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INTRO
God’s righteousness in everyday life (LIVING OUT CHRIST’S RIGHTEOUSNESS)
Application of the theological truths from Chapters 1-11
Verses 1-2 – Last Sunday As we present our bodies as living sacrifices, then our actions and usefulness to God will naturally follow. WE WORSHIP and WE DO.
The Life lived out
Our life before the Lord
Verses 3-8 – Life within the Church.
The Go and Do of being a Christ follower within His Church
Our Attitude – Humility – v. 3
Grace GIVEN to me.
Think with sober judgment – Keep our mind sound.
THINK RIGHT… We are saved, but all we have is because of Christ. Him everything, me nothing.
What can I possibly do without my relationship with Christ.
Measure of faith God has assigned – the exact amount God gives. MEASURE. THERE IS MORE. I AM NOT IT.
We are gifted differently. USE YOUR GIFTS… DO NOT USE SOMEONE ELSE’S.
Our Relationships – Unity and diversity – vv. 4-5
Many members, one body, one function
WE TOO. MANY, ONE, and ONE PURPOSE
Our Personal life and Body life
Our Service – Exercising our gifts – vv. 6-8
This list of gifts for within the body.
Expounding the Word – gifts 1-4
Expanding the Work – gifts 5-7
Gifts – Charisma. Grace – Charis. GRACE GIFTS
GOD GIVES THEM. BODY CONFIRMS THEM.
We all have them, but not all of them.
Talents and Gifts. Born with talents. Gifts are given. Often our talents once given to the Lord open the door for our gifts. Often once saved we are given gifts we could never imagine before.
THE GIFTS
Prophesy
The proclamation of the Word of God.
We tend to think of OT prophets. Key is that THE WORD OF GOD was proclaimed.
Today, we proclaim the Bible. THUS SAITH THE LORD.
Not, A fresh word from God, but THE WORD from God.
Service/Ministry
Diakonia – serve. Build up. Word in Acts where we get our understanding of Deacon.
What can I DO. FOR THE CHURCH FOR OTHERS. Easiest and most practical. DO MINISTRY.
Teaching
Interpret and explain the Word of God.
Prophecy could be more the proclaiming of the Word and teaching could be more walking through and explain.
1 Timothy 3:2 – able to teach
1 Timothy 4:16 – pay close attention to your teaching.
Exhorting
Parakaleo – Come alongside someone. (this morning. HELPER) pleading, encouraging, warning, strengthening.
The ability to excite, motivate, advise, encourage, comfort, and warn people.
Causes action. KNOW, GROW, GO.
Prophecy proclaims truth
Teaching explains truth
Exhortation calls believers to obey and follow truth.
Giving
Sharing and imparting that which is one’s own.
Sincere heart felt giving (opposite is Matthew 6:2 giving. LOOK WHAT I DID)
Leadership
Standing before
THE ABILITY TO lead and govern.
Diligence – earnestness and zeal.
Showing mercy
Actively demonstrating sympathy, so as to strengthen someone.
Sensitivity to suffering and needs.
Feelings that turn to action.
HOW DO WE EXERCISE THESE GIFTS. OUR ATTITUDE
Generosity
Sincerity and in simplicity.
Singleness of heart and without show
Above and beyond
Zeal
Diligent.
haste, desire, and concentrated attention.
There is no room for laziness, complacency, and irresponsibility in the Kingdom of God and His church. The leaders are the ones who are to blaze the path for the flock of God, and they are to do it with zeal, hard work, and iron determination.
Cheerfulness
People enjoy your presence and ministry witin the body.
Willing to forgiving others.
Not in a spirit of criticism and rebuke toward the person who needs help.
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