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Tuesday, September 30, 2008

spiritual gifts?

spiritual gifts test :: results
1| Apostle
2| Exhortation
3| Pastor
4| Teacher
5| Administration

gift explanations ::

Administration
It is the special gift whereby the Spirit enables certain Christ followers to understand the goals of a given segment of the Church's ministry and to direct that area effectively, keeping the Church on course.
See Acts 15:12-21.

Apostle
It is the gift whereby the Spirit appoints certain Christ followers to lead, inspire and develop the churches of God by the proclamation and the teaching of true doctrine.
See Acts 12:1-5, Acts 14:21-23.

Craftsmanship
It is the special gift whereby the Spirit endows certain Christ followers the ability to use hands and minds to build up the Kingdom through artistic, creative means.
See Exodus 28:3-4.

Discernment
It is the special gift whereby the Spirit enables certain Christ followers to know with assurance whether some behavior is of God or of Satan.
See Acts 5:3-6, Acts 16:16-18.

Evangelist
It is the special gift whereby the Spirit enables particular Christ followers to share the Gospel to unbelievers in such a way that the unbeliever becomes a disciple of the Lord Jesus.
See Acts 8:26-40.

Exhortation
It is the special gift whereby the Spirit enables certain Christ followers to stand beside fellow Christ followers in need and bring comfort, counsel and encouragement so they feel helped.
See Acts 11:23-24, Acts 14:21-22.

Faith
It is the special gift whereby the Spirit provides Christ followers with extraordinary confidence in God's promises, power, and presence so that they can take heroic stands for the future of God's work in the church.
See Hebrews 11.

Giving
It is the special gift whereby the Spirit enables certain Christ followers to offer their material blessings for the work of the church with exceptional willingness, cheerfulness and liberality.
See 2 Corinthians 8:1-5.

Healing
It is the special gift whereby the Spirit employs certain Christ followers to restore health to the sick.
See James 5:13-16, Luke 9:1-2.

Helping
It is the spiritual gift whereby the Spirit empowers certain Christ followers to willingly bear the burdens of other Christ followers and help them in such a way that they can do their tasks more effectively.
See Acts 6:2-4.

Hospitality
It is the special gift whereby the Spirit enables certain Christ followers to open their homes willingly and offer lodging, food, and fellowship cheerfully to other people.
See Genesis 18:1-15.

Intercession
It is the special gift whereby the Spirit enables certain Christ followers to pray for extended periods of time with great positive effect for the building of the Kingdom.
See 1 Thessalonians 3:10-13, 1 Timothy 2:1-2.

Knowledge
It is the special gift whereby the Spirit enables certain Christ followers to understand in an exceptional way the great truths of God's Word and to make them relevant to specific situations in the church.
See Ephesians 3:14-19.

Leadership
It is the special gift whereby the Spirit enables certain Christ followers to motivate, direct and inspire God's people in such a way that they voluntarily and harmoniously work together to do the Church's work effectively.
See Hebrews 13:7, Judges 3:10, Exodus 18:13-16.

Mercy
It is the special gift whereby the Spirit enables certain Christ followers to feel exceptional empathy and compassion for those who are suffering so that they devote large amounts of time and energy to alleviate it.
See Luke 10:30-37.

Missionary
It is the special gift given by the Holy Spirit to certain members of the body of Christ [local church] to minister whatever other spiritual gifts they have in a second culture or second community.
See 1 Corinthians 9:19-23.

Music
It is the special gift whereby the Spirit enables certain Christ followers to praise God through various forms of music and enhance the worship experience of the local congregation.
See 1 Corinthians 14:26, Mark 12:36.

Pastor
It is the special gift whereby the Spirit enables certain Christ followers to assume responsibility for the spiritual welfare of a group of believers.
See 1 Peter 5:1-11.

Prophet
It is the special gift whereby the Spirit empowers certain Christ followers to interpret and apply God's revelation in a given situation.
See 1 Corinthians 14:1-5, 1 Corinthians 14:30-33, 1 Corinthians 14:37.

Serving
It is the special gift whereby the Spirit empowers certain Christ followers to willingly bear the burdens of other Christ followers and help them in such a way that they can do their tasks more effectively.
See Galatians 6:1-2.

Teacher
It is the special gift whereby the Spirit enables particular Christ followers to communicate the truths of God's Word so that others can learn.
See Hebrews 5:12-14.

Wisdom
It is the special gift whereby the Spirit endows particular Christ followers with an understanding of God's will and work as it relates to the living of life.
See James 3:13-17.

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