Tag Archives: spiritual gifts

The gift of Tongues

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Don Merritt

Primary Text: 1 Corinthians 12:10 Well, here we are at the gift of tongues. To be perfectly honest with you, I’d just as soon skip this one, since I’m sure that everyone who reads it will find something to disapprove … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged Bible study, Christian, church, discipleship, encouragement, hope, inspiration, Jesus, life, perspective, spiritual gifts | 38 Comments

Faith and Music

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Don Merritt

The gift of Faith Primary Text: 1 Corinthians 12:9 The gift of Faith is the ability to believe God with confidence for things unseen, spiritual growth and the will of God. The difference between faith that is needed for Christian … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged Bible study, Christian, church, discipleship, encouragement, inspiration, Jesus, life, perspective, spiritual gifts | 9 Comments

Service, Administration and Discernment

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Don Merritt

The gift of Service Primary Text: 1 Corinthians 12:5 The gift of Service is the ability to identify and meet the practical needs of others. Service and Helps can be easily confused, here is the difference. Helps is a coming … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged Bible study, Christian, discipleship, encouragement, hope, inspiration, Jesus, life, perspective, spiritual gifts | 2 Comments

Leadership and Hospitality

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Don Merritt

The Gift of Leadership Primary text: Romans 12:8 The gift of Leadership is the ability to influence others according to a “big picture” purpose, mission or plan. Its purpose is to direct and enhance the service of others in building … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged Bible study, Christian, church, discipleship, encouragement, hope, inspiration, Jesus, life, love, perspective, spiritual gifts | 6 Comments

Getting Down to Business…

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Don Merritt

An Introduction to the discussion As we prepare to jump into a discussion of each of the gifts, it strikes me that a great deal is revealed about the character of God by looking at spiritual gifts. Consider how generous … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged Bible study, Christian, church, discipleship, encouragement, hope, inspiration, Jesus, life, love, perspective, spiritual gifts | 5 Comments

The Last Two FAQ’s

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Don Merritt

Welcome back; here are the last two commonly asked questions about spiritual gifts that I came up with… Do spiritual gifts operate independently from one another? No, they don’t, and this is a key point! God designed the body of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged Bible study, Christian, church, discipleship, encouragement, hope, Jesus, life, perspective, spiritual gifts | 3 Comments

Spiritual Gifts FAQ’s: Home Stretch

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Don Merritt

Today, we will finish up the FAQ’s, and judging from the volume of comments and discussion, I’m guessing that the FAQ format has been helpful to many of you, which I must admit is a relief to me since I … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged Bible study, Christian, church, discipleship, encouragement, hope, inspiration, Jesus, life, perspective, spiritual gifts | Leave a comment

Are there any dangers related to spiritual gifts?

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Don Merritt

We are entering the home stretch of our FAQ’s on spiritual gifts now, and I think I’ll be able to combine some together so we can get into the heart f the study a little more quickly; I’m rarin’ to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged Bible study, Christian, church, discipleship, encouragement, hope, inspiration, Jesus, life, perspective, spiritual gifts | 9 Comments

How are spiritual gifts and Christian responsibilities inter-related?

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Don Merritt

God gets you to the plate, but once you’re there, you’re on your own. Ted Williams Here we are at the beginning of a new work week… and I’ve thrown down a potential stumbling block! Please believe me when I … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible | Tagged Bible study, Christian, church, discipleship, encouragement, hope, inspiration, Jesus, life, perspective, spiritual gifts | 21 Comments

BONUS QUESTION: Why Should I Care About Spiritual Gifts At All?

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Don Merritt

Ah yes, this is the question that most people are too polite to ask. It reminds me of an undergraduate class I took in Communication about 150 years ago, where the professor was discussing effective communication and persuasion. He told … Continue reading →