Theory question 107
Spiritual GiftsSection C (Themes from Selected Epistles)
From Paul's list of nine spiritual gifts, name any six which are manifested in the Church today. Indicate how any three of them are seen in action.
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The nine gifts (1 Corinthians 12:8-10): utterance of wisdom; utterance of knowledge; faith; gifts of healing; working of miracles; prophecy; ability to distinguish between spirits; various kinds of tongues; interpretation of tongues (any six).
In action (any three): healing — prayer for the sick and healing services; prophecy — preachers who speak God's message for encouragement and warning; tongues and interpretation — speaking in tongues in worship, with interpretation for the congregation; wisdom — counsellors and leaders who give wise advice in church disputes; knowledge — teachers who explain scripture; faith — believers who trust God in great difficulty and inspire others; discernment — detecting false prophets and teaching; miracles — testimonies of deliverance.
All are given by the same Spirit for the common good (1 Corinthians 12:7, 11).
Name six gifts from 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, then show three at work in the church.