“Spiritual gifts survey – what are the different spiritual gifts the Bible mentions?”……Answer: In God’s great gift of salvation, we have a number of benefits and responsibilities. Most Christians are quick to point out the personal benefits we receive with our salvation, but we are a little slower to focus on the responsibilities that come […]
“Is there a biblical spiritual gifts list?”……Answer: There are actually three biblical lists of the “gifts of the Spirit,” also known as spiritual gifts. The three main passages describing the spiritual gifts are Romans 12:6-81 Corinthians 12:4-11; and 1 Corinthians 12:28. The spiritual gifts identified in Romans 12 are prophesying, serving, teaching, encouraging, giving, leadership, […]
“Is the personal prophecy concept biblical?”……There are some within the Christian faith, predominantly in Charismatic/Pentecostal churches, who view/practice the gift of prophecy as giving personal advice with a “thus says the Lord” presentation. …Sadly, those who practice personal prophecy in this manner are often not any different than those who portray themselves as psychics. …In […]
“What is the spiritual gift of helps?”……Answer: The spiritual gift of helps is found in one of the spiritual gifts lists. The Greek word translated “helps” in 1 Corinthians 12:28 is found only there in the New Testament; therefore, the exact meaning of the gift of helps is somewhat obscure. The word translated “helps” means […]
“Someone gave me a prophetic word/prophesied over me. What is the interpretation?”……Got Questions Ministries is leery of prophetic words and personal prophecy in general. While God certainly can give someone insight into another’s life, that is not the usual way He communicates with His people. The completed Bible tells us how we should live our […]
spiritual gifts ……Answer: There are actually three biblical lists of the “gifts of the Spirit,” also known as spiritual gifts. The three main passages describing the spiritual gifts are Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, and 1 Corinthians 12:28. The spiritual gifts identified in Romans 12 are prophesying, serving, teaching, encouraging, giving, leadership, and mercy. The […]
“What is the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives today?”……Answer: Of all the gifts given to mankind by God, there is none greater than the presence of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit has many functions, roles, and activities. First, He does a work in the hearts of all people everywhere. Jesus told the […]