SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND IT'S PURPOSES
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SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND IT'S PURPOSES
- The_Holy_Spirit_is_an_integral_part_of_the_life_of_every_believer_as_it_resides_in_everyone_who_believes_in_Jesus_Christ._In_fact
- the_Bible_clearly_states_that_you_can’t_believe_in_Christ_without_having_God’s_Spirit._The_two_go_hand_in_hand_in_the_life_of_a_born-again
- spirit-filled_Christian._Here’s_what_one_of_the_apostles_Paul_wrote_in_Romans_8:9:_“You
- however
- are_not_in_the_flesh_but_in_the_Spirit
- if_in_fact
- the_Spirit_of_God_dwells_in_you._Anyone_who_does_not_have_the_Spirit_of_Christ_does_not_belong_to_him.”_Anyone_who_doesn’t_have_God’s_Spirit_in_him_isn’t_a_real
- genuine_believer_in_Jesus
- simple_as_that._Jude_1:19_reinforces_this_fact_by_stating_“It_is_these_who_cause_divisions
- worldly_people
- devoid_of_the_Spirit.”._Apart_from_receiving_the_Holy_Spirit_immediately_upon_belief_in_Christ
- believers_also_gain_access_to_the_highly_popular_seven_gifts_of_the_Holy_Spirit
- along_with_several_other_gifts._In_this_article
- we’ll_take_a_closer_look_at_each_of_the_gifts_of_the_Holy_Spirit_with_the_corresponding_Biblical_references_and_meaning
- as_well_as_other_aspects_of_God’s_Spirit_in_a_Christian’s_life._What_Exactly_are_the_Gifts_of_the_Holy_Spirit?_The_gifts_of_the_Holy_Spirit_are_spiritual_gifts_in_the_form_of_unique_abilities_given_by_God_through_the_Holy_Spirit_to_faithful_believers_in_the_Lord_Jesus._These_incredible_gifts_are_part_of_the_Creator’s_fascinating_plan_for_our_lives_as_all_glory_goes_to_Him._It’s_safe_to_say_that_the_gifts_of_the_Holy_Spirit_are_direct_empowerment_from_God_to_faithful_Christians_who_believe_that_Jesus_is_Lord_and_that_he_died_on_the_cross_for_our_sins_(1_Corinthians 15:3)._They_are_powerful
- miraculous_and_supernatural_manifestations_of_God’s_infinite_glory_exhibited_by_the_Holy_Spirit_that_resides_in_every_believer._The_diversity_in_gifts_of_the_Holy_Spirit_shows_that_God_wants_us_to_be_flexible_and_adequately_equipped_for_different_spiritual_services_in_His_name_and_for_His_glory._Description_of_the_Gifts_of_the_Holy_Spirit_(Including_the_Seven_Gifts)_There_are_multiple_gifts_of_the_Holy_Spirit_described_in_the_Bible
- each_representing_specific_spiritual_abilities_that_God_has_granted_to_His_followers_i.e._believers._There_are_3_primary_Biblical_passages_that_identify_the_gifts_of_the_Holy_Spirit
- each_passage_describes_numerous_specific_gifts:_Romans_12:6-8 –_Leadership
- prophesying
- teaching
- mercy
- serving
- giving_and_encouraging_1_Corinthians_12:4 –_Miraculous_powers
- faith
- the_word_of_knowledge
- distinguishing_between_spirits
- prophecy
- the_word_of_wisdom
- interpretation_of_tongues_and_speaking_in_tongues_1_Corinthians_12:28 –_Diversities_of_tongues
- healings
- governments_and_helps_But_not_many_are_familiar_with_what_they_stand_for_so_below_we’ll_provide_a_description_of_each_specific_gift_of_the_Holy_Spirit_but_for_more_information_you_can_pass_through_1Corinthians_12_-14
- these_chapters_Paul_used_to_explain_more_and_deeply_about_Spiritual_gifts_and_which_is_better_to_ask_from_God_for_the_building_of_church_and_that_gifts_are_found_in_(1Corithians_4:1-25)_by_saying_that_let_me_explain_about_the_Spiritual_gifts_as_follows:_1._The_Gift_of_Prophecy_In_1_Corinthians_14:1_Paul_writes_“Pursue_love
