Spiritual Gifts and the Common Good

1 Cor. 12 Spiritual Gifts and the Common Good Sermon Notes for FEBRUARY 10TH, 2013 by Pastor Dennis R. Tuuri - Spiritual Gifts, Part Two

I. The Text
A. New Subject - v. 1

    B.	The Corinthians Need for Humility - v. 2

C.	Corrective 1 - v. 3
    The Spirit is Manifested by the Proclamation that Jesus is Lord

D. 	Corrective 2 - vv. 4-6
    The Spirit's Work is Part and Parcel of the Trinity's Manifestations

E.	The Thesis Statement - v. 7
    1. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit
    2. For the common good

F. 	To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit - vv. 8-11
    The Corinthians List

G.	For the Common Good - vv. 12-26
    Paul's Body Metaphor

H.	Paul's List of Gifts - vv. 27-30

I.	Transition to Chapter 13 - v. 31

J.	The Valuelessness of the Sign Gifts w/o Love - Ch. 13
    The Abiding Value of Faith, Hope, Love

K.	Pursue Love and Edification (Upbuilding, Encouragement, Consolation) 14:1-3

II. Application
A. The Body and the CIIOC

B.	Corrections to Body Life and Service
    1. The body is unimportant
    2. I am unimportant
    3, You are unimportant

C.	The quiet work of the Spirit

D.	The common good can only be achieved by all parts functioning

E.	This functioning is to be upbuilding, encouraging, consoling

F.	The Body and RCC's Community Groups