1 Corinthians 12-14 · Romans 12 · Ephesians 4 · 1 Peter 4

From these Scriptures we learn the following key information about Spiritual Gifts:

Biblical Summary about Spiritual Gifts

1. Every Christian has at least one Spiritual Gift (1 Peter 4:10).
2. No Christian has all the gifts (1 Corinthians 12:28-30).
3. We cannot choose our gifts; God does that job (1 Corinthians 12:7-11).
4. There is no gift that every Christian possesses (1 Corinthians 12:29-30).
5. Believers will account to the Lord for how they use their gifts (1 Peter 4:10).
6. Spiritual Gifts indicate God’s call and purpose for a Christian’s life (Romans 12:2-8).
7. Gifts used without love do not accomplish God’s intended purposes (1 Corinthians 13:1-3).
8. Spiritual Gifts are for the common good to build up the Body (1 Corinthians 12:7).

1. Usage of the gift(s) conforms to Biblical teaching (2 Timothy 3:16; Romans 12; 1 Corinthians 12-14; Ephesians 4; 1 Peter 4).
2. There is affirmation and positive feedback within the Body of Christ for the expression of the gift (1 Corinthians 12:7; Ephesians 4:16).
3. There is agreement within the Body of Christ that the Holy Spirit is at work (1 John 4:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:21).
4. The Holy Spirit provides peace in our spirits as we offer our gift(s) to the Body of Christ (John 15:26; Romans 8:16).
5. There is evidence of godly fruit in the life of the Body (John 15:8; Matthew 7:16-20).
6. Believers offer their gifts for the common good as others have need (Acts 2:44-45; 1 Corinthians 12:7).
7. Unless gifts are offered in love, they have no worth (1 Corinthians 13:1-3).
8. We should strive to live a life worthy of our calling (Ephesians 4:1).