The Bible teaches us that the spiritual gifts are more than just personality traits or natural talent. When we trust Christ, every believer is empowered by the Spirit in unique ways to serve the body of Christ as a channel of God’s power and grace. How can you know what spiritual gifts you have been given? Can you ask for additional spiritual gifts? How can you discern the spiritual gifts of others and serve in such a way that all the needs of Christ’s body are met? How do you recognize and respond to abuses or misuse of spiritual gifts? This Webinar will equip you to better understand your spiritual gifts, serve more effectively through them, and help others to do the same.
1. What Are Spiritual Gifts – And What Are They Not?
How do spiritual gifts differ from human talents or learned abilities? Does a believer have a fixed amount, or can you get more? Some of the gifts, like evangelism or encouragement, are commands for everyone. In what way are the gifts different than the general command?
2. What Spiritual Gifts Have Been Given – And How Do Each of Them Work?
How many total gifts are there, and what categories do they fall into? What do the specific gifts look like in practice, and how are they used?
3. Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts
How can you or others find their spiritual gifts? How do you increase their effectiveness or develop them?
4. Equipping Others to Use Their Spiritual Gifts – And Responding to Distortions and Misuse
The church is most healthy when everyone is functioning according to their spiritual gifts. How can you make this a reality in your church or fellowship? What are the common distortions and misuses, and how can you respond to them so that the body stays healthy?
5. Tough Questions - Areas of Ongoing Discussion in Evangelical Circles About Spiritual Gifts
Spiritual gifts can be an area of controversy, but knowing the most common positions on the tough questions can help you come to conclusions on your own. In this session, we will outline the most common points of discussion, as well as typical positions taken by evangelicals.
