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THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT PT. 1

November 12, 2023

Main Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Additional Scriptures: Revelation 3:20, Ephesians 4:16, James 3:17, 1 John 5:14-15, Proverbs 30:6, Acts 16:17-18

POINTS:

• Charisms: Gifts of special, divine, empowerment, bestowed on each believer by the Holy Spirit to accomplish His mission (spiritual gifts).

• No one outside of our Savior knows everything there is to know about the working of spiritual gifts.

• Spiritual gifts should be handled with humility.

• Word of Wisdom (Revelation): A Spirit-revealed insight that allows a person to speak godly instructions for solving a problem. Or a Spirit-Revealed insight that allows a person to explain the central mysteries of the Christian faith.

• We must be filtered through James 3:17 and ask God if we can share it.

• Word of Knowledge (Revelation): The ability to understand scripture truth, through the illumination of the Holy Spirit, and speak it out to edify the body. Or a supernatural knowledge of facts that does not come through study, research, experience, or any human means.

• Involves a great deal of listening.

• Do not add to the revelation.

• Discernment of spirits (Revelation): A revelation from the Holy Spirit about the source of a particular thought, word, or action—whether it originates from the Holy Spirit, from a demonic spirit, or the human spirit.

• We can discern or reveal, but we are not to judge.

• Revelation gifts cause great controversy in the church because we may not be hearing from God or we confuse God’s voice with satan or our flesh.

• Application for revelation gifts:

• Read/study/memorize scripture.

• Share a scripture and how it ministered to you.

• Journal what you believe you are hearing from the Lord and ask Him if you can share it.

• Do it! Be brave and teachable.