1 Coríntios 12
William MacDonald · Citado em PreceptAustin
1 Coríntios 12
William MacDonald illustrates Ephesians 4:11-12 schematically as shown below and explains it as follows: "The circle in the center depicts, let us say, the gift of a teacher. He ministers to those in the circle around him so that they are equipped, that is, built up in the faith. Then they go forth and minister to others according to the gifts God has given them. In this way the church grows and expands. It is the divine method of producing growth in the body of Christ, both in size and spirituality. Limitation of Christian service to a select class of men hinders the development of God’s people, stifles the cause of world evangelism, and stunts the growth of the church. The distinction between clergy and laity is unscriptural and perhaps the greatest single hindrance to the spread of the gospel." (Ibid) THE BODY OF CHRIST SCHEMATICALLY Related Resources: Spiritual Gifts chart on site Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Craig Blomberg Spiritual Gifts - Definitions and Kinds - James F. Stitzinger (34 page article) 1 Corinthians 12:1 - Spiritual Gifts - Piper What is the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives today? What does it mean to walk in the Spirit? Spiritual gifts survey - what are the different spiritual gifts the Bible mentions? How do I identify my spiritual gift? How do I know what my spiritual gift is? Is there any value to a spiritual gifts test/inventory/assessment? How does God distribute spiritual gifts? Is there any value to a spiritual gifts test/inventory/assessment? Is there a biblical spiritual gifts list? What are the spiritual gifts of the word of wisdom and the word of knowledge? What is the difference between a talent and a spiritual gift? What is continuationism? What is a continuationist? We’re A Community [The Lord] gave some . . . for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ. — Ephesians 4:11-12 Today's Scripture & Insight: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 A pastor’s wife was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. That put the family in a difficult, stressful situation. The pastor wondered how he was going to be able to take good care of her while he still had responsibilities for his church family. But he needn’t have worried because church members stepped up and volunteered to assist him with meals and some of her care. The apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthian church about the purpose for which the Lord gave them their spiritual gifts. Before he listed the diversity of gifts in 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, he reminded them that “a spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other” (v.7 nlt). God does not give His spiritual gifts for our own selfish use but to serve others, and in so doing, we serve Him. Thank You, Father, for the wonderful gifts You have given Your church. Help me to understand how You have gifted me to encourage other believers, and to spread the message of Your love to the world. Use your gifts to exercise care for others. What Good Is A Rubber Tree? There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. —1 Corinthians 12:4-5 Today's Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 On one of his voyages to the New World, Christopher Columbus came across a remarkable tree. It had round fruit that bounced like a ball. Its Indian name was caoutchouc—”the weeping wood.” The tree was given that name because it emitted a sap that looked like the tree’s tears. Eventually, inventors discovered that the sap could be harvested and allowed to harden into an eraser that rubbed out pencil lead—hence the name “rubber.” In the 1830s it was found that rubber could withstand very cold temperatures when sulfur was added to it. This led the way to a huge demand for rubber when the automobile was invented. Later it was discovered that the sap could be used to make latex surgical gloves. The rubber tree had multiple uses that needed only to be discovered. Likewise, when we consider the spiritual gifts taught in the Bible, we may find that we have more than one. If we try out new avenues of ministry, we may find that we have abilities previously unknown to us. Lord, please give me the willingness to explore the spiritual gifts You have planted within me. Give me the desire to use them in ways that would please You and help Your people. Amen. Discover your spiritual gifts by using the talents God has given. 