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Top three gift definitions
Faith (35)
The Holy Spirit distributes the spiritual gift of faith to some in the church to encourage and build up the church in her confidence in God.
Trusts God in all things
Expects God to move
Teaching (34)
This is the spiritual gift where the Spirit enables particular Christians to communicate and clarify the details and truths of God's Word for others to learn.
Studies the Bible regularly
Loves to explain the truth
Exhortation (31)
The Spirit of God gives this gift to people in the church to strengthen and encourage those who are wavering in their faith.
Encouragers
Builds others up
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I was also high up on faith.
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Gee Krys, did you answer 4 & 5 to every question? Lol
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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.
In the Bible the gift of faith is often accompanied by great works of faith. In Acts 3:1-10 we see this gift in action when Peter sees a lame man at the Beautiful Gate and calls on him to stand up and walk in the Name of Jesus. Jesus said even a small amount of this faith could move mountains (Matthew 17:20; 21:21). Paul echoed this truth in 1 Corinthians 13:2.
The Holy Spirit distributes this gift to some in the church to encourage and build up the church in her confidence in God. Those with the gift of faith trust that God is sovereign and He is good. They take Him at His Word and put the full weight of their lives in His hands. They expect God to move and are not surprised when He answers a prayer or performs a miracle.
See also I Corinthians 12:9, Hebrews 11:1-40.
Discernment
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.
The Holy Spirit gives the gift of discernment to enable certain Christians to clearly recognize and distinguish between the influence of God, Satan, the world, and the flesh in a given situation. The church needs those with this gift to warn believers in times of danger or keep them from being led astray by false teaching. See also I Corinthians 12:10, Acts 5:3-6; 16:16-18; 1 John 4:1.
Mercy
All Christians are called to be merciful because God has been merciful to us (Matthew 18:33; Ephesians 2:4-6). The Greek word for the spiritual gift of mercy is Eleeo. It means to be patient and compassionate toward those who are suffering or afflicted. The concern for the physical as well as spiritual need of those who are hurting is covered by the gift of mercy. Those with this gift have great empathy for others in their trials and sufferings. They are able to come alongside people over extended periods of time and see them through their healing process. They are truly and literally the hands and feet of God to the afflicted.
The Holy Spirit gives the spiritual gift of mercy to some in the church to love and assist those who are suffering, and walk with them until The Lord allows their burden to be lifted. The gift of mercy is founded in God's mercy towards us as sinners and is consistently expressed with measurable compassion. Those with this gift are able to "weep with those who weep" (Romans 12:15) and "bear one another's burdens" (Galatians 6:2). They are sensitive to the feelings and circumstances of others and can quickly discern when someone is not doing well. They are typically good listeners and feel the need to simply "be there" for others. See Romans 12:8, Matthew 5:7; Luke 10:30-37; James 3:17; Jude 22-23.
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mine are
Faith
Teaching
Knowledge.
Interesting test!
My breakdown.
Administration 12
Apostleship 13
Discernment 23
Evangelism 23
Exhortation 19
Faith 33
Giving 16
Knowledge 26
Leadership 15
Mercy 19
Pastoring 21
Prophecy 9
Serving 17
Teaching 30
Wisdom 24
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Resident Chocolate Monster
I love seeing everyone's gifts! Thanks for participating!
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Lista
I love seeing everyone's gifts! Thanks for participating!
its my gift to u!
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Originally Posted by
Lista
You didn't participate yet brattwina...
yeah i did just ask aj.... brattwina?
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Originally Posted by
wheeze
yeah i did just ask aj.... brattwina?
bratwino?
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