Spiritual Gifts Class

“4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. 6 There are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons. 7 But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.”  
1 Corinthians 12:4-7

Too often, everything that happens in the church is possible in any other organization on the planet. Much of what happens happens purely by human strength, will, or good marketing. Yet, at the core of following Jesus biblically is depending on the Holy Spirit to live through us and accomplish what we could not do in our own strength. As part of that journey, the Holy Spirit has given us gifts - expressions of His grace - to edify the church and reveal the heart of God to us.
We will comprehensively examine what the Word of God actually says about spiritual gifts, attempt to remove confusion, and give room for personal reflection, growth, and activation. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a newbie to the gifts, there’s edification for all in this multidimensional teaching.
Let’s fan into flame the gifts of God in New Wine and believe Him for an outbreak of the Spirit!
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Week 1 - Spiritual Gifts Class - The Foundation

In this first lesson, we lay a foundational understanding of spiritual gifts both in the life of the Church and the individual believer. We begin by highlighting a worldwide empirical study conducted across six continents and various denominations and contexts, which shows that thriving qualitatively and quantitatively in the church regularly boils down to a common key characteristic: gift-oriented ministry. When believers serve in the areas where they experience God regularly gifting them, they lean more on His power than their own strength, ultimately resulting in greater fulfillment in church life. Gifts are not meant to be relegated to the periphery, but rather central to the Church’s ongoing life. These gifts are not badges of honor, but rather manifestations of the grace of God, meant to be employed in serving and loving others to glorify God.

The Holy Spirit Himself is manifested in these gifts. They are not just “things” that the Spirit passively works out in people. He is divinely disclosing the very grace of God, making it visible and tangible. We, as Charismatics, believe this is a vital operation of the Spirit to emphasize, and the tide is turning worldwide towards that end. As we set out to affirm the operation of all the gifts in the church today, we also encourage individuals in their own personal growth and contribution to the expansion of the Kingdom of God.