Gifts of the Spirit
Sensing the Call: “Apostles”
An apostle is a church leader, with a call to one or more of the following: plant churches, oversee churches, identify potential leaders, disciple planters, pastors and church l...
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For The Good of All: “Gift of Tongues”
The gift of tongues is both a public and private gift. Publicly it is used in worship and is accompanied by an interpretation for the building up of the body. Privately it is us...
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For The Good of All: “Gift of Discernment”
The gift of discernment is essential when the church opens itself up to prophesy. Those with the gift of discernment are able to discern true prophecy from false and the source ...
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For The Good of All: “Gift of Prophesy”
The gift of prophesy is distinct from teaching and exhortation. It is a specific word from the Lord for a particular situation. It can be for an individual or the whole communit...
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For The Good of All: “Gift of Miracles”
There is overlap of the gift of miracles (or of power) with faith and healing. However, often miracles of power involve nature such as the stilling of the wind or the ceasing of...
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For The Good of All: “Gift of Healing”
The gift, or gifts of healing are given to some to demonstrate God’s love for his people. It can also act as a sign, confirming the witness of the church. When God heals through...
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For The Good of All: “Gift of Faith”
All those who have put their trust in Christ Jesus have received the faith from God to do so. However, Scripture speaks of a special gift of faith that is given only to some. Th...
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