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“ Charismata ” An Introduction to the Spiritual Gifts

Discover the fundamentals of spiritual gifts and their ultimate purpose. Explore relevant passages and guiding principles for using our gifts with humility.

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“ Charismata ” An Introduction to the Spiritual Gifts

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  1. “Charismata” An Introduction to the Spiritual Gifts

  2. “Charismata”An Introduction to the Spiritual Gifts Outline of Discussions • Basic Information • Guiding Principles • The Ultimate Purpose Bible Versions Used • Unless indicated, Scripture quotations herein are from the New International Version (NIV, 2011). • Scripture quotations marked “NRSV” are from the New Revised Standard Version (1989).

  3. Basic Information What are the fundamentals of our gifts?

  4. Basic InformationDefinition of Terms Spiritual Gifts: Greek, χαρίσματα (charismata) • A conjunction: • χάρις (charis): Noun; “grace” • ματα (mata): Plural suffix; “endowments” • Literally, “grace-endowments” • Singular form: χάρισμα (charisma) Grace-Endowments • Grace: God’s undeserved favor on account of Jesus • Endow (verb): “to give money or property to provide an income for”* *Webster’s Universal Dictionary and Thesaurus; 2002, Geddes & Grosset

  5. Basic InformationRelevant Passages Romans 12:3-8 3For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. 4For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. 6We have different gifts [charismata], according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; 7if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

  6. Basic InformationRelevant Passages 1 Peter 4:10-11 10Each of you should use whatever gift [charisma] you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.

  7. Basic InformationSome Clarifications… Ephesians 4:7-8 (NRSV) 7But each of us was given grace according to the measure of Christ’s gift [δωρεᾶς (dōreas)].  8Therefore it is said, “When he ascended on high he made captivity itself a captive; he gave gifts [δόματα (domata)] to his people.” Not Spiritual Gifts • Paul used dōreas and domata • Leadership roles for building up the Church toward unity and maturity (see verses 12-13).

  8. Basic InformationSome Clarifications… 1 Corinthians 12:4 There are different kinds of gifts [χαρισμάτων (charismatōn)], but the same Spirit distributes them. Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit • AKA: The “sign gifts” • Confirmed the oral Gospel (see Hebrews 2:4) • No longer available today

  9. Basic InformationThe Eight Spiritual Gifts Spiritual GiftsBible References • Prophesying Romans 12:6 • Serving Romans 12:7 and 1 Peter 4:11 • Teaching Romans 12:7 • Encouraging Romans 12:8 • Giving Romans 12:8 • Leadership Romans 12:8 • Showing Mercy Romans 12:8 • Speaking 1 Peter 4:11 Remember: Each of us has at least one gift—We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us (Romans 12:6a).

  10. Guiding Principles What principles govern the use of our gifts?

  11. Guiding PrinciplesA Sense of Humility Romans 12:3-6a 3For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. 4For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. 6We have different gifts [charismata], according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is... Key Phrase/Word • sober judgment: In context, “to put a moderate estimate upon oneself”* *Thayer's Greek Lexicon; 2011, Biblesoft, Inc.; http://biblesuite.com/greek/4993.htm; 04 October 2011

  12. Guiding PrinciplesA Sense of Humility Romans 12:3-6a 3For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. 4For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. 6We have differentgifts [charismata], according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is... Key Phrase/Word • sober judgment: In context, “to put a moderate estimate upon oneself”* • grace: We neither earned nor deserve our gifts. *Thayer's Greek Lexicon; 2011, Biblesoft, Inc.; http://biblesuite.com/greek/4993.htm; 04 October 2011

  13. Guiding PrinciplesA Sense of Selflessness Romans 12:3-6a 3For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. 4For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. 6We have different gifts [charismata], according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is... Key Phrase: each member belongs to all the others Bottom Line: The use of our gifts must benefit our brothers and sisters.

  14. Guiding PrinciplesA Sense of Duty 1 Peter 4:10-11 10Each of you should use whatevergift [charisma] you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11b...so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. Keyword: Serve • Greek: διακονέω(diakoneō) • From διάκονος (diakonos), a minister • English derivative, “deacon”—a Church minister • Essentially, “to serve as a minister” Bottom Line: Our gifts can be the basis for our personal ministries in service to one another.

  15. The Ultimate Purpose What is the purpose of our gifts?

  16. The Ultimate PurposeTo Glorify God 1 Peter 4:10-11 10Each of you should use whatever gift [charisma] you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11b...so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. Keyword: Praised • Greek: δοξάζω (doxazō), “to glorify” • Essentially, “to demonstrate one’s awesome qualities” Bottom line: The use of our gifts should be a demonstration of God’s awesome qualities so others might recognize and acknowledge Him.

  17. Challenges • Discover and study your gifts. • Develop deep convictions about your gifts based on your learning. • Start a personal ministry based on your gifts. • Glorify God by the use of your gifts.

  18. Recap Basic Information • God expects Spiritual income from our gifts • Relevant passages: Romans 12:3-8 and 1 Peter 4:10-11 • Each of us has at least one gift. Guiding Principles • A sense of humility • A sense of selflessness • A sense duty The Ultimate Purpose: To glorify God To God be the glory!

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