- and earnestly_desire_the spiritual_gifts
- especially_that_you_may prophesy.”._This_had_led_many_Christians_to_think_that_the_gift_of_prophecy_is_probably_the_greatest_gift_of_the_Holy_Spirit._The_gift_of_prophecy_is_found_in_the_New_Testament_where_the_Greek_word_translated_“prophecy”_stands_for_“a_speaking_forth”._It’s_a_gift_from_God_to_declare_a_message_that_comes_directly_from_Him_–_a_divine_gift_that’s_used_to_declare_the_Almighty’s_divine_will._Genuine_prophets_inspired_by_the_Holy_Spirit_are_believers_who_deliver_truths_that_God_wants_to_be_made_known_to_anyone_who_has_eyes_to_see_and_ears_to_hear._This_can_be_manifested_in_the_form_of_foretelling_future_events
- declaring_the_purposes_of_the_Lord_or_revealing_something_hidden._However
- we_have_to_remember_what’s_written_in_1_Thessalonians_5:19-21:_“Do_not_quench_the_Spirit. Do_not_despise prophecies
- but test_everything;_hold_fast_what_is_good.”._We_have_to_test_the_spirits_to_ensure_that_a_given_prophecy_does_indeed_come_from_our_Heavenly_Father_or_not_and_not_against_the_will_of_God
- note_that_the_purpose_of_the_gift_of_"prophecy"_is_to_build_the_Church_and_to_build_your_own_ministry_or_your_own_will.Many_pastors_today_are_asking_this_kind_of_gift_just_for_their_own_interests_which_very_bad_that_is_why_many_of_them_tend_to_call_themselves_"PROPHET"_therefore_this_gift_is_from_God_himself_for_the_purpose_of_building_his_church_and_not_your_interests_2._The_Gift_of_the_Word_of_Wisdom_The_word_of_wisdom_is_a_sort_of_wisdom_that’s_obviously_related_to_one_of_the_speaking_gifts_of_the_Holy_Spirit._Wisdom_is_a_God-given_gift_that’s_perfectly_explained_in_Proverbs_2:6-9:_“For the Lord gives_wisdom; from_his_mouth_come_knowledge_and_understanding;_he_stores_up_sound_wisdom_for_the_upright; he_is a_shield_to_those_who walk_in_integrity
- guarding_the_paths_of_justice and watching_over_the_way_of_his saints._Then_you_will_understand righteousness_and_justice and_equity
- every_good_path.”_The_gift_of_the_word_of_wisdom_gives_understanding_and_proper_interpretation_to_speak_Biblical_truths_that_are_applicable_to_everyday_situations._Discernment_is_a_fundamental_part_of_proper_God-given_wisdom
- represented_by_the_ability_to_make_choices_and_decisions_according_to_the_will_of_the_Lord._Each_and_every_one_of_us_needs_the_wisdom_of_the_Lord_on_a_daily_basis_as_a_major_part_of_our_lives._It_can_help_us_deal_with_various_obstacles_and_difficulties
- while_also_giving_us_the_ability_to_make_the_right_choices_and_also_to_worship_God_in_Holiness_3._The_Gift_of_the_Word_of_Knowledge_This_is_specific_knowledge_of_God_in_the_form_of_a_gift_that_brings_a_comprehensive_understanding_of_various_issues_and_things_that_only_a_born-again_Christian_can_receive._In_(Hosea_4:6)_the_Lord_tells_the_Israelites_“My_people_are_destroyed for_lack_of_knowledge”
- which_implies_the_importance_of_this_specific_gift._Any_believer_who_has_this_gift_will_possess_an_intricate_knowledge_of_the_deep_things_of_God_by_understanding_truths_that_can_only_be_received_by_revelations_from_the_Almighty._We_have_to_come_to_grips_with_the_fact_that_our_fleshly
