The Holy Spirit gives each of us gifts and expects each of us to use them. When we work together, the whole body gets stronger. When we don't, we get weaker. We must encourage one another and build each other up.
Series: Authentic Faith: Be The Body
Speaker: John Pryor
Notes:
We are the body of Christ. We were designed to work together—which is why the devil constantly tries to discourage, disconnect, and divide us. We must choose daily to “be of one mind, united in thought and purpose.”
1 Corinthians 1:10, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12-13, Ephesians 4
The “senses” keep us connected
__ Prophecy Communicating God's heart
__ Wisdom Applying timeless truths to daily life
__ Special Knowledge Providing Divine confirmation
__ Mercy Strategically offering more chances
__ Discerning Revealing what is objectively true
__ Tongues Enjoying a personal, intimate connection
__ Interpreting Making a personal connection shareable
Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12-13, Mark 4:35-41,
1 Corinthians 12:30 and 14:5, 13, & 26-28
The “core” empowers the whole body to serve
__ Leading Taking others somewhere
__ Teaching Helping others learn and understand
__ Giving Sharing what God gave you
__ Encouraging Speaking the truth in love
Ephesians 4:11-16, Matthew 28:18-20
The “limbs” get the work done
__ Faith Trust-based action
__ Healing Miraculous restoration
__ Miracles Using supernatural power
__ Helping Using natural power
__ Evangelizing Speaking the truth in love
James 1:22, Galatians 5:19-26
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