Spiritual Gifts
What is the purpose of spiritual gifts?
To build up the body of Christ. (1 Corinthians 12:7)
How many gifts of the Spirit are listed in 1 Corinthians 12?
Nine. (1 Corinthians 12:8-10)
Name the five offices in the fivefold ministry.
Apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. (Ephesians 4:11)
According to Jesus, what is the greatest commandment?
To love God with all your heart, soul, and mind. (Matthew 22:37-38)
How many fruits of the Spirit are listed in Galatians 5?
Nine. (Galatians 5:22-23)
According to Romans 12, name three of the spiritual gifts listed.
Prophecy, Service, Teaching, Encouraging, Giving, Leadership, Mercy
(Romans 12:6-8)
What is the first gift of the Spirit mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12?
The word of wisdom. (1 Corinthians 12:8)
What is the purpose of the fivefold ministry?
To equip the saints for the work of ministry and build up the body of Christ. (Ephesians 4:12)
What is the second greatest commandment?
To love your neighbor as yourself. (Matthew 22:39)
Name three fruits of the Spirit.
Love, joy, peace. (Galatians 5:22)
What spiritual gift enables a person to discern between true and false spirits?
The gift of discernment. (1 Corinthians 12:10)
What verse describes ability to perform miracles?
The working of miracles. (1 Corinthians 12:10)
Which fivefold ministry role is primarily responsible for shepherding and guiding believers?
Pastors. (Ephesians 4:11)
In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul says that love is greater than which two spiritual gifts?
Prophecy and tongues. (1 Corinthians 13:1-2)
What is the opposite of the fruit of the Spirit, according to Galatians 5:19-21?
The works of the flesh. (Galatians 5:19-21)
What does Paul compare spiritual gifts to in 1 Corinthians 12?
The different parts of a body. (1 Corinthians 12:12-27)
What is the difference between the gift of tongues and the interpretation of tongues?
The gift of tongues is speaking in an unknown language by the Spirit; the interpretation of tongues is understanding and communicating its meaning. (1 Corinthians 14:27)
Which fivefold ministry role is often associated with church planting and foundational leadership?
Apostles. (1 Corinthians 3:10)
According to John 13:35, how will people know we are Jesus' disciples?
By our love for one another. (John 13:35)
In Matthew 7:16, Jesus says we will recognize people by what?
Their fruit. (Matthew 7:16)
In 1 Peter 4:10-11, how are Christians instructed to use their spiritual gifts?
As good stewards of God’s grace, to serve one another. (1 Peter 4:10-11)
In 1 Corinthians 14:1, which gift does Paul say to especially desire?
The gift of prophecy. (1 Corinthians 14:1)
How does the fivefold ministry help Christians reach maturity in faith?
By helping them attain the unity of the faith and the knowledge of Christ. (Ephesians 4:13)
In Matthew 5, Jesus speaks about loving our enemies. What 3 radical actions does He command believers to take?
Jesus commands us to love our enemies, bless those who curse us, and pray for those who persecute us, because God causes the sun to rise on the just and unjust alike. (Matthew 5:44-45)
According to John 15:5, how do believers bear much fruit?
By abiding in Christ. (John 15:5)