Honoring God Reverently and Relevantly

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Honoring God Reverently and Relevantly
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an eight week study of 1 Corinthians 12-14
discovering Gods desire for you and the church!
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The Sermon Series SPIRITUAL GIFTS
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1 Corinthians 121-3 1Now about spiritual gifts,
brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. 2You
know that when you were pagans, somehow or other
you were influenced and led astray to mute idols.
3Therefore I tell you that no one who is
speaking by the Spirit of God says, Jesus be
cursed, and no one can say, Jesus is Lord,
except by the Holy Spirit.
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1 Corinthians 124-6 4There are different kinds
of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5There are
different kinds of service, but the same Lord.
6There are different kinds of working, but the
same God works all of them in all men.
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charismaton
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1 Corinthians 127-11 7Now to each one the
manifestation of the Spirit is given for the
common good. 8To one there is given through the
Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the
message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit,
9to another faith by the same Spirit, to another
gifts of healing by that one Spirit, 10to another
miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to
another distinguishing between spirits, to
another speaking in different kinds of tongues,
and to still another the interpretation of
tongues. 11All these are the work of one and the
same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just
as he determines.
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The gifts listed
1 Corinthians 127-11 the message of wisdom the
message of knowledge faith gifts of
healing miraculous powers prophecy distinguishing
between spirits speaking in different kinds of
tongues interpretation of tongues
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1 Corinthians 1212-26 12The body is a unit,
though it is made up of many parts and though
all its parts are many, they form one body. So
it is with Christ. 13For we were all baptized by
one Spirit into one bodywhether Jews or Greeks,
slave or freeand we were all given the one
Spirit to drink.
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1 Corinthians 1212-26 14Now the body is not made
up of one part but of many. 15If the foot should
say, Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to
the body, it would not for that reason cease to
be part of the body. 16And if the ear should
say, Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to
the body, it would not for that reason cease to
be part of the body. 17If the whole body were an
eye, where would the sense of hearing be? If the
whole body were an ear, where would the sense of
smell be? 18But in fact God has arranged the
parts in the body, every one of them, just as he
wanted them to be. 19If they were all one part,
where would the body be? 20As it is, there are
many parts, but one body.
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1 Corinthians 1212-26 21The eye cannot say to
the hand, I dont need you! And the head
cannot say to the feet, I dont need you! 22On
the contrary, those parts of the body that seem
to be weaker are indispensable, 23and the parts
that we think are less honorable we treat with
special honor. And the parts that are
unpresentable are treated with special modesty,
24while our presentable parts need no special
treatment. But God has combined the members of
the body and has given greater honor to the parts
that lacked it, 25so that there should be no
division in the body, but that its parts should
have equal concern for each other. 26If one part
suffers, every part suffers with it if one part
is honored, every part rejoices with it.
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1 Corinthians 1227-31a 27Now you are the body of
Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.
28And in the church God has appointed first of
all apostles, second prophets, third teachers,
then workers of miracles, also those having gifts
of healing, those able to help others, those with
gifts of administration, and those speaking in
different kinds of tongues. 29Are all apostles?
Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work
miracles? 30Do all have gifts of healing? Do
all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? 31 But
eagerly desire the greater gifts.
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1. Whats the Big Idea?
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1. Whats the Big Idea?
1 Corinthians 1227-28a 27Now you are the body of
Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.
28And in the church
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Whats the point of church?
Ephesians 310-11 10His intent was that now,
through the church, the manifold wisdom of God
should be made known to the rulers and
authorities in the heavenly realms, 11according
to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in
Christ Jesus our Lord.
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Whats the point of church?
Ephesians 310-11 10His intent was that now,
through the church, the manifold wisdom of God
should be made known to the rulers and
authorities in the heavenly realms, 11according
to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in
Christ Jesus our Lord. Missio Dei
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MISSIOLOGY
(Ministry) ECCLESIOLOGY
(Church) CHRISTOLOGY (Gospel) MISSEO
DEI (Gods Mission)
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How did the early followers of Jesus understand
the Great Commission?
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How did the early followers of Jesus understand
the Great Commission?
Matthew 2816-20 16Then the eleven disciples went
to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told
them to go. 17When they saw him, they worshipped
him but some doubted. 18Then Jesus came to them
and said, All authority in heaven and on earth
has been given to me. 19Therefore go and make
disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the
name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy
Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I
have commanded you. And surely I am with you
always, to the very end of the age.
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How did the early followers of Jesus understand
the Great Commission?
Acts 131-3 1In the church at Antioch there were
prophets and teachers Barnabas, Simeon called
Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been
brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul.
2While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting,
the Holy Spirit said, Set apart for me Barnabas
and Saul for the work to which I have called
them. 3So after they had fasted and prayed, they
placed their hands on them and sent them off.
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Matthew 1618 And I tell you that you are Peter,
and on this rock I will build my church, and the
gates of Hades will not overcome it.
