1 Corinthians 12: 8-10 Nasb

8 For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit; 9 to another faith [d]by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of [e]healing [f]by the one Spirit, 10 and to another the [g]effecting of [h]miracles, and to another prophecy, and to another the [i]distinguishing of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, and to another the interpretation of tongues.

3 gifts of revelation:

The word of wisdom (Matthew 22, Acts 6)

The word of knowledge (John 4, Acts 5)

The distinguishing of spirits (Matthew 16, 1 Kings 22, 1 Corinthians 14, 1 John 4)

3 gifts of inspired speech:

Prophecy (1 Corinthians 14:3, Isaiah 40-44)

Various kinds of tongues (Acts, 1 Corinthians 14, Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16)

1. Sign

2. Gift

3. Prayer Language

4. Spiritual song

Interpretation of tongues (1 Corinthians 14: 13, 27); tongues+interpretation=prophecy

3 gifts of power:

faith (1 Kings 18, Acts 3)

healings (Mark 16:20, James 5:14)

miracles (1+2 Kings = Elijah, Judges 16= Samson and the temple)

The 5 Es of the Gifts of the Spirit (c/o Your Church Can Grow, Peter Wagner, PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary), 1984

1. Explore the possibilities (see Romans 12 (foundational/motivational) and Ephesians 4 (offices)

2. Experiment with as many as possible.

3. Examine our feelings

4. Explore our effectiveness

5. Expect confirmation from the body of Christ