“There is great diversity in these God-given gifts; we are not to expect uniformity in the church. This diversity is held together in an even more basic & profound unity in Christ. The church is only strong when there is both unity & diversity. When there is no unity you do not have a church; you have a collection of individuals. When there is no diversity you have a cult.” D. A. Carson
I. Marks of the Holy Spirit’s Work (1-3)
a. The reality of spiritual baggage (1-3a)
b. The preeminent mark of the Spirit’s work is the glorifying of Christ (3b)
II. Varieties of Gifts (4, 7-11)
a. Different Gifts from the same Spirit (4, 11)
b. Different Gifts for the common good (7-10)
III. Varieties of Service (5)
a. Different spheres in which our gifts are exercised
b. “Ministry” is not limited to the realm of the church
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Rev. Ryce and Janine, his wife of 20 years, were born and raised in the Pittsburgh area and previously served in ministry at Tucson Reformed Church (2010-14) and Springs Reformed Church (2014-22), the Christian & Missionary Alliance (2007-09), and the Evangelical Presbyterian...
