The Marvelous Diversity of Oneness

The Marvelous Diversity of Oneness
1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Explanation – vv4-7
Many Varieties yet Same

-gifts -same cause/origin/root = grace
-ministries -same source = Spirit
-workings -same power = God -same purpose = the good of the Body -same focus = glory of God/exaltation of Christ

Example – vv8-11
-Diverse gifts given and empowered by the same Spirit.
-No believer is excluded.

Preparing my heart for the sermon:
-Why does Paul reference the Trinity in vv4-6?
-What is significant about Paul calling spiritual gifts – gifts of grace?
-What is the purpose of spiritual gifts?

-Other passages to consider: Joel 2:28-29; Romans 12:3-8; 1 Cor 12-14; Eph 4:1-16; 1 Pet 4:7-11

Digging Deeper:
-How is God glorified through gifting his people in such a diverse way?
-How does a diversity of gifts help strengthen the Body of Christ?
-What is a spiritual gift? Who gets them?
-How should I discover and use my spiritual gift?