Spiritual Gifts

Discover the supernatural abilities God gives to believers for ministry and service in the body of Christ.

Understanding Spiritual Gifts

Spiritual gifts are supernatural abilities given by the Holy Spirit to believers for the common good of the church and the advancement of God's kingdom. They are different from natural talents, though God can anoint our natural abilities for His service.

1 Corinthians 12:4-7

"There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good."

The Nine Gifts of the Spirit

Revelation Gifts

Gifts that reveal God's knowledge and wisdom

Word of Wisdom

Divine insight for practical situations

Word of Knowledge

Supernatural information from God

Discerning of Spirits

Ability to distinguish spiritual sources

Power Gifts

Gifts that demonstrate God's supernatural power

Faith

Extraordinary trust for miraculous outcomes

Gifts of Healing

Divine ability to heal sickness and disease

Working of Miracles

Supernatural interventions in natural order

Utterance Gifts

Gifts that communicate God's message

Prophecy

Speaking God's message for edification, exhortation, comfort

Tongues

Speaking in unknown languages for prayer and praise

Interpretation

Translating tongues for church edification

Service Gifts

Gifts that serve and build up the church

Administration

Organizing and managing church activities

Helps

Assisting others and supporting ministry

Giving

Generous financial support for God's work

The Five Ministry Gifts

Apostle

Church planting and establishing new ministries with signs and wonders

Ephesians 4:11

Prophet

Receiving and communicating direct revelations from God

Ephesians 4:11

Evangelist

Effectively sharing the Gospel and winning souls for Christ

Ephesians 4:11

Pastor

Shepherding, caring for, and protecting God's people

Ephesians 4:11

Teacher

Explaining and applying God's Word with clarity and insight

Ephesians 4:11

Discovering and Using Your Gifts

1

Prayer and seeking: Ask God to reveal your spiritual gifts and open your heart to His leading.

2

Step out in faith: Try different ministries and see where God gives you effectiveness and joy.

3

Confirmation from others: Listen to feedback from mature believers who recognize your gifting.

4

Develop faithfully: Use your gifts regularly in service to God and others to develop them fully.

Use Your Gifts for God's Glory

Every believer has been given spiritual gifts to serve others and build up the church. Discover and develop your gifts with Grace Speak.