Discipleship Training Course

DTC- DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING COURSE
Chapter Two
Spiritual Gifts & My Purpose
In this next chapter we explore the wonderful gifts of the Spirit and
how it relates to our lives as believers. It is such an integral part of a
Christians life, however it needs to be understood and used
effectively. Within this chapter we will explore the wonderful
diversity of the gifts and where we as individuals can operate
effectively.
Romans 1:11-12 I long to see you, so that I may impart to you some
spiritual gift to make you strong that is, that you and I may be
mutually encouraged by each other‟s faith.
Romans 1:11 is the first reference made in the New Testament
towards spiritual gifts. Paul is traveling to Rome to use one of his
spiritual gifts, to strengthen the faith of the people.
We have to take note that he could not give them a gift but rather
strengthen and encourage the saints with his own gift.
A spiritual gift is an expression of faith that aims to strengthen faith.
A spiritual gift can only flow from a place of FAITH. If it is not done
in faith, it is merely based upon human ability.
Spiritual gifts are here for us to strengthen other people. The gifts of
the Spirit are given to be given.
It‘s critical that one does not get stuck on being able to name and
claim your spiritual gifts. Being bogged down by trying to figure out
what your gifting is will distract you from its true purpose. But rather
to hold to the conviction that God gives spiritual gifts so that we
may strengthen somebody else‘s faith.
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