The list of gifts from the Holy Spirit is not intended to be an exhaustive list, but rather a list of examples – ways in which we communicate Jesus as the Christ to the church and the world. Instead of adding pressure for believers to identify their gifts we should maximize their awareness of the Christ in them. Growing in your identity in Christ will always result in clearer reflection of Him in your everyday lifestyle.
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January 23, 2022 • Brandon Ball • Galatians 5:16–21, Revelation 21:8, Ephesians 5:5, 1 Corinthians 6:9–11, Revelation 3:5
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