FUNDAMENTALS OF THE FAITH

SPIRITUAL GIFTS - LESSON 15

A spiritual gift is a special ability that God gives, according to His grace, to each member of the body of Christ to be used for the development of the church.

1. Special ability (Romans 12:4-8, 1 Corinthians 12:17-20)

2. God gives (1 Corinthians 12:18, 2 Corinthians 13:14, 1 Corinthians 8:6, 2 Corinthians 3:17)

3. According to His grace (Romans 12:6)

4. Each member of the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:7-11)

5. For the development of the church. Anyone who withdraws from Christian fellowship cannot use his/her gifts as God intended. (1 Corinthians 14:2-5, Ephesians 4:12, 1 Peter 4:10)

6. Do you know someone whose use of spiritual gifts you admire?

Here’s a (not exhaustive) list of spiritual gifts that fall under the triune categories:

FATHER

1. Artistry

2. Craftsmanship

3. Giving

4. Hospitality

5. Knowledge

6. Mercy

7. Music

8. Organization

9. Voluntary Poverty

10. Wisdom

SON

1. Apostle

2. Counseling

3. Evangelism

4. Helps

5. Leadership

6. Missionary

7. Service

8. Shepherding

9. Singleness

10. Teaching

HOLY SPIRIT

1. Deliverance

2. Discernment

3. Faith

4. Healing

5. Interpretation of tongues

6. Miracles

7. Prayer

8. Prophecy

9. Tongues

10. Suffering