• Spiritual Gifts: Exhortation

    23 September, 2012 /

    He that exhorteth, on exhortation: … Romans 12:8 God has given the gift of encouragement to the church. In this world of sin, trials,troubles, temptation and discouragement, God, knowing the heart of men, sends this important gift to the church so that it may build the church and the people therein. The Christian who have the gift of encouragement has a deep desire for every believer to grow in Christ and to reach their maximum potential as a Christian (Colossians 1:9-12). He is constantly thinking and planning how to assist in the growth and development of another brethren in Christ. The encourager values each individual and sees the potential of…

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  • Spiritual Gifts: Teaching

    16 September, 2012 /

    …Or he that teacheth, on teaching; Romans 12:7 Teaching is a very important gift in the life of the church because all believers must come to a unity of truth of Christ. The Lord knows this and therefore disburses the gift of teaching to the church. It helps the believers know the counsel of God, and facilitates the teaching of all things whatsoever the Lord Jesus has commanded us (Matt 28:20). It provides the necessary food for the soul and seed for growth. What are some of the characteristic features of a church member with the gift of teaching? The Christian with the gift of teaching needs to ensure the…

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  • Spiritual Gifts: Service

    9 September, 2012 /

    Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering… Romans 12:7 The word ministry means to serve, to be a servant, to be an attendant. This individual is always ready to do the bidding of the Master. The word ministry takes reference from the teaching: that the Lord is our Master, and therefore, they are always be quick to respond and ensure that the tasks of the ministry are done completely. These people love to serve others in practical ways with the love of Christ. They are the doers of the church: they are the practical people of the assembly. The following are some characteristics of those who have the servant…

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