1 John 14:12 Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. 1 Corinthians 12 #1 Going “DEEPER” with the Gifts of the Spirit is not for you to “be blessed,” it is for others to “be edified.” #2 You cannot go “DEEPER” unless you are connected to the local church. 1Cor. 12:21 Eph. 4:14 & 5:15-27 Heb. 10:24-25 #3 The presence of Spiritual Gifts in a church does not measure the spiritual health of that church. 1Cor. 1:10 1Cor. 3:3 1Cor. 5:1 1Cor. 6:7 #4 Don’t be enamored by churches that over-emphasize power, signs & wonders. 1Cor. 13 #5 WE NEED THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN OUR LIVES AND IN OUR CHURCH!!! 1Cor. 12:1 1Cor. 12:7 1Cor. 14:1 The Manifestations of the Spirit 1Cor. 12:7 The Manifestations of the Spirit 1Cor. 12:7 1 Corinthians 12:7-10 The Gifts of the Spirit Revelatory Gifts Revelatory Gifts Word of Knowledge Supernatural revelation of facts about a person or situation John 4:17-18 Revelatory Gifts Word of Wisdom Supernatural insight into right actions, reactions, or inactions Matt. 21:25 & 22:21 Revelatory Gifts Discerning of Spirits The ability to discern or detect the source of spiritual activity Luke 4:35 Acts 16:18 Power Gifts Power Gifts Working of Miracles The suspension of physical, natural laws to work the purposes of God John 2:7-10 / John 11:43-44 Matt. 14:25 Power Gifts Gift of Faith A supernatural surge of confidence that God is going to perform a supernatural work Matt. 8:13 Mark 5:35-39 Power Gifts Gifts of Healings The divine healing of physical, emotional or spiritual infirmities without the use of natural means. Matt. 12:15 Mark 16:18 Utterance Gifts Utterance Gifts Prophecy A message inspired by the Spirit of God that is supported by the (written) Word of God 1Cor. 14:3 & 29 1 John 4:1 Utterance Gifts Different Kinds of Tongues A message inspired by the Spirit of God in a language unknown to the speaker. 1Cor. 14:5 & 39 Utterance Gifts Interpretation of Tongues A Spirit inspired interpretation of a message in tongues that makes it relevant and applicable to the hearer(s). 1Cor. 14:13 1 Corinthians 12:7 The manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all. We must want the Gifts! 1Cor. 12:31 …earnestly desire the best gifts 1Cor. 14:1 …desire the spiritual gifts 1Cor. 14:39 …desire earnestly to prophesy