Grace Gifts (Part 1)

Introduction

“There is great diversity in these God-given gifts; we are not to expect uniformity in the church. This diversity is held together in an even more basic & profound unity in Christ. The church is only strong when there is both unity & diversity. When there is no unity you do not have a church; you have a collection of individuals. When there is no diversity you have a cult.” D. A. Carson

I. Marks of the Holy Spirit’s Work (1-3)

a. The reality of spiritual baggage (1-3a)

b. The preeminent mark of the Spirit’s work is the glorifying of Christ (3b)

II. Varieties of Gifts (4, 7-11)

a. Different Gifts from the same Spirit (4, 11)

b. Different Gifts for the common good (7-10)

III. Varieties of Service (5)

a. Different spheres in which our gifts are exercised

b. “Ministry” is not limited to the realm of the church

IV. Varieties of Activities (6)

a. Different kinds of “working”

b. God produces the results

Conclusion