“Biblical illiteracy and theological naiveté have reached epidemic proportions in the church today. But more than knowledge is needed. Mere doctrine won’t suffice. What the church needs is truth set aflame by the power of the Holy Spirit. What the church needs is the divine energy of God Himself bringing what we know to bear on how we live and how we pray and how we love and how we witness.” - Dr. Sam Storms
1. The gifts of the Spirit are the manifest presence of God in the church
2. The gifts of the Spirit are for everyone who has been born again
3. The gifts of the Spirit are for the edification and strengthening of the church.
4. The pursuit of the gifts of the Spirit is a commandment for every Christian
- We can pursue the Spiritual gifts by:
o Putting our fears aside
o Trusting in God
o Praying
o Stepping Out
Application Questions:
- How does knowing that the spiritual gifts are a manifestation of the presence of God encourage you to pursue them?
- What are some positive ways that you have seen the gifts of the Spirit at work in your life or in those around you?
- How has your desire for the Spiritual gifts changed as a result of hearing this message?
- What unbiblical attitudes or perspectives on the Spiritual Gifts do you need to change in response?
- How do you believe the Lord would like you to respond and pursue the Spiritual gifts?
