1 Peter 4:10 [NAS] As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
Spiritual Gifting = a special attribute given by the Holy Spirit to EVERY member of Christ’s body by His grace and for use where God so instructs, to build up the body.
MEMBER = one who professes belief in Christ as Lord.
Who possesses Spiritual gifts?
1. CHRISTIANS COMMITTED TO CHRIST.
2. MEMBERS OF CHRIST’S BODY.
Who cannot possess Spiritual gifts?
NON-BELIEVERS
BENEFITS OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS
1. You become a better CHRISTIAN.
2. You become dedicated to THE BODY OF CHRIST.
3. Develop healthy SELF-ESTEEM.
4. Grow in HUMILITY.
5. Body of Christ GROWS and becomes HEALTHIER
6. You GLORIFY God.
1 Corinthians 12:4-7 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are varieties of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are varieties of effects, but the same God who works ALL things in ALL persons. And to EACH ONE is given the manifestation [a clear and public exhibition], of the Spirit for the common good.
“Every function of the Body of Christ has a member to perform it, and every member has a function to perform.”
ARE YOU A MEMBER, INTENTIONALLY SEEKING FOR SPIRITUAL GIFTINGS TO BLESS THE BODY?