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There are different kinds of gifts but
the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service,
but the same Lord.

(1 Cor. 12:4-5)


Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given us.
(Romans 12:4-6a)

Each one should use whatever gift
he has received to serve others, faith-
fully administering God's grace in its various forms.
(1 Pet. 4:10)

 

 
Although opinions differ on the actual number of spiritual gifts, God's Word clearly indicates a variety of gifts.
 
 
 
You will find twenty different Greek words used for the gifts listed in the key passages on spiritual gifts. Herein you will find definitions for those twenty possibilities. You will also find an additional listing of five possible gifts not found in the key spiritual gifts passages. In the scripture references listed by those gifts the context of the verses includes the same original language for spiritual gifts used in the key passages. This spiritual gifts list is limited to the possibilities listed in the key gifts passages and those that are suggested by context.
 

The gifts in italics are repeated in one of the other passages.
 
Click on the name of a gift for its definition.
 

Romans 12

exhortation
giving
leadership
mercy
prophecy
service
teaching

1 Corinthians 12

administration
apostle
discernment
faith
healing
helps
knowledge
miracles
prophecy
teaching
tongues
tongues interpretation
wisdom

Ephesians 4

apostle
evangelism
pastor
prophecy
teaching

Misc. Passages

celibacy
hospitality
martyrdom
missionary
voluntary poverty

 

Learn more about gifts in the book
Everybody Has A Part: Getting
A Grip on Spiritual Gifts

Everybody Has A Part --Getting a Grip on Spiritual Gifts

Get handouts with these definitions
with more information about each gift
in the Everybody Has A Part
Spiritual Gifts Tests Resource
:

Spiritual Gifts Tests Resource & Gifts Definitions

 

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List of Spiritual Gifts and Definitions:
 

ADMINISTRATION: 1 Cor. 12:28 - to steer the body toward the accomplishment of God-given goals and directives by planning, organizing, and supervising others (Greek Word: kubernesis - to steer, guide, helmsmen)

 

Books & Internet
Resources:

    Christian Education
    Leadership
    Staffing
    Staff Support

Related Training Helps
on MinTools.com:

    Christian Education Ministry
    Leadership Ministry
    Staffing Ministry


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APOSTLE: Eph. 4:11; 1 Cor. 12:28 - to be sent forth to new frontiers with the gospel, providing leadership over church bodies and maintaining authority over spiritual matters pertaining to the church (Greek Word: apostolos - 'apo'=from 'stello'=send; one sent forth)

 

Books & Internet
Resources:

    Outreach
    Visionary Leadership

Related Training Helps
on MinTools.com:

    Outreach Expresses Love
    Outreach Ministry


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CELIBACY: 1 Cor. 7:7,8 - to voluntarily remain single without regret and with the ability to maintain controlled sexual impulses so as to serve the Lord without distraction

 

Books & Internet
Resources:

    Singles

 

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DISCERNMENT: 1 Cor. 12:10 - to clearly distinguish truth from error by judging whether the behavior or teaching is from God, Satan, human error, or human power

 

Books & Internet
Resources:

    Apologetics
    Spiritual Warfare

Related Training Helps
on MinTools.com:

    Ministry Needs Assessment
    Outreach Ministry: Apologetics


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EVANGELISM: Eph. 4:11 - to be a messenger of the good news of the Gospel (Greek Word: euaggelistes - preacher of gospel; eu=well, angelos=message - messenger of good)

 

Books & Internet
Resources:

    Outreach

Related Training Helps
on MinTools.com:

    Outreach Expresses Love
    Outreach Ministry
    The Importance of Evangelizing the World Around Us


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EXHORTATION: Rom. 12:8 - to come along side of someone with words of encouragement, comfort, consolation, and counsel to help them be all God wants them to be (Greek Word: paraklesis - calling to one’s side)

 

Books & Internet
Resources:

    Counseling
    Shepherding
    Speaking
    Staffing
    Staff Support
    Teaching
    Worship

Related Training Helps
on MinTools.com:

    Counseling Ministry
    Discipleship Ministry
    Equipping Ministry
    Small Groups
    Support Groups
    Teaching Ministry
    Training of Church Volunteers for Ministry


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FAITH: 1 Cor. 12:8-10 - 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

 

Books & Internet
Resources:

    Faith
    Prayer
    Visionary Leadership

Related Training Helps
on MinTools.com:

    Prayer Ministry
    Love for God Expressed Through Prayer
    Prayer Bytes Devotional Guide


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GIVING: Rom. 12:8 - to share what material resources you have with liberality and cheerfulness without thought of return

 

Books & Internet
Resources:

    Benevolence
    Stewardship

Related Training Helps
on MinTools.com:

    Benevolence Ministry
    Practical Assistance


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HEALING: 1 Cor. 12:9,28,30 - to be used as a means through which God makes people whole either physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually

 

Books & Internet
Resources:

    Counseling
    Letting Go of the Past
    Prayer

Related Training Helps
on MinTools.com:

