Sermon notes "Gift of Gifts"

Gift of Gifts

Nov 13, 2016

Dr. Ed Newton

John 14:16-17 

And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.
Foundational Principles: 

1 Corinthians, 1:8-10 1 Corinthians, 14:1 Ephesians, 4:11 Romans, 12:6-8
• The Holy Spirit is a Person: He is to be Revered as God.
• The Holy Spirit has Purpose: He is to be Regarded in Guidance.
• The Holy Spirit is a Promise: He is to be Rested in as the Guarantee.
• The Holy Spirit is Pure:  He is to be Rooted in Growth.
• The Holy Spirit is Personal: He is not to be Rejected by being Grieved.
• The Holy Spirit is Power: He is to be Revealed in Glory.
I. Definition of the Gifts: Clarity, Correction, Confidence

• Charisma - gift of holy grace, manifestation of grace.
• Pnuematika - things or Gifts that belong to the Holy Spirit.
• Spiritual gifts- "special gifts bestowed by the Holy Spirit upon Christians for the purpose of building up the church."  
II. Description of the Gifts: 1 Giver, 2 Generalities, 3 Groupings

• Pursue the Giver, not the Gifts: Prevents Gift Envy
• Natural/Supernatural:  Both are God-given, one is innate, and the other is infused.
• Discerning, Declarative, Dynamic : Revealing Signs & Wonders.
III. Distribution of the Gifts: Exalt, Edify, Equip

• Ministry Gifts that BUILD UP - Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist Shepherd, Teacher
• Motivational Gifts that LIFT UP– Giving, Encouragement, Service, Helps, Mercy, Administration 
• Miraculous Gifts that POWER UP – Wisdom, Knowledge, Faith, Healing, Miracles, Discernment, Tongues & Interpretation

IV. Demonstration of the Gifts: Body, Battle, Blessing

V. Discovery of the Gifts: Find, Fan, Fulfill