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Spiritual Gifts Study 1
Spiritual Gifts Study 1
STUDY”
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO KNOW
WHAT YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFT IS?
3. Know God’s will for your life and where you best fit into
the work of the Church.
6. Have greater joy in service for the Lord because you will be
matched to the work you enjoy most.
Our first step will be to find out where we stand just now in our
understanding of spiritual gifts. Remember that this is not given to
embarrass anyone but to give some indication of where the group is
and to help us see if there is a need for further study of this subject.
9. Name the three key Bible books and chapters in which spiritual
gifts are listed:
a.
Worth 5 points
b.
Worth 15 points
c.
Worth 25 points
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
11.Do you feel that you know what your gifts may be?
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Not certain but, think it may be:
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No
Worth 5 points
This gives you your Spiritual Gifts Rating based on 100 points
possible.
DOES THE SCORE INDICATE THERE MAY BE SOME ROOM FOR
IMPROVEMENT?
Yes No
Before we can understand spiritual gifts we should see what the Bible
teaches about the Church as the body of Christ.
The "you" here refers to the church members. They are called
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The harvest is ripe and God is calling His people to enter into
the harvest in His name and spirit. The spirit of Jesus was one
of compassion for the lost. This same spirit will result in souls
won to Christ.
"By the baptism of the Holy Spirit, God's people are to do ... the work
that Christ did." (RH, March 22, 1898)
The Spirit of Prophecy suggests the following six conditions for
receiving the Holy Spirit:
"In the great and measureless gift of the Holy Spirit are contained
all of heaven's resources. It is not because of any restriction on the
part of God that the riches of His grace do not flow earthward to
men. If all were willing to receive, all would become filled with
His Spirit." (COL, p.419)
26.Intense desire:
"Why do we not hunger and thirst for the gift of the Spirit, since
this is the means by which we are to receive power? Why do we
not talk of it, pray for it, preach concerning it? The Lord is more
willing to give the Holy Spirit to us than parents are to give good
gifts to their children. For the baptism of the Spirit every worker
should be pleading with God." (8T, p.22)
"Christ has promised the gift of the Holy Spirit to His church, and
the promise belongs to us as much as to the first disciples. But like
every other promise, it is given on conditions. There are many
who believe and profess to claim the Lord's promise; they talk
about Christ and about the Holy Spirit, yet receive no benefit.
They do not surrender the soul to be guided and controlled by the
divine agencies. We cannot use the Holy Spirit. The Spirit is to
use us. Through the Spirit God works in His people to 'will and to
do of His good pleasure.' But many will not submit to this. They
want to manage themselves. This is why they do not receive the
heavenly gift.
Only to those who wait humbly upon God, who watch for His
guidance and grace, is the Spirit given. The power of God awaits
their demand and reception. This promised blessing, claimed by
faith, brings all other blessings in its train. It is given according to
the riches of the grace of Christ, and He is ready to supply every
soul according to the capacity to receive." (DA, p.672)
"My brethren and sisters, plead for the Holy Spirit. God stands
back of every promise He has made. With your Bibles in your
hands say: I have done as Thou hast said. I present Thy promise,
"Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find, knock, and
it shall be opened unto you.” (8T, p.23)
NOTE:
The Holy Spirit is the gift that God has promised (John 14:6; Luke
24:49) to all who receive Jesus as Savior and Lord. This divine
Person, the representative of Jesus, does not come in response to any
attainment that the Christian has worked out in his life subsequent to
his justification.
Note carefully that the Holy Spirit is a gift, not an attainment. (Acts
2:38)
It is also clear that the coming of the Spirit is associated with baptism.
This gives added significance to the words of Jesus to Nicodemus
(John 3:5). One should not look, then, for some euphoric experience
following water baptism as evidence of receiving the Holy Spirit.
"God makes them the channel for the outworking of the highest
influence in the universe." (COL, p.328)
There are many references but the three main ones are:
Romans 12
1 Corinthians 12
Ephesians 4
A. Romans 12:3-8
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B. From 1 Cor. 12:7-11, 27-30 add the ones not listed in Rom.
12
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1 Cor. 7:7,8
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1 Peter 4:9, 10
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1 Cor. 13:3
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1 Cor. 13:3
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1 Chr. 16:41, 42
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STEPS TO DISCOVERING YOUR SPIRITUAL
GIFTS?
32. Pray and Ask God to Show You – Paul wrote to the
Corinthians: "Now about spiritual gifts, I do not want you to be
ignorant" (1 Cor. 12:1). It is God's intention for us to
understand and know how He has gifted us.
