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Miracles

He gives one person the power to perform miracles (ἐνεργήματα δυνάμεων, 1 Cor 12:10) … then those who do miracles (δύναμις/dynamis, 1 Cor 12:28) Nature…

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Healings

…and to someone else the one Spirit gives the gift of healing (χαρίσματα ἰαμάτων, 1 Cor 12:9) …then… those who have the gift of healing…

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Faith

The same Spirit gives great faith (πίστις/pistis) to another.… (1 Cor 12:9) Nature of the Gift The New Testament uses the word πίστις/pistis in various…

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Leadership & Administration

…If God has given you leadership ability (προΐστημι/proistēmi), take the responsibility seriously.… (Rom 12:8) …those who have the gift of leadership (κυβέρνησις/kybernēsis, (1 Cor 12:28)…

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Contributing/Giving

…If it is giving (μεταδίδωμι/metadidōmi), give generously (ἁπλότης/haplotēs, Rom 12:8) Paul uses a term for sharing, for transferring part of what you have to another….

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Encouragement/Comfort

If your gift is to encourage others (παρακαλέω/parakaleō), be encouraging.… (Rom 12:8) Nature of the Gift Paul uses the verb παρακαλέω/parakaleō frequently, sometimes meaning to…

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Mercy

…And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others (ἐλεάω/eleaō), do it gladly (ἱλαρότης/hilarotēs, Rom 12:8) Nature of the Gift For ἐλεάω/eleaō, the…

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Serving & Helps

If your gift is serving others (διακονία/G1248), serve them well. (Rom 12:7) …then… those who can help (ἀντίλημψις/G484) others.… (1 Cor 12:28) Nature of the…

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Serving Gifts: Introduction

The second ten gifts compiled from the lists fall into the broad category that Peter describes as “the gift of helping others” (1 Pet 4:11):…

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Interpretation of Tongues

…Still another person is given the ability to speak in unknown languages, while another is given the ability to interpret what is being said. (1…

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