Dramatic transformation takes place in individual believers as the character of Christ is produced by the indwelling Spirit of God.
Some specific areas the transformation process takes place and what that changing life looks like as the mind is being renewed are highlighted by Paul in this section.
God's grace draws people to God and gifts believers with special abilities to function in a contributing way as members of the body of Christ. The bestowing of giftedness is totally determined by God so each individual recipient has no cause for pride or arrogance. Each measure of giftedness renders each believer able to function effectively in the ministry of their local church body.
These spiritual gifts are a manifestation of the Spirit’s presence in a believer’s life. Describing the spiritual gifts as a measure of faith serves both as an encouragement and a warning for each believer to make the best use of the grace given.
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In the fall of 1969, Gil began a full-time teaching ministry as Senior Pastor of Indian Hills Community Church. He also earned his Ph.D. from the California Graduate School of Theology. The focus of Pastor Rugh’s ministry is systematic, verse-by-verse teaching of the Bible. As a...
