7 To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 8 For to one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish between spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 11 All these are empowered by one and the same Spirit, who apportions to each one individually as he wills.
- 1 Corinthians 12:7-11
21 The eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you,” nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.” 22 On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, 23 and on those parts of the body that we think less honorable we bestow the greater honor, and our unpresentable parts are treated with greater modesty, 24 which our more presentable parts do not require. But God has so composed the body, giving greater honor to the part that lacked it, 25 that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. 26 If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together.
- 1 Corinthians 12:21-26
Each one has a gift.
Each gift is determined and empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Each gift is equally valuable.
Motivational Gifts: Romans 12:6-7
Service - Demonstrates love of God by meeting practical needs
Teaching - Validates truth so that others can understand and the Church maintains accuracy
Giving - Shares resources in order to meet needs
Exhortation - Encourages others to grow spiritually by discipling, teaching, and counseling others
Administration - Carries out projects by recruiting workers, organizing tasks, or delegating responsibilities
Mercy - Demonstrates God’s love and compassion by responding to hurt
Ministry Gifts: Ephesians 4:11
Apostle - An apostle establishes and builds churches
Prophet - A prophet functions as God's mouthpiece
Evangelist - An evangelist is called to be a witness for Jesus.
Pastor - The pastor is the shepherd of the people
Teacher - The teacher lays the foundation and is concerned with detail and accuracy
Manifestation Gifts: 1 Corinthians 12:6
Word of wisdom - a message of encouragement from God through a person
Word of knowledge - A divine answer or solution to a specific problem
Discerning of spirits - To be made aware of the presence of a demonic spirit
Prophecy - a message of encouragement from God through a person
Tongues - A message from God in a language unkown to the person from whom the message comes
Interpretation of tongues - understanding and expressing the thought or the intent of the message in tongues
Faith - Extraordinary confidence in God’s promises, power, and presence
Gifts of healing - supernatural manifestation of the Spirit of God that miraculously brings healing and deliverance from disease and/or infirmity
Working of miracles - God’s supernatural power upon a believer enabling them to accomplish something that would be impossible in the natural