GIFT INVENTORY TEST   (see instructions and place responses on page 7) 1. I feel empowered to stand alone for Christ in a hostile, unbelieving environment. 2. Often I have a burning desire to speak God’s word when I know it will not be well received. 3. I seem to have insight on when people are ready […]

GIFTS INVENTORY RESULTS FOR:                 · For this test to be valid, do not respond on the basis of what you think you ought to say, but rather on the basis of your interest and experience. Do not let modesty hinder you from answering honestly.        0 – The statement is not relevant to my […]

Concise Christian Dictionary of Spiritual Gifts Cor 12:1 (Wey) It is important, brethren, that you should have clear knowledge on the subject of spiritual gifts. What follows is excerpted from the Spiritual Gifts Inventory and is included as an expansion of the definition for the Gifts of the Spirit given on Page 2 of the […]

Spiritual Gifts Inventory                  1 Cor. 12:1 (RSV) Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be uninformed. The 20 Spiritual Gifts Identified By Paul   Romans 12:4-8   1 Corinthians 12:4-11   1 Corinthians 12:27-30   Ephesians 4:7-12   Prophecy Prophecy Prophecy Prophecy Serving       Teaching   Teaching Teaching […]

“What is the spiritual gift of prophecy?”……The spiritual gift of prophecy is listed among the gifts of the Spirit in 1 Corinthians 12:10 and Romans 12:6. The Greek word translated “prophesying” or “prophecy” in both passages properly means to “speak forth” or declare the divine will, to interpret the purposes of God, or to make […]

“What is the gift of encouragement?”……Answer: The gift of encouragement or exhortation is found in Paul’s list of gifts in Romans 12:7-8. The word translated “encourage” or “exhortation” is the Greek word paracletos”, or “paraclete” which basically means “to call to one’s side.” ……“Paracletos” can have several meanings, including exhort, urge, encourage, and comfort. All […]

THE GIFT OF PROPHESY Written by Marian Fitz-Gibbon 2010     DEFINITION “The one who prophesies speaks to men for their building and constructive spiritual progress and encouragement and ….”   Ephesians:4.11-13 “And His gifts He himself appointed and gave men to us, some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and some […]