Spiritual Gifts Scriptures and Definitions
1 Corinthians 12:7-10
7 A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other. 8 To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, 10 to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.
Romans 12:6-8
6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
Distinguishing spirits (Discernment) - The distinctive ability to know whether a person acts or speaks from God, human, or demonic origin.
Encouragement - The ability to speak God’s words of encouragement to a discouraged, weak, or troubled Christian so that they find new strength to continue doing God’s will.
Faith - The special conviction God gives to some to be firmly persuaded of God’s power and promises to accomplish His will and purpose, and to display such a confidence in Him and His Word that circumstances and obstacles do not shake that conviction.
Giving - The ability to discern God’s guidance as to how He desires to resource His kingdom, and cheerfully and generously contribute personal resources to God’s work.
Healing - The distinctive ability to be used as a human intermediary through whom God’s supernatural power is applied to a person’s need for wholeness (Spiritual, Emotional, Intellectual and Physical).
Leadership - The ability to organize and lead God’s people to accomplish his mission, purpose, or plan.
Mercy - The ability to feel empathy and compassion in a way that results in practical relief for people’s hurts, pain, and suffering.
Message of Wisdom -The ability to discern the mind of Christ and apply Scriptural truth to a specific situation in order to make the right choices and help others move in the right direction.
Message of Knowledge -The ability to know facts and insights about a person’s life that are revealed by the Holy Spirit.
Miracles - The distinctive ability as an instrument or agent of God to perform supernatural acts which alter the expected course of nature.
Prophecy - The ability to receive messages from God and communicate those messages to strengthen, encourage, and comfort.
Service - The ability from God to know and to do what practical and necessary tasks are needed to accomplish God’s will and plan.
Teaching – The ability to take the truth of God’s Word and explain it in such a way that people grow in obedience and mission.
Tongues - The ability from God to speak in a language which you never learned and communicate a divinely anointed message from God whether in a group setting.
Interpretation of Tongues - The ability from God to understand someone who is speaking in Tongues and provide the meaning of its message in order to instruct and encourage the people who are hearing it.