We met at the DeVivos' home and discussed the topic of Spiritual Gifts. Great discussion! Here are the themes we talked about:
What is a spiritual gift?
-a talent God has given to encourage growth in others, representing God to them
-something God expects you to use to serve the body
-not everyone has the same gifts, but everyone has one
-expression of God's Spirit in us
-the Holy Spirit prompts us in different ways to give and we always leave the experience affirmed and encouraged
-like muscles, if we don't use them they get weak
-we are told to earnestly desire spiritual gifts and ask for them
-expressions of His grace - free - undeserved pouring out - they give grace to people
-God's gifts and calling are irrevocable. He can use us after a long time of not exercising them.
-proof that God is alive and speaks to His children
What are some common misconceptions about spiritual gifts?
-that we can't be used in any area God chooses. God can move anyone to use a spiritual gift for the building up of the body!
-it can be easy to focus on individuals and personalities, but spiritual gifts are for the common good
What would Paul say if he walked into a SGC meeting?
-he would commend our order
-he would commend the humility of the speakers
-he would like to see more gifts in operation so that more people would be edified
-"Be open to being used for people's good."
What would we like to see happen in our church with respect to spiritual gifts?
-everyone on the "same page" biblically, there are new believers in our church who don't know anything about spiritual gifts and might have wrong theology in that area
-new believers enriched by God's truth
-spiritual gifts taken in our work places and homes
-greater sanctification by God's spirit working in us
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