November 16, 2009, 6PMMany Locations – GREAT CHILI!! MEET NEW PEOPLE!!!

OF CORINTH

PART 4:FREEDOM!

~ What is it?

~ How Do We Get it?

~ How Do We Preserve it?

Honoring God Reverently…and Relevantly

…an eight week study of 1 Corinthians 12-14 discovering God’s desire for you

and the church!

A Short Course on ALL of

Christian History

A Short Course on ALL of

Christian History

One “Catholic” Church

One “Catholic” Church

“Great Schism” – 1054

One “Catholic” Church

“Great Schism” – 1054

Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

One “Catholic” Church

“Great Schism” – 1054

Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

Roman Catholic Church

Reformation – 1517 (95 Thesis)

Roman Catholic Church

Reformation – 1517 (95 Thesis)

Lutheran

Roman Catholic Church

Reformation – 1517 (95 Thesis)

Lutheran

Mennonites, Baptist,Congregational

Roman Catholic Church

Reformation – 1517 (95 Thesis)

Lutheran

Mennonites, Baptist,Congregational

Calvinist(Presbyterian, Reformed)

Roman Catholic Church

Reformation – 1517 (95 Thesis)

Lutheran

Mennonites, Baptist,Congregational

Calvinist(Presbyterian, Reformed)

English Reformation(Anglican -- Puritan)

Puritans come to America

Puritans come to America

The age of Revivalism

Puritans come to America

The age of Revivalism

1730s-40s ~ First Great Awakening(Whitefield, Wesley, Edwards)

Puritans come to America

The age of Revivalism

1730s-40s ~ First Great Awakening(Whitefield, Wesley, Edwards)

1790-1840s ~ Second Great Awakening(Charles Finney, Lyman Beecher, Peter

Cartwright)

Puritans come to America

The age of Revivalism

1730s-40s ~ First Great Awakening(Whitefield, Wesley, Edwards)

1790-1840s ~ Second Great Awakening(Charles Finney, Lyman Beecher, Peter

Cartwright)

1850s-1900s ~ Third Great Awakening(Dwight Moody, Social Gospel)

During time period of 3rd Awakening

During time period of 3rd Awakening

Liberalism

During time period of 3rd Awakening

Liberalism Fundamentalism

During time period of 3rd Awakening

Liberalism Fundamentalism

Fundamentalists

During time period of 3rd Awakening

Liberalism Fundamentalism

FundamentalistsEvangelicals

January 1st, 1901

January 1st, 1901

Azusu Street Revival – April 14th, 1906 through about 1915Issue was – “Baptism in the Spirit” shown by speaking in tongues

Gave rise to three main “waves”

Gave rise to three main “waves”

1. Pentacostalism (1900’s – present)Baptism in the Spirit = Speaking in Tongues

Usually Fundamentalistic in Theology(Assemblies of God, Church of God, etc.)

Gave rise to three main “waves”

1. Pentacostalism (1900’s – present)Baptism in the Spirit = Speaking in Tongues

Usually Fundamentalistic in Theology(Assemblies of God, Church of God, etc.)

2. Charismatic Renewal (1960s – present)

Holy Spirit power and experiences, but not a unified theology(Mostly Mainline and Catholic)

Gave rise to three main “waves”

1. Pentacostalism (1900’s – present)Baptism in the Spirit = Speaking in Tongues

Usually Fundamentalistic in Theology(Assemblies of God, Church of God, etc.)

2. Charismatic Renewal (1960s – present)

Holy Spirit power and experiences, but not a unified theology(Mostly Mainline and Catholic)

3. “Third Wave” (1980s – present)Evangelical in theology – Baptism of Spirit = Conversion

(John Wimber, Vineyard Churches founded, but spread to almost all evangelical churches)

1 Corinthians 12:7-117Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the

common good. 8To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of

healing by that one Spirit, 10to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the

interpretation of tongues. 11All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he determines.

1 Corinthians 12:7-117Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the

common good. 8To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of

healing by that one Spirit, 10to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the

interpretation of tongues. 11All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he determines.

Don’t Miss the MAIN POINT of the passage!!

1 Corinthians 12:7-117Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the

common good. 8To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of

healing by that one Spirit, 10to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the

interpretation of tongues. 11All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he determines.

