According to Wikipedia: The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit is an enumeration of seven spiritual gifts originating with patristic authors, later elaborated by five intellectual virtues and four other groups of ethical characteristics. They are: wisdom, understanding, counsel, knowledge, fortitude, piety, and fear of the Lord (wonder and awe). **Take note that wikipedia did not mention Speaking in tongues, nor Interpretation of tongues. Many of the sites I found did not mention tongues at all. Speaking and interpreting tongues is believed by some to no longer be a gift of the Holy Spirit to mankind currently. I find no reason to believe that this gift is no longer available to us, when the others clearly are still given. I have not experienced it in person, but know people that say that they have.
1 Corinthians 12 (CJB)
4 Now there are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit gives them. 5 Also there are different ways of serving, but it is the same Lord being served. 6 And there are different modes of working, but it is the same God working them all in everyone. 7 Moreover, to each person is given the particular manifestation of the Spirit that will be for the common good. 8 To one, through the Spirit, is given a word of wisdom; to another, a word of knowledge, in accordance with the same Spirit; 9 to another, faith, by the same Spirit; and to another, gifts of healing, by the one Spirit; 10 to another, the working of miracles; to another, prophecy; to another, the ability to judge between spirits; to another, the ability to speak in different kinds of tongues; and to yet another, the ability to interpret tongues. 11 One and the same Spirit is at work in all these things, distributing to each person as he chooses.
So if we break those out:
1. Word of wisdom
The spiritual gift of wisdom, like the gift of knowledge, is also referred to as the “word of wisdom” or “utterance of wisdom.” The Greek word for wisdom is sophia and it refers to the intimate understanding of God’s Word and His commandments which results in holy and upright living. In the context of 1 Corinthians 12:8, it means to speak to the life of an individual or to a specific situation with great understanding and a righteous perspective, with the goal of guiding others toward a life of holiness and worship. *
2. Word of knowledge
The spiritual gift of knowledge is also known as the “word of knowledge” or “utterance of knowledge.” The Greek word for this gift is Gnosis and it simply means knowledge and understanding. The Scriptural emphasis in 1 Corinthians 12:8 is on the ability to speak this knowledge to others in a given situation. In the opening passages of 1 Corinthians, Paul spoke of knowledge and recognized that the highest form of knowledge among men is the Gospel of Jesus Christ (i.e. the testimony about Christ, cf. 1 Corinthians 1:4-7). What we can conclude then is the gift of knowledge is an understanding of the things in this world and in our lives that is founded in the Gospel and rooted in the Scriptures. This gift is closely related to the gift of wisdom which is alluded to by Paul in 1 Corinthians 1:18-31.*
3. Gift of Faith
The spiritual gift of faith is not to be confused with saving faith. All Christians have been given saving faith (Ephesians 2:8-9), but not all receive this special gift of faith. The word for faith in the New Testament is Pistis. It carries the notion of confidence, certainty, trust, and assurance in the object of faith. The gift of faith is rooted in one’s saving faith in Christ and the trust that comes through a close relationship with the Savior. Those with this gift have a trust and confidence in God that allows them to live boldly for Him and manifest that faith in mighty ways.*
4. Gift of Healing
The spiritual gift of healing found in 1 Corinthians 12:9 is actually plural in the Greek. Charismata iamaton is literally translated “gifts of healings.” This spiritual gift is closely related to the gifts of faith and miracles. All spiritual gifts are to be exercised in faith, but gifts of healings involve a special measure of it. This gift is interesting in that there is no guarantee that a person will always be able to heal anyone he or she desires. It is subject to the sovereign will of God, as all spiritual gifts are.*
5. Working Miracles
The spiritual gift of miracles is described in Scripture much like the gift of healing. It is found in 1 Corinthians 12:10 and the Greek phrase energemata dynameon literally translates “workings of powers.” The double plural most likely means that these gifts were diverse and were not permanently available at the will of the gifted believer, but instead were bestowed at various times and circumstances. Thus, the gifts are subject to the divine will of God and His purposes and are not decided by the one who performs the miraculous works.*
6. Prophecy
This is the spiritual gift where the Spirit empowers certain Christians to receive revelation and speak powerful messages from God to people. See Romans 12:6, I Corinthians 12:10, 14:1-5, 30-33,Ephesians 4:11, I Peter 1:20-21.*
7. Discerning spirits
The spiritual gift of discernment is also known as the gift of "discernment of spirits" or "distinguishing between spirits." The Greek word for the gift of discernment is Diakrisis. The word describes being able to distinguish, discern, judge or appraise a person, statement, situation, or environment. In the New Testament it describes the ability to distinguish between spirits as in 1 Corinthians 12:10, and to discern good and evil as in Hebrews 5:14.*
8. Speak in tongues
This is the spiritual gift where the Spirit enables a Christian to supernaturally speak a previously unknown language. See I Corinthians 12:10, 30, 14:4, 39, Acts 2:4, Acts 19:6.*
9. Interpret tongues
This is the spiritual gift where the Spirit gives certain Christians the ability to clarify and interpret messages uttered in an unknown language. See I Corinthians 12:10.*
(Definitions provided by: http://www.spiritualgiftstest.com/spiritual-gifts they had all the work done already, and they are spot on, so yes I'm sharing with you their information)
Spiritual Gifts Test also listed a few other "gifts" and where they can be found in scripture. I copied them so that you would have a complete picture and listed them next. I recommend this site if your curious about the gifts.
The spiritual gifts listed below are found in three passages: Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:8-10;28-30, and Ephesians 4:11
KnowledgeLeadership
Mercy
Evangelism
Pastor/Shepherd
Prophecy
Giving
Interpretation of Tongues
Speaking in Tongues
Wisdom
This site has a test that you can take to see which gifts are yours. I took it a few days ago, and think it was spot on. Be honest when you take the test and it might just enlighten you in ways you hadn't thought of.
In part two, I will look at the gifts of Tongues in closer detail, hope to see you then.
Speaking in Tongues
Wisdom
This site has a test that you can take to see which gifts are yours. I took it a few days ago, and think it was spot on. Be honest when you take the test and it might just enlighten you in ways you hadn't thought of.
Please feel free to share your results in the comments section. I'd be interested in seeing if your results were as accurate as mine.
In part two, I will look at the gifts of Tongues in closer detail, hope to see you then.
Shalom... Peace be with you.
No comments:
Post a Comment