- fallen_knowledge_and_intelligence_are_really_limited_and_flawed._The_gift_of_the_word_of_knowledge_is_one_of_the_spiritual_gifts_mentioned_in_1_Corinthians_12:8._It_is_a_supernatural_ability_given_by_the_Holy_Spirit_to_certain_individuals_within_the_church._This_gift_involves_receiving_specific_knowledge_or_insight_from_God_about_a_situation
- person
- or_circumstance_that_is_not_known_through_natural_means._It_is_a_revelation_of_divine_knowledge_that_goes_beyond_human_understanding._The_purpose_of_the_gift_of_the_word_of_knowledge_is_to_provide_guidance
- wisdom
- and_understanding_to_the_church._It_can_be_used_to_bring_clarity
- discernment
- and_direction_in_various_situations
- such_as_making_decisions
- resolving_conflicts
- or_ministering_to_others._It_is_important_to_note_that_the_gift_of_the_word_of_knowledge_should_always_be_used_in_accordance_with_biblical_principles_and_in_submission_to_the_leadership_and_authority_within_the_church._It_is_meant_to_edify_and_build_up_the_body_of_Christ
- bringing_glory_to_God_and_pointing_others_towards_Him._4._The_Gift_of_Faith_Every_single_person_who_believes_in_the_redemptive_work_of_Christ_has_faith_in_some_measure_because_we’re_saved_by_grace_through_fate_(Ephesians_2:8)._But_the_specific_gift_of_faith_is_represented_by_a_powerful_and_unshakable_assurance
- certainty_and_reliance_in_the_Creator
- including_His_promises
- Word_and_the_undeniable_power_of_prayer._It’s_an_incredible_gift_of_the_Spirit_to_put_your_complete_faith_in_God_always_no_matter_the_circumstances._Hebrews_11:1_reveals_the_following_truth_about_faith:_“Now_faith_is_the_assurance_of_things_hoped_for
- the_conviction_of things_not_seen.”._Once_saved
- our_faith_will_continue_to_grow_as_we_put_our_trust_in_Him
- without_worrying_about_tomorrow_for_it_shall_worry_about_itself_(Matthew_6:34)._But_frequently_reading_and_diving_deep_into_the_Bible_is_one_of_the_greatest_ways_to_draw_closer_to_Him_and_strengthen_our_personal_walk_with_the_Lord_that_stems_from_faith._5._The_Gift_of_The_Working_of_Miracles_The_working_of_miracles_is_a_gift_of_the_Holy_Spirit_that’s_represented_by_believers_who_perform_supernatural_acts_that_transcend_the_natural_laws_and_that_can_only_be_attributed_to_the_infinite_glory_and_power_of_our_Heavenly_Father_This_is_a_divine
- supernatural_way_through_which_the_Lord_reveals_Himself_in_various_situations_with_a_seemingly_obvious_outcome_e.g._when_Daniel_was_thrown_in_the_lion’s_den_(Daniel_6:12-28)._One_example_of_a_man_who_performed_various_miracles_recorded_in_the_Bible_is_Christ
- although_He_is_not_a_mere_human_being_God_Himself_as_Jesus_is_both_fully_man_and_fully_God._If_you_open_the_book_of_Acts_you’ll_find_many_different_miracles_performed_by_regular
- fully-human_individuals_such_as_Simon-Peter_(Acts_3:6)
- Paul_(Acts_19:11-12)_and_Stephen_(Acts_6:8)._The_gift_of_the_working_of_miracles_is_another_spiritual_gift_mentioned_in_1_Corinthians_12:10._This_gift_is_a_supernatural_ability_given_by_the_Holy_Spirit_to_certain_individuals_within_the_church._The_gift_of_the_working_of_miracles_involves_the_power_to_perform_extraordinary_and_supernatural_acts_that_go_beyond_the_natural_laws_of_creation._It_is_the_ability_to_bring_about_miraculous_interventions_or_manifestations_of_God's_power._These_miracles_can_include_healing_the_sick
- raising_the_dead
- casting_out_demons
- or_other_extraordinary_acts_that_demonstrate_God's_authority_and_presence._They_are_not_performed_by_human_effort
