SPIRITUAL GIFTS STUDY

Body Ministry Gifts

Romans 12:5-8, 1Corinthians 12:27-31
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For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who

is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he
ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to
each one a measure of faith. 4 For as we have many
members in one body, but all the members do not have the
same function, 5 so we, being many, are one body in
Christ, and individually members of one another. 6 Having
then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to
us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in
proportion to our faith; 7 or ministry, let us use it in our
ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; 8 he who
exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he
who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with
cheerfulness.
Romans 12:3-8 NKJV
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Now you are the body of Christ, and members

individually. 28 And God has appointed these in
the church: first apostles, second prophets, third
teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings,
helps, administrations, varieties of tongues. 29
Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all
teachers? Are all workers of miracles? 30 Do all
have gifts of healings? Do all speak with tongues?
Do all interpret? 31 But earnestly desire the best
gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way.
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
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7 Body Ministry Gifts

Exhorting, Teaching, Service, Hospitality,

Administration, Benevolence, Giving
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Importance of ministry Gifts

1. Used to equip the body of Christ.

Teaching, training.
2. Used to bring order to the body of
Christ
3. Recognized gifts.
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Characteristics of Ministry Gifts

1) Ministry gifts are permanent

2) Ministry gifts usually are related to
natural gifts
3) Ministry gifts determine the position

of an individual in the body of Christ

4) Ministry gifts have to do with
persons
5) Each believer must identify and
develop his/her own ministry gifts
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THINGS TO REMEMBER

1. It is alright to think highly of oneself (self-

esteem) but not too highly (humility)
soberly – keep a clear head

2. Who we are and what we are comes from

God
“as God has dealt to every man the measure of faith”

Working Faith:
• gifts and abilities God gives to a person
• faith and drive (confidence) to use the gifts
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THINGS TO REMEMBER (CONT’D)

3. God gives every person gifts

“God has dealt to every man”

4. Genuine believers are on body in Christ

“many members in one body”
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Gift of Prophecy
The gift of speaking under inspiration of
God’s Spirit. Includes prediction and
proclamation.

Is there a difference between a body ministry gift

of prophecy and a manifestation gift of prophecy?
Body ministry-carries gift in local church
Manifestation-as spirit needs or wills

1Cor 12:9 “to another prophecy”

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Gift of Exhortation (encourage)

The special ability to minister
encouragement, strength and hope to
other members of the body of Christ.

Barnabas "son of encouragement" Acts

4:36 NIV, also the words are used in
relation to the Holy Spirit and Jesus
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Teaching
The special ability to communicate

clearly and to apply effectively the

truth of the Word of God.

“Apollos watered” 1 Cor 3:6

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Service (minister)
The ability to serve the body of Christ in a

supporting role releasing other workers

to carry ministries.

Acts 6 Seven men chosen: Phillip,

Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas,
Nicolas, Stephen. Chosen to do the work of
service Acts 12:35 John Mark "helper"
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Hospitality (helps)
The God-given ability to provide a warm
welcome, food and lodging to members
of the body of Christ.

“cup of cold water” Mt 10:42

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Administration (governments, ruleth) acts

of guidance-The ability to organize and
direct the activities of the church so that
she will fulfill her mission.

gives the idea of "piloting a ship, steering it

safely through the rocks to port."

James & local administrators, clerk

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Benevolence (showing mercy)-The ability

and disposition to administer loving and
compassionate service to suffering
helpless people.

Many found surrounding those who are sick

or dying.
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Giving-The disposition and capacity to

minister material resources to the

body of Christ with liberality and
cheerfulness.

Early church “gave of all their

possessions”
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STEPS IN IDENTIFYING GIFTS

1. Study and Define Gifts

2. Evaluate Your Gifts and Volunteer for
Ministry
3. Submit Your Gifts to the Body for
Judgment
4. Affirm Your Gifts