Spiritual Gifts - Preliminary Exam - CLAIM 2024-2025

This passage discusses abilities, talents, or functions that God gives to all believers.

• Ephesians 4

• I Corinthians 12

• Romans 12

This passage identifies special offices of leadership and ministry that God has given to the church.

• Ephesians 4

• I Corinthians 12

• Romans 12

In this passage we find supernatural signs, wonders, and miracles that occur by the direct operation and power of the Holy Spirit.

• Ephesians 4

• I Corinthians 12

• Romans 12

For this reason, we dare not compare ourselves among ourselves (II Corinthians 10:12), but we should recognize a diversity of functions and acknowledge the value of the various members of the body.

• The different members of the church have different offices and gifts, just as body parts have different functions.

• We should concentrate on the particular functions God has given us and perform them well

• We must seek to identify our particular gifts and exercise them to the best of our ability for the benefit of the body as a whole.

What is the Greek Word for "Gifts"?

• Charisma

• Charis

• Charismata

It is a divinely inspired utterance, or speaking under divine unction to edify others. It does not necessarily involve a prediction of the future.

• Preaching

• Prophecy

• Teaching

It means service to others, particularly service in the church.

• Preaching

• Prophecy

• Ministry

The Greek word which is a broad word that covers a variety of services, work, or assistance.

• Deacon

• Diakonos

• Diakonia

The gift is sharing material blessings with others and with the church.

• Giving

• Prophecy

• Ministry

It speaks of direction, guidance, and influence within the church. Leaders are to exercise their role with diligence, carefulness, and earnestness.

• Leading

• Prophecy

• Mercy