1.1 Definition of Spiritual Gifts: Spiritual gifts are special abilities given by the Holy Spirit to believers for the purpose of building up the body of Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:7
1.2 Purpose of Spiritual Gifts: The purpose of spiritual gifts is to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ. Ephesians 4:12
1.3 Diversity of Spiritual Gifts: There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. 1 Corinthians 12:4
2.1 Praying for Revelation: Pray and ask God to reveal your spiritual gifts to you. James 1:5
2.2 Recognizing Your Passions: Your spiritual gifts often align with your passions and interests. Psalm 37:4
2.3 Confirming Your Gifts: Others in the body of Christ can often confirm your spiritual gifts. Proverbs 27:17
3.1 Serving Others: Use your spiritual gifts to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10
3.2 Building Up the Church: Your spiritual gifts are given to you to build up the church and bring unity in the body of Christ. Ephesians 4:12-13
3.3 Glorifying God: Use your spiritual gifts in a way that glorifies God and points others to Him. 1 Peter 4:11
4.1 Practicing Your Gifts: Like any other skill, your spiritual gifts can be developed and strengthened through practice. Hebrews 5:14
4.2 Seeking Mentorship: Seek guidance and mentorship from mature believers who can help you grow in your spiritual gifts. Proverbs 15:22
4.3 Staying Connected to the Vine: To effectively use your spiritual gifts, you must remain connected to Jesus, the true vine. John 15:5
5.1 Using Gifts for Personal Gain: Spiritual gifts are not to be used for personal gain or selfish ambition. Philippians 2:3
5.2 Neglecting Your Gifts: Do not neglect your spiritual gifts. Instead, fan into flame the gift of God that is in you. 2 Timothy 1:6
5.3 Causing Division: Spiritual gifts should not be used in a way that causes division in the body of Christ. Romans 16:17