ROMANS II topical lesson (after les 4)

Have you ever felt like you had much to offer, but that no one had ever noticed, or asked for you input or help? Giving of ourselves is an important part of feeling like we belong. As Paul urges us in Romans 12 and beyond to allow the Holy Spirit to continue to pour His life into ours, he places it in the context of community. For Paul, it is only within community where we will experience what it’s like to participate in God’s glory. Therefore, this week we will do a little more digging into the aspects of living that embrace the rhythm of community, and with it, the transformation of our vice-regencies.

To listen to the topical lesson lecture, “Essential Community”, click below:   (please note the lecture is in two parts and misses the descriptions of some of the Spiritual Gifts. You will find all descriptions on the bottom of the page.)

 

For outline notes:

ROMANS II – TOPICAL LESSON

 

Spiritual Gifts:

ADMINISTRATION: The divine enablement to understand what makes an organization function, and the special ability to plan and execute procedures that accomplish the goals of the ministry                                                                                 Traits: thorough, objective, responsible, organized, goal-oriented, efficient, conscientious

APOSTLESHIP: The divine ability to start and oversee the development of new churches or ministry structures.                                                                                         Traits:  adventurous, entrepreneurial, persevering, adaptable, culturally sensitive, risk-taking, cause-driven

*CRAFTSMANSHIP: the divine enablement to creatively design and/or construct items to be used for ministry                                                                                                         Traits: creative, designer, handy, resourceful, practical, behind-the-scenes, helpful

*CREATIVE COMMUNICATION: the divine enablement to communicate God’s truth through a variety of art forms                                                                                             Traits: expressive, imaginative, idea-oriented, artistic, creative, unconventional, sensitive

DISCERNMENT: divine enablement to distinguish between truth and error. It is able to discern the spirits, differentiating between good and evil, right and wrong.               Traits: perceptive, insightful, sensitive, intuitive, decisive, challenging, truthful

ENCOURAGEMENT (exhortation): the divine enablement to present truth so as to strengthen, comfort, or urge to action those who are discouraged or wavering in their faith.                                                                                                                                        Traits: positive, motivating, challenging, affirming, reassuring, supportive, trustworthy

* These fall under the TEACHING gift

EVANGELISM: the divine enablement to effectively communicate the gospel to unbelievers so that they respond in faith and move toward discipleship                              Traits: sincere, candid, respected, influential, spiritual, confident, commitment-oriented

FAITH: the divine enablement to act on God’s promises with confidence and unwavering belief in God’s ability to fulfill his purposes.                                                Traits: prayerful, optimistic, trusting, assured, positive, inspiring, hopeful

GIVING: the divine enablement to contribute money and resources to the work of the Lord with cheerfulness and liberality.                                                                                Traits: stewardship-oriented, responsible, resourceful, charitable, trusts in God, disciplined

KNOWLEDGE: The divine enablement to bring truth to the body through a revelation or biblical insight.                                                                                                                 Traits: inquisitive, responsive, observant, insightful, reflective, studious, truthful.

LEADERSHIP: the divine enablement to cast vision, motivate and direct people to harmoniously accomplish the purposes of God.                                                                      Traits: influential, diligent, visionary, trustworthy, persuasive, motivating, goal-setter.

MERCY: the divine enablement to cheerfully and practically help those who are suffering or are in need, compassion moved to action.                                                    Traits: empathetic, caring, responsive, kind, compassionate, sensitive, burden-bearing.

(MIRACLES: the divine enablement to authenticate the ministry and message of God through supernatural interventions which glorify Him. **This category can include the “sign gifts” of Healing, Tongues and Interpretation, and is not often included in spiritual tests.)                                                                                                                         Traits: bold, venturesome, authoritative, God-fearing, convincing, prayerful, responsive.

PASTOR (SHEPHERDING): the divine enablement to nurture, care for and guide people toward on-going spiritual maturity and becoming like Christ.                          Traits: influencing, nurturing, guiding, discipling, protective, supportive, relational.

PROPHECY: the divine enablement to reveal truth and proclaim it in a timely and relevant manner for understanding, correction, repentance or edification.               Traits: discerning, compelling, uncompromising, outspoken, authoritative, convicting, confronting.

SERVING (helps): the divine enablement to accomplish practical and necessary tasks which free up, support and meet the needs of others. This category also encompasses hospitality, intercession.                                                                                                        Traits: available, willing, helpful, reliable, loyal, dependable, whatever-it-takes attitude

TEACHING: the divine enablement to understand, clearly explain and apply the Word of God, causing greater Christ-likeness in the lives of listeners.                                     Traits: disciplined, perceptive, teachable, authoritative, practical, analytical, articulate.