Whats your spiritual gift?

[mustaphadrink]

I don't see why you are bringing this up. I already agreed with this in my original post:


It's called "rightly dividing the Word of truth" (2 Tim 3:15).

The Holy Spirit isn't mentioned because these are not the gifts of the Spirit (Rom 12, 1 Cor 12)...these are the gifts of the Son (the gifts of the Son are the people who equip the body for the work of the ministry).
I already explained this with the Biblical data:


You may have never noticed this distinction before. I am happy to point it out. If you disagree with the Biblical explanation of these differences, I am willing to listen to any Biblical response if you can identify one.
Again, I am here to discuss the Bible, not our opinions or what other people have told us. I would love to continue if you can bring a Biblical defense to the data I have presented.

No point in discussing anything because you say one thing then you deny you said it. have a nice day.

 

[NOV25]

Faith, faith is the gift God has given me.

Question: "What is the spiritual gift of faith?"

Answer: The spiritual gift of faith is found in the list of the gifts of the Spirit in 1 Corinthians 12. Verse 9 says that some people are given the gift of faith, but the gift is not specifically explained. All believers have been given saving faith by God as the only means of salvation (Ephesians 2:8-9), but not all believers are given the spiritual gift of faith. Like all the gifts of the Holy Spirit, the spiritual gift of faith was given for the “common good,” which means the edifying of the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:7).

The gift of faith may be defined as the special gift whereby the Spirit provides Christians with extraordinary confidence in God’s promises, power, and presence so they can take heroic stands for the future of God’s work in the church. The spiritual gift of faith is exhibited by one with a strong and unshakeable confidence in God, His Word, and His promises. Examples of people with the gift of faith are those listed in Hebrews chapter 11. This chapter, often called “the hall of faith,” describes those whose faith was extraordinary, enabling them to do extraordinary, superhuman things. Here we see Noah spending 120 years building a huge boat when, up to that time, rain was non-existent and Abraham believing he would father a child when his wife’s natural ability to do so had ended. Without the special gift of faith from God, such things would have been impossible.

As with all spiritual gifts, the gift of faith is given to some Christians who then use it to edify others in the body of Christ. Those with the gift of faith are an inspiration to their fellow believers, exhibiting a simple confidence in God that shows in all they say and do. Extraordinarily faithful people show a humble godliness and reliance on God’s promises, often so much so that they are known to be quietly fearless and zealous. They are so convinced that all obstacles to the gospel and to God’s purposes will be overcome and so confident that God will secure the advancement of His cause, that they will often do far more in the promotion of His kingdom than the most talented and erudite preachers and teachers.

To sum it up, God gives all Christians saving faith. The spiritual gift of faith is given to some, who exhibit extraordinary amounts of faith in their Christian walk and who, by their faith, are a joy and an encouragement to others.

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[Sarah-Jane-Now]

What is your spiritual gift, how long did it take you to realize it, and how did you realize it?

And any cool stories that your gift has given would be awesome!

I wanted to see what peoples gifts here are and how we are using them. A nice change of pace from arguing about semantics


(I believe this is best suited in Bible discussion forum because I know eventually it will turn into a biblical discussion)

Interesting how our gifts do not come to us the way we expect. For myself it has truly evolved into trying many areas of serving. Some things I dreaded doing to be honest, but felt pressured to do it. I remember in my early years the very first thing I volunteered for was being in charge of ordering all the "paper supplies". I was a teen. This was merely purchasing things like toiletries & kitchen stuff etc. It wasn't difficult, required very little time and it was a small way I could help. I enjoyed being a camp counsellor (did 2 summers), but really interfered with work schedules. Working in the nursery isn't for everyone, but I was good at it (though totally guilty of watching the clock). We served many years giving up our Friday nights with middle school aged kids (admit was not for me). Most of all I loved teaching weekly Sunday school. I began learning right along with the (elementary ages). I distinctly remember begging my husband to join choir with me...We needed more men LOL and he hated every second of it.

Once our children came along in our 30's I switched to volunteering wherever our kids have been involved. We attempted to host Bible studies (Life Groups), and discovered it wasn't for us (bc of our special needs children). What most ppl know me for is hosting, and have been told that is my strength or spiritual gift. With my husbands support we ran a 1x wk community playgroup our of the church gym (for 7 yrs). It by far was the largest responsibility for us for both time and finances, due to the enormous size it became. Our 2 children inspired us to go this route.

