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I Cor.12:1 Must be important, Paul doesn't want us misinformed. SPIRITUAL GIFTS = 5486 = Charisma = a divine gratuity, a special spiritual endowment, miraculous facility, free gift. (special Spiritual commissions / endowments)
Rom.12:6 Differ according to the grace given by the Holy Spirit. Only available to those under the influence of the Holy Spirit.
Eph.4:7 Grace is given in proportion to the measure of the gift.
Rom.11:29 Gifts and callings of God are irrevocable.
I Cor.12:4-6 Gifts are distinctive, distinguishing, varied. They DO distinguish certain people. The gifts are all of one and the same Spirit. Should develop the character of the gift.
Rom.12:6 Gifts are given to be used.
I Cor.7:7, 12:7-11 Each has his own gift(s) from God.
I Cor.12:11 All are given by the Holy Spirit at HIS good Pleasure, as He chooses, to whom He choses, however He choses. You have nothing to do with choosing.
I Cor.12:5 All are given by the Holy Spirit to serve, honor and glorify God.
I Cor.12:7 All are manifestations of the Holy Spirit {through the person}, not of the person.
I Cor.12:25-27 The purpose is Unity and the completion of building HIS body.

THE GIFTS ACCORDING TO I COR.12:8-10 (Gifts given to Men)
I Cor.12:8 Word of Wisdom. Wisdom available that is only available supernaturally, is beyond the scope of man's ability.
Word = 3056 = Logos= Something said, including the thought.
Wisdom=4678=Sophia= Wisdom. Can be higher or lower, worldly or spiritual.
I Cor.12:8 Word of Knowledge. Message with content only available by supernatural understanding. Beyond the scope of mans natural ability to know.
Knowledge=1108=GNOSIS= The act of knowing, knowledge.
I Cor.12:9 Faith (wonder working) Supernatural annointing of faith, with strength to work wonders by the Holy Spirit.
Faith=4102=Pistis= Persuasion, conviction, assurance, faith in Christ.
I Cor.12:9 Healing Ability (resident in the person) to heal physical infirmaties, by the Holy Spirit.
Healing=2386=Iama= From 2390, a cure, healing.
2390=Iaomai= To cure, heal, make whole.
I Cor.12:10 Working of Miracles Ability to do miracles, things not possible for a person to do without the power of the Holy Spirit.
Miracles=1411=Dunamis= From 1410, force, special miraculous power, by imp. a miracle in itself. worker of miracles, mighty work.
1410=Dunamai= To be able, to be of power.
I Cor.12:10 Prophecy To interpret God's will and purpose, Knowledge and ability to speak for God.
Prophecy=
4394=Propheteia= Prophecy, prediction
I Cor.12:10 Discerning of spirits Ability to distinguish between good and bad spirits, by the Holy Spirit.
Discerning=
1253=Diakrisis= From 1252, judicial estimation, discerning.
1252=Diakrino= To separate thoroughly, judge.
Spirits=4151=Pneuma= breath, spirit,human rational soul, angel, demon, God.
I Cor.12:10 Tongues (use) Ability to speak in language not known to speaker, unknown tongue, not a tongue.
Tongue=1100=Glossa= By implication a language, spec. one naturally unacquired, tongue.
I Cor.12:10 Interpret Tongues Ability to interpret unlearned tongues above.
Interpret=2058=Hermenia= Translation, interpretation, same as 2059.
Tongues=1100 See above.

GIFTS ACCORDING TO ROMANS 12:6-8 (Gifts given to men)
Romans 12:6 Prophecy See above
Romans 12:7 Ministry (service) To serve, minister to needs of another.
Ministry=1248=Diakonia= From 1249 attendance as a servant, aid, minister to, service, serving.
Romans 12:7 Teaching To teach another something they did not know previously.
Teaching=1321=Didasko To teach, to learn.
Romans 12:8 Exhort Uplift, encourage, exhort.
Exhort=3870=Parakaleo= To call near, beseech, exhort, entreat
Romans 12:8 Giving (contribute) To give to another that which is needed.
Giving=3330=Metadidomi= To give over, share, give, impart.
Romans 12:8 Overseeing (ruling) To be in charge of , over in authority.
Oversee=4291=Prostemi= To stand before (in rank), to preside, maintain,rule, be over.
Romans 12:8 Mercy To have compassion (mercy) on.
Mercy=1653=Eleeo= To compassionate (by word or deed, esp by divine grace), have compassion on, pity, have (obtain,receive,show) mercy on.

GIFTS ACCORDING TO I COR.12:28 (Gifts of men (with gifts) to Himself)
Apostles 652= Apostocos = A delegate, spec. an ambassador of the Gospel, officially a commissioner of Christ, apostle (with miraculous powers), messenger, he that is sent. From 694.
649=Apostello= Set apart, to send out, send (away, forth,out).
Prophets 4396=Prophetes= A foreteller, an inspired speaker,poet, prophet.
Teachers 1320=Didaskalos= An instructor, master, teacher, doctor.
Wonder Workers
(Miracles) 1411=Dunamis= One with special miraculous power, worker of miracles, a miracle in itself.
Healers
(Gifts of Healing) 2386=Iama= A cure, healing.
Helpers
(Helps) 484=Antilepsis= Relief, help. From 482
482=Antilambanomai= To take hold of in turn, to participate, help, partaker, support.
Administrators
(Governments) 2941=Kubernesis= To steer, pilot, directorship in the church, government.
Speakers in tongues
Diverse tongues) 1100=Glossa= The tongue, by implication a language. spec. one naturally -acquired

GIFTS ACCORDING TO EPH.4:11 (Gifts were varied, He appointed and gave men to us)
Apostles 652=Apostocos A delegate, spec. an ambassador of the Gospel, officially a commissioner of Christ, apostle (with miraculous powers), messenger, he that is sent.
Prophets 4396=Prophetes= A foreteller, by anal.-an inspired speaker, by ext.-poet, prophet.
Evangelists 2099=Euaggelistes= A preacher of the Gospel, evangelist. From 2097
2097=Euaggelizo= To announce good news-esp. the Gospel, declare, bring, show good tidings, preach the Gospel.
Pastors 166=Poimen= A shepherd, pastor.
Teachers 1320=Didaskalos= An instructor, doctor, master, teacher.

Charles LaFoe
Christian Family Ministries