KING OF KINGS
In the darkness we were waiting
Without hope, without light
'Til from Heaven You came running
There was mercy in Your eyes
To fulfill the law and prophets
To a virgin came the word
From a throne of endless glory
To a cradle in the dirt
Praise the Father, praise the Son
Praise the Spirit, three in one
God of glory, Majesty
Praise forever to the King of Kings
To reveal the kingdom coming
And to reconcile the lost
To redeem the whole creation
You did not despise the cross
For even in your suffering
You saw to the other side
Knowing this was our salvation
Jesus for our sake you died
Praise the Father, praise the Son
Praise the Spirit, three in one
God of glory, Majesty
Praise forever to the King of Kings
4th
And the morning that You rose
All of Heaven held its breath
'Til that stone was moved for good
For the Lamb had conquered death
And the dead rose from their tombs
And the angels stood in awe
For the souls of all who'd come
To the Father are restored
And the church of Christ was born
Then the Spirit lit the flame
Now this gospel truth of old
Shall not kneel, shall not faint
By His blood and in His name
In His freedom I am free
For the love of Jesus Christ
Who has resurrected me
Praise the Father, praise the Son
Praise the Spirit, three in one
God of glory, Majesty
Praise forever to the King of Kings
Praise forever to the King of Kings
Exalt: “King of Kings”Empower: Ephesians 4:11-12; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; Rom. 12:4-8
Gayon din naman kailangang maunawaan ng bawat isa sa atin na mga mananampalataya kung ano ang mga kaloob na ibinigay ng Diyos (through the Holy Spirit) nang manampalataya at tanggapin natin Siya sa ating mga buhay. Remember that when we got born again, we received the best gift who resides in us forever – the Holy Spirit. At nang manahan Siya sa atin, binigyan Niya ang bawat isa (as part of the body of Christ) ng mga special na kaloob o kakayahan upang magamit natin sa ikalalago at ikatatatag ng iglesia. These gifts are manifestations/ demonstrations (pagpapakita o paghahayag) of God’s power through His Spirit (working through you)!
#1 “charisma” – Gift of Grace (charis) 1 Cor. 12:4 There are diversities of gifts (charismata), but the same Spirit (NKJV). Ang bawat kaloob ay biyayang galing sa Diyos (according to His will) sa pamamagitan ng Banal na Espiritu; ito ay libre, hindi pinagpapaguran (not earned through good works).
#2 “pneumatikos” – Things of the Spirit 1 Cor. 12:1 Now concerning spiritual gifts (pneumatikos), brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: (NKJV) The gifts are spiritual in nature. Kaya nga, hindi ito nauunawaan at natatanggap ng mga hindi mananampalataya (natural man). Tanging ang mga nagtataglay ng Espiritu ng Diyos ang pinagkalooban ng kaloob at sila lang ang nakauunawa at nakararanas ng mga ito.
#3 “diakonia” – Service or Ministry 1 Cor. 12:5 There are differences of ministries (diakonia), but the same Lord. (NKJV) Ang bawat kaloob ay para sa ministry o gawain ng Panginoon. Ito’y para sa iba… sa ikalalago at ikatatatag ng iglesia, hindi ito para sa sarili. Bagamat ang sinumang gumagamit ng kaloob ay napapalakas din, ang layunin nito ay para sa ikatitibay ng katawan ni Cristo.
#4 “energemata” – Effect or Operation 1 Cor. 12:6 And there are diversities of activities (energemata) , but it is the same God who works all in all. (NKJV) The gifts are being energized by (powered by) the Holy Spirit. Sa tuwing nagagamit ang salitang ito, ito’y tumutukoy sa mga bagay na higit pa sa karaniwan (supernatural in nature). Study Resources:
What are Spiritual Gifts by Don Stewart (Blue Letter Bible)
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit by Derek Prince
Elevate: Application/suggested question:
1. Bago matalakay ang bawat isang kaloob sa mga susunod na Linggo, mayroon na bang spiritual gift or gifts na nararamdaman mong ibinigay ng Banal na Espritu sa iyo? Ibahagi.
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