Now here is where our biggest obstacle has come about. It has been frustrating learning we cannot do things we had done in the past. We ended the playgroup 2 yrs ago due to our family life being incredibly stressful and difficult. Both of our children have special needs. We have found as the children have gotten older (10 & 12), things have gotten more complicated and hectic. We have entered a new season in life that we just cannot do the things we have done in the past. Many crisis' have happened and health scares that have had us have to reassess our church life involvement. I started up a special needs ministry at our church. I have never been able to leave either of our children in the Sunday mornings kids programs (luxury for parents). Finding volunteers has been a no go. I had a few offers and everyone was so limited that no one wanted to be on any sort of schedule. So I spent the past couple years in empty rooms with our son (before Covid). He is 10 now, work in progress toileting, epilepsy, non verbal, and has brain damage from pneumonia as newborn. I get we make ppl uncomfortable. I'm actually leaving my city in an hour headed for larger hospital that has all the specialist in our province (his pediatric neurologist).

It's been especially isolating this past year. Our son will not wear a face mask and has to wear a helmet (with shield) instead. My husband has been running from home the online sermons streaming/monitoring the Youtube, and FB. I have been praying that things will get back to normal so we can return as a family to church at least. I gave up the special needs ministry bc it was just us anyways. He much prefers the gymnasium (he is loud with verbal stims). I do not know where God will take us in this next chapter of our lives.

Anyhow I went way off topic about our gifts. I do enjoy writing on my blog the past 12 yrs. Could my gift just being studying and writing about Biblical subjects? Only if it helps bring others to becoming believers and followers of Jesus Christ. I joined this group recently bc I really miss church community. If you are curious about my blog, feel free to have a peak. In my early years of writing I mainly focused on heaven. I feel that I have exhausted that subject and continue to explore the Bible. https://destinedforheaven.wordpress.com/

If you've read this far, thank you,
Sarah Doohan

 

[Lanolin]

it seems many people just have the gift of the gab

Its the smallest gift to be sure...

1 Corinthians 14 suggests prophecy is the one that we ought to excel in, for edification of the church. Prophecy one by one i.e take turns, dont all jabber away at once.

If I just wanted to hear someone speak I'd just listen to the radio or go to a coffee shop or something and marvel at the sounds of peoples voices in diiferent langauges being spoken even if I dont understand them

If I want to LEARN something I'd listen in silence when someone is prophesying (and wait my turn) as that is respectful.

If I DID speak it would be something that would be edifiying for the church. Not just me. So that is a great gift, I dont think that particular gift is one I use ALL the time though I dont usually get up and say things in church at sharing time.

I dont go up and share well its Sunday today and God is good cos everyone already knows that lol
Or these are all the things that happened to me last week and you should know kind of thing.

 

[Lanolin]

Interesting how our gifts do not come to us the way we expect. For myself it has truly evolved into trying many areas of serving. Some things I dreaded doing to be honest, but felt pressured to do it. I remember in my early years the very first thing I volunteered for was being in charge of ordering all the "paper supplies". I was a teen. This was merely purchasing things like toiletries & kitchen stuff etc. It wasn't difficult, required very little time and it was a small way I could help. I enjoyed being a camp counsellor (did 2 summers), but really interfered with work schedules. Working in the nursery isn't for everyone, but I was good at it (though totally guilty of watching the clock). We served many years giving up our Friday nights with middle school aged kids (admit was not for me). Most of all I loved teaching weekly Sunday school. I began learning right along with the (elementary ages). I distinctly remember begging my husband to join choir with me...We needed more men LOL and he hated every second of it.

Once our children came along in our 30's I switched to volunteering wherever our kids have been involved. We attempted to host Bible studies (Life Groups), and discovered it wasn't for us (bc of our special needs children). What most ppl know me for is hosting, and have been told that is my strength or spiritual gift. With my husbands support we ran a 1x wk community playgroup our of the church gym (for 7 yrs). It by far was the largest responsibility for us for both time and finances, due to the enormous size it became. Our 2 children inspired us to go this route.

Now here is where our biggest obstacle has come about. It has been frustrating learning we cannot do things we had done in the past. We ended the playgroup 2 yrs ago due to our family life being incredibly stressful and difficult. Both of our children have special needs. We have found as the children have gotten older (10 & 12), things have gotten more complicated and hectic. We have entered a new season in life that we just cannot do the things we have done in the past. Many crisis' have happened and health scares that have had us have to reassess our church life involvement. I started up a special needs ministry at our church. I have never been able to leave either of our children in the Sunday mornings kids programs (luxury for parents). Finding volunteers has been a no go. I had a few offers and everyone was so limited that no one wanted to be on any sort of schedule. So I spent the past couple years in empty rooms with our son (before Covid). He is 10 now, work in progress toileting, epilepsy, non verbal, and has brain damage from pneumonia as newborn. I get we make ppl uncomfortable. I'm actually leaving my city in an hour headed for larger hospital that has all the specialist in our province (his pediatric neurologist).

It's been especially isolating this past year. Our son will not wear a face mask and has to wear a helmet (with shield) instead. My husband has been running from home the online sermons streaming/monitoring the Youtube, and FB. I have been praying that things will get back to normal so we can return as a family to church at least. I gave up the special needs ministry bc it was just us anyways. He much prefers the gymnasium (he is loud with verbal stims). I do not know where God will take us in this next chapter of our lives.

