The eighteen gifts of the Holy Spirit
What each gift is, how Scripture shows it, how to recognise it in yourself, its shadow side, the fruit that shapes it, and where it may be calling you.
Practical Service
Mercy
Compassion in action toward the suffering
Read →2. Manifestation giftHealing
Restoration of bodies, hearts, and lives broken by sickness
Read →3. Dispositional giftHelps
Practical service that frees others to flourish
Read →4. Dispositional giftGiving / Contributing
Spirit-empowered generosity for kingdom purposes
Read →5. Dispositional giftHospitality
Welcoming the stranger; opening home and table
Read →6. Dispositional giftAdministration / Leading
Stewarding the community's life so the mission flourishes
Read →Word and Care
Exhortation / Encouragement
Coming alongside to strengthen, comfort, and call forward
Read →8. Dispositional giftTeaching
Faithfully handing on God's truth so disciples are formed
Read →9. Dispositional giftPastoring / Shepherding
Knowing, feeding, protecting, and leading the flock
Read →10. Manifestation giftWord of Wisdom
Spirit-given counsel for specific situations
Read →11. Manifestation giftWord of Knowledge
Spirit-given understanding for the building up of others
Read →12. Manifestation giftDiscernment of Spirits
Distinguishing the genuine from the counterfeit
Read →Sending and Power
Apostleship
Pioneering and laying foundations for new gospel work
Read →14. Dispositional giftEvangelism
Heralding the good news of Jesus Christ
Read →15. Manifestation giftProphecy
Speaking forth God's Word for upbuilding, encouragement, and consolation
Read →16. Manifestation giftTongues and Interpretation
Spirit-given prayer and worship, with interpretation in the gathered church
Read →17. Manifestation giftFaith
Spirit-given trust for what God will do in particular situations
Read →18. Manifestation giftMiracles / Workings of Powers
God's Power acting through His people for His glory
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