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“And since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let each exercise them accordingly: if prophecy, according to the proportion of his faith; if service, in his serving; or he who teaches in his teaching; or he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy with cheerfulness.”
Romans 12:6-8 NAS

The content of this post comes from a report I received this week from a special group at my church who were researching “A Christian’s Call To A Lifestyle Of Worship.”

I thought it would answer some of the questions I have received from our readership and I am glad to be able to share this with everyone!

The chapter I am quoting is titled: “The Redemptive Gift”

“‘The list of 7 gifts found in Romans 12, are distinct from the lists of gifts found elsewhere in the New Testament. Each person appears to have one of these seven gifts and they form the foundation for the DNA of their soul and spirit. It is these gifts we refer to as the “Redemptive Gifts”

What follows after initial salvation is the process by which our purpose on the earth is worked out for God’s purpose. The Roman’s 12 primary “gift” which God has sculpted uniquely into an individual is the very avenue through which God wishes to “redeem” (use for His purpose)  that life while on earth. The seven primary gifts flowing together in the lives of men causes His government/way of ruling/kingdom to operate.

Analogy: the human body is one body, however it is made up of several basic core systems, which in turn can be broken down into numerous unique parts. The core systems (i.e. nervous, respiratory, digestive, etc.) have totally different functions, which must work together to produce life. Basic differences in cells of each system are preprogrammed before conception with the end result in mind. In the same pattern we believe God also incorporates a core gift into each individual life, which we call “redemptive gift.” It explains the underlying motivational purpose that life performs for the whole body of humanity, again, because God has an end purpose in mind. He has created us to need each other.

The Bible says that without a vision, people perish. If a person does not know their purpose how can they fulfill it? The success or failure of a person’s whole life can hinge upon their ability to discover and to master the principles associated with the core gift God has purposed for their life. Oftentimes, these core gifts have been corrupted by the enemy in individuals and groups of individuals (family, church, city,state, nation, world) in an effort to prevent the government of God on earth from being realized.

Rediscovering our purpose and moving in it with the Lord’s power is the beginning of the enemy’s defeat.

Identifying the gift of an individual or a group of individuals brings a revelation of purpose and destiny and direction for life. This understanding is not meant to replace anyone’s prior understanding of Romans 12:6-8, but rather it may be a new way of looking at it with an application to “groups of individuals” (Cities) - the corporate body.

Beginning in Genesis 1, with the 7 days of creation, and continuing all the way to the Revelation message to the 7 churches, God has revealed characteristics of the 7 gifts found in Romans 12 NAS/NIV/NLT. There are more than 100 lists of 7’s found thus far, which parallel and clarify the list of 7 redemptive gifts in Romans 12.

It has come to be understood that cities also have God-given gifts, as do people. When a city perceives its destiny and begins to walk in it, God’s purpose is brought forth. Deter mining the city’s redemptive gift is even more important than discerning the nature of evil principalities. principalities rule through perverting the gift of the city in the same way an individual’s gift is turned to the enemy’s use through sin.’”

What is your redemptive gift?
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May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
2 Corinthians 13:14 NIV/NLT/NAS