Body Ministry Gifts

SPIRITUAL GIFTS STUDY Body Ministry Gifts Romans 12:5-8, 1Corinthians 12:27-31

Spiritual Gifts Study

For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. 4 For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, 5 so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another. 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; 7 or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; 8 he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. Romans 12:3-8 NKJV

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Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. 28 And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of miracles? 30 Do all have gifts of healings? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret? 31 But earnestly desire the best gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way. 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

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7 Body Ministry Gifts Exhorting, Teaching, Service, Hospitality, Administration, Benevolence, Giving

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Importance of ministry Gifts 1. Used to equip the body of Christ. Teaching, training. 2. Used to bring order to the body of Christ 3. Recognized gifts.

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Characteristics of Ministry Gifts 1) Ministry gifts are permanent 2) Ministry gifts usually are related to natural gifts 3) Ministry gifts determine the position of an individual in the body of Christ 4) Ministry gifts have to do with persons 5) Each believer must identify and develop his/her own ministry gifts

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THINGS TO REMEMBER 1. It is alright to think highly of oneself (selfesteem) but not too highly (humility) soberly – keep a clear head

2. Who we are and what we are comes from God “as God has dealt to every man the measure of faith” Working Faith:

• gifts and abilities God gives to a person • faith and drive (confidence) to use the gifts

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THINGS TO REMEMBER (CONT’D) 3. God gives every person gifts “God has dealt to every man”

4. Genuine believers are on body in Christ “many members in one body”

Body Ministry Gifts Defined

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Gift of Prophecy

The gift of speaking under inspiration of God’s Spirit. Includes prediction and proclamation. Is there a difference between a body ministry gift of prophecy and a manifestation gift of prophecy? Body ministry-carries gift in local church Manifestation-as spirit needs or wills 1Cor 12:9 “to another prophecy”

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Gift of Exhortation (encourage) The special ability to minister encouragement, strength and hope to other members of the body of Christ. Barnabas "son of encouragement" Acts 4:36 NIV, also the words are used in relation to the Holy Spirit and Jesus

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Teaching The special ability to communicate clearly and to apply effectively the truth of the Word of God. “Apollos watered” 1 Cor 3:6

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Service (minister) The ability to serve the body of Christ in a supporting role releasing other workers to carry ministries. Acts 6 Seven men chosen: Phillip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, Nicolas, Stephen. Chosen to do the work of service Acts 12:35 John Mark "helper"

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Hospitality (helps) The God-given ability to provide a warm welcome, food and lodging to members of the body of Christ. “cup of cold water” Mt 10:42

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Administration (governments, ruleth) acts of guidance-The ability to organize and direct the activities of the church so that she will fulfill her mission. gives the idea of "piloting a ship, steering it safely through the rocks to port." James & local administrators, clerk

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Benevolence (showing mercy)-The ability and disposition to administer loving and compassionate service to suffering helpless people. Many found surrounding those who are sick or dying.

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Giving-The disposition and capacity to minister material resources to the body of Christ with liberality and cheerfulness. Early church “gave of all their possessions”

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STEPS IN IDENTIFYING GIFTS 1. Study and Define Gifts 2. Evaluate Your Gifts and Volunteer for Ministry 3. Submit Your Gifts to the Body for Judgment 4. Affirm Your Gifts