Spiritual Gifts

1 Corinthians 12-14

Wisdom

Insights into how certain knowledge should be applied to specific needs

Knowledge

Equips a person to discover, analyze, clarify, and articulate information and concepts essential to the work of the Body of Christ

Faith

Equips a person to have so much confidence in God that they never see an impasse.

Prophecy

Proclaims truth in a way people can understand for the purpose of correction, repentance or nurture.

Teaching

Understands and communicates information so that others within the Body learn and grow.

Helps/Service

Equips a person to accomplish practical and necessary tasks which support and build up the Body.

Administration

Brings order to all or part of an organization and to formulate and enact procedures that enhance the function of the organization and support the mission and vision of the Body.

Discernment

The ability to see through phony individuals and ideas.

Miracles

Accomplishes great interventions of God's power to glorify God and give evidence of God's grace.

Healing

God's channel to restore people to faith.

Tongues

speak with unintelligible utterances.

Interpretations

Makes know to the Body of Christ the message of one speaking in tongues.

Romans 12

Leadership

Articulates, shares, and casts a vision in such a war that the individual members of the Body discover ways in which they can make the vision a reality.

Exhortation (Encouragement)

Reassures, strengthens, affirms, and offers comfort to those who may be faltering in their faith or going through hard times.

Mercy

Responds lovingly and compassionately to both the cherished and unchurched who are suffering

Giving

Contributes cheerfully and liberally of material resources so that the work of God may Spread

Ephesians 4

Evangelism

Effectively communicates the story of Jesus Christ so that the unchurched will respond and move toward discipleship.

Shepherding

Guides, cares for, and nurtures individuals or groups in the Body so they can grow in their faith.

Apostleship

Starts new churches and oversees their development.

I Peter 4

Hospitality

Enjoys opening home to guests and to provide food, fellowship, or shelter.

Other Texts on Spiritual Gifts:

Intercession

Prays for an extended period of time for individuals and ministries

(James 5:14-16, I Timothy 2:1-2)

Counseling

Effectively listens and assists in psychological journeys towards wholeness.

(Matthew 5)

Celibacy

Remains single and enjoys it for the sake of the Kingdom.

(Matthew 19:10-12, I Cor. 7:8)

Exorcism

Casts out demons and evil spirits.

('Matthew 10:1, Luke 10:17-19)

Martyrdom

Undergoes suffering even to the point of death while displaying a joyous and victorious attitude that brings glory to God.

(I Corinthians 13:1-3)