Understanding The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Part 2

This message talks about how to understand the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Word Of Knowledge - Supernatural Revelation Of Information

Word Of Wisdom - Supernatural Revelation Of Specific Wisdom

Distinguishing Between Spirits - Supernatural Insight Into The Spiritual Realm

Three sources - Divine - Demonic - Human

Faith – A Supernatural Impartation Of Divine Faith For A Specific Purpose

Faith can be active or passive

Divine preparation

For divine provision

For receiving divine promises

Working Of Miracles And Healing - Supernatural Intervention In The Ordinary Course Of Nature

Three types of healing: unconditionally, conditional, progressive

Bring deliverance to those in need

To glorify God

Draw people to hear the word of God

Gifts Or Fruit? - Both

The “Fruit of the Spirit” has to do with our maturity

The “Gifts of the Spirit” has to do with our ministry

We are judged on fruit, but should still desire gifts

Understanding The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit

The message talks about how to understand the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

What Are They?

Supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit are tools for touching and

transforming people

The supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit are not:

talents traits

trophies toys

Utterance

Supernatural utterance in tongues for the entire congregation

Interpretation

Supernatural giving forth of the meaning of an utterance

Prophecy

Supernatural message in the language of the speaker

Is blessing, not bossing

Is for confirmation, not initial direction

Exploring Speaking In Tongues

This message explores speaking in tongues.

Operation: What is speaking in tongues?

Supernatural speaking in an unknown tongue that is not understood

by the mind of the speaker

No one teaches us, the Holy Spirit enables us

Expression: It is both personal and corporate

Personal prayer language and utterance

for others(with interpretation)

God never told anyone to think in tongues

Consideration: What is the value of speaking in tongues?

Enhance a supernatural orientation

Establishes a spiritual prayer language

Allows for unrestricted praise and proclamation

Provides for supernatural edification

Enhances supernatural faith

Enlarges the possibility for supernatural ministry