A Diversity of Grace-Gifts

1 Corinthians 12:12-31 A Diversity of Grace-Gifts

Introduction—Spiritual gifts vs. spiritual gifts vs. grace gifts

I. Diversity Produces Unity in One Body

o Many members form one Body (12)

o Unity in one Spirit (13-14)

II. Encouragement for Perceived Worthlessness

o 'You don't need me' (15-16)

o You are needed! (17-20)

III. A Dose of Humility for the Self-Important

o 'I don't need you' (21)

o You need the members of the body! (22-26)

IV. Sovereignty, Individuality, and Unity

o Individualism vs. Individuality (27)

o God sovereignly appoints gifts (28-31)