Holy Spirit Part 3: The Gifts of the Spirit

As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 4:10–11)

The Holy Spirit gives us gifts to equip us for ministering to others, both those we witness to and other Christians we are in service and fellowship with. The gifts of the Spirit are spoken of and named in six different passages in the Epistles.

These listings name a variety of gifts, as well as some offices or callings such as apostle or evangelist, and state that these gifts are given for the common good.

The gifts listed are the callings of apostles, prophets, teachers, as well as miracles, healings, helps, administration, tongues, word of wisdom, word of knowledge, faith, distinguishing of spirits, interpretation of tongues, evangelist, pastor, encouraging, contributing, leadership, mercy, marriage, celibacy, speaking, and rendering service.

All these gifts can be used in our ministry of reaching others with the gospel and in service to the Lord and one another. Each is a gift the Holy Spirit gives to individuals. They are all gifts from the hand of God and have great value in our lives and service to others. —Peter Amsterdam [1]

A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other. —Desmond Tutu

[1] Anchor The Holy Spirit at Work in Our Lives