34. Watch How God Is Using You – Use “The Spiritual Gifts
Discovery Tool” looking within yourself in an attempt to see
what spiritual gifts have evidenced themselves.
35. Counsel With Others – It has been our experience that many
times other people who know you and have served with you
can easily identify what your spiritual gifts are. Talk to your
pastor, to Christian friends who have served with you, and to
your family. "For waging war you need guidance, and for
victory many advisers" Proverbs 24:6.
36. Try New Ministries – One of the best ways to discover if you
have a gift in a certain area is to actually put yourself in a
situation that requires that gift. Stretch yourself.
"The gifts are already ours in Christ, but their actual possession
depends upon our reception of the Spirit of God." (COL, p.327)
"Not until through faith and prayer the disciples had surrendered
themselves fully for His working was the outpouring of the Spirit
received. Then in a special sense the goods of heaven were
committed to the followers of Christ." (COL, p.327)
"The special gifts of the Spirit are not the only talents represented
in the parable (Matt. 25:13-30). It includes all gifts and
endowments, whether original or acquired, natural or spiritual.
All are to be employed in Christ's service. In becoming His
disciples, we surrender ourselves to Him with all that we are and
have. These gifts He returns to us purified and ennobled, to be
used for His glory in blessing our fellow men." (COL, p. 328)
39.Do not confuse spiritual gifts with the Fruit of the Spirit.
(Galatians 5:22, 23)
There are three major lists of spiritual gifts in the Bible. All three
lists vary. Not all gifts mentioned in the Bible are in any one list.
Is it possible that God bestows gifts in any age according to the
needs of His church in that hour and in order for it to minister in
any and all circumstances?
Counterfeit gifts are more often associated with the more directly
miraculous such as miracles, healing, speaking in tongues and
prophecy. Being more spectacular they have greater power to
catch attention. Miracle working is one of the signs of the end
(Matt. 24:24; Rev. 16-13, 14). Manifestations of this order then
must be carefully tested by the Church for there will be miracles
on both the side of truth and the side of error in the last days.
Only by the Scriptures can they be tested.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
47.I have special joy singing praises to God either alone or with other
people.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
58.I am ready to try the impossible because I have a great trust in God.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
61.I seem to recognize prayer needs before others.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
62.I enjoy the opportunity to pray with and for a person who is
physically ill that they may be made well.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
65.I seem able to determine when the Spirit has prepared a person to
received Jesus Christ.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
68.God has given me the ability to play a musical instrument and I enjoy
it.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
73.I enjoy helping with the emergency tasks around the Church.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
74.People seem to enjoy following me in doing an important task.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
76.I find real joy in giving a generous portion of my money to the Lord.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
83.I have prayed for an emotionally ill person and seen the person get
better.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
84.It is easy for me to move into a new community and make friends.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
85.I have little fear in leading people where God wants them to go.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
89.I have enjoyed being involved with Church, school and/or local
musical productions.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
90.I like to encourage inactive church members to become involved
Christians again.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
94.I desire to do the tasks which will free others for important ministry.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
100.I am often ready to believe God will lead us through a situation when
others feel it is impossible.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
104.I have visited a person who was sick, prayed that God would make
them physically whole, and the person got better.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
108.People like to bring their troubles & concerns to me because they feel
I care.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
110.I feel secure in the fact that my musical ability will be of benefit to
other people with whom I come in contact.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
112.I feel that I have a special insight in selecting the best alternative in a
difficult situation.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
114.I find more satisfaction in doing a job than finding someone else to
do it.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
118.It is a joy to see how much money I can give to the Lord.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
120.I can judge well between the truthfulness and error of a given
theological statement.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
121.People seem to view me as one who believes everything is possible.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
123.I see that the results of my working with various objects in God's
creation help to improve and beautify that which other people have not
seen nor developed.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
124.I faithfully pray for others recognizing that their effectiveness and
total well-being depends on God's answer to prayers.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
126.The thought of beginning a new church in a new community is
exciting to me.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
138.I would rather make decisions for the group than persuade them to
reach the same decision.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
139.I can give sacrificially because I know that God will meet my needs.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
141.I often seek the motives of a person and look beneath the words.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
142.When people are discouraged I enjoy giving them a positive vision.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
145.I find myself praying when I possibly should be doing other things.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
146.I feel strongly that my prayers for a sick person effect wholeness for
that person.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
147.More than most, I have a strong desire to see all people of other
communities and countries won to the Lord.
4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree Somewhat
2 - Undecided
1 - Disagree Somewhat
0 - Completely Disagree
The Discovery Tool Profile Sheet
Transfer your scores for each question into the following table, then
compute the sum of each row. This provides your score for each gift.
