Gifts which differ.

Gifts which differ

Four major passages in the New Testament teach the subject of spiritual gifts.

• ROM 12:1-13
• 1Co 12-14
• EPH 4:1-16
• 1PE 4:7-11

First, we go to these passages to learn the characteristics
of spiritual gifts.

1CO 12:1-6

The Spirit gives the gifts. He decides which gift each believer receives.

The Lord Jesus Christ governs the ministries in which believers use their gifts.

God the Father determines the effects each ministry will have.

1CO 12:4-6

Spiritual gifts are marked by great VARIETY.

Verses 4-6 also emphasize unity.

Variety is what makes unity so vibrant. Unity is what makes variety so beautiful.

There are several lists of spiritual gifts in the four passages.

No two lists are the same.

Each passage has at least one gift that none of the others have.

Sometimes they talk about people who have the gift- like prophets, pastors and teachers.

Other times they talk about the gifts themselves - mercy, helps, giving.

Here in 1 Cor 12:4-6 we see varieties of gifts, ministries and effects.

Romans 12 speaks of different measures of each gift.

ROM 12:3-6

1CO 12:7