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Correcting the Confusion Surrounding Spiritual Gifts

Apr 6, 2014


Series: Correcting the Confusion Surrounding Spiritual Gifts | Category: Spiritual Gifts | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8–12:11 | Tags: Holy Spirit, Discernment, Corinthians, Spiritual Gifts

I.  Revelatory gifts of the Spirit to the church.  (1 Cor. 12:8)

     A.  The utterance of wisdom.

     B.  The utterance of knowledge.

II.  Confirmatory gifts of the Spirit to the church.  (1 Cor. 12:9-10)

     A.  Confirmatory gifts dealing with the spectacular.

          1.  Faith.

          2.  Healings.

          3.  Miracles.

     B.  Confirmatory gifts dealing with instruction and protection.

          1.  Prophecy.

          2.  Distinguishing of spirits.

     C.  Confiramtory gifts dealing with validation of the gospel message.

          1.  Tongues.

          2.  Interpretation of tongues.

III.  Sovereignty of God in giving gifts.  (1 Cor. 12:11)