Spiritual Gifts

There are two major categories of spiritual gifts found in the Bible.

Temporary

Temporary spiritual gifts were operational during the pre-canon period of the Church Age, i.e., from approx. AD 30 to AD 96.

Foundation:

  • Apostles
  • Prophets

Sign:

  • Healings
  • Miracles
  • Tongues

Revelatory:

  • The word of wisdom
  • The word of knowledge discerning of spirits
  • Faith
  • Interpretation of tongues

 

Permanent

Permanent spiritual gifts function throughout the Church Age, until the Rapture of the Church, whenever that occurs.

Speaking:

  • Pastor-teacher evangelist
  • Teaching
  • Exhortation

Serving:

  • Helps
  • Service
  • Administration
  • Mercy
  • Giving

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