I. The Giving of Gifts, 7-11 A. Each believer has a spiritual gift of some kind. 7 1 Peter 4:10 B. There is a wide diversity in these gifts. 7 C. Jesus is sovereign in the distribution of gifts. 7 D. The giving of these gifts is in accordance with a prophetic declaration concerning the ascended Messiah. 8
1 Peter 3:19 Matthew 28:20
II. The Purpose of the Gifts, 12-16 A. What is the pastor's assignment as he uses his gift? 12 2 Timothy 3:16-17 1 Thessalonians 2:13 Hebrews 12:12-13 B. What is the assignment of the church member as he uses his or her gift? 12 C. What is the purpose of the Pastor's and the church member's gifted ministry? 12 Ephesians 2:19-22 D. What are the indications that this purpose is being accomplished? 13 1. Unity of the Faith 2. Knowledge of the Son of God 3. Maturity
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Pastor John was our Associate Pastor from 1986 to 1989, and our Senior Pastor from 1989 till his retirement in 2023. He remains a member of our church and is still engaged in faithful gospel ministry in the community.
