 Review

 You are wired to live from your reborn spirit, in, with, and by the Holy Spirit!

 The Holy Spirit’s presence …. in the believer.

 Nature (just like Jesus)

 Ministry (guides, bears witness of the truth)

 Comforts (comes alongside to encourage)

 Voice (How the Holy Spirit speaks today)

 Activation …. Clearing the static

 The mind and the spirit (check motive)

 WORD, inner witness, impressions, others

 Legitimate biblical prophecy has great value (1 Corinthians 14:1, 3 (also

partial 1 Corinthians 13:9) and even if accurate, not the final authority for

direction (Acts 21:10ff)

 Does God ever speak through dreams and visions?

 Does it pass certain tests?

 The Word, the inner witness of the truth in your spirit

 Consistency, accuracy and longevity

 You are GIFTED!!

 Motivation Gifts (Romans 12)

 Manifestation Gifts (1 Corinthians 12)

 Ministry Office Gifts (Ephesians 4)

 Spiritual Gifts:

 From charismata – grace gifts.

 Every believer has at least one.

 God-given, special ability to express the life and ministry of the Lord to please Him

and bless others.

 Motivation, Manifestation, and Ministry Office

Romans 12 1 Corinthians 12 Ephesians 4

(Father) (Holy Spirit) (Christ)

 Motivation Gifts

 Gifts from God the Father (Romans 12:3-8)

 Creation Gifts: how you are wired, spiritually. What motivates you; where you are

most successful, have favor, make the greatest impact and make the most difference.

 Prophecy – the special ability to stand boldly, strong in character, unwavering is

position; speaking what God says with authority.

 Ministry – inner motivation to serve God and others, giving service and willing to

serve behind the scenes, focusing on assisting others.

 Teaching – the special ability to help others to see a truth and understand how it

works and its value.

 Exhortation – the special ability to encourage, call out the best in someone, affirm

one’s value, raise one’s motivation to succeed; comfort one who is hurting.

 Giving – the special ability to help meet the needs/desires of others, helping them to

have the resources/tools they need to function; the desire and ability to assist those

in critical need.

 Leadership – the special ability to “stand out front” and inspire and direct a favorable

response from others.

Leadership is not demanded, it is granted through service, ability, experience,

wisdom, trust and respect.

 Showing Mercy – the special ability to show compassion to those who are hurting,

even if hurting through self-inflicted wounds.