God And His Word - A Question And Answer Approach To Understanding The Bible

C. Spiritual gifts are given in answer to fervent prayer, rising out of an evident spiritual need. 1 Corinthians 12:31. 9. CAN A PERSON MERIT A SPIRITUAL MANIFESTATION OR GIFT? We cannot merit spiritual gifts; they are gifts of Christ to born-again, Spirit-filled believers because they are members of the Body of Christ. Every member must have a function, a place to fill, a duty to perform, when they come together comprising the complete expression of Christ, the fulness of God. l Corinthians 12:1, 4-7, 2 Timothy 1:6; l Timothy 1:18. 10. WHY MUST EACH MEMBER KNOW HIS PLACE IN THE BODY OF CHRIST? Unless each member knows his place in the Body of Christ, he cannot be of full value to God and the Church. Ephesians 1:18. 11. IS IT NECESSARY TO HAVE THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT OPERATIVE IN THE CHURCH? Yes. Unless the gifts of the Spirit are operative in the Church, the Body of Christ cannot be formed or perfected.

LESSON 6 STUDY QUESTIONS BASED ON "THE SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE - FRUIT AND MANIFESTATIONS"

1. What is "The Spirit-Filled Life"? 2. How does the Spirit-filled life find expression? 3. What is meant by "The Fruit of the Spirit"? 4. Why does it say fruit, rather than fruits? 5. How can we produce the fruit of the Spirit? 177