Anyhow I went way off topic about our gifts. I do enjoy writing on my blog the past 12 yrs. Could my gift just being studying and writing about Biblical subjects? Only if it helps bring others to becoming believers and followers of Jesus Christ. I joined this group recently bc I really miss church community. If you are curious about my blog, feel free to have a peak. In my early years of writing I mainly focused on heaven. I feel that I have exhausted that subject and continue to explore the Bible. https://destinedforheaven.wordpress.com/

If you've read this far, thank you,
Sarah Doohan

you have the spiritual gift of helps it seems to me. 1 Corinthians 12:28

Because of special needs children, you have learned how to be the most help to them, and also others.

 

[Lanolin]

@Sarah-Jane-Now
Helping doesnt need to always be directly hands on, for example, you could write a book about it and it would be a help to those who read your book. I mean you already have a blog, so it would be easy to publish it as a book, and people can actually get their hands on. a book (more easily than a blog)

 

[Diakonos]

No point in discussing anything because you say one thing then you deny you said it. have a nice day.

That's a clever way to avoid doctrinal responsibility.
What did I deny saying? (please quote and reference the post #).

 

[mar09]

Interesting how our gifts do not come to us the way we expect. For myself it has truly evolved into trying many areas of serving. Some things I dreaded doing to be honest, but felt pressured to do it. I remember in my early years the very first thing I volunteered for was being in charge of ordering all the "paper supplies". I was a teen. This was merely purchasing things like toiletries & kitchen stuff etc. It wasn't difficult, required very little time and it was a small way I could help. I enjoyed being a camp counsellor (did 2 summers), but really interfered with work schedules. Working in the nursery isn't for everyone, but I was good at it (though totally guilty of watching the clock). We served many years giving up our Friday nights with middle school aged kids (admit was not for me). Most of all I loved teaching weekly Sunday school. I began learning right along with the (elementary ages). I distinctly remember begging my husband to join choir with me...We needed more men LOL and he hated every second of it.

Once our children came along in our 30's I switched to volunteering wherever our kids have been involved. We attempted to host Bible studies (Life Groups), and discovered it wasn't for us (bc of our special needs children). What most ppl know me for is hosting, and have been told that is my strength or spiritual gift. With my husbands support we ran a 1x wk community playgroup our of the church gym (for 7 yrs). It by far was the largest responsibility for us for both time and finances, due to the enormous size it became. Our 2 children inspired us to go this route.

Now here is where our biggest obstacle has come about. It has been frustrating learning we cannot do things we had done in the past. We ended the playgroup 2 yrs ago due to our family life being incredibly stressful and difficult. Both of our children have special needs. We have found as the children have gotten older (10 & 12), things have gotten more complicated and hectic. We have entered a new season in life that we just cannot do the things we have done in the past. Many crisis' have happened and health scares that have had us have to reassess our church life involvement. I started up a special needs ministry at our church. I have never been able to leave either of our children in the Sunday mornings kids programs (luxury for parents). Finding volunteers has been a no go. I had a few offers and everyone was so limited that no one wanted to be on any sort of schedule. So I spent the past couple years in empty rooms with our son (before Covid). He is 10 now, work in progress toileting, epilepsy, non verbal, and has brain damage from pneumonia as newborn. I get we make ppl uncomfortable. I'm actually leaving my city in an hour headed for larger hospital that has all the specialist in our province (his pediatric neurologist).

It's been especially isolating this past year. Our son will not wear a face mask and has to wear a helmet (with shield) instead. My husband has been running from home the online sermons streaming/monitoring the Youtube, and FB. I have been praying that things will get back to normal so we can return as a family to church at least. I gave up the special needs ministry bc it was just us anyways. He much prefers the gymnasium (he is loud with verbal stims). I do not know where God will take us in this next chapter of our lives.

Anyhow I went way off topic about our gifts. I do enjoy writing on my blog the past 12 yrs. Could my gift just being studying and writing about Biblical subjects? Only if it helps bring others to becoming believers and followers of Jesus Christ. I joined this group recently bc I really miss church community. If you are curious about my blog, feel free to have a peak. In my early years of writing I mainly focused on heaven. I feel that I have exhausted that subject and continue to explore the Bible. https://destinedforheaven.wordpress.com/

If you've read this far, thank you,
Sarah Doohan

Loved your post, Sarah.. and ive read ur Jan. 16 blog as well!

 

[Truth7t7]

What is your spiritual gift, how long did it take you to realize it, and how did you realize it?

And any cool stories that your gift has given would be awesome!

I wanted to see what peoples gifts here are and how we are using them. A nice change of pace from arguing about semantics


(I believe this is best suited in Bible discussion forum because I know eventually it will turn into a biblical discussion)

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