"unlocking The Nine Spiritual Gifts & Understanding Their Operation."

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES

(1 Corinthians 12:1-3) (1) "Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant." (2) "Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led." (3) "Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost."

(1 Corinthians 12:4-7) (4) "Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit." (5) " And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord." (6) " And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all." (7) " But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal."

(1 Corinthians 12:8-11) (8) "For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;" (9) "To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;" (10) "To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:" (11) "But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will."

PROLOGUE

This message on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit will enable you to delve deeper into the riches of your faith and experience a renewed sense of purpose and meaning. By gaining a deeper understanding of the Holy Spirit, you can unlock a new level of spirituality and connection to God that will transform your life.

Some church leaders believe that the spiritual gifts were limited to the Apostles' time and are no longer relevant today. This perspective is misguided. The gifts of the Holy Spirit are essential in our lives now, just as they were in the past.

According to Ephesians 4:10-16, the five-fold ministry was given to us until we attain unity in faith and knowledge of the Son of God, become perfect, and reach the fullness of Christ's stature. This means that we should no longer be like children who are easily influenced, but should be firmly grounded in our faith.

The Holy Spirit has given nine spiritual gifts to the Church to help believers grow and develop for service in the Lord's kingdom. Understanding and accepting these gifts is crucial to maximizing our potential for the kingdom of God. These gifts have the power to transform not only our own lives but also the lives of those around us.

As believers, we have the privilege of experiencing the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which are a powerful manifestation of God's presence in our lives. God gives these gifts to enable us to serve others and fulfill His purposes.

It is important to remember that we do not control these gifts; they are given to us to build up and edify the body of Christ as the Holy Spirit desires. We must always seek to use them in love and humility, remembering that they are given to us to serve others and not for our own glory. Remember, if we have the giver of the gifts, they will operate when needed.

"THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT REVEALED."

All nine gifts of the Holy Spirit were present in the early church and are still available today. These gifts include the Word of Wisdom, Word of Knowledge, Gift of Faith, Gifts of Healing, Gift of Miracles, Prophecy, Discerning of Spirits, Speaking in Tongues, and Interpretation of Tongues.

Those who claim these gifts are no longer relevant today may suggest that God bestowed an imperfect gift, suitable only for that time and not today. However, this contradicts His word, which states that He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

These gifts are relevant and essential for the spiritual growth and development of the church and continue to exist in the modern world. They exemplify God’s power and His desire to move in our services, and believers must understand, seek, and utilize these gifts to advance God’s kingdom.

I have listed the gifts and how God's Spirit employs them. This will help us remain open to the movement of the Holy Spirit in our lives and our services. As we embrace the Holy Spirit and His gifts, we can anticipate lives being transformed and hearts being turned toward the Lord.

Each spiritual gift listed in 1 Corinthians 12:1-11- is given and empowered by the Holy Spirit, who apportions to every person according to His will. Leaders who attempt to serve in the body of Christ without considering the gifts in operation are like ships without sails.

(1) THINKING GIFTS (2) SPEAKING GIFTS (3) POWER GIFTS

(a) Word of Knowledge (a) Tongues (a) The Gift of Faith