8. Gifts Empowered by the Holy Spirit (part 1)

Sees spiritual gifts as specialized Spirit-empowered abilities designed to build up the Church and expand the Kingdom. Notes similarities to and distinctions between God-given talents and spiritual gifts, and reviews Jesus' Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30). Notes that gifts are given according to grace, not merit, examines the purposes of the gifts (Ephesians 4:12-13; 1 Corinthians 12:7), and the debate between cessationism vs. continuationism. Then examines the five gifts in Ephesians 4:11 -- apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher.

What is Disciple's Guide to the Holy Spirit?

To many believers, the Holy Spirit is a mystery. This series considers all the important passages on the Spirit in the Old and New Testaments to help you make sense of who He is and what he does. Includes sections on the new birth, the baptism of the Spirit, the Spirit's voice, spiritual gifts, and how to live in the Holy Spirit.