Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Living God’s plan means just that: following God’s plan and not our own. Looking to our own plans for God cannot not be empowered by the Holy Spirit. However when we commit to God’s plan for our lives to live our purpose, we can count on the Holy Spirit’s guidance and empowerment.

That empowerment includes the life-transforming gifts of the Holy Spirit. In this lesson, I’m going to introduce each gift based upon scripture and give a brief description of their operations.

I'll also delve into the important realm of each gift bestowed upon believers as described in the Bible using scripture because many believers don't believe the gifts of the Spirit are relevant in modern-day Christianity. It's important to make a study about the gifts to best understand and utilize them. For a more in depth study on the subject, click here.

Introduction

What Are The Gifts of the Holy Spirit?

From the awe-inspiring gift of prophecy to the miraculous gift of healing and speaking in tongues, get ready to be captivated by the wondrous manifestations of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers.

Whether you’re a devoted Christian seeking a deeper relationship with God or you’re seeking to discover and develop your life purpose, be open to uncovering these spiritual gifts of the Holy Spirit and their profound impact on the lives of every believer who desires to receive them.

God Has a Purpose For Each Spiritual Gift. The purpose for the gifts is to confirm the Word of God. God confirms His Word with signs following. As they manifest in our lives, we’re able to see a clear path for our purpose. Go to "Gifts of the Holy Spirit Scripture," for scriptureal proof of this lesson which includes 21 scriptural facts.

Unlocking Your God-Given Potential: Understanding and Utilizing the 9 Spiritual Gifts At a Glance

1 Corinthians 12:1‐7

1. 1. Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.

2. 2. Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led.

3. 3. Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and [that] no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.

   4. Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.

4. 5. And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. (GREEK, diakonion; services, ministries and offices.)

5. 6. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. (GREEK, energema; workings or operations.)

6. 7. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. (GREEK, phanerosis; making visible the manifestations.

Purpose For The Gifts

The purpose for the gifts is to confirm the Word of God. Yes! God confirms His Word with signs following. As they manifest in our lives, we're able to see a clear path for our purpose.

Who May Have The Gifts?

Every believer is entitled to the gifts but there are some church offices that require all the gifts in operation. However the gifts work in all believers. Before moving forward, look at what the Bible says in the verses below.

Integrate your spiritual gifts into your life each day through daily prayer. Live a God-centered life with a commitment to fulfill your God-given potential to serve God. These gifts are for you! Desire to have them!

How To Have The Gifts

The Nine Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Learn the Biblical Definition of Each

Divers Kinds of Tongues

Supernatural utterance in other languages which are not known to the speaker.

Interpretation of Tongues

This is simply supernatural ability to interpret in the native tongue what is uttered in other languages not known by the one who interprets by the Spirit.

This is supernatural revelation, or insight into the realm of spirits to detect them and their plans and to read the minds of men.

Discerning of Spirits

The Gift of Prophecy

This is supernatural utterance in the native tongue. It is a miracle of divine utterance, not conceived by human thought or reasoning. It includes speaking unto men to edification, exhortation, and comfort. Can be connected with a "word of knowledge."

Working of Miracles

This is supernatural power to intervene in the ordinary course of nature and to counteract natural laws if necessary.

The Gift of Healing

This is supernatural power to heal all manner of sickness without human aid or medicine. God desires that we be healthy. He is not the author of sickness or disease. Sickness and disease is a result of the fall.

Special Faith

This gift is supernatural ability to believe God without human doubt, unbelief and reasoning.

Word of Wisdom

This is a supernatural revelation, or insight into the divine will and purpose, showing how to solve any problem that may arise.

Word of Knowledge

This is supernatural revelation of divine knowledge, or insight in the divine mind, will or plan; and also the plans of others that man could not know of himself.

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit Conclusion

Acknowledge The Holy Spirit Daily

It's important to your spiritual growth and life purpose fulfillment to better understand the Holy Spirit. It's also crucial that you acknowledge the Holy Spirit daily to reflect Christ's character and to do the works He did while on earth. It's also important to know that the gifts come once the Holy Spirit has come upon you.

Acts 1:8:

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

Now lets examine the result of using the Holy Spirit gifts that should be a part of our daily lives and to best live our life purpose. Knowing each helps us to better understand how to better communicate with God and to share the gospel.

The Gifts as a Whole:

1. Glorify Jesus

2. They Inspire manifestations

3. They bring together the body of Christ

4. They energize believers

5. They Impart God's love

6. They speak mysteries in tongues of things we don't know what to pray about as the Holy Spirit prays through us

7. They interpret the mysteries of tongues that God desires for us to know about

8. They edify believers by prophecy

9. They edify believers in tongues spoken in line with scripture

10. They give spiritual gifts to believers

FAQs

What are the gifts?

They are special abilities given by the Holy Spirit to believers. Receive more Biblical truths through scripture. Go to: Holy Spirit Gifts.

How many gifts exist?

There are nine gifts listed in the Bible, each serving a unique purpose. Click here to learn more about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Can anyone receive them?

Yes, any Christian who seeks God sincerely and is open to the Spirit can receive these gifts.

Are gifts permanent?

Gifts can grow or change as you grow in faith and service.

Why learn about gifts?

Understanding gifts helps you serve others and deepen your walk with God. This is important to your life purpose fulfillment.

How do I discover my gift?

God works differently with different people, however, we're told in 1 Corinthians 14:1 to desire the gifts of the Holy Spirit. So, anyone can be given these gifts as we pursue them or as the Holy Spirit wills. Some people, especially church leaders, evangelists, etc. are given greater ability in specific gifts as a part of their ministry.