Bible study passages with the list of spiritual gifts:
- Romans 12: 3-9
- Eph 4: 2-12
- 1 Cor. 12: 1-31
- 1 Peter 4: 10-11
What is a Spiritual Gift?
Spiritual Gift is a special attribute given by the Holy Spirit to Every Member of the body of Christ according to God's Grace for use within the context of the Body.
Why to Discover our Spiritual Gifts?
- Spiritual Gifts assist in finding God's will in our life (Discovering God's Will)
- Spiritual Job Description
- Commitment of points of our gifts rather than abstract commitment
- More effective service
- Appropriate commitment to Ministry
- Helps overcome feelings of inferiority
Hindrances to Spiritual Gifts:
- False modesty
- Inexperience
- Disobedience
- Lack of commitment
- Unloving Spirit
- Lack of Prayer
- Lack of Environment
- Focusing our weakness
How to discover my Spiritual Gift:
- Understand Gifts
- Accept that You are Gifted
- Analyze yourself
- Your interests
- What gets you excited
- Limitations
- Seek confirmation from others
- Evaluate the Results
- Dedicate yourself to Ministry
- Desire, Joy, Effectiveness
What should I do once I know it:
- Dedicate
- Develop
- Study the Scripture
- Talk to others having same gifts
- Pray for guidance and strength
- Be sensitive to the need of others
- Do not neglect your role
Facts about Spiritual Gifts:
- It is not natural ability or talent
- It is not Fruits of Holy spirit
- Gifts can be abused
- It is received, not achieved, no room for self-choosing
- Diversity within Unity
- Each member is Unique, important and useful
- Gifts are good but only when ministered in Love
- The Gifts are diverse, but all are equally honorable
List of Spiritual Gifts:
- Prophecy
- Leadership
- Healing
- Apostle
- Service
- Teaching
- Exhortation
- Giving
- Mercy
- Wisdom
- Knowledge
- Faith
- Helps
- Administration
- Evangelist
- Pastor
- Hospitality
- Intercession
- Healing
- Miracles
- Discerning of Spirits
- Tongue
- Interpretation of Tongues
- Voluntary poverty
- Martyrdom
- Exorcism
- Intercession
- Celibacy
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