“God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well. . .” – Romans 12:6 (LB)
Paul comes to Corinth and stays for
Paul writes 1st Corinthians from
But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost – 1 Corinthians 16:8 (ASV)
Paul writes to asked by the Corinthian church because they wanted to
Now for the matters you wrote about: – 1 Corinthians 7:1 (NIV)
Paul begins 1 Corinthians by affirming:
Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift (charisma) as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed.
– 1 Corinthians 1:7 (NIV)
A question answered, a rumor dispelled: (vv.2-3)
“Now suppose one of you fathers is asked by his son for a fish; he will not give him a snake instead of a fish, will he? “Or if he is asked for an egg, he will not give him a scorpion, will he? “If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?”
– Luke 11:11-13 (NASB95)
My gifts reveal God’s (vv.4-6)
My gifts are the source of
By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples…These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. – John 15:8,11 (KJV)
Purpose of the gifts: (v.7)
(vv.9-10)
… to another gifts (charismata) of healing by the one Spirit… (v.9) (NASB)
God chooses who gets (v.11)
What does God want me to do with my gift?
1. it!
“. . . Eagerly desire spiritual gifts…” – 1 Corinthians 14:1 (NIV)
2. it!
“Do not neglect the spiritual gift that is in you…” – 1 Timothy 4:14 (GN)
3. it!
God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to use them to help each other, passing on to others God’s many kinds of blessings. – 1 Peter 4:10 (TLB)