2. Having a vision for MINISTERING GRACE
ROMANS 12, 1 CORINTHIANS 12, EPHESIANS 4, 1 PETER 4

3. ROMANS 12, 1 CORINTHIANS 12, EPHESIANS 4, 1 PETER 4
YOU Are Gifted
ROMANS 12, 1 CORINTHIANS 12, EPHESIANS 4, 1 PETER 4

4. THE CHURCH Like a human body
ROMANS 12, 1 CORINTHIANS 12, EPHESIANS 4, 1 PETER 4

5. THE CHURCH: LIKE A HUMAN BODY
A UNIT - MANY PARTS
Different functions
All useful
All necessary
For communal benefit
None inferior or superior
All God-given
Each God-designated
> Equality, Mutual concern & Growth
ROMANS 12, 1 CORINTHIANS 12, EPHESIANS 4, 1 PETER 4

6. ROMANS 12, 1 CORINTHIANS 12, EPHESIANS 4, 1 PETER 4
USING GIFTS IN THE BODY Assumes relationships and interactions beyond Sunday services
ROMANS 12, 1 CORINTHIANS 12, EPHESIANS 4, 1 PETER 4

7. MINISTERING GRACE THROUGH USING OUR GOD GIVEN GIFTS
10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so 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 PETER 4:7-10]
ROMANS 12, 1 CORINTHIANS 12, EPHESIANS 4, 1 PETER 4

8. MINISTERING GRACE THROUGH USING OUR GOD GIVEN GIFTS
10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so 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 PETER 4:7-10]
Every Christian receives spiritual gifts
ROMANS 12, 1 CORINTHIANS 12, EPHESIANS 4, 1 PETER 4

9. MINISTERING GRACE THROUGH USING OUR GOD GIVEN GIFTS
10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so 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 PETER 4:7-10]
Gifts are given that we may serve others
ROMANS 12, 1 CORINTHIANS 12, EPHESIANS 4, 1 PETER 4

10. MINISTERING GRACE THROUGH USING OUR GOD GIVEN GIFTS
10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so 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 PETER 4:7-10]
In serving others with God-given gifts we steward God’s grace to them
ROMANS 12, 1 CORINTHIANS 12, EPHESIANS 4, 1 PETER 4

11. MINISTERING GRACE THROUGH USING OUR GOD GIVEN GIFTS
10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so 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 PETER 4:7-10]
The variety of gifts means that there is a grace match for peoples’ needs
ROMANS 12, 1 CORINTHIANS 12, EPHESIANS 4, 1 PETER 4

12. MINISTERING GRACE THROUGH USING OUR GOD GIVEN GIFTS
10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so 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 PETER 4:7-10]
Grace is usually given through words and/or actions
[see LUKE 24:19 & COL.3:17]
ROMANS 12, 1 CORINTHIANS 12, EPHESIANS 4, 1 PETER 4

13. “What things. ” he asked. “About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied
“What things?” he asked. “About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people.
LUKE 24:19

14. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
COLOSSIANS 3:17

15. MINISTERING GRACE THROUGH USING OUR GOD GIVEN GIFTS
10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so 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 PETER 4:7-10]
The words we use with others should be considered carefully
ROMANS 12, 1 CORINTHIANS 12, EPHESIANS 4, 1 PETER 4

16. MINISTERING GRACE THROUGH USING OUR GOD GIVEN GIFTS
10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so 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 PETER 4:7-10]
Our good actions should be in dependence on God
ROMANS 12, 1 CORINTHIANS 12, EPHESIANS 4, 1 PETER 4

17. HOW TO MINISTER GRACE THROUGH USING OUR GOD GIVEN GIFTS
Be actively engaged in relationships
Observe and listen to people, so that you become aware of their needs
Consider what you may do or say in response
Do it, even if you’re fearful
Observe the outcome
Learn from the outcome
ROMANS 12, 1 CORINTHIANS 12, EPHESIANS 4, 1 PETER 4

18. COMMUNION
ROMANS 5
You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.