1.1 The biblical definition of spiritual gifts: They are divine empowerments given by the Holy Spirit to believers for the purpose of building up the body of Christ 1 Corinthians 12:4-7
1.2 The uniqueness of spiritual gifts: Each believer is given at least one spiritual gift, and no one has all the gifts 1 Corinthians 12:11
1.3 The purpose of spiritual gifts: They are given not for personal gain, but for serving others and glorifying God 1 Peter 4:10
2.1 Service gifts: These include gifts like teaching, helping, administration, and others that enable believers to serve others in practical ways Romans 12:6-8
2.2 Sign gifts: These include gifts like miracles, healing, tongues, and interpretation of tongues, which serve as signs to authenticate the message of the Gospel 1 Corinthians 12:8-10
2.3 Speaking gifts: These include gifts like prophecy, teaching, exhortation, and others that involve speaking God's truth to others Ephesians 4:11
3.1 Self-examination: Understanding your passions, abilities, personality, and experiences can help you identify your spiritual gifts Romans 12:3
3.2 Confirmation from others: Others in the body of Christ can often recognize and affirm your spiritual gifts Proverbs 27:2
3.3 Experimentation: Trying out different areas of service can help you discover where your gifts lie 1 Corinthians 12:31
4.1 For unity in the body of Christ: Spiritual gifts help believers work together in harmony, each contributing their unique gifts for the common good 1 Corinthians 12:12-14
4.2 For growth of the church: Spiritual gifts enable the church to grow and mature as each member does their part Ephesians 4:15-16
4.3 For the glory of God: Ultimately, spiritual gifts are given so that God may be glorified through the service of His people 1 Peter 4:11