07.06.25 | NCCpm | Sunday Service PM
-God doesn’t want us in the dark about spiritual gifts.
-God designed a diversity of gifts for the unity of the church.
-The Spirit gives gifts to EVERY believer.
-Gifts are decided by the Spirit.
Love gifts — administration, service, mercy, giving.
Word gifts — clarify the nature, action and purposes of God.
Romans 12:7 (CSB)
Teaching — the ability to instruct, explain or expose biblical truth for clear understanding.
Acts 2:42 (CSB)
1 Timothy 4:16 (CSB)
Teaching is about equipping and transformation through information.
Teaching shapes disciples of Jesus.
Matthew 28:19-20 (CSB)
Teaching starts with hearing from God.
Isaiah 50:4 (CSB)
Teachers should be humble and full of integrity.
James 3:1 (CSB)
Romans 12:8 (CSB)
Exhortation — urges people to action through encouraging, applying or comforting others with biblical truth.
Exhortation isn’t shallow positivity, it’s a push to foundational faith.
Exhortation fans flames that are flickering.
Hebrews 10:24-25 (CSB)
Exhortation keeps the church from spiritually drifting.
Hebrews 3:13 (CSB)
1 Corinthians 12:28 (CSB)
Apostleship — ability given to those with a mission to pioneer new ministries, expand the church or start new works the build the church.
Apostles start what others sustain.
Apostles see empty spaces as opportunities.
Romans 15:20 (CSB)
Apostles move the church from comfort to calling.
Acts 13:2-3 (CSB)