Spiritual Gifts
In I Corinthians 12:4-6, Ephesians 4:12-13, and Romans 12:1-6 each Category of Gifts has a different number of spiritual gifts that is bestowed by a different part of the Trinity.
The Corinthians Category: Spiritual Gifts manifestations available to all in the Body of Christ without reservation and at the will of the Holy Spirit for the profit of all.
- Word of Wisdom / message of wisdom, 1 Cor 12:8
- Word of Knowledge / message of knowledge, 1 Cor 12:8
- Faith, 1 Cor 12:9
- Gifts of Healing, 1 Cor 12:9, 12:28
- Miracles / miraculous powers, 1 Cor 12:10, 12:28
- Prophecy / prophesying / prophets, 1 Cor 12:10, 1 Cor 12:28, Rom 12:6, Eph 4:11
- Discernment of Spirits / distinguishing of spirits, 1 Cor 12:10
- Speaking in Tongues / varieties of tongues / speaking in different known languages (unknown to the speaker), 1 Cor 12:10
- Interpretation of Tongues, 1 Cor 12:10
The nine gifts in 1 Corinthians 12 are sometimes divided into three categories, "gifts of knowledge" (wisdom, knowledge, discernment), "gifts of speech" (tongues, interpretation, prophecy), and "gifts of power" (faith, healing, miracles).
The Ephesians Category: Gifts are given by the Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, to the Body of Christ (benefits of the resurrection of the Son of God). Given for the Body of Christ and its edification and Gifts of Administrations. They care termed administrative or ministry positions within the Body of Christ that are instituted by the Lord Jesus Christ by a particular calling. Romans 11:29, which says "The Gifts and Callings of the LORD are without repentance." Jesus Christ, the Son of God, therefore calls individuals to take on administrative positions or roles (Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors and Teachers) within the Body of Christ for the edification of all.
- Apostles, 1 Cor 12:28, Eph 4:11.
- Prophets 4:11
- Evangelists, Eph 4:11
- Pastors, Eph 4:11
- Teachers / Teaching, 1 Cor 12:28, Rom 12:7, Eph 4:11
The Romans Category: Spiritual gifts which are given by God, Romsn. 12:1-4 — "-1- I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. -2- And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. -3- For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith."
- Helps / Helping, 1 Cor 12
- Administrations / Guidance, 1 Cor 12:28
- Ministry / Serving, Rom 12:7
- Encouragement / Exhortation, Rom 12:8
- Giving, Rom 12:8
- Leading, Rom 12:8
- Showing mercy, Rom 12:8
Others are found in the Old Testament such as:
- Craftsmanship
- Worship (gift of music)
- Interpretation of Dreams (e.g. Joseph and Daniel)
