SPIRITUAL GIFTS
“We have many parts in the one body, and all these parts have different functions. In the same way, though we are many, we are one body in union with Christ, and we are all joined to each other as different parts of one body. So we are to use our different gifts in accordance with the grace that God has given us.” (Romans 12: 4-6)
God’s Word identifies several Spiritual Gifts that are present in believers. They include:
Evangelism: Proclaiming God’s plan of Salvation
Service: Giving your time
Teaching: Giving information about God’s Word to others
Encouragement: Building up the Church
Giving: Providing your time, talents, treasures to God’s Kingdom
Leadership: Guiding the Church according to God’s will
Kindness: Showing mercy and love to all Church members
Wisdom: Making Godly decisions
Knowledge: An in-depth understanding of spiritual issues
Faith: Trusting God in all circumstances
Healing: Restoring the sick and suffering to health
Miracles: Performing extraordinary wonders in accordance with God’s Word
Prophesy: Proclaiming future events
Discerning Spirits: Determining if a message is truly from God
Tongues: Speaking in a foreign language, not known to you, to build up the Church
Interpreting Tongues: Translating and communicating the Tongues message
Administration: Organizing Church activities and schedules
Helps: Having the desire to assist in needed tasks
God’s Word says that the Gifts of the Spirit are given to each Christian just as God ordained it to be. Each gift is as valuable as the next and all work together to enhance the body of Christ.
Additional References: 1 Peter 4:10, 1 Corinthians 12:4, Ephesians 4:11
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