In the spaces below, list your gifts in descending order of score. Use
the “List of gifts, definitions, and Scriptural references” for further
study.
DOMINANT
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1 Cor. 12:10, 28; Rom 12:6; Eph. 4:11; Acts 15:32; Acts 21:9-11;
Luke 7:26.
170.Pastor. The gift of pastor is the special ability that God gives to
certain members of the body of Christ to assume a long-term
personal responsibility for the spiritual welfare of a group of
believers.
Eph. 4:11; 1 Tim. 3:1-7; John 10:1-18; 1 Pet. 5:1-3.
1 Cor. 12:28; Rom. 12:7; Eph. 4:11-14; Acts 18:24-28; Acts 20:20-21.
1 Cor. 12:8; Acts 6:3, 10; 2 Pet. 3:15; 1 Cor. 2-1-13; James 1:5-6.
176.Giving. The gift of giving is the special ability that God gives to
certain members of the body of Christ to contribute their
material resources to the work of the Lord with liberality and
cheerfulness.
177.Helps. The gift of helps is the special ability that God gives to
certain members of the body of Christ to invest the talents they
have in the life and ministry of other members of the body, thus
enabling them to increase the effectiveness of their own spiritual
gifts.
1 Cor. 9:19-23; Acts 22-21; Acts 13:2, 3; Acts 8:4; Rom. 10:15.
Eph. 4:11; Acts 8:5, 6; Acts 8:26-40; 2 Tim. 4:5; Acts 21:8; Acts 14-
21.
Rom. 12:9-13; Heb. 13:1-2; Acts 16:15; Rom 16:23, 1 Peter 4:9, 10
182.Faith. The gift of Faith is the special ability that God gives to
certain members of the body of Christ to discern with extra-
ordinary confidence God’s promises, power, and presence so
that they can take a heroic stand for the future of God’s work in
the church.
Rom 12:8; Acts 15:7-11; 1 Tim. 5:17; Acts 7:10; Heb. 13:17
1 Cor. 12:10, 28; 1 Cor. 14:13-19; Acts 2:1-13; Acts 19:1-7; Acts
10:44-46
189.Apostle. The gift of Apostle is the special ability that God gives
to certain members of the body of Christ to assume and exercise
general leadership over a number of churches with an
extraordinary authority in spiritual matters which is
spontaneously recognized and appreciated by those churches.
1 Cor. 12:28; Eph. 4:11; 2 Cor. 12:12, Eph. 3:1-9
193.Service. The gift of Service is the special ability that God gives
to certain members of the body of Christ to identify the unmet
needs involved in a task related to God's work, and to make use
of available resources to meet those needs and help accomplish
the desired goals.
Rom. 12:7; Acts 6:1-7; 2 Tim. 1:16-18
195.Music. The gift of Music is the special ability that God gives to
certain members of the body of Christ to praise God through
various forms of music and enhance the worship experience of
the local congregation.
Since spiritual gifts are given for use in building up the body of
Christ you will expect to receive confirmation from the body. In other
words other members will see your gift also. If they fail to see the gift
you think you have it may be an indication you do not have that
particular gift.
So let us divide now into groups of four or five. Be sure to get into a
group where you are well known. Husbands and wives must go to
separate groups for greater objectivity!
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You
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197.Draw a line from your name to any other person in the group
whose gift you feel you know.
199.Do this for any others whose gift you think you can identify.
200.Now write your four highest rated gifts from the profile sheet
in the left column below:
Your four highest rated gifts from profile sheet Gifts others feel
I have
1. _____________________________ 1.
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2. _____________________________ 2.
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3. _____________________________ 3.
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4. _____________________________ 4.
____________________
202.Do this for each member of the group. Each person writes in
the right hand column: Gifts others feel I have.
203.Now in turn share with the group what you have discovered
about yourself.
204.Take some time to discuss how you are using or would like to
see your spiritual gifts used in the Church.
CAUTION:
Do not consider that all this is final in discovering your spiritual gift.
Continue to think, study and pray about it. Discuss it with other
members of the church. Talk to the elders about it. Using the abilities
you know you have is one of the surest ways of discovery. What you
have learned, however, very likely indicates the area in which you
should explore further.
DEVELOP IT
and
USE IT
210.To make the church full and complete not lacking any
good gift. (See Eph. 4:7-16 and 1 Cor. 12)
TO HELP MY PASTOR
Name
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212.________________________________________________________
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213.________________________________________________________
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214.________________________________________________________
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I think my gifts can best be used for God in the following ways:
215.________________________________________________________
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216.________________________________________________________
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217.________________________________________________________
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