PART THREE:

The Spiritual Man Grows Up

  1. His Ministry(Primarily based on Romans 12, 1 Corin 12 and Eph 4)
    1. Every child of God has a ministry
    2. They are:
      1. Authorized by God, the Father (1 Corin 12:27-28; Rom 12:3-8)
      2. Appointed by God, the Son (Eph 4:7-16)
      3. Anointed by God, the Holy Spirit (1 Corin 12:7-11)

  2. Gifts of God, The Father (1 Corin 12:27-28)
    1. Apostles
    2. Prophets
    3. Teachers
    4. Miracles
    5. Gifts of Healings
    6. Helps
    7. Administration
    8. Tongues

  3. Gifts of God, the Son (Eph 4:11)
    1. Apostles
    2. Prophets
    3. Evangelists
    4. Pastors/Teachers

  4. Gifts of God, the Holy Spirit (1 Corin 12:4-11)
    1. Word of Wisdom
    2. Word of Knowledge
    3. Faith
    4. Gifts of Healings
    5. Miracles
    6. Prophecy
    7. Discerning of Spirits
    8. Tongues
    9. Interpretation of Tongues

  5. His Character
    (Primarily based on gal 5 - the Fruit of the Spirit)

  6. His Abilities and Capabilities

    1. The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
      1. ARE NOT:
        1. Functions (Rom 12:6-8)
        2. Offices established by God, the Father (I Corin 12:28)
        3. People assigned by God, the Son (Eph 4:8-11)
        4. Natural abilities, such as charisma, oratory, singing, etc.
        5. Given to an individual
      2. ARE:
        1. Divine enablements
        2. Supernatural abilities
        3. Incomprehensible to the Natural Man
        4. Sovereignty distributed
        5. Given to the Body
        6. Dependent upon the willingness of the Natural Man
    2. Who can manifest them?
      1. Any born-again child of God
      2. Whomever the Holy Spirit determines
    3. How does:
      1. A believer manifest one of the gifts?
      2. The Holy Spirit select the believer through whom to manifest a spiritual gift?