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Matthew 1618 And I tell you that you are Peter,
and on this rock I will build my church, and the
gates of Hades will not overcome it. Matthew
1817 17If he refuses to listen to them, tell it
to the church and if he refuses to listen even
to the church, treat him as you would a pagan or
a tax collector.
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What is the universal church?
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What is the universal church?
The universal church is the sum total of all
believers in Jesus Christ
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What is a local church?
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What is a local church?
Local churches are a subset of the universal
church, bounded by geography and time.
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A Local Church Svenska Missions Templet 1895
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What makes up a healthy local church?
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What makes up a healthy local church?
1. Scriptural Authority 1 Timothy 314,
15 14Although I hope to come to you soon, I am
writing you these instructions so that, 15if I am
delayed, you will know how people ought to
conduct themselves in Gods household, which is
the church of the living God, the pillar and
foundation of the truth.
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What makes up a healthy local church?
2. Corporate Worship 1 Corinthians 1117-22 17In
the following directives I have no praise for
you, for your meetings do more harm than good.
18In the first place, I hear that when you come
together as a church, there are divisions among
you, and to some extent I believe it. 19No doubt
there have to be differences among you to show
which of you have Gods approval. 20When you
come together, it is not the Lords Supper you
eat, 21for as you eat, each of you goes ahead
without waiting for anybody else. One remains
hungry, another gets drunk. 22Dont you have
homes to eat and drink in? Or do you despise the
church of God and humiliate those who have
nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I
praise you for this? Certainly not!
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What makes up a healthy local church?
3. Covenanted Community Acts 242-47 42They
devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and
to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and
to prayer. 43Everyone was filled with awe, and
many wonders and miraculous signs were done by
the apostles. 44All the believers were together
and had everything in common. 45Selling their
possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he
had need. 46Every day they continued to meet
together in the temple courts. They broke bread
in their homes and ate together with glad and
sincere hearts, 47praising God and enjoying the
favor of all the people. And the Lord added to
their number daily those who were being saved.
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What makes up a healthy local church?
4. Biblical Leadership Titus 15 The reason I
left you in Crete was that you might straighten
out what was left unfinished and appoint elders
in every town, as I directed you.
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What makes up a healthy local church?
5. Mission John 2021 Again Jesus said, Peace
be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am
sending you.
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What makes up a healthy local church?
6. Baptism Lords Supper Matthew
2816-20 16Then the eleven disciples went to
Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told
them to go. 17When they saw him, they worshipped
him but some doubted. 18Then Jesus came to them
and said, All authority in heaven and on earth
has been given to me. 19Therefore go and make
disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the
name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy
Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I
have commanded you. And surely I am with you
always, to the very end of the age. 1
Corinthians 1117-22 (Lords Supper)
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2. The Gifts that are people
1 Corinthians 1228 28And in the church God has
appointed first of all apostles, second prophets,
third teachers, then workers of miracles, also
those having gifts of healing, those able to help
others, those with gifts of administration, and
those speaking in different kinds of tongues.
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2. The Gifts that are people
apostles prophets teachers then workers of
miracles those having gifts of healing those able
to help others those with gifts of
administration and those speaking in different
kinds of tongues
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2. The Gifts that are people
Why are these gifts of people given?
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2. The Gifts that are people
Ephesians 411-16 11It was he who gave some to be
apostles, some to be prophets, some to be
evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,
12to prepare Gods people for works of service,
so that the body of Christ may be built up
13until we all reach unity in the faith and in
the knowledge of the Son of God and become
mature, attaining to the whole measure of the
fullness of Christ. 14Then we will no longer be
infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and
blown here and there by every wind of teaching
and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their
deceitful scheming. 15Instead, speaking the
truth in love, we will in all things grow up into
him who is the Head, that is, Christ. 16From him
the whole body, joined and held together by every
supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up
in love, as each part does its work.
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2. The Gifts that are people
Ephesians 411-16 11It was he who gave some to be
apostles, some to be prophets, some to be
evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,
12to prepare Gods people for works of service,
so that the body of Christ may be built up
13until we all reach unity in the faith and in
the knowledge of the Son of God and become
mature, attaining to the whole measure of the
fullness of Christ. 14Then we will no longer be
infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and
blown here and there by every wind of teaching
and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their
deceitful scheming. 15Instead, speaking the
truth in love, we will in all things grow up into
him who is the Head, that is, Christ. 16From him
the whole body, joined and held together by every
supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up
in love, as each part does its work.
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3. The non-exclusivity of any gift
1 Corinthians 1229-31 29Are all apostles? Are
all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work
miracles? 30Do all have gifts of healing? Do
all speak in tongues? Do all interpret?
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4. Seeking Gifts of the Spirit
1 Corinthians 1231 31But eagerly desire the
greater gifts.
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Application Do you seek Spiritual Gifts for the
advancement of Christs church here at Hope
Community Church?