- but_by_the_power_of_the_Holy_Spirit_working_through_the_individual._The_purpose_of_the_gift_of_the_working_of_miracles_is_to_authenticate_the_message_of_the_Gospel
- to_bring_glory_to_God
- and_to_demonstrate_His_love_and_power._It_is_important_to_remember_that_the_working_of_miracles_is_ultimately_at_the_discretion_of_God_and_should_be_sought_and_exercised_with_humility
- in_alignment_with_His_will_and_for_His_purposes._These_miracles_give_all_the_glory_to_God
- while_also_providing_full_credibility_to_Scripture._6._The_Gift_of_Speaking_in_Tongues_This_specific_gift_was_given_to_the_early_church
- shortly_after_Jesus’_ascension_into_heaven_(Acts_1:9)_to_help_them_spread_the_good_news_of_salvation._In_Acts_2:4_we_find_the_coming_of_the_Holy_Spirit_and_the_disciples_began_speaking_in_other_tongues_that_were_foreign_to_them_prior_to_the_Holy_Spirit’s_arrival._This_way_the_apostles_were_able_to_communicate_in_foreign_languages_without_any_prior_experience_in_any_of_them._This_divine_gift_that_enabled_them_to_speak_in_foreign_tongues_authenticated_the_gospel_of_Christ_as_one_forming_from_the_Lord_Himself._1_Corinthians_14:22_provides_an_interesting_insight_on_who_the_gift_of_speaking_in_tongues_is_meant_to_impact_as_a_sign:_“Thus_tongues_are_a_sign_not_for_believers_but_for_unbelievers
- while_prophecy_is_a_sign not_for_unbelievers_but_for_believers.”._But_note_that_in_1_Corinthians_13:1_Apostle_Paul_mentioned_that_there_are_both_human_and_angel_tongues
- implying_that_there’s_a_heavenly_language_as_well._7._The_Gift_of_Interpreting_Tongues_The_gift_of_interpreting_tongues_is_directly_related_to_the_gift_of_speaking_in_tongues_as_it_lets_the_believer_understand_what_someone_is_saying_in_a_foreign
- unknown_language._The_believer_who_can_interpret_a_foreign_language_via_the_Holy_Spirit_can_then_translate_the_message_so_that_everyone_else_can_understand_it._There_are_two_examples_of_this_specific_part_of_the_gifts_of_the_Holy_Spirit
- both_found_in_the_first_epistle_to_the_church_in_Corinth
- written_by_Apostle_Paul._Thus
- 1_Corinthians_14:13-14_shows_that_those_who_speak_in_tongues_need_also_to_pray_to_be_able_to_interpret
- while_1_Corinthians_14:27-28_provides_instructions_about_interpreting_tongues_in_a_church_setting._8._The_Gift_of_Healing_This_gift_of_the_gifts_of_the_Holy_Spirit_is_a_supernatural_God-given_healing_power_to_heal_people_who_are_sick_and_even_bring_them_back_from_the_dead._The_early_church_during_the_time_prior_to_Jesus’_crucifixion_and_shortly_after_that_performing_such_miraculous_healings._For_example
- Peter_performed_miraculous_healing_of_a_woman_named_Tabitha_as_he_brought_her_back_from_the_dead_in_Acts_9:36–43._However
- the_New_Testament_isn’t_the_only_place_in_the_Bible_that_records_believers_who_healed_other_people_by_the_power_and_for_the_glory_of_God._In_2_Kings_4:18-37_of_the_Old_Testament
- we_find_that_the_prophet_Elisha_was_able_to_bring_the_Shunammite_woman’s_son_back_to_life_in_a_supernatural_way_that_can_only_be_possible_with_the_divine_help_of_our_Creator._9._The_Gift_of_Serving_Believers_who_have_the_spirit_of_serving_have_both_the_desire_and_capacity_to_serve_the_Lord_by_means_of_providing_physical_and_spiritual_help_to_others._Serving_or_ministering_is_directly_related_to_the_word_deacon_(which_comes_from_the_Greek_word_“diakonian”)
