The Energy Crisis in the American Church

Chapter Four The Spiritual Gifts and You

God has placed extraordinary spiritual gifts in the Body of Christ

(this church) To equip the people of God to do the work of the ministry. That work is ministering truth and life to the Central Coast.

What Are the Gifts? Remember everyone has at least one what's yours? Each is responsible to discover, develop and exercise the gift.

1. 1 Cor. 12:10,28; Rom. 12:6; Eph. 4:11–14 – God's spokesman. Warns, edifies, uplifts, correct, encourage.
2. Teaching.1 Cor. 12:28; Rom. 12:7; Eph. 4:11 – One apt to express truths.
3. Wisdom 1 Cor. 12:8 – Insight into Divine Will and purpose. How to solve problems Spiritual revelation.
4. Knowledge 1 Cor. 12:8 – Supernatural revelation of facts, past, present, future.
5. Discerning of Spirits 1 Cor. 12:10 – Being able to distinguish if the person loves and follows Jesus or not.
6. Helps 1 Cor. 12:28 – A gift of one who can always do this.
7. Faith 1 Cor. 12:9 – The ability to believe. Sudden surge of faith.
8. Administration .1 Cor. 12:28 – This an administration (as it states) and governing attribute.
9. Miracles1 Cor. 12:28 – Actually designed so that men might know the power of God.
10. Healing. 1 Cor. 12:9,28 – Healing belongs to everyone who is a Christian, according to Jesus, but this refers to supernatural manifestations.
11. Tongues 1 Cor. 12:9, 28 – As a prayer language Christians can have this, that is speaking in a language that is not their own. Prophetically speaking in tongues requires .. (what follows # 12)
12. Interpretation 1 Cor. 12:10,30 – The meaning of the “tongues” which were heard and spoken in a language which is understandable.
13. Apostles1 Cor. 12:28; Eph. 4:11 – One sent forth ..usually on a wandering side, but can be permanent.
14. Exhortation ..Romans 12:8 – Admonishes people who might be unruly or can just admonish in general.
15. Giving . Romans 12:8 – Contributing material resources to the work of the Lord.
16. Mercy . Romans 12:8 – Feel genuine empathy and compassion for one suffering in any form – physically,
emotionally, mentally, etc.
17. Hospitality . Romans 12:9–13 – Provide open home, warm welcome. Can include food and lodging, etc.
18. Leadership Romans 12:8 – Sets goals for future and communicates so this work can be accomplished.
19. Service Romans 12:7 – Identify unmet needs, gets involved in tasks.
20. Pastor . Eph. 4:11 – Latin word meaning shepherd Confined usually to 1 location.
21. Evangelist Eph. 4:11 – Travels to spread the Gospel.
22. Missionary 1 Cor. 9:19–23 – Those who are a witness for and win to Jesus.
23. Celibacy 1 Cor. 7:7,8 – Not being married.
24. Intercesion . 1 Tim. 2:1,2 – Ability to pray for extended periods of time to see frequent and specific answers to prayers. Intense praying.

Don't Neglect – Don't Boast – Don't Refuse – Don't Seek the gift, but the Giver.