Romans 12:3-8

Review

• To fully surrender is the only logical response to God’s mercy (Romans 12:1)
• Renew our minds using God’s Word, choose what glorifies God instead of gratifying our flesh

Spiritual Gifts Found in Four Places

• Romans 12
• 1 Corinthians 12
• Ephesians 4
• 1 Peter 4

Spiritual Gifts Divided into Three Categories

• Speaking gifts
• Serving gifts
• Sign gifts

Step #1 in a Surrendered Life That Serves is…

• Humble yourself
  Romans 12:3
  1 Corinthians 12:11, 18

Step #2 in a Surrendered Life That Serves is…

• Understand your value
  Romans 12:4-5

Step #3 in a Surrendered Life That Serves is…

• Play your part
  Romans 12:6-8

Three Basic Truths

• Every believer has at least one gift
• No believer has all the gifts (that should lead to humility)
• Your spiritual gift enables you to serve the body of Christ effectively

Spiritual Gifts in Romans 12

• Prophecy – ability to declare the truth
• Ministry – behind the scenes, practical
• Teaching – explain, clarify, make simple
• Exhortation – encourage, come alongside
• Giving – ability to see needs and meet them
• Leadership – organization, administration
• Mercy – show compassion to the hurting