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1 Corinthians 12:1-6

When we consider spiritual gifts we naturally tend to focus on the work of the Holy Spirit – but actually, spiritual gifts are a work of the Triune God with a decidedly Trinitarian dynamic. The Father directs the effects of your spiritual gifts, Jesus designs ministries whereby our gifts function, and the Holy Spirit delivers to us the spiritual gifts that we are to discover, develop, and deploy.

1 Corinthians 12:1-6

The Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthians, "Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed." Sadly, after 2000 years many Christians are still uninformed about this important subject, leading to much confusion, misunderstanding, and incorrect teaching. What does God’s Word teach us about understanding, discovering, developing and deploying our spiritual gifts?

1 Corinthians 12:1-6

What kinds of churches emphasize the importance of the gifts of the Holy Spirit? Many people may tend to immediately think of Pentecostals and charismatics – but actually, it is vitally important for every believer, church, and denomination to understand how to discover, develop and deploy our spiritual gifts.

1 Peter 4:7-11

John F. Kennedy famously said, “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” Well, as you develop a heart of servanthood and stewardship for Jesus Christ, you learn to ask not what the church can do for you, but what you can do for the church – and this involves how we discover, develop and deploy our spiritual gifts.

Revelation 20:11-15

Revelation chapter 20 speaks of the Book of Life and cautions us that anyone's name not written in it will be cast into the lake of fire. Join Dr. Harry Reeder on InPerspective as he confront us with this vitally important question – Is YOUR name written in heaven, in God's Book of Life?

1 Peter 4:7-11

If you think you are a Christian who is not particularly gifted in any way – think again. Every Christian has received a spiritual gift by God’s grace, every Christian is responsible to discover, develop and deploy their spiritual gift, and every Christian is called to be a good steward of God's varied grace, according to how He has uniquely gifted and blessed each one of us.

1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Most Christians probably associate the word “stewardship” strictly with finances and giving – but faithful biblical stewardship encompasses so much more. Faithful servants and stewards of Jesus Christ strive to manage, mobilize and multiply their resources, responsibilities and relationships – and this includes effectively discovering, developing and deploying their spiritual gifts.

1 Corinthians 4:1-5

The Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthians, “This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.” Every Christian has a two-fold calling to be a servant and a steward – and this extends to how faithfully we Discover, Develop and Deploy Our Spiritual Gifts.

Galatians 5:22-26

A pilot is headed for disaster if he cannot control his aircraft – and we are headed for disaster in our spiritual lives if we do not learn to exercise self-control over our fleshly desires and sinful inclinations.

Galatians 5:22-26

Jesus said, “Come unto me, all ye who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." We can cultivate a spirit of gentleness in all our relationships when we come to Jesus Christ in faith, take His yoke upon us, and pursue intimate fellowship with Him.