1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Contents: Spiritual gifts in the Body of Christ, for ministry and worship.

Characters: God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Paul.

Conclusion: The Body of Christ in the world is for the service for, and manifestation of Christ, and the Body is to serve the Head, whose Body we are. The gifts and graces of the members of the Body greatly differ, but are freely given of God through the Holy Spirit. Since all powers in the members proceed from the Holy Ghost, no member may boast against another, and no member, however insignificant, may consider himself unessential, but is equally obligated to be yielded to the Spirit.

Key Word: Gifts, 1 Corinthians 12:1; 1 Corinthians 12:30.

Strong Verses: 1 Corinthians 12:3; 1 Corinthians 12:7; 1 Corinthians 12:13; 1 Corinthians 12:20; 1 Corinthians 12:21; 1 Corinthians 12:22; 1 Corinthians 12:26; 1 Corinthians 12:27.

Striking Facts: 1 Corinthians 12:13. The baptism with the Spirit forms the Body by uniting believers to Christ, the risen and glorified Head, and to each other. Regeneration is a participation in the baptism of Pentecost when the Body of Christ was first organized.