This document discusses the concept of spiritual gifts and fruit. It notes that there are two types of fruit: inward character and outward people. While anyone can tithe or use talents, very few will offer gifts or use their spiritual gifting. It states that inward fruit must come before outward gifting, and God is more concerned with spiritual health than growth. The document then discusses spiritual gifts based on I Corinthians 12, noting they are only for believers, come from the Holy Spirit, are for the service of the church and glory of God. It provides steps to discover one's spiritual gift, including identifying passions/talents, prayer, testing the gift in church, and practicing the gift for God's glory and the church.
This document discusses the concept of spiritual gifts and fruit. It notes that there are two types of fruit: inward character and outward people. While anyone can tithe or use talents, very few will offer gifts or use their spiritual gifting. It states that inward fruit must come before outward gifting, and God is more concerned with spiritual health than growth. The document then discusses spiritual gifts based on I Corinthians 12, noting they are only for believers, come from the Holy Spirit, are for the service of the church and glory of God. It provides steps to discover one's spiritual gift, including identifying passions/talents, prayer, testing the gift in church, and practicing the gift for God's glory and the church.
This document discusses the concept of spiritual gifts and fruit. It notes that there are two types of fruit: inward character and outward people. While anyone can tithe or use talents, very few will offer gifts or use their spiritual gifting. It states that inward fruit must come before outward gifting, and God is more concerned with spiritual health than growth. The document then discusses spiritual gifts based on I Corinthians 12, noting they are only for believers, come from the Holy Spirit, are for the service of the church and glory of God. It provides steps to discover one's spiritual gift, including identifying passions/talents, prayer, testing the gift in church, and practicing the gift for God's glory and the church.
The Gift of Fruit Generosity wk 1 GIFTS wk 2 Gifts Cont wk 3 Grace wk 4 Groups wk 5 Growth wk 6 Two Types of Fruit 1. Character (Inward Fruit) 2. People (Outward Gifts) Talent---Tithe Gift---Offering Anyone can give a tithe or use a talent Very few will offer their offering and use their gifting Outward Journey-External Gifts Inward Fruit ALWAYS comes before Outward Gifting God is always concerned about Health-Not Growth Outward Gifts Reality.. I Cor. 12 Position Only for Believers v 1-3 Process Unity and Diversity v. 4-6 Gift From Holy Spirit Service For the Church/Body Works Outcome for God’s Glory
Perspective All for God’s Glory
I Peter 4:10-11 Romans 12:6-8 Eph 4:11 How do I know my Gift and what now? Identify your passion and Talent and line it up with the Biblical Gifts Ask three Christian Friends to pray over the inserted List for discovery Test the gift you think you have within the church Practice your newly discovered gift within the church for God’s Glory and for the health of the Bride