- which_stands_for_all_kinds_of_service._A_great_example_of_someone_from_the_Bible_who_had_the_gift_of_serving_is_Tabitha_(which_means_Dorcas)._Acts_9:36_reveals_that_“She_was_full_of good_works_and_acts_of_charity.”_and_Scriptures_further_show_us_that_Tabitha_had_a_talent_for_sewing_that_she_used_to_help_clothe_the_widows_of_the_church_in_the_town_of_Joppa._However
- in_verse_37_we_learn_that_Tabitha_fell_ill_and_died._Clearly
- Tabitha’s_spiritual_gift_of_serving_was_quite_important_because_after_she_died
- Peter_used_his_own_Holy_Spirit-given_supernatural_powers_to_bring_the_woman_back_to_life._10._The_Gift_of_Giving_As_you_can_see
- some_of_the_gifts_of_the_Holy_Spirit_are_related_to_not_being_selfish_and_in_this_case_giving_freely._Jesus_says_the_following_words_in_Matthew_10:8_–_“Freely_you_have_received
- freely_give”._A_person_who’s_a_gifted_giver_would_be_extremely_happy_to_share_whatever_they_have_with_others
- be_it_attention_or_anything_material._Giving_joyfully_to_others_is_also_something_that_pleases_God_the_Lord_as_evident_by_2_Corinthians_9:7:_“Each_one_must_give_as_he_has_decided_in_his_heart
- not_reluctantly_or_under_compulsion
- for God_loves_a_cheerful_giver.”._It’s_not_about_giving_to_the_poor_and_needy_just_for_the_sake_of_it
- but_actually_feeling_led_to_give_to_others_and_feel_joyful_when_doing_so
- without_any_hesitance._We_are_given_the_ultimate_example_of_giving_unconditionally_to_those_who_don’t_deserve_it_by_what_Jesus_did_on_the_cross_for_humanity._He_gave_Himself_for_sinners_(i.e._all_of_humanity)_so_that_we_may_have_eternal_life_by_believing_in_Him._11._The_Gift_of_Teaching_Another_one_of_the_gifts_of_the_Holy_Spirit_is_the_supernatural_gift_of_teaching_related_to_explaining_the_true_context_and_meaning_of_Scripture_and_how_it_applies_to_our_lives._The_great_commission_revealed_by_Jesus_at_the_very_end_of_the_gospel_according_to_Matthew_includes_not_only_sharing_the_good_news_but_also_teaching_the_gentiles_in_the_ways_of_God._Here’s_what’s_written_in_Matthew_28:19-20:_“Go_therefore_and make_disciples_of all_nations
- baptizing_them in the_name_of_the_Father_and_of_the_Son_and_of_the_Holy_Spirit
- teaching_them to_observe_all_that I_have_commanded_you._And_behold
- I_am_with_you_always
- to the_end_of_the_age.”._The_gift_of_teaching_is_not_an_educational_degree_that_lets_you_teach_others._It’s_a_spiritual_gift_made_possible_by_the_Holy_Spirit_working_in_the_life_of_a_believer_to_accurately_teach_the_message_of_the_Bible._12._The_Gift_of_Mercy_The_Holy_Spirit_can_bring_another_supernatural_gift_in_the_form_of_mercy_that’s_shown_toward_other_people._This_gift_is_about_being_compassionate_and_displaying_sympathy_to_those_who_suffer_while_doing_your_best_to_improve_their_situation._Notice_what_Paul_wrote_in_Romans_12:8_concerning_mercy_–_“the_one_who_exhorts
- in_his_exhortation;_the_one_who_contributes
- in_generosity; the_one_who_leads
- with_zeal;_the_one_who_does_acts_of_mercy
- with cheerfulness.”._Believers_who_are_gifted_with_mercy_are_to_show_mercy_with_cheerfulness._On_top_of_that
- Jesus_Himself_said_“Blessed_are the_merciful
