Some people will claim that the story of Sodom and Gomorrah never really happened. In other words, they believe it was all make believe. That conclusion unfortunately leads to greater problems because Jesus Christ affirmed Sodom and Gomorrah as a literal place that received a literal destruction. In Luke 17 we read, “It was the same as happened in the days of Lot: they were eating, they were drinking, they were buying, they were selling, they were planting, they were building; but on the day that Lot went out from Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven and destroyed them all. It will be just the same on the day that the Son of Man is revealed” (Lk. 17:28-30; cf. 10:12). Deny this story from Genesis and you will have to deny the omniscience or Jesus Christ. Deny the omniscience of Jesus Christ and you will have to deny the deity of Jesus Christ. Deny the deity of Jesus Christ and you no longer have a Savior!
Randy Smith

Gifts Overview

This entry is part 17 of 23 in the series The Schools of Ministry, documented by Sallie Stewart, 1992

The Schools of Ministry, documented by Sallie Stewart, 1992

THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT

MOTIVATION GIFTS
Rom. 12:6-8
MINISTRY GIFTS
Eph. 4:11
MANIFESTATION GIFTS
1 Cor. 12:7-11
1.  PROPHECY

(A message from God)

The desire to be God’s spokesman — to speak God’s truth and point
up man’s sin.

 1.  APOSTLE

One sent by Christ into the world on behalf of the Church.

 1.  WORD OF WISDOM

Gift of God’s truth in answer to specific problems.
2.  SERVING

The desire to meet the practical needs of others.

 2.  PROPHET

One who proclaims God’s message, primarily to Christians.

 2.  WORD OF KNOWLEDGE

Gift of special information enabling you to minister more effectively
in a particular situation.
3.  TEACHING

The desire to search out God’s truth and to clarify it for others.

 3.  EVANGELIST

One who proclaims God’s message, primarily to non-Christians.

 3.  FAITH

Gift of divine certainty that something is right so you  can initiate its realization.
4.  EXHORTATION

(Urgently Advise)

The desire to tell others how to apply God’s truth to their daily lives–to live by faith.

 4.  PASTOR

One who oversees and cares for the needs of Christians.

 4.  HEALING

God’s use of you as an instrument for healing ministry.
5.  GIVING

The desire to use money and personal possessions for God’s work. Desire to entrust money to others for ministry.

 5.  TEACHER

One who searches out & clarifies God’s truth. (1 Cor. 12:28)

 5.  WORKING OF MIRACLES

God’s use of you in performing extraordinary manifestations of God’s power defying natural causes.
6.  ORGANIZING

(Administering-leading)

The desire to organize, coordinate & administer the activities
of others to accomplish God’s work.

 6.  WORKER OF MIRACLES

One who performs supernatural deeds for God.

 6.  PROPHECY

God’s use of you to communicate a special message.
7.  MERCY

(Empathizing)

The desire to identify and “feel” with others, to comfort them &
deliver them from distress.

 7.  HEALER

One who exercises the gift of healing.

 7.  DISTINGUISH SPIRITS

(Discernment)

Insight into motivation of self and others.  Discriminate between
true Spirit and false spirits.
8.  HELPER

One who assists leadership in the work of ministry.

 8.  TONGUES

When used for the Church it is someone giving a communication from God in an unlearned language needing interpretation.  When used privately, it is one’s spiritual communion with God for personal edification.
9.  ADMINISTRATOR

One who guides and directs the business and activities of the church.

 9.  INTERPRETATION OF TONGUES

Gift of translating tongues into spiritual truths.
10.  SPEAKER IN TONGUES

One who speaks God’s message to others in an unlearned language.
*11.  INTERPRETER

One who translates the tongues of others into spiritual truth.

*Not specifically mentioned in 1 Cor. 12:28, but implied in 1 Cor. 12:30

 
 
 
 

AN OVERVIEW OF THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT

THREE GREAT LIBERATING TRUTHS:

1.  Man can’t save himself — he needs God’s grace.  Eph.
2:8,9

2.  Man can’t live the Christian life by himself–he needs God’s
Spirit. Gal. 5:22,23

3.  Man  can’t do the work of Christ by himself–he needs
God’s Gifts. 1 Cor. 12:11

 

THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT ENABLE THE CHRISTIAN TO CARRY ON THE MINISTRY
OF CHRIST THROUGH THE CHURCH.

1.  A breathtaking promise.  Jn. 14:12

2.  How can it be fulfilled save through the manifestation of
God’s Spirit in man.  1 Cor. 12:7

3   An O.T. example – Ex. 35:31

4.  Every born-again believer has at least 1 Peter 4:10 (It may
be dormant, but it is there. 2 Tim. 1:6)

5.  The gifts of the Spirit are God’s tools (special equipment)
enabling you to do His work in the world. – Romans 1:11

 

LISTINGS OF THE GIFTS IN THE N.T.:

Rom. 12:6-8; l Cor. 12:7-11; 1 Cor. 12:28; Eph. 4:11; and 1 Peter 4:10,11

 

CLASSIFICATION OF THE GIFTS:

 

MOTIVATIONAL GIFTS: Romans 12:6-8

They are foundational gifts.  They provide the basic drive and
direction for our ministry.  They motivate us to serve our Lord.

MINISTRY GIFTS: Eph. 4:11; 1 Cor. 12:28

They are gifts that become recognized as official ministries by the
Church.

They are gifts that equip us to serve God in a particular and official
way.

MANIFESTATION GIFTS: 1 Cor. 12:7-11

They are momentary manifestations of God’s Spirit enabling us to meet

particular current needs within the Church body.

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