What Are Spiritual Gifts? Understanding the Types and Discovering Yours

Spiritual gifts are something every believer is given when they receive the gift of salvation. Just as the gift of salvation is by grace through faith, so are the spiritual gifts. Our God is so generous. He is constantly giving us things. “Christ has generously divided out his gifts to us” (Ephesians 4:7 CEV). It’s His grace at work in our lives.

3 Kinds of Spiritual Gifts

There are three kinds of spiritual gifts. These gifts are not something we possess; they are God’s supernatural ability showing up in our lives in various ways. The Bible calls it a manifestation.

“There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.” (1 Corinthians 12:4-7 NIV)

There are ministry gifts, manifestation gifts, and motivational gifts. All believers take part in these gifts in various ways.

Below you will find articles to help you understand spiritual gifts. One article will be posted each week for the next several weeks, focusing on the motivational gifts.