1 Corinthians 13:1-3; 14:1-5

1. What? Fruit of the Spirit and Gifts of the Spirit

*Galatians 5:22-26

-Fruit singular; Gifts plural.

Fruit - God working IN us.

Gifts - God working THROUGH us.

1b. Enduring Fruit and Temporary Gifts

*1 Corinthians 13:8-13

If cessationist,

-Test Biblical argument for why.

-Show love, not fear, toward continuationists.

If continuationist,

-Word of God as foundation; Jesus as focus.

-Clear guidelines and wisdom of practice.

2. Why? Proclaim and Display Jesus

*1 Peter 4:8-11

-Glorify God through Jesus Christ.

2b. Prophecy and Speaking in Tongues (more next week)

*1 Corinthians 14:2-5

-Build up the Church

Response

1. Confess that Jesus is Lord = *Have you repented of sin and trusted in Jesus for salvation?

2. Pursue Love = *How is God transforming your life from the inside out?

What fruit are you harvesting that will make an eternal impact on others?

3. Desire Spiritual Gifts = *How is God using you to speak about and show Jesus to our Church and to the world?