Fit to Represent, Vision for Discipleship Seminar

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Spiritual Gifts Specifically Mentioned in the New Testament, continued

The ability to understand scriptural truth, through the illumination of the Holy Spirit, and speak it out to edify the body;

Knowledge

1 Cor. 12.8

and/or

The supernatural revelation of the existence, or nature, of a person or thing which would not be known through natural means Spiritually inspired courage, wisdom, zeal, and hard work which motivate and guide others so that they can effectively participate in building the Church Sympathy of heart which enables a person to empathize with and cheerfully serve those who are sick, hurting, or discouraged The ability to joyfully perform any task which benefits others and meets their practical and material needs (especially on behalf of the poor or afflicted)

Rom. 12.8

Leadership

Mercy

Rom. 12.8

Ministering (or Service or Helping or Hospitality)

Rom. 12.7; 1 Pet. 4.9

1 Cor. 12.10; 12.28

The ability to confront evil and do good in ways that make visible the awesome power and presence of God

Miracles

Pastoring

Eph. 4.11 The desire and ability to guide, protect, and equip the members of a congregation for ministry

The ability to receive and proclaim openly a revealed message from God which prepares the Church for obedience to him and to the Scriptures

1 Cor. 12.28; Rom. 12.6

Prophecy

1 Cor. 12.28; Rom. 12.7; Eph. 4.11 1 Cor. 12.10; 12.28

The ability to explain the meaning of the Word of God and its application through careful instruction

Teaching

Ecstatic utterance by which a person speaks to God (or others) under the direction of the Holy Spirit Spirit-revealed insight that allows a person to speak godly instruction for solving problems;

Tongues

Wisdom

1 Cor. 12.8

and/or

Spirit-revealed insight that allows a person to explain the central mysteries of the Christian faith