Romans 12:7-8

 

Romans 12:7-8

Spiritual Gifts

 

Rom 12:7  Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; 

Rom 12:8  Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth

        1.      Prophecy – Francis Schaeffer

2. Ministry or service – David Livingstone and other missionary doctors
1. Greek word is διακονία diakonia dee-ak-on-ee'-ah – this can be a gift or an office, but both have the same practical application, which is to serve the church of Christ.

                                                              i.      The office

1.      Acts 6:1-7 

                                                            ii.      The gifting

1.      Galatians 5:13 

2.      2 Timothy 4:11 

3. Teaching – Dr Martin Lloyd Jones
1. 2 Timothy 2:1-2 
2. 1 Timothy 4:14-16 
4. Exhortation – Richard Sibbs and his book “The Bruised Reed”
1. Hebrews 3:13 
2. Hebrews 10:25 

5. Giving – William Borden
1. Matthew 10:8 
2. Luke 6:38 
3. Romans 12:13 
6. Ruling or Organization – Hudson Taylor
1. The office

                                                              i.      1 Timothy 5:17 

                                                            ii.      1 Timothy 3:4-5 

                                                          iii.      1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 

2. The gifting

                                                              i.      Proverb 16:32 

7. Mercy – Florence Nightingale - the lady with the lamp
1. Matthew 5:7 
2. Galatians 6:2 
3. Colossians 3:12