Spiritual Gifts
Four Reasons You Need to Know Your Spiritual Gifts
According to the Bible, God gives each person unique gifts and talents to fulfill his purpose for them. Knowing your spiritual gifts can help you understand God's plan for your life, and how to use your gifts to serve God and others. Here are some reasons why it's important to know your spiritual gifts:
Fulfill God's Purpose
Discovering your purpose and calling can help you find true significance in life. Using your gifts in your career or ministry can help you accomplish God's purpose for you.
Feel Active in God's Plan
Using your gifts can give you a sense of purpose and fulfillment, and make you feel like you're making a positive impact on the world.
Experience God's Unity
Knowing your spiritual gifts can help build unity among Christians
Experience God's Power
Knowing your gifts can help you avoid serving out of duty, and reduce burnout
STEPS
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You will receive an email with the link to the assessment
Follow the link and complete the assessment
Members of EFDC should email the results of your assessment to info@equippedfordestiny.org
Definitions of Spiritual Gifts
Administration
Administration - The gift of administration is the divine strength or ability to organize multiple tasks and groups of people to accomplish these tasks.
Luke 14:28-30; Acts 6:1-7; 1 Corinthians 12:28
Luke 14:28-30; Acts 6:1-7; 1 Corinthians 12:28
Apostleship
Apostleship - The gift of apostleship is the divine strength or ability to pioneer new churches and ministries through planting, overseeing, and training.
Acts 15:22-35; 1 Corinthians 12:28; 2 Corinthians 12:12; Galatians 2:7-10; Ephesians 4:11-14
Acts 15:22-35; 1 Corinthians 12:28; 2 Corinthians 12:12; Galatians 2:7-10; Ephesians 4:11-14
Craftsmanship
The gift of craftsmanship is the divine strength or ability to plan, build, and work with your hands in construction environments to accomplish multiple ministry applications.
Exodus 30:22, 31:3-11; 2 Chronicles 34:9-13; Acts 18:2-3
Exodus 30:22, 31:3-11; 2 Chronicles 34:9-13; Acts 18:2-3
Discernment
Discernment - The gift of discernment is the divine strength or ability to spiritually identify falsehood, to distinguish between right and wrong motives and the spiritual forces at work in situations.
Matthew 16:21-23; Acts 5:1-11, 16:16-18; 1 Corinthians 12:10; 1 John 4:1-6
Matthew 16:21-23; Acts 5:1-11, 16:16-18; 1 Corinthians 12:10; 1 John 4:1-6
Healing
Healing - The gift of healing is the divine strength or ability to act as an intermediary in faith, prayer, and by the laying-on of hands for the healing of physical, mental and spiritual sickness.
Acts 3:1-10, 9:32-35, 28:7-10; 1 Corinthians 12:9, 28
Acts 3:1-10, 9:32-35, 28:7-10; 1 Corinthians 12:9, 28
Evangelism
Evangelism - The gift of evangelism is the divine strength or ability to help non-Christians take the necessary steps to become born-again Christians.
Acts 8:5-6, 8:26-40, 14:21, 21:8; Ephesians 4:11-14
Acts 8:5-6, 8:26-40, 14:21, 21:8; Ephesians 4:11-14
Exhortation
ExhortationThe gift of exhortation is the divine strength or ability to strengthen, comfort or urge others to action through the written or spoken word and Biblical truth.
Acts 14:22; Romans 12:8; 1 Timothy 4:13; Hebrews 10:24-25
Acts 14:22; Romans 12:8; 1 Timothy 4:13; Hebrews 10:24-25
Faith
Faith - The gift of faith is the divine strength or ability to believe in God for unseen supernatural results in every arena of life.
Acts 11:22-24; Romans 4:18-21; 1 Corinthians 12:9; Hebrews 11
Acts 11:22-24; Romans 4:18-21; 1 Corinthians 12:9; Hebrews 11
Giving
Giving - The gift of giving is the divine strength or ability to produce wealth and to give by tithes and offerings for the purpose of advancing the Kingdom of God on earth.
