Definition: The Gifts of the Spirit are empowerments given to the church by the Holy Spirit. They include both ordinary and miraculous gifts. We believe that gifts of knowledge, wisdom, faith, healings, miracles, prophecy, discernment, tongues, and interpretation are available to believers today as the Spirit empowers them.

Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 12:8-11; Romans 12:3-8; 1 Corinthians 14:39

Study: Today, teaching on the Gifts of the Spirit can

become controversial. Ignorance to the gifts of the Spirit and

their function in the church has led to both abuses and

skepticism; we want to avoid both. We love and seek the Gifts

of the Spirit because they are given to us by a good God, but

our ultimate love and seeking is directed toward the Giver of

the Gifts. The Gifts are meant to point to the greatness of

Jesus and what He wants to do in our lives and we must

remember to keep our focus there. At the same time, we want

our church to be a place where believers can grow in their

gifts, and so we create spaces for them to learn, make

mistakes, and grow.

Questions to Ask: (these will help process the truth learned)

- What are the Gifts of the Spirit?

- What is the purpose of the Gifts of the Spirit?

- How are the gifts of the Spirit meant to be used in the church?