The manifestation of the Spirit

John Farley
Pastor Teacher
Sunday,
October 27, 2024

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The manifestation
of the Spirit

No believer is a carbon copy of another
when it comes to spiritual gifts.

1CO 12:7

This one verse gives three important elements
of a spiritual gift.

First, each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit.

Each and every Church age believer gets one spiritual gift.

1CO 12:11

EPH 4:7 But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ's gift.

1PE 4:10

1CO 12:7

Second, each gift is a manifestation of the Spirit.

Each person is supernaturally gifted with a unique ability.

“manifestation” phanerosis - a visible display, an exhibition, an appearance.

The Holy Spirit is on display when believers operate in their spiritual gifts.

Our spiritual gift is the Spirit of God ministering to the Body, using the believer to accomplish it,

rather than the believer doing something and asking God for help.

A spiritual gift is a supernatural ability given to each believer
by the Holy Spirit.

Third, God the Holy Spirit gives these gifts for a purpose: the common good.

1PE 4:10

Your spiritual gift is not for private gain, but for the good of the congregation.

EPH 4:7-16

The proper working of each individual part refers both to each member of the body,
and to each spiritual gift.

A spiritual gift is a God-given, supernatural ability to serve the church effectively.

So what?
What does this mean for each one of US?

I am going to use an illustration:
the family.

 

It’s customary for each person or family to bring an item for Thanksgiving dinner.

 

Many different dishes and items must come together to make one great meal.

 

Each of these items is important.

 

And the mundane, ordinary, less celebrated items are necessary.

 

If one part of the meal isn’t done properly, the whole meal could be ruined.

 

That’s all you brought?!

And no member of the congregation has an unimportant
spiritual gift either.

 

1CO 12:7

Bringing your own gift expresses your love
for the family.