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List of Spiritual Gifts: Discovering Your Gifts

7 October 2008 Email This Bible Study

Bible Study Guide:

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 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

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

This is the comprehensive list of spiritual gifts mentioned in various passages of the bible. You can take a spiritual gift inventory test to discover your personal gifts.

Other Resources: Discover Your Spiritual Gifts