What are Spiritual Gifts?

 

A spiritual gift is a unique ability that God gives to a faithful follower of Jesus, through the Holy Spirit, in order to accomplish God’s mission on earth.

 
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ.”
— 1 Peter 4:10-11

Watch this helpful video on the distinction between spiritual gifts and skills/talents and how to grow your spiritual gifts through surrender to God.

 
 

Do you know what your spiritual gifts are? How have you seen God work through you using these spiritual gifts in service of the kingdom of God?

Below is a list of spiritual gifts found in Scripture. There are many lists in the Bible of spiritual gifts, so the one below is not exhaustive. It is only to give you some context and practical applications for some of the most common gifts. Click on this link to open the PDF to read the full descriptions of each gift. As you read the descriptions and Scripture references for each gift, prayerfully ask God to reveal the ways that he has gifted you and uniquely called you to serve him.

 

Spiritual Gifts

  • Wisdom

  • Teaching

  • Shepherding

  • Prophecy

  • Mercy

  • Helps and Serving

  • Leadership

  • Knowledge

  • Intercession

  • Giving

  • Faith

  • Evangelism

  • Encouragement

  • Hospitality

  • Discernment

  • Administration

  • Craftsmanship

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