Gifts of the Spirit According to 1 Corinthians
Diverse gifts of the Spirit as outlined in 1 Corinthians 12 and 13. Discover how these gifts, distributed by the Holy Spirit, serve the common good within the body of Christ. Reflect on the importance of love as emphasized in 1 Corinthians 13 to complement the manifestation of spiritual gifts.
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The Father Gives Good Gifts LIFEGATE 12/10/23
What are the gifts? 1 Corinthians 12 12 Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed.2You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols.3Therefore I want you to know that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, Jesus be cursed, and no one can say, Jesus is Lord, except by the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 12 4There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them.5There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord.6There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. 7Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.
1 Corinthians 12 8To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit,9to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit,10to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues,[a]and to still another the interpretation of tongues.[b] 11All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.
1 Corinthians 12 27Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.28And 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.29Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles?30Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues[d]? Do all interpret?31Now eagerly desire the greater gifts.
1 Corinthians 13 13 If I speak in the tongues[a]of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.2If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.3If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast,[b]but do not have love, I gain nothing.
1 Corinthians 13 4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.5It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.
1 Corinthians 13 9For we know in part and we prophesy in part,10but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears.11When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me.12For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. 13And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
1 Corinthians 14 14 Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy.2For anyone who speaks in a tongue[a]does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit.3But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort.4Anyone who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.5I would like every one of you to speak in tongues,[b]but I would rather have you prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues,[c]unless someone interprets, so that the church may be edified.
1 Corinthians 14 6Now, brothers and sisters, if I come to you and speak in tongues, what good will I be to you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or word of instruction?7Even in the case of lifeless things that make sounds, such as the pipe or harp, how will anyone know what tune is being played unless there is a distinction in the notes?8Again, if the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle?9So it is with you. Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying? You will just be speaking into the air.
1 Corinthians 14 10Undoubtedly there are all sorts of languages in the world, yet none of them is without meaning.11If then I do not grasp the meaning of what someone is saying, I am a foreigner to the speaker, and the speaker is a foreigner to me.12So it is with you. Since you are eager for gifts of the Spirit, try to excel in those that build up the church. 13For this reason the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that they may interpret what they say.
1 Corinthians 14 14For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.15So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my understanding; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my understanding.16Otherwise when you are praising God in the Spirit, how can someone else, who is now put in the position of an inquirer,[d]say Amen to your thanksgiving, since they do not know what you are saying?17You are giving thanks well enough, but no one else is edified.
1 Corinthians 14 18I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you.19But in the church I would rather speak five intelligible words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue. 20Brothers and sisters, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be adults.21In the Law it is written: With other tongues and through the lips of foreigners I will speak to this people, but even then they will not listen to me, says the Lord. [e]
1 Corinthians 14 22Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers; prophecy, however, is not for unbelievers but for believers.23So if the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in tongues, and inquirers or unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your mind?24But if an unbeliever or an inquirer comes in while everyone is prophesying, they are convicted of sin and are brought under judgment by all,25as the secrets of their hearts are laid bare. So they will fall down and worship God, exclaiming, God is really among you!
Another description of prayer in the Spirit Romans 8:26-27 26In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.27And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God s people in accordance with the will of God.
Peter Identifies the church age we are in. Peter, After being Baptized/filled with the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-13), Addresses the crowd of observers. He identifies the church age as, the last days talked about in Joel 2:28-32 (Acts 2:14-21) In the Last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh If we arrived at the last days then, then we are surely in them now! Therefore, this passage would apply to us. The signs, the gifts would be for us in our present age, now. We should then seek and receive them with gladness!
Acts 2:17-21 In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. 18Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. 19I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke. 20The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord. 21And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. [c]
Psalms 16:11 you have made known to me the paths of life; You will make me full of gladness with your presence with your presence The hearers of Peter s sermon (in Acts 2) were Cut to the heart (v37) and said, What shall we do? Acts 2:38 Repent. Be baptized in the name of Jesus. And, you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. [Remember, gifts are free. You can t earn free gifts] Acts 2:39 for the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord calls to himself. IF you are a believer (which means that the Lord has called you), then this promise applies to you. It is His will.
