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Embracing Spiritual Gifts: Unity and Diversity in the Body of Christ

Join us for a transformative Women’s Bible Study on spiritual gifts based on 1 Corinthians 12. Discover the unity and diversity among believers as we explore how each spiritual gift contributes to the body of Christ. From wisdom and faith to teaching and service, learn the importance of recognizing and utilizing your unique gifts for the common good. We will reflect on God's design for each of us, discuss how we can mature as a church, and encourage each other in our spiritual journeys. Let's grow together in faith!

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Embracing Spiritual Gifts: Unity and Diversity in the Body of Christ

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  1. First LoveThe Corinthian Letters Lamplighters Women’s Bible Study January 8, 2014

  2. Announcements • Welcome home! • New today? • Spiritual gifts assessment: http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/files/lwcF_MYCS_030526_Spiritual_Gifts_Survey.pdf • Sarah Schell: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/sarahschell

  3. NOW ABOUT SPIRITUAL GIFTS…1 Cor. 12 • Different Spiritual Gifts—Unity 1 Cor. 12:1-11 • One Body—Diversity 1 Cor. 12:12-31

  4. Paul’s Message • Unity in Christ • Diversity in gifts • Maturity in the church

  5. Different Spiritual Gifts--Unity • We confess the same Lord. 12:1-3 • We depend on the same God. 12:4-6 • We are gifted by the same Spirit. 12:7-11 • We all have the same baptism. 12:13

  6. General Principles • Every Christian has at least one spiritual gift; no Christian has every spiritual gift; one particular gift is not given to every Christian • Each gift is to be used for the common good • All the gifts are important • Gifts are given according to God’s will • All gifts are given by the same Spirit • All gifts must be used under the control of the Holy Spirit

  7. The Gifts of 1 Cor. 12(see also Eph. 4:11-13; Rom. 12:6-8) • Wisdom (18. Exhortation • Knowledge 19. Service • Faith 20. Giving • Gifts of healing* 21. Leadership • Miraculous powers* 22. Mercy • Prophecy* 23. Evangelist • Distinguishing between spirits 24. Pastor) • Speaking in tongues—languages and glossolalia* • Interpretation of tongues • Apostles • Prophets* • Teachers • Workers of miracles* • Gifts of healing* • Those able to help • Administration • Speaking in tongues*

  8. Unity in Christ • Every gift is given by the same Spirit. • The gifts are diverse. • We have one Lord and are united in Christ. • Then there is maturity in the church.

  9. The Metaphor of the Body • All parts serve an important function, and the body needs every part. • Different parts specialize in different functions. • Value is often inversely proportional to appearance. • God designs the parts and the arrangement. • All the parts are interconnected and interdependent. • All function at the direction of the head.

  10. Now about YOUR spiritual gifts… • What are they? • How are you using them to build up the body of Christ? • Passion + need + calling

  11. Don’t be…

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