God’s Grace and Gifts

Romans 12:3-8

1. God’s grace helps us think truthfully about ourselves - V. 3

2. God gives and grows our faith - V. 3

Saving Faith – Romans 10:17

Serving Faith- VS 3, 4

Supernatural Faith VS. 4-6

3. God gives and grows our spiritual gifts VS. 6-8

- Spiritual Gifts Are Received, Talents Are Inherited

- Spiritual Gifts Are Given to the believer, Talents Are given to everyone

- Spiritual Gifts Are Matured and often times Surprising While Talents Are Developed and often times Expected

- Spiritual gifts are given by the Holy Spirit for the building up of Christ’s church and to equip us to be involved in the “work of the ministry”

The gift of prophecy – v. 6

The gift of serving - V. 7

The gift of teaching - V. 7

The gift of encouraging (exhortation) - V. 8

The gift of giving - V. 8

The gift of leadership – V 8

The gift of mercy – V 8

Response:

Prayerfully ask God to help you see what He sees when He looks at you.

Remember you are a part of something bigger than yourself.

Ask the Lord and trusted friends to help you identify and grow in your spiritual gifts.