1 Corinthians 12:5 And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. ministries, 1Co 12:28,29 Ro 12:6-8 Eph 4:11,12 and: 1Co 8:6 Mt 23:10 Ac 10:36 Ro 14:8,9 Php 2:11 1 Corinthians 12 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries MANY MINISTRIES, ONE LORD And there are varieties (diairesis) of ministries, and the same Lord (kurios) - The same Lord, the second Person of the Trinity, joins the Spirit in “distributing” different functions to members of His body. The point of this passage is that one spiritual gift can be used in a variety of ministries. For example, I began teaching children and later taught Sunday School and then more formal Bible classes, each being a different ministry. THOUGHT - As we each exercise our spiritual gift in ministry or in serving we do well to continually be reminded of the words of Jesus - “For even the Son of Man did not come to be SERVED (diakoneo related to word "ministries" - diakonia), but to SERVE (diakoneo), and to give His life a ransom for many.” (Mk 10:45+). Jesus left each of us as His disciples "an example for you to follow in His steps." (1 Pe 2:21+) Are you using your spiritual gift? Are you serving? Or are you just "sitting and soaking" (the message from the pulpit as you sit in the pew)? If the latter, then you need to get busy using your gift, for you are a steward of that gift (cf 1 Cor 4:1-2+) and will one day be held accountable and rewarded for God glorifying use of your gift! (2 Cor 5:10+) Steve Lewis - In the Corinthian church, spiritual gifts were used as opportunities for comparing, boasting, and attracting a following. But this verse emphasizes that spiritual gifts should be used as opportunities for humble service to others. The verse also implies that even if several believers were to have the same exact spiritual gift, they may be led to use that gift in many different forms of service or ministry. (The True Source & Purpose of Spiritual Gifts) John
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William MacDonald - "This is another important point—the Spirit sovereignly apportions the gifts. If we really grasp this, it will eliminate pride on the one hand, because we don’t have anything that we didn’t receive. And it will eliminate discontent on the other hand, because Infinite Wisdom and Love decided what gift we should have, and His choice is perfect. It is wrong for everyone to desire the same gift. If everyone played the same instrument, you could never have a symphony orchestra. And if a body consisted only of tongue, it would be a monstrosity. " (Believer's Bible Commentary: Old and New Testaments) Zodhiates on all these things - Strictly speaking, they are exclusively "gifts of the Spirit." They are the results of God's activity in the life of the believer. All three Persons of the Triune God are actively responsible in producing them. In 1 Cor 12:4 it is the Spirit that is mentioned; in 1 Cor 12:5, the Lord, referring to the Lord Jesus Christ; and in 1 Cor 12:6, God, obviously referring to the Father. Yet in one sense we are correct in calling these the gifts of the Spirit, for the Holy Spirit is the One who immediately imparts them. God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit are in full and absolute concurrence in any activity of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. The Holy Spirit does not act independently or diversely from the will and purpose of the Father and the Son. They are One God and therefore of one mind in all things. (ED: I like to think of the Spirit as the "Chief Operating Officer.") (present tense - continually) Distributing (dividing) to each one individually (separately) just as He (present tense - continually) wills (deliberately decides) - It is by the will of the Holy Spirit that the charismata are “dispensed” or “distributed” among members of the body of Christ. Note the phrase each one individually indicates all are gifted just as willed by the Spirit. Distributing (1244)(diaireo from dia = between or denoting the channel of an act + haireomai = choose, prefer, decide) part in two, distribute, apportion, divide (out), distinguish, decide, disperse. NT - 1 Cor 12:11 and Lk 15:12 "“The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the estate that falls to me.’ So he divided his wealth between them." How interesting that he divided his wealth to his son, just as God distributed His wealth to His spiritual sons and daughters (all of us who were also prodigals!). Wills (wishes, intends) (1014)(boulomai refers to a settled desire, one born of or springing from reason and not from emotion. Vine writes that boulomai means "to wish, to will deliberately, and expresses more strongly than thelo, the deliberate exercise of the will. In the NT boulomai is used primarily of men and conveys the senses mentioned above. Boulomai is also used of God meaning to will, to purpose, to wish as in (Lk 22:42; Heb 6:17; Jas 1:18; 2Pe 3:9, of Jesus - Mt 11:27; Lk 10:22, of the Holy Spirit - 1Co 12:11)