The Difference Between Talents & Spiritual Gifts
Natural Talents
Source:
God through parents
Possessed:
From birth
Process:
Benefit mankind on natural level
Function:
To be dedicated by believers to God for His use and glory
Spiritual Gifts
Source:
God through Holy Spirit independent of parents
Possessed:
From salvation
Process:
Benefit mankind on spiritual level
Function:
To be used by believers to God’s glory
The Miraculous Gifts
Apostle (1 Cor. 12:28, Eph. 4:11)
Tongues (1 Cor. 12:10, 28, 30)
Interpretation (1 Cor. 12:10, 30)
Miracles (1 Cor. 12:10, 28)
Healing (1 Cor. 12:9, 28)
The Enabling Gifts
Faith (1 Cor. 12:9)
Wisdom (1 Cor. 12:10)
Discernment (1 Cor. 12:8)
Knowledge (1 Cor. 12:8)
The Church Team Gifts
Evangelism (Eph. 4:11)
Prophecy (Rom. 12:6, 1 Cor. 12:10, 28, Eph 4:11)
Teaching (Rom. 12:7, 1 Cor. 12:28)
Exhortation (Rom. 12:8)
Pastor/Shepherd (Eph. 4:11)
Mercy (Rom. 12:8)
Serving/Helps (Rom. 12:7, 1 Cor. 12:28)
Giving (Rom. 12:8)
Administrations (Rom. 12:8, 1 Cor. 12:28)
