Spiritual Gifts - Part#2 Romans 12
This is part#2 of 3 parts. Last week we studied Ephesians 4 (click HERE to read "Spiritual Gifts part#1"). Just as a reminder from last week - the "Fruits of the Spirit" are not the same thing as "Spiritual Gifts". We all should strive to produce "good fruit" in our Christian walk (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control)(click HERE to read a 9 part series on the Fruits of the Spirit). Spiritual gifts on the other hand, are talents given to us by God.
Today we will be focusing on Romans 12 and in the final part of this series we will be studying 1 Corinthians 12.
Ephesians 4 listed five different Spiritual Gifts, but in Romans 12 there are actually seven listed.
Just like last week, we are cautioned about being arrogant. It is not by our power - it is only by Jesus' strength. Also, we can not do every job - we are part of the church/body of Christ and each member has their own function. Together we work perfectly but on our own we will ultimately fail (see Scripture below):
"For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given us."
Romans 12:3-6
Below, I listed the five gifts that were mentioned in Ephesians 4 first and then have the extra two gifts that are in Romans 12 at the end.
Just as a reminder, I repeated the description of each gift - taken from last week's post.
- one who utters divinely inspired revelations
- authoritative revealer of God's will
- one gifted with more than ordinary spiritual and moral insight
Romans 12:6 adds this line:
"use prophesying in proportion to his faith."
- one sent on a mission by God
- a person who initiates a great moral reform
- an ardent supporter
- one who instructs others
- one entrusted with the responsibility of imparting wisdom, knowledge & understanding of God's Word to others
- one who shapes character & guides individuals in their faith journey
- one who promotes something enthusiastically
- an individual who is called to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ
- sharing the message of salvation through Jesus Christ
- a person (minister/priest) having spiritual charge over a congregation or group
- a spiritual overseer
- called to shepherd the flock of God
- pastoral leadership
Romans 12:8 adds this line:
"let him govern diligently."
Remember that the mercy shown to us by our Heavenly Father through Jesus Christ is God NOT giving us the punishment that we deserve. Jesus Christ sacrificed Himself for our sins - he took our punishment.
Romans 12:8 adds this line:
"do it cheerfully."
If mercy is shown without joy, then it would be harsh and not very merciful. Click HERE to read a better explanation in "The Art of Accepting An Apology."
I believe that this is referring to grace. Remember that the grace shown to us by our Heavenly Father through Jesus Christ is God giving us forgiveness and eternal life that we do NOT deserve. Jesus Christ is the reason that we will have eternal life in heaven.
Romans 12:8 begins with this line:
"Contributing to the needs of others."
The "needs of others" does not only mean financial needs. It could be helping others out with our time or our talents. It might even be just being there for someone - even if you do not know what to say - just being present.
If you are not sure which Spiritual gifts are yours, then I suggest spending time in prayer - God will show you. I did not truly search and seek which gifts were mine until about halfway through my Christian walk. It's not too late.
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