BFC Word Ministries Podcast | Equipping Leaders for Kingdom Advancement

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The aim of this teaching:

Series Objective: To inspire all who hear this Message to endeavor to see and increase in their knowledge of the God of Scripture

Message Objective: To instruct the believer in the knowledge of many the attributes of God

To See Him is to Know Him, NOT Just Know About Him!

1 Cor. 12:4-11 – An Overview of the Spiritual Gifts

The portion of 1 Corinthians 12 we are giving our attention to tonight focuses on unity. In Paul’s addressing their questions concerning spiritual gifts, three main principles emerge. They are unity (chapter 12), love (chapter 13), and order (chapter 14). I believe these three principles serve as foundation stones as it pertains to the gifts. Tonight, we will look at this foundation stone of unity seen in verses four through six and verse eleven. We will also endeavor to take a brief look at the purpose of spiritual gifts (vs. 7) and an overview of the different gifts (vs. 8-10). 

Our specific aim in this year’s Word Seminars is to address the proper functioning of spiritual gifts and, for that matter, how to live a practical Spirit-filled life. We hope to provide an apostolic hermeneutic or understanding of the spiritual gifts. There is much confusion, division, and debate concerning spiritual gifts. There has also been some error and abuse. As a result, there is fear and ignorance.

Our specific aim in this year’s Word Seminars is to address the proper functioning of spiritual gifts and, for that matter, how to live a practical Spirit-filled life. We hope to provide an apostolic hermeneutic or understanding of the spiritual gifts. There is much confusion, division, and debate concerning spiritual gifts.

The ultimate aim of the Word Seminars at Bethany Fellowship is to continue to establish and maintain the Word of God as our standard, rule, and final authority for life and ministry. We also desire to plumb the depths of God’s Word for a greater understanding of His purposes, promises, principles, protocols, and practices. We specifically want to discover and receive as revelation certain New Testament Realities to demonstrate and manifest the Love of the Father, the Life of the Son, and the Light of the Holy Spirit. Ultimately, this is about equipping the saints for the work of the ministry and the edifying of Christ’s Body, the Church. We want to see us all come to the unity of the faith and of the full, thorough, and accurate knowledge of the Son of God and to a perfect man according to the measure of the stature of the fullness of the Christ (Eph. 4:13). 

Why this message? 

The Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ is a Biblical fact and truth. This historical event is one of the most essential elements of the Christian faith. Jesus proclaims a great blessing on those who did not see the Resurrection but believe it nevertheless.  

Submission to God is the key to our victory over the devil and in spiritual warfare. Listen to this teaching to come to know what Submitting to God entails and how to apply this command to your life! 

This teaching addresses God's invitation to us to Draw Near to God. He desires greater and increasing fellowship with us. As we draw near to Him, He promises to draw near to Him. 

James Cox ministers an encouraging word concerning "Finish What Was Started!" This message intends to recognize that the things the Lord has started in us must be finished in the power of the Spirit and not in the flesh.