Filling or baptism of the Holy Spirit, separate from salvation. Though the Holy Spirit baptism occurs many times at the moment of salvation, it also can occur at a later time. Such was my personal experience. See Acts 8: 14-17 14When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to Samaria.15When they arrived, they prayed for the new believers there that they might receive the Holy Spirit,16because the Holy Spirit had not yet come on any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.17Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
The purpose of the Baptism of the Spirit: Teaching, equipping, and power for the effectiveness of ministry, and signs. And effective personal heart and life change through His strength and power. Acts 1:8 8But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Mark 16:17 17And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;
Jesus teaches us how to pray Luke 11:1-13 5Then Jesus said to them, Suppose you have a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say, Friend, lend me three loaves of bread;6a friend of mine on a journey has come to me, and I have no food to offer him. 7And suppose the one inside answers, Don t bother me. The door is already locked, and my children and I are in bed. I can t get up and give you anything. 8I tell you, even though he will not get up and give you the bread because of friendship, yet because of your shameless audacity[e]he will surely get up and give you as much as you need.
Luke 11:1-13 Ask, Seek, Knock! 9 So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.10For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.
Luke 11:1-13 Its OK to ask for MORE of the Holy Spirit! 11 Which of you fathers, if your son asks for[f]a fish, will give him a snake instead?12Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?13If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!
Ask yourself: What about the Holy Spirit and the gifts are you resistant to? What gifts do you just automatically assume are for someone else? Have your asked and sought after the gifts, and been open to receiving them?
Beware of this popular teaching: Reject the teaching that the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and the gifts were only for an apostolic age (which I was taught as a college student). The Bible does not support the teaching that the gifts are only for the early church. That teaching is a rationalization for what happens when a church practices quenching the Spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:19). Rather, the Bible does say, lean not on your own understanding (Proverbs 3:5). If Jesus sat next to you, and asked if you wanted to receive a gift would you say no ?
Q:What gets in the way of receiving then? A: Fear, pride/dignity, need for control Fear, Pride/dignity, learned misperception gets in the way Our desire to control. Our comfort-zone focus. gets in the way Example: The gift of tongues requires we lay down our pride, our sense of control, and our perception of dignity. To receive tongues, you must be willing to humble yourself to the point of looking and sounding like a fool. Because to receive that gift you must also be willing to step out in faith and partner with the Spirit of God in prayer. Your mind wants to understand and control. But the Spirit know more than you are able to perceive and will teach and lead you.
Tongues Do not reject the gifts, because you are uncomfortable or don t understand them. God waits until we are open to receive what he has for us. Remember, He is gentle and kind. He gives good gifts. tongues is a total assault on our pride. We don t have a clue what we are saying, only speaking strange sounds Tim Enloe Think about it 8but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. (James 3:8). To speak in tongues, not only must address our pride, but also have our tongue come under submission to the Holy Spirit. How Beautiful is that!
Q: Q: How did the saints of the last 200 years experience God beyond their Theology? A: God is gracious and kind. He meets people where they are at. -double mindedness: Miracles seen, yet they are not for today. Compartmentalization/spiritual cognitive dissonance
How do I start? How do I receive? Here are three 3 steps: 1. Pursue Jesus 2. The Holy Spirit will then fall upon you. 3. You must then cooperate (partner) with the Spirit by beginning to speak as He enables you.
How do I receive? 1. Pursue Jesus. Obediently pursue Jesus. Acts 2 waiting, worshiping, obeying (see also Luke 24:53) Acts 10 the gentiles (Caesarean named Cornelius) obeyed, and called for Peter Acts 19 New Christians grew hungry to grow in their relationship with Jesus
How do I receive? 2. The Holy Spirit will then fall upon you. As you seek, He responds. Seek 2 Chronicles 7:14 Seek His face (Humble yourself and repent) Hebrews 11:6 He rewards those who seek Him James 4:8 Come near to God and He will come near to you 1 John 1:9 Confession and repentance leads to forgiveness and purification Revelation 3:20 Jesus knocks listen and open the door He Responds Acts 2:2-3 Spirit came like a wind; tongues of fire Acts 10:44 hearers of the word filled Acts 9:6a Paul placed his hands on them, Spirit came upon them 1 Cor 3:16 Every believer is the temple Romans 8:9 The spirit lives inside the believer (baptism is different then salvation) Acts 1:8 you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you
How do I receive? 3. You must cooperate (partner) with the Spirit by beginning to speak as he enables you (a leap of faith and obedience). Acts 2:4 Speak as the Spirit gives utterance [step out in faith, as your feel the Holy Spirit start/take the leap] Acts 10:46 Spirit fell on gentiles, who spoke in tongues [you don t have to be a super-saint ] Acts 19:6 Laying on of hands to receive the Holy Spirit Acts 2:17 In the last days I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh
How to then take a leap of faith?: Yielding is active not passive Yielding is the catalyst in receiving God Yielding is an act of surrender and cooperation to the Holy Spirit The leap of faith is actively yielding your speech to the direction of the Holy Spirit.
If you are open to the Holy Spirit, and wish to receive prayer to be filled the front is now open for ministry.
