Divine Capacity vs. Function vs. Ability vs. Performance

 

Divine Capacity vs. Function vs. Ability vs. Performance

Jeremiah 31:33 "I will put my laws in their minds and write them on their hearts."

Ephesians 4:11 "And he gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers."

1 Corinthians 12:4-6 "There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of ministries, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of operations, but the same God."

Ephesians 4:12-13 "To equip the saints for works of ministry, so that the body of Christ may be built up, until we all reach unity in the faith."

 

Aspect	Divine Capacity	Function	Ability	Performance
Meaning	Operating power of inner life law, expressing divine life	Role or operation that a part/member can perform	Individual specialized skills and capabilities	Actual effects and manifestation
Distinction	Originates from divine life, fundamental power	Concrete manifestation of capacity	Specific expression of function	Results of ability being exercised
Description	Contains all divine attributes except deity, enables believers to be constituted with God	Performs specialized roles according to position	Personal specialized skills	Actual effectiveness and impact
Examples	Enables believers to live out God's life, express God	Service roles like apostles, prophets	Specific gifts like teaching, evangelizing	Results like church building, life supply
Application	Becoming the same as God in life and nature	Fulfilling roles in the Body	Serving with personal expertise	Achieving concrete results of God's will
Related Verses	- Jer 31:33 "I will put my law within them" - Rom 8:2 "The law of the Spirit of life" - 2 Cor 3:18 "Being transformed into the same image"	- Eph 4:11 "He gave some as apostles" - 1 Cor 12:28 "God has appointed in the church" - Eph 4:16 "Each individual part"	- Rom 12:6-8 "Gifts that differ according to the grace" - 1 Cor 12:4-6 "Varieties of gifts"	- Eph 4:12-13 "For building up the body" - Col 1:29 "Striving according to His power" - Phil 2:13 "God who works in you"

Key points of relevant scriptures: 

l   "And he gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, some as pastors and teachers" (Ephesians 4:11) - About Function

l   "The growth of the body, the building up of itself in love" (Ephesians 4:16) - About Effectiveness

l   "According to the grace each of us has received" (Rom 12:6) - About talents

l   "The law of God is within me" (Jeremiah 31:33) - About Performance

Conclusion:

These four elements form a complete operating system: Divine capacity is the source, manifested through various functions, operated through different abilities, ultimately producing spiritual performance. This reflects God's complete work in believers' lives.

*Please refer to the July 2024 Anaheim, California, USA training Experiencing, Enjoying and Manifesting Christ (II) Week 14 Christ as the Liberator and the One Who Makes Us More Than a Victor