Cor 12:3).

1.1 – The origin of the gifts

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The gifts, in their diversity, will always be a divine gift, not related to the status of the recipient. They are not distributed based on any system of ecclesiastical hierarchy or on the grounds of human prestige, although it may seem. Nor are they the product of personal experience or awarded as a reward.

1.1.1. – The nature of the gifts

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1.2 – The purpose of the gifts

The concept of the body passes through matters related to spiritual gifts. Highlighting two points: the importance of church unity and the non-acceptance of individualism, since no one does everything alone. God can accomplish much more when the Body of Christ is in unity, working together and collaboratively.

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1.2.1. – Practical application

Every Christian has a spiritual gift, given by the Holy Spirit after conversion. This gift must be used. All are called to work for the Master. Being part of the church means more than having your name on the membership roll; it means actively participating in the mission God has given to His church.

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BIBLICAL EXPRESSIONS FOR THE GIFTS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT

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2. BIBLICAL EXPRESSIONS FOR THE GIFTS IN THE NT

▶ Spiritual gifts

▶ Gifts of Grace

▶ Gift operations

▶ Manifestation of the Spirit

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2.1. – Spiritual gifts

Spiritual gifts (derived from pneuma) is an expression that refers to supernatural manifestations - which operate through Christians for the common good (1 Co 12.1,7).

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2.2. – Gifts of Grace

Gifts of grace is an expression that means it was a divine favor, not given for personal merits. They involve both the inner motivation of the person and the power of the Spirit to carry out the ministry related to the gift. (Rm 12.6; Fp 2.13; 1 Pe 4.10)

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2.3. – Gift operations

Operations is a word that indicates that spiritual gifts are direct operations of God's power, aimed at a profitable end (1 Co 12.6,7).

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The Greek term ‘energemata’ indicates that the essence of gifts are provision of power, given continuously and freely for the spiritual empowerment of the Christian for the benefit of the church.

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2.4. – Manifestation of the Spirit

Manifestation of the Spirit is an expression that indicates that spiritual gifts are direct manifestations of the operation and presence of the Holy Spirit in the church (1 Cor. 12:7-11).

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CATEGORIES OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS

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3. CATEGORIES OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS

Gifts of the Holy Spirit

knowledge

faith

healing

miracles

prophecy

discerniment

tongues

interpretation

wisdom

1 Co 12.8-10

▶ Gifts of

power

▶ Gifts of

revelation

▶ Gifts of vocal inspiration

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▶ Revelation gifts

3.1. CATEGORIES OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS

▶ Gifts of power

▶ Gifts of vocal inspiration

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3.1 – Revelation gifts

Since God is an omniscient being, He can reveal to some people what is hidden from human eyes.

There are three gifts of revelation:

■word of wisdom

■ word of knowledge or science

■ discerning of spirits

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3.1 – Revelation gifts

■ word of wisdom - the gift of wisdom is given by the Holy Spirit to supply what purely human wisdom cannot provide (Acts 6:10; Luke 7:14,15).

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3.1 – Revelation gifts

■ word of knowledge or science - it is directly related to the teaching of the Holy Scriptures. This is knowledge that goes beyond the natural realm of seminars, books, even Sunday School.

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3.1 – Revelation gifts

■ discerning of spirits - with this gift, the manifestations considered spiritual can be properly identified.

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3.2. Gifts of power

They are manifestations of God that enable the Christian to accomplish things that are beyond the natural plane of human existence. There are three gifts of power:

■ Gift of faith,

■ gifts of healing

■ working miracles or wonders

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3.2. Gifts of power

■ Gift of faith

It is about faith put into action in the face of situations that transcend the natural aspect and that, therefore, can only be resolved in a supernatural way (Eph 2.8; Mt 14.31).

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3.2. Gifts of power

■ gifts of healing

As nothing can limit the power of God, He has made available to the church gifts that can bring healing and comfort to any kind of infirmities.

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3.2. Gifts of power

■ working miracles or wonders

This gift involves the expulsion of demons and the action of God's power over the forces of nature, in addition to the Lord's intervention to change a certain situation, supernaturally (Mc 3.14,15; 4.36-41; At 28.3-6).

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