Mark 12:41-44; Romans 12:8; 2 Corinthians 8:1-7, 9:2-7 65
Mark 12:41-44; Romans 12:8; 2 Corinthians 8:1-7, 9:2-7 65
Helps
Helps - The gift of helps is the divine strength or ability to work in a
supportive role for the accomplishment of tasks in Christian ministry
with the ability to often see the need before others do.Mark 15:40-41; Acts 9:36; Romans 16:1-2; 1 Corinthians 12:28
supportive role for the accomplishment of tasks in Christian ministry
with the ability to often see the need before others do.Mark 15:40-41; Acts 9:36; Romans 16:1-2; 1 Corinthians 12:28
Hospitality
Hospitality - The gift of hospitality is the divine strength or ability to create warm, welcoming environments for others in places such as your home, office, or church.
Acts 16:14-15; Romans 12:13, 16:23; Hebrews 13:1-2; 1 Peter 4:9
Acts 16:14-15; Romans 12:13, 16:23; Hebrews 13:1-2; 1 Peter 4:9
Intercession
Intercession - The gift of intercession is the divine strength or ability to stand in the gap in prayer for someone, something, or someplace, believing for profound results.
Hebrews 7:25; Colossians 1:9-12, 4:12-13; James 5:14-16
Hebrews 7:25; Colossians 1:9-12, 4:12-13; James 5:14-16
Word of Knowledge
Word of Knowledge - The gift of knowledge is the divine strength or ability to bring truth to a situation by supernatural revelation. This is often accompanied by a word from God.
Acts 5:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:8; Colossians 2:2-3
Acts 5:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:8; Colossians 2:2-3
Leadership
Leadership - The gift of leadership is the divine strength or ability to influence people at their level while directing and focusing them on the big picture, vision, or idea.
Romans 12:8; 1 Timothy 3:1-13, 5:17; Hebrews 13:17
Romans 12:8; 1 Timothy 3:1-13, 5:17; Hebrews 13:17
Mercy
MercyThe gift of mercy is the divine strength or ability to feel empathy and to care for those who are hurting in any way.
Matthew 9:35-36; Mark 9:41; Romans 12:8; 1 Thess. 5:14
Matthew 9:35-36; Mark 9:41; Romans 12:8; 1 Thess. 5:14
Miracles
Miracles - The gift of miracles is the divine strength or ability to alter the natural outcomes of life in a supernatural way through prayer, faith, and divine direction.
Acts 9:36-42, 19:11-12, 20:7-12; Romans 15:18-19; 1 Corinthians 12:10, 28
Acts 9:36-42, 19:11-12, 20:7-12; Romans 15:18-19; 1 Corinthians 12:10, 28
Pastor/Shepherd
Pastor/Shepherd - The gift of pastor/shepherd is the divine strength or ability to care for the personal needs of others by nurturing and mending life issues.
John 10:1-18; Ephesians 4:11-14; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; 1 Peter 5:1-3
John 10:1-18; Ephesians 4:11-14; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; 1 Peter 5:1-3
Prophecy
Prophecy - The gift of prophecy is the divine strength or ability to communicate God's truth and heart in a way that calls people to a right relationship with God.
Acts 2:37-40, 7:51-53, 26:24-29; 1 Corinthians 14:1-4; 1 Thessalonians 1:5
Acts 2:37-40, 7:51-53, 26:24-29; 1 Corinthians 14:1-4; 1 Thessalonians 1:5
Service
Service - The gift of serving is the divine strength or ability to do small or great tasks in working for the overall good of the body of Christ.
Acts 6:1-7; Romans 12:7; Galatians 6:10; 1 Timothy 1:16-18; Titus 3:14
Acts 6:1-7; Romans 12:7; Galatians 6:10; 1 Timothy 1:16-18; Titus 3:14
Teacher
Teaching - The gift of teaching is the divine strength or ability to study and learn from the Scriptures primarily to bring understanding and depth to other Christians.
Acts 18:24-28, 20:20-21; 1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 4:11-14
Acts 18:24-28, 20:20-21; 1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 4:11-14
Tongues (and Interpretation)
Tongues (and Interpretation) - The gift of tongues is the divine strength or ability to pray in a heavenly language to encourage your spirit and to commune with God. The gift of tongues is often accompanied by interpretation and should be used appropriately.
Acts 2:1-13; 1 Corinthians 12:10, 14:1-14
Acts 2:1-13; 1 Corinthians 12:10, 14:1-14
Word of Wisdom
Word of Wisdom - The gift of wisdom is the divine strength or ability to understand and to bring clarity to situations and circumstances often through applying the truths of Scripture in a practical way.
Acts 6:3,10; 1 Corinthians 2:6-13, 12:8
Acts 6:3,10; 1 Corinthians 2:6-13, 12:8