Spiritual Gifts.

Introduction:

Greek word – Charismata – gifts of grace – occurs 17 times in the New Testament.

They are different from the ‘gifts’ in Ephesians 4:8 where the Greek word is Domata – gifts.

We can compare and contrast 1 Corinthians chapter 12 and Ephesians chapter 4 as follows:-

Overview:

1 Corinthians chapter 12 - the Possession and Purpose of the gifts

1 Corinthians chapter 13 - the necessary accompaniment of the gifts

1 Corinthians chapter 14 - the exercise of the gifts for edification

Teaching:

The Holy Spirit bestows (‘by the Spirit’) is given 5 times – 1 Cor 12:1-11.

The Holy Spirit through the gifts brings the recognition of Christ as Lord –

1 Cor 12:3 & 8.

The Holy Spirit is the distributor of the gifts – 1 Cor 12:7-12.

The Holy Spirit is the Controller of the recipients of gifts – 1 Cor 14:32.