According to 'The Bible' the Spritual Gifts (Charismata) gifts that are supernatuarally bestowed on Christians to edify and strengthen the Church.These are mentioned in the New Testament of 'The Bible' primarly in 1 Corinthians 12:1-14, 12:27-30, Romans 12:6-8, Ephesians 4:11. Emphasis on teaching about the nine gifts of the Spirit originated from Howard Carter, an early Pentecostal evangelist. There are various opinions as to the number of spiritual gifts
Biblical lists of the gifts -
Charismatic Gifts
01.Word of Wisdom/ message of wisdom, 1Cor 12:8
02. Word of Knowledge / message of knowledge, 1 Cor 12:8
03. Faith, 1 Cor 12:9
04. Gifts of Healing, 1 Cor 12:9, 12:28
05. Miracles 1 Cor 12:10, 12:28
06. Prophecy, 1 Cor 12:10, 1 Cor 12:28, Rom 12:6, Eph 4:11
07. Discernment of Spirits, 1 Cor 12:10
08. Speaking in different kinds of tongues, 1 Cor 12:10
09. Interpretation of tongues, 1 Cor 12:10
Other Gifts
10. Apostles, 1 Cor 12:28, Eph 4:11.
11. Teaching, 1 Cor 12:28, Rom 12:7, Eph 4:11
12. Helps 1 Cor 12:28
13. Administrations / guidance, 1 Cor 12:28
14. Ministry / serving, Rom 12:7
15. Encouragement / exhortation, Rom 12:8
16. Giving, Rom 12:8
17. Leadership, Rom 12:8
18. Showing mercy, Rom 12:8
19. Evangelists, Eph 4:11
20. Pastors, Eph 4:11
Jesus predicted the occurrence of false gifts, particularly in the end time (Matthew 24:24, 7:22,23). Hence while spiritual gifts are very important for a Christian the fruit of the spirit is a better test of the genuineness of a person.
Biblical lists of the gifts -
Charismatic Gifts
01.Word of Wisdom/ message of wisdom, 1Cor 12:8
02. Word of Knowledge / message of knowledge, 1 Cor 12:8
03. Faith, 1 Cor 12:9
04. Gifts of Healing, 1 Cor 12:9, 12:28
05. Miracles 1 Cor 12:10, 12:28
06. Prophecy, 1 Cor 12:10, 1 Cor 12:28, Rom 12:6, Eph 4:11
07. Discernment of Spirits, 1 Cor 12:10
08. Speaking in different kinds of tongues, 1 Cor 12:10
09. Interpretation of tongues, 1 Cor 12:10
Other Gifts
10. Apostles, 1 Cor 12:28, Eph 4:11.
11. Teaching, 1 Cor 12:28, Rom 12:7, Eph 4:11
12. Helps 1 Cor 12:28
13. Administrations / guidance, 1 Cor 12:28
14. Ministry / serving, Rom 12:7
15. Encouragement / exhortation, Rom 12:8
16. Giving, Rom 12:8
17. Leadership, Rom 12:8
18. Showing mercy, Rom 12:8
19. Evangelists, Eph 4:11
20. Pastors, Eph 4:11
Jesus predicted the occurrence of false gifts, particularly in the end time (Matthew 24:24, 7:22,23). Hence while spiritual gifts are very important for a Christian the fruit of the spirit is a better test of the genuineness of a person.
