2. Overview operation 1. The operation of the gifts of the Spirit organisation 2. The organisation of the gifts of the Spirit

3. 1. Operation 1 Corinthians 12-14 deals at length with the operation of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. In order to correct the abuses that were taking place in the church, he lays down clear principles for the correct use of the gifts in the church.

4. 1. Operation ministry 1. The gifts operate in a ministry context What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. All of these must be done for the strengthening of the church. 1 Corinthians 14:26

5. 1. Operation Spirit, servant 2. The gifts belong to the Spirit, not to the servant Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good…. All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he determines. 1 Cor 12:7, 11

6. 1. Operation edification 3. The gifts are released for the edification of the church Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 1 Cor 12:7

7. 1. Operation edification 3. The gifts are released for the edification of the church So it is with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church. 1 Cor 14:12

8. 1. Operation edification 3. The gifts are released for the edification of the church When you come together, everyone has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. All of these must be done for the strengthening of the church. 1 Cor 14:26

9. 1. Operation orderly 4. The gifts must be used in an orderly manner The spirits of prophets are subject to the control of prophets. For God is not a God of disorder but of peace…. Therefore, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues. But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way. 1 Cor 14:32-33, 39-40

10. 1. Operation desire 5. The gifts are released through desire and faith Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy. 1 Cor 14:1

11. 1. Operation desire 5. The gifts are released through desire and faith Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church. 1 Cor 14:12

12. 1. Operation tested 6. The gifts must be tested before they are accepted Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said. 1 Cor 14:29

13. 1. Operation tested 6. The gifts must be tested before they are accepted Therefore I tell you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. 1 Cor 12:3

14. 2. OrganisationDiscernment KnowledgeWisdomMiracles HealingsFaithInterpretation TonguesProphecyRevelationPowerVocal KNOW Something DO Something SAY Something

15. Giving the meaning of a message brought in tongues. Bringing a message from God in a language you have not learned. Interpreting the divine will and purpose for the present. Interpretation TonguesProphecy Vocal Gifts

16. A manifestation of God’s power to control or over-rule the laws of nature. God’s supernatural inter- vention to cure health problems. A special deposit of faith to overcome a particular problem. Miracles HealingFaith Power Gifts

17. The Spirit reveals which Spirit is at work: God’s, man’s or Satan’s. The Spirit reveals a piece of information that you could not know by natural means. The Spirit reveals the best course of action to take in a particular situation. Discernment KnowledgeWisdom Revelation Gifts