PPT-Session 6 - The Gifts of the Spirit

In this final session we will look at the next big issue that divides many denominations within Christianity today All Christians agree that spiritual gifts exist but some do not believe they are all still active today We will look at what spiritual gifts are their purpose and if theyre all still around today. Basic Overview ……………………………………….... Three Basic Categories ……………………………... The Nine Gifts Of The Spirit ………………………. Word Of Knowledge ………………………... 1 Corinthians 12 and Ezekiel 37 (and a few other things as well!). How do we know that something is of the Spirit?. We relate to God through our spirit. Romans . 1:9. For God, whom I serve with my . Sunday School. The Gifts to the Church. Romans 12- The gifts of the Father. Ephesians 4- The gifts of Christ. I Corinthians 12, 14- The gifts of The Spirit. Romans 12:4-8. 4 For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, 5 so we, . D&C 46. Sacrament Meeting. List 10 commandments/rules/traditions that govern sacrament . meeting. John Murdock. Missionary John Murdock and his companions were preaching in Cleveland, Ohio, when a man came forward and knelt as if to pray, but actually he was giving “a sign to the banditry to begin their abuse.” Immediately his cohorts blew out the candles and threw inkstands and books at John.. D&C 46. www.kevinhinckley.com. Just a thought….. Amazing…. Joseph Smith. A man must have the discerning of spirits before he can drag into daylight this hellish influence and unfold it unto the world in all its soul-destroying, diabolical, and horrid colors; . PERSON, . never changes.. The Spirit, in His . WORK, . sometimes changes His methods to fit the situation.. The Spirit, can . CHANGE . whatever He wants . and . always does so as an . IMPROVEMENT . (. 1 Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. . 2 He sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.. Luke 10:1,9. 1 Corinthians 12:1. 1 . Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. . 1 Corinthians 12:1. 1 . Now about the . gifts of the Spirit, . brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. . Holy Spirit. Are We Ignorant?. The Apostle Paul said:. Now . concerning spiritual . gifts. , brethren, I would not have you ignorant. .. 1 Corinthians 12:1. Are We Ignorant?. 9 out of 10 Christians are ignorant about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit!. Holy Spirit in Our Lives. Holy Spirit makes us receptive to God; he teaches us to pray and to love God & our neighbor.. St. Augustine calls the Holy Spirit, “The quiet guest of our soul.” Often, those who desire His presence must seek times of quietness, for it is in silence that we can hear “the soft, still voice” of God.. Eagerly Desired. Weeks 2-4: Spiritual Gifts. 1 . Cor. 12:1 . Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. . . Eagerly Desired. Weeks 2-4: Spiritual Gifts. 1 . Cor. 12:4-6 . The Person of the Holy Spirit. John 14:16-18. 16 And I will pray the Father, and He will give you . another Helper. , that . He. may abide with you forever— . 17 the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees . The Person of the Holy Spirit. John 14:16-18. 16 And I will pray the Father, and He will give you . another Helper. , that . He. may abide with you forever— . 17 the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees . Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Today many people claim the gifts of the Holy Spirit, including speaking in tongues. We have some questions for which we want Bible answers. Read 1 Corinthians 12:4-11. We are told that the gifts were distributed as the Holy Spirit willed, but nowhere in 1 Corinthians are we told how the gifts were given by the Holy Spirit.