- for_they_shall_receive_mercy.”_in_Matthew_5:7._13._The_Gift_of_Helps_This_gift_of_the_Holy_Spirit_is_directly_related_to_the_gift_of_mercy_and_it’s_about_assisting_the_church_by_providing_grace_and_compassion._But_the_gift_of_help_isn’t_exclusively_focused_on_providing_practical_help_in_the_physical_and_emotional_sense._There’s_a_spiritual_aspect_to_helping_others_that_stems_from_the_supernatural_aspect_of_the_gifts_of_the_Holy_Spirit._The_spiritual_side_of_the_gift_of_help_is_demonstrated_by_identifying_people_who_suffer_from_doubt
- anxiety_and_fear_to_show_compassion_and_deliver_Biblical_truths
- all_in_a_loving_manner._14._The_Gift_of_Encouragement_This_particular_gift_is_present_in_believers_who_are_consistent_in_encouraging_others_to_grow_closer_to_the_Lord_by_correcting_them_and_solidifying_their_faith_in_Christ._Apostle_Paul_calls_fellow_believers_to_encourage_one_another_in_1_Thessalonians_5:11_with_the_following_words_“Therefore_encourage_one_another_and_build_one_another_up
- just_as_you_are_doing.”._This_encouragement_can_involve_anything_from_prayers_to_letters_and_encouraging_words._The_gift_of_encouragement_manifests_in_believers_who_clearly_have_a_unique_ability_to_lift_up_and_encourage_others
- which_can_be_done_in_various_ways_such_as_writing_spirit-filled_encouraging_words._Encouraging_fellow_Christians_in_their_walk_with_Christ
- especially_in_troubling_times
- with_the_special_help_of_the_Holy_Spirit_in_the_form_of_this_gift_is_a_truly_incredible_supernatural_ability_that_can_strengthen_weak_faith._15._The_Gift_of_Leadership_This_part_of_the_spiritual_gifts_of_the_Spirit_puts_an_emphasis_on_providing_leadership_to_guide_others_to_grow_in_God_Almighty._It’s_about_leading_by_example_through_grace_and_wisdom_by_focusing_on_leading_others_toward_drawing_closer_to_God_and_living_a_more_Christ-like_life_in_line_with_Biblical_truths._The_gift_of_leadership_is_not_about_being_proud_of_leading_people._It’s_about_realising_that_you_serve_God_by_leading_others_to_Him_and_His_plan_for_us._A_born-again
- Christian_who_has_this_gift_would_throw_any_pride_out_of_the_equation_by_serving_God_above_all._For_example
- although_James_was_a_Godly_leader_he_still_submitted_himself_to_our_Heavenly_Father_by_introduced_himself_in_James_1:1_as_“James
- a_servant of_God_and of_the_Lord_Jesus_Christ”._16._The_Gift_of_Discerning_Spirits_We_have_to_remember_that_apart_from_the_Holy_Spirit_that’s_part_of_the_Trinity
- there_are_other_spirits_(with_little_“s”)_that_don’t_come_from_God._Some_spirits_are_evil_and_come_from_the_father_of_lies_–_Satan_i.e._Lucifer._The_gift_of_discerning_spirits_enables_those_who_possess_it_to_recognise_if_something_is_from_God_or_from_the_devil._Jesus_Christ_Himself_gave_this_warning_regarding_last_days_–_“For many_will_come_in_my_name
- saying
- ‘I_am the_Christ
- ’_and_they_will_lead_many_astray.”._There_are_evil_demonic_spirits_out_there_that_wage_spiritual_war_against_the_elect_because_our_battle_is_not_against_flesh
- but_against_“the_spiritual_forces_of_evil in_the_heavenly_places.”_(Ephesians_6:12)_therefore_you_can_win_spiritual_battle_spiritually_all_authority_is_already_given_by_our_Lord_Jesus_Christ_and_the_main_aim_of_that_Authority_is_gives_us_to_win_over_sinful_life_and_spiritual_battle_because_we_use_that_authority_to_command_spiritual_things_to_hapen_in_the_flesh.Luke_10:19.NOTE_THAT_THIS_AUTHORITY_FROM_JESUS_IS_NOT_FOR_EVERYONE_BUT_TO_THOSE_WHO_BELIEVE_IN_HIM_AND_CHANGED_THEIR_MINDSET_SPIRITUALLY._BY_EV._MARTIN_LAIZER
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