Spiritual Gifts and Ministries
Overview
Doctrine of Daily Living
God bestows upon all members of His church in every age spiritual gifts that each member is to employ in loving ministry for the common good of the church and of humanity.
Given by the agency of the Holy Spirit, who apportions to each member as He wills, the gifts provide all abilities and ministries needed by the church to fulfill its divinely ordained functions.
According to the Scriptures, these gifts include such ministries as faith, healing, prophecy, proclamation, teaching, administration, reconciliation, compassion, and self-sacrificing service and charity for the help and encouragement of people.
Some members are called of God and endowed by the Spirit for functions recognized by the church in pastoral, evangelistic, and teaching ministries particularly needed to equip the members for service, to build up the church to spiritual maturity, and to foster unity of the faith and knowledge of God.
When members employ these spiritual gifts as faithful stewards of God’s varied grace, the church is protected from the destructive influence of false doctrine, grows with a growth that is from God, and is built up in faith and love.
Requirements
1. Know what mission Jesus entrusted to His disciples. (Mark 16:15-16)
2. Explain how the disciples would be empowered to fulfill this mission. (Acts 1:4, 8)
3. Know the immediate result of the Holy Spirit’s work in the lives of the first Christians. (Acts 2)
4. Understand how the Holy Spirit distributes spiritual gifts among the members of the Church. (1 Corinthians 12:7-11)
5. Define the purpose for which spiritual gifts are given. (Ephesians 4:12-13)
6. Memorize and recite 1 Peter 2:9.
7. Share with a friend how it is possible to receive spiritual gifts. (James 1:5-6)
Answer key & resources
Master awards
This honor counts toward:
- Biblical Teachings Master Award (South American Division)
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