The listing of Spiritual Gifts

1. Are these the sum total of Spiritual Gifts?

1 Corinthians 12:2828 And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second

prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, also those having gifts of healing, those able to help others, those with gifts of

administration, and those speakingin different kinds of tongues.

1. Are these the sum total of Spiritual Gifts?

Romans 12:6-86We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s

gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. 7If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; 8if it is

encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern

diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

1. Are these the sum total of Spiritual Gifts?

Ephesians 4:1111 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets,

some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ

may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the

whole measure of the fullness of Christ.

1. Are these the sum total of Spiritual Gifts?

1 Corinthians 7:7I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from

God; one has this gift, another has that.

1. Are these the sum total of Spiritual Gifts?

1 Peter 4:10-1110Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it 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.

1. Are these the sum total of Spiritual Gifts?

~ Wayne A. Grudem, Systematic Theology, page 1019-1020.

2. Are Spiritual Gifts something that just “happens” – or do you do

something?

1 Timothy 4:12-1412 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in

purity. 13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching. 14 Do not neglect your gift,

which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you.

2. Are Spiritual Gifts something that just “happens” – or do you do

something?

1 Timothy 4:12-1412 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in

purity. 13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching. 14 Do not neglect your gift,

which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you.

2 Timothy 1:6-76 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.

2. Are Spiritual Gifts something that just “happens” – or do you do

something?

1 Timothy 4:12-1412 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in

purity. 13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching. 14 Do not neglect your gift,

which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you.

2 Timothy 1:6-76 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.

1 Peter 4:1010Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others,

faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.

2. Are Spiritual Gifts something that just “happens” – or do you do

something?

1 Corinthians 12:7-117Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the

common good. 8To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of

healing by that one Spirit, 10to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the

interpretation of tongues. 11All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he determines.

1 Corinthians 12:7-117Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the

common good. 8To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of

healing by that one Spirit, 10to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the

interpretation of tongues. 11All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he determines.

3. The listing of Spiritual Gifts

1 Corinthians 12:7-11

the message of wisdomthe message of knowledge

faithgifts of healing

miraculous powersprophecy

distinguishing between spiritsspeaking in different kinds of tongues

interpretation of tongues

3. The gifts listed

1 Corinthians 12:7-11

the message of wisdomthe message of knowledge

faithgifts of healing

miraculous powersprophecy

distinguishing between spiritsspeaking in different kinds of tongues

interpretation of tongues

3. The gifts listed

1 Corinthians 12:7-11

the message of wisdomthe message of knowledge

faithgifts of healing

miraculous powersprophecy

distinguishing between spiritsspeaking in different kinds of tongues

interpretation of tongues

3. The gifts listed

1 Corinthians 12:7-11

the message of wisdomthe message of knowledge

faithgifts of healing

miraculous powersprophecy

distinguishing between spiritsspeaking in different kinds of tongues

interpretation of tongues

3. The gifts listed

1 Corinthians 12:7-11

the message of wisdomthe message of knowledge

faithgifts of healing

miraculous powersprophecy

distinguishing between spiritsspeaking in different kinds of tongues

interpretation of tongues

3. The gifts listed

1 Corinthians 12:7-11

the message of wisdomthe message of knowledge

faithgifts of healing

miraculous powersprophecy

distinguishing between spiritsspeaking in different kinds of tongues

interpretation of tongues

3. The gifts listed

1 Corinthians 12:7-11

the message of wisdomthe message of knowledge

faithgifts of healing

miraculous powersprophecy

distinguishing between spiritsspeaking in different kinds of tongues

interpretation of tongues

3. The gifts listed

1 Corinthians 12:7-11

the message of wisdomthe message of knowledge

faithgifts of healing

miraculous powersprophecy

distinguishing between spiritsspeaking in different kinds of tongues

interpretation of tongues

3. The gifts listed

1 Corinthians 12:7-11

the message of wisdomthe message of knowledge

faithgifts of healing

miraculous powersprophecy

distinguishing between spiritsspeaking in different kinds of tongues

interpretation of tongues

3. The gifts listed

1 Corinthians 12:7-11

the message of wisdomthe message of knowledge

faithgifts of healing

miraculous powersprophecy

distinguishing between spiritsspeaking in different kinds of tongues

interpretation of tongues

3. The gifts listed

Application

Is the Spirit Sovereign and Generous in your thinking?

Are you open to HOWEVER the Spirit of God would want to work?