otC 215 Unity and Diversity

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit Unity and Diversity One Body – Many Parts The Church Organism Household of God Family Holy Temple Body of Christ For just as we have many members in one body and all the members do not have the same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Romans 12:4-5 Ephesians 4:12-14 These are not only the ordained 5-fold ministries! It is the ministry of all Christians to build up the body of Christ! There are assigned "offices" or "callings" that establish a "Divine order" in the Body These are gifts given by the Holy Spirit and they are affirmed by the church But there is NOT a limitation on the Christian to minister in any capacity that the Holy Spirit assigns. The Gifts I Corinthians 12:4-6 "There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all." Motivations Ministries Manifestations I Corinthians 12:7-11 The Holy Spirit distributes the gifts of the Spirit as He sees fit God does not want us to be ignorant of how He wants us to serve Him Our focus is serving God Romans 12:3-8 Motivations (charismata) Prophecy Serving Teaching Exhortation Giving Organization Mercy Ephesians 4:11; I Corinthians 12 Ministries Apostle Prophet Evangelist Pastor Teacher Miracle worker Healer Helper Administrator Tongues Discerning Your Spiritual Gifts Strengths & Weaknesses Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts I Corinthians 14:1