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The Gifts Of The Spirit

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There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for common good. To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he determines. 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Supporting Gifts

Evangelism: Brings the good news of Jesus Christ especially to the lost.
Prophecy: Speaks forth the Word of God.
Apostleship: Begins and establishes new ministries.
Pastor – Teacher: Shepherds and nurtures the souls of others.
Teacher: Presents God’s Word so that others learn God’s truths.
Wisdom: Applies the Biblical truths of God to the everyday life.
Knowledge: Knows and understands the truths of God.

Serving Gifts

Leadership: Stands out front so that others are willing to follow.
Administration: Keeps the church on course like the pilot of a ship or plane.
Exhortation – Encouragement: Comes along side of others to comfort and strengthen them.
Faith: Heroically stands up for Jesus Christ, no matter the cost.
Giving: Gladly, generously, and sacrificially supports the work of the church.
Helps: Shares the burdens of others, particularly leaders in the church.
Hospitality: Welcomes strangers with warmth and love.
Mercy: Identifies with and responds to the hurts of others.

Sign Gifts

Discerning of spirits: Cuts through what is false and evil to what is true and good.
Miracles: By the power of God and in the name of Jesus Christ performs a supernatural act.
Healing: Brings wholeness to the sick.
Tongues: Speaks in a strange, spiritual language, drawing closer to God.
Interpretation: Interprets or translates a message spoken in unknown language.

We all have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching let him teach; if it is encouraging let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. Romans 12:6-8