    Counseling Ministry
    Prayer Ministry
    Shepherding Ministry


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HELPS: 1 Cor. 12:28 - to render support or assistance to others in the body so as to free them up for ministry

 

Books & Internet
Resources:

    Clerical
    Communications
    Service-Oriented
    Staff Support

 

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HOSPITALITY: 1 Pet. 4:9,10 - to warmly welcome people, even strangers, into one’s home or church as a means of serving those in need of food or lodging (Greek Word: philoxenos - love of strangers; ‘philos’=love; ‘xenos’=stranger)

 

Books & Internet
Resources:

    Hospitality

Related Training Helps
on MinTools.com:

    Visitation Ministry


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KNOWLEDGE: 1 Cor. 12:8 - to seek to learn as much about the Bible as possible through the gathering of much information and the analyzing of that data

 

Books & Internet
Resources:

    Christian Education
    Teaching

Related Training Helps
on MinTools.com:

    Christian Education Ministry
    Teaching Ministry


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LEADERSHIP: Rom. 12:8 - to stand before the people in such a way as to attend to the direction of the body with such care and diligence so as to motivate others to get involved in the accomplishment of these goals

 

Books & Internet
Resources:

    Leadership Resources

Related Training Helps
on MinTools.com:

    Church Purpose
    Leadership Ministry


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MARTYRDOM: 1 Cor. 13:3 - to give over one’s life to suffer or to be put to death for the cause of Christ

 

Books & Internet
Resources:

    Persecuted Believers

 

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MERCY: Rom. 12:8 - to be sensitive toward those who are suffering, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally, so as to feel genuine sympathy with their misery, speaking words of compassion but moreso caring for them with deeds of love to help alleviate their distress

 

Books & Internet
Resources:

    Benevolence/Caring

Related Training Helps
on MinTools.com:

    Benevolence
    Helping Ministry


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MIRACLES: 1 Cor. 12:10,28 - to be enabled by God to perform mighty deeds which witnesses acknowledge to be of supernatural origin and means

 

Books & Internet
Resources:

    Prayer

Related Training Helps
on MinTools.com:

    Prayer Ministry


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MISSIONARY: Eph. 3:6-8 - to be able to minister in another culture

 

Books & Internet
Resources:

    Outreach

Related Training Helps
on MinTools.com:

    Outreach Expresses Love
    Outreach Ministry


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PASTOR: Eph. 4:11 - to be responsible for spiritually caring for, protecting, guiding, and feeding a group of believers entrusted to one’s care

 

Books & Internet
Resources:

    Shepherding

Related Training Helps
on MinTools.com:

    Shepherding Ministry


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PROPHECY: Rom. 12:6; 1 Cor. 12:10; Eph. 4:11 - to speak forth the message of God to His people (Greek Word: prophetes - the forth-telling of the will of God;‘pro’=forth; ‘phemi’=to speak)

 

Books & Internet
Resources:

    Speaking

 

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SERVICE: Rom. 12:7 - to identify undone tasks in God’s work, however menial, and use available resources to get the job done (Greek Word: diakonia - deacon, attendant ‘diako’=to run errands)

 

Books & Internet
Resources:

    Clerical
    Communications
    Service-Oriented

Related Training Helps
on MinTools.com:

    Practical Assistance


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TEACHING: Rom. 12:7; 1 Cor. 12:28; Eph. 4:11 - to instruct others in the Bible in a logical, systematic way so as to communicate pertinent information for true understanding and growth

 

Books & Internet
Resources:

    Christian Education
    Teaching

Related Training Helps
on MinTools.com:

    Christian Education
    Christian Nurture
    Equipping Ministry
    Sunday School Teachers
    Teaching Ministry
    Teacher Training Materials
    Training of Church Volunteers for Ministry


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TONGUES: 1 Cor. 12:10; 14:27-28 - to speak in a language not previously learned so unbelievers can hear God’s message in their own language or the body be edified

     

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INTERPRETATION OF TONGUES: 1 Cor. 12:10; 14:27,28 - to translate the message of someone who has spoken in tongues

     

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VOLUNTARY POVERTY: 1 Cor. 13:3 - to purposely live an impoverished lifestyle to serve and aid others with your material resources

 

Books & Internet
Resources:

    Benevolence
    Stewardship

Related Training Helps
on MinTools.com:

    Benevolence Ministry


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WISDOM: 1 Cor. 12:8 - to apply knowledge to life in such a way as to make spiritual truths quite relevant and practical in proper decision-making and daily life situations

 

Books & Internet
Resources:

    Counseling

Related Training Helps
on MinTools.com:

    Counseling Ministry
    Crisis Intervention
    Walk the Walk in Wisdom Devotional Guide
    Wisdom for Everyday Living: Proverbs Adult Curriculum


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Get handouts with these definitions
with more information about each gift
in the Everybody Has A Part
Spiritual Gifts Tests Resource
:

Spiritual Gifts Tests Resource & Gifts Definitions

 
 

        


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