Spiritual Gifts

Course Code: РТ 211

Instructor: Steve Lake

 

Course Description

This course offers an in-depth study of spiritual gifts. An expository approach is used to examine the four primary biblical passages on this topic: Romans 12; 1 Corinthians 12-14; Ephesians 4; and 1 Peter 4.

The two-fold purpose is: (1) to gain a theological understanding of spiritual gifts; and (2) to apply that understanding to the student’s personal lives and to the ministry of their churches.

 

Course Objectives

After taking this course students will be able to:

• define the term “spiritual gifts” in relationship to the Person and work of the Holy Spirit.

• identify and explain the source, impartation, distribution, and purpose of spiritual gifts

• explain the importance and operation of spiritual gifts in the life of the Body of Christ.

• describe 21 spiritual gifts presented in this course in terms of its definition, underlying drive, spiritual impact, and biblical examples.

• discuss the biblical guidelines for the use of prophecy, tongues, and interpretation during corporate worship.

• develop a plan to incorporate the understanding and use of spiritual gifts in their local churches.

   

Course Outline

Lecture 1. Two Callings

Lecture 2. Overview of the spiritual gift

Lecture 3. Your Calling

Lecture 4. Your Walk  

Lecture 5. The Holy Spirit

Lecture 6. The Basics: 1 Corinthians 12:1-3

Lecture 7. The Basics: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Lecture 8. The Basics: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Lecture 9. The Basics: Romans 12:1-8

Lecture 10. Spiritual Gifts and Natural Abilities

Lecture 11. Analogy to the Body: Unity

Lecture 12. Analogy to the Body: Diversity

Lecture 13. Analogy to the Body: Interdependence

Lecture 14. Analogy to the Body: Equality  

Lecture 15. Analogy to the Body: Uniqueness

Lecture 16. The Gift of Administration

Lecture 17. The Gift of  Faith  

Lecture 18. The Gift of Knowledge

Lecture 19. The Gift of Wisdom

Lecture 20. The Gift of Discernment

Lecture 21. The Gift of Leadership

Lecture 22. The Gift of Prophecy

Lecture 23. The Gift of Teaching

Lecture 24. The Gift of Tongues

Lecture 25. The Gift of Interpretation

Lecture 26. The Gift of Intercession

Lecture 27. The Gift of Encouragement

Lecture 28. The Gift of Hospitality

Lecture 29. The Gift of Mercy

Lecture 30. The Gift of Shepherding

Lecture 31. The Gift of Giving

Lecture 32. The Gift of Helps

Lecture 33. The Gift of Healing

Lecture 34. The Gift of Miracles

Lecture 35. The Gift of Apostleship

Lecture 36. The Gift of Evangelism

Lecture 37. Right Motivation

Lecture 38. Tongues and Prophecy

Lecture 39. Orderly Worship

Lecture 40. Clarifying Similar Gifts

Lecture 41. Possible Spiritual Gifts

Lecture 42. Ephesians 4:1-16. Overview

Lecture 43. Ephesians 4:11-13 Equipping Gifts

Lecture 44. Ephesians 4:14-16. The Body in Action

Lecture 45. What is Your Spiritual Gift? Part 1

Lecture 46. What is Your Spiritual Gift? Part 2

Lecture 47. What is Your Spiritual Gift? Part 3

Lecture 48. Whom Should You Serve?

Lecture 49. Where Should You Serve?

Lecture 50. Implementing Gifts in a Local Church

Course Requirements

Students should:

• watch all lectures and take quizzes;

• read Understanding Spiritual Gifts: A Verse-by-Verse Study of 1 Corinthians 12-14 by Robert L. Thomas  and write a personal response;

• be prepared to share their thoughts on discussion questions;

• complete two short essay assignments;

• write a final paper on the course